Computer Basics Quiz

What is a program?

• A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task

• A physical component of a computer

• A storage device

• An input device

What is hardware? What is software?

• Hardware is a set of instructions, and software is a physical component

• Hardware is the physical components, and software is the programs that run on a computer

• Both hardware and software are physical components of a computer

• Software refers to only operating systems, while hardware refers to only external devices

Which of the following are the five major components of a computer system?

• CPU, RAM, ROM, SSD, Hard Drive

• Motherboard, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Power Supply

• Input devices, Output devices, CPU, Memory, Storage

• Screen, Keyboard, Processor, Battery, Power Cord

What part of the computer actually runs programs?

• RAM

• CPU

• Hard Drive

• Monitor

What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

• Store data permanently

• Execute instructions and process data

• Connect external devices

• Display images on the screen

What part of the computer serves as a work area to store a program and its data while the program is running?

• CPU

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• Operating System

What part of the computer holds data for long periods of time, even when there is no power?

• RAM

• Hard Drive / SSD

• CPU

• Cache Memory

Which of the following is an example of a secondary storage device?

• RAM

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Cache Memory

• CPU

What part of the computer collects data from people and from other devices?

• Output Devices

• CPU

• Input Devices

• Storage Devices

What part of the computer formats and presents data for people or other devices?

• Input Devices

• Output Devices

• CPU

• Cache Memory