YEAR 9 MID-TERM ASSESSMENT

Which component is responsible for executing instructions in a computer system?

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• CPU

• GPU

What type of memory is volatile?

• ROM

• SSD

• RAM

• Flash Memory

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To store data permanently

• To manage hardware and software resources

• To convert digital data into analog

• To protect the computer from malware

Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

• RAM

• Cache Memory

• Hard Drive

• Registers

What is the function of cache memory?

• To store user files

• To speed up processing by storing frequently used data

• To connect external devices

• To back up data

Which type of software controls hardware devices?

• Application software

• Utility software

• System software

• Device drivers

Which type of computer is most suitable for heavy data processing tasks?

• Tablet

• Supercomputer

• Smartphone

• Embedded System

What is the main function of the BIOS?

• Store user preferences

• Perform the initial boot process

• Manage cloud storage

• Provide antivirus protection

ROM is mainly used to store:

• Temporary files

• User documents

• Boot instructions

• Applications

Which of the following is an example of direct data entry?

• Typing on a keyboard

• Using a barcode scanner

• Clicking with a mouse

• Drawing with a stylus