Computer Systems

Question 1

What is a computer system?

Answer 1

A computer system is a combination of hardware and software designed to perform specific tasks and process data.

Question 2

What are the two main components of a computer system?

Answer 2

The two main components are hardware and software.

Question 3

True or False: Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is hardware?

Answer 4

Hardware refers to the tangible, physical parts of a computer, such as the CPU, RAM, hard drive, and peripherals.

Question 5

What is software?

Answer 5

Software refers to the intangible programs and applications that instruct the hardware on what tasks to perform.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the central processing unit of a computer system.

Answer 6

CPU

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of software? (A) Keyboard (B) Microsoft Word (C) Monitor

Answer 7

B) Microsoft Word

Question 8

What is the primary function of an operating system?

Answer 8

The primary function of an operating system is to manage hardware resources and provide a user interface.

Question 9

True or False: RAM is considered software.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What does RAM stand for?

Answer 10

Random Access Memory

Question 11

What type of software is designed for end-users?

Answer 11

Application software

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of hardware? (A) Printer (B) Web Browser (C) Hard Drive

Answer 12

B) Web Browser

Question 13

True or False: Firmware is a type of software that is embedded in hardware.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the purpose of device drivers?

Answer 14

Device drivers allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: __________ is the non-volatile storage used to store data permanently.

Answer 15

Hard drive

Question 16

What is the difference between application software and system software?

Answer 16

Application software is designed for end-users to perform specific tasks, while system software manages the hardware and provides a platform for applications.

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of system software? (A) Adobe Photoshop (B) Windows OS (C) Google Chrome

Answer 17

B) Windows OS

Question 18

What does the term ‘peripheral’ refer to?

Answer 18

Peripherals are external devices that connect to a computer system, such as printers, mice, and keyboards.

Question 19

True or False: Software can be physically touched.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What is an example of open-source software?

Answer 20

Linux operating system

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the main circuit board in a computer system.

Answer 21

motherboard

Question 22

What is the function of a power supply unit in a computer system?

Answer 22

The power supply unit converts electrical power from an outlet into usable power for the computer’s components.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a storage device? (A) CPU (B) RAM (C) SSD

Answer 23

C) SSD

Question 24

What is the main purpose of a network interface card (NIC)?

Answer 24

To allow a computer to connect to a network and communicate with other devices.

Question 25

True or False: All software needs to be installed on a computer's hard drive.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the role of a compiler in software development?

Answer 26

A compiler translates source code written in a programming language into machine code that a computer can execute.