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Question 1

What is the purpose of a CPU?

Answer 1

The CPU processes instructions and performs calculations.

Question 2

True or False: RAM is a type of permanent storage.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The main memory of a computer is called _____.

Answer 3

RAM

Question 4

What does ROM stand for?

Answer 4

Read-Only Memory

Question 5

Which type of memory is volatile?

Answer 5

RAM

Question 6

What is the function of the ALU in a CPU?

Answer 6

The ALU performs arithmetic and logic operations.

Question 7

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of storage device? A) SSD B) USB drive C) CPU

Answer 7

C) CPU

Question 8

What does the acronym ‘GPU’ stand for?

Answer 8

Graphics Processing Unit

Question 9

True or False: Secondary storage is faster than primary storage.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the primary function of the operating system?

Answer 10

To manage computer hardware and software resources.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The ____ manages the execution of applications in a computer.

Answer 11

Operating System

Question 12

Which component is responsible for executing instructions?

Answer 12

CPU

Question 13

Multiple choice: Which type of memory is used for temporary data storage? A) RAM B) ROM C) Hard Drive

Answer 13

A) RAM

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of cache memory?

Answer 14

To speed up access to frequently used data.

Question 15

True or False: Flash memory is non-volatile.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

Answer 16

RAM is volatile and used for temporary storage, while ROM is non-volatile and stores permanent data.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The ____ is the brain of the computer.

Answer 17

CPU

Question 18

What type of storage is a hard disk drive (HDD)?

Answer 18

Secondary storage

Question 19

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a type of volatile memory? A) SRAM B) SSD C) HDD

Answer 19

A) SRAM

Question 20

What is the role of system software?

Answer 20

To provide a platform for application software to run.

Question 21

True or False: The BIOS is an example of application software.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What is meant by ‘booting’ a computer?

Answer 22

The process of starting up the computer and loading the operating system.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The ____ controls the computer’s hardware and provides a user interface.

Answer 23

Operating System

Question 24

What does the term ‘input device’ refer to?

Answer 24

A device used to provide data to a computer, such as a keyboard or mouse.

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which of the following is an output device? A) Monitor B) Keyboard C) Scanner

Answer 25

A) Monitor

Question 26

What is the purpose of a motherboard?

Answer 26

To connect and allow communication between all computer components.

Question 27

True or False: SSDs are generally slower than HDDs.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

What type of software is used to manage databases?

Answer 28

Database Management System (DBMS)

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The ____ is used to store data permanently.

Answer 29

Hard Drive

Question 30

What does 'cloud storage' refer to?

Answer 30

Storing data on remote servers accessed via the internet.

Question 31

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a feature of an operating system? A) File management B) Data encryption C) Web browsing

Answer 31

A) File management

Question 32

What is the primary difference between system software and application software?

Answer 32

System software manages hardware and provides a platform, while application software performs specific tasks for users.