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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the CPU?To process all the data and instructions.To turn the computer on.To create PowerPoint presentations.To provide power to the computer. - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat does CPU stand for?Control Processing UnitCentral Processing UnitCentral Power UnitCenter Power Unit
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of 'main memory'.Hard DriveUSB DriveRAMROM
- 4. Multiple Choice
The CPU is attached to the... inside the computer
RAM
Motherboard
Hard Drive
Secondary Storage Device
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Software?User Applications and Operating SystemsPhysicals parts of a Computer
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Hardware?Computer Instructions or DataPhysicals parts of a Computer
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThis is the image of a __________ .RAMROMKeyboardMotherboard
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat does RAM stand for?Random Accurate MapsReally Awesome MemoryRead Only MemoryRandom Access Memory
- 9. Multiple ChoiceRAM is what kind of memory?PermanantForeverSlowTemporary
- 10. Multiple Choice
What are the 2 main types of software?
System and Application
Informational and Entertainment
Dynamic and Static
Professional and Home-based
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA(n) ______________________ is the most important software that runs on a computer.Operating SystemWindowsAnti VirusiOS
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating systemCommand LineGraphical user interface
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating systemCommand lineGraphical user interface
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which if the following is not a function of an operating system?
interface between the user and the machine
Editing text.
coordinate hardware components
monitor system performance
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the physical components of a computer system called?HardwareDesktopDevicesPeripherals
- 16. Multiple ChoiceCPU stands for central ____ unit and is responsible for executing a sequence of stored instructions called a program.ProtectionPacketPlasmaProcessing
- 17. Multiple Choice______ is nonvolitile and refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions.RAMread-only memory (ROM)flash memoryfirmware
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the CPU do?Provides electricityExecutes InstructionsStores FilesConnects everything together
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe mouse is connected to your computer via what type of port?Mouse PortUSB PortPS 2 PortSerial Port
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA worldwide system of computer networks - a network of networks in which users at any one computer can, if they have permission, get information from any other computer (and sometimes talk directly to users at other computers).InternetTwitterAmazonGoogle
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe user interface that allows to interact with a computer using pictures or icons rather than having to type in a number of commands.Command User InterfaceCommand Line InterfaceGraphical User InterfaceGraphical Line Interface
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThese are extremely large computers used in organisations (such as banks and government departments) where very large amounts of data are processed.Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)Mainframe computerLaptop or notebookTablet
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe user interface that requires to type instructions to choose options from menus, open software and so on.Command User InterfaceCommand Line InterfaceGraphical User InterfaceGraphical Line Interface
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThis is a computer where all the components are together in a single unit. This means that they are portable.Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)Mainframe computerLaptop or notebookTablet
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThis is a general purpose computer made up of separate components: monitor keyboard mouse processor and storage.Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)Mainframe computerPersonal Digital Assistants (PDAs)Smartphones
- 26. Multiple ChoiceSmall handheld computers with a touch screen. Some have traditional keyboards behind or underneath the screen. Others display a keyboard on the screen..Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)Mainframe computerPersonal Digital Assistants (PDAs)Smartphones
- 27. Multiple ChoiceCapable of processing very big jobs, which make use of their large memories and fast processor speeds.Desktop or Personal computer (PC)Laptop or notebookMainframe computerPersonal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is this?Operating SystemProductivity SoftwareHard DriveSecurity Software
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat are these?Input DevicesOutput Devices
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat are these?Output DevicesInput Devices
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