Information Technology Concepts Quiz

What is a computer system?

• A collection of elements that work together to achieve a common objective.

• A single hardware component.

• Only software applications.

• A type of data.

What is raw data?

• Numbers, characters, images, or other outputs from devices.

• Processed information.

• Only text data.

• Data that cannot be stored.

What is information?

• A collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn.

• Only numerical data.

• Unprocessed data.

• A type of software.

What does IT stand for?

• Information Technology

• Information Transfer

• Internet Technology

• Internal Training

What is hardware?

• The physical components of a computer system.

• Software applications.

• Data processing methods.

• Network protocols.

What is firmware?

• Programs written by the computer manufacturer that can only be read.

• A type of hardware.

• An application software.

• A data storage method.

What are supercomputers used for?

• Research and exploration purposes.

• Basic computing tasks.

• Only for gaming.

• Personal use.

What is a mainframe computer?

• Big, powerful computers used in large organizations.

• Small personal computers.

• Only used for gaming.

• A type of smartphone.

What is a microcomputer?

• The fastest growing computers designed for general usage.

• Only used in large organizations.

• A type of supercomputer.

• A type of mainframe.

What is a tablet PC?

• A portable computer that accepts input from a stylus.

• Only a type of smartphone.

• A desktop computer.

• A type of mainframe.