Information Technology MCQS

What is the main difference between Information Technology and Computer Science?

• IT focuses on practical tech applications; CS on theory & algorithms
• IT is only hardware; CS is only software
• Both are identical
• IT is older than CS

Which list contains ALL core hardware components of a modern computer?

• CPU RAM HDD Monitor Keyboard
• CPU RAM ROM SSD GPU Motherboard PSU
• Mouse Printer Scanner Speakers
• Router Switch Hub

Firmware is best described as:

• Software permanently stored in read-only memory
• Hardware glue for circuits
• Random-access memory chips
• External optical drives

The BIOS is primarily responsible for:

• POST and boot-strapping the operating system
• Running the web browser
• Storing user documents
• Rendering 3-D graphics

I/O in computing refers to:

• Input/Output operations between devices and the CPU
• Internet/Online services
• Internal/Overclocking
• Input/Operating system

A device driver is:

• Software that lets the OS communicate with hardware
• A taxi for peripherals
• A physical cable
• A type of malware

A microprocessor is:

• The brain of the computer that executes instructions
• A tiny printer
• A cooling fan
• A storage device

The motherboard serves as:

• The main circuit board interconnecting all components
• A decorative panel
• A software application
• A type of RAM

RAM is characterized by:

• Volatile memory used for active processes
• Permanent storage
• Read-only optical media
• Graphics rendering only

ROM is typically used to:

• Hold firmware and unchangeable system instructions
• Store temporary files
• Increase internet speed
• Act as CPU cache