Test Your Knowledge On Hardware And Software!
All of us use Computers in daily life, but how much of you are aware of the technical terms, about their hardware and software. So are you a Techno-Savvy? If you are, then try out this quiz. Read each definition and choose the appropriate answer. Please remember that each term is used only once. All the best!
- 1.
Any part of the computer you can see or touch.
- A.
Hardware
- B.
Software
- C.
Mouse
- D.
RAM
Correct Answer
A. Hardware -
- 2.
Device that reads from and writes to a disk.
- A.
CD-ROM
- B.
Disk Drive
- C.
Monitor
- D.
Cursor
Correct Answer
B. Disk Drive -
- 3.
Information the user enters, changes and retrieves. It is lost when the computer is turned off.
- A.
ROM
- B.
Memory
- C.
RAM
- D.
Network
Correct Answer
C. RAM -
- 4.
Hand held device used to move/select items on a screen.
- A.
Printer
- B.
Modem
- C.
Mouse
- D.
ROM
Correct Answer
C. Mouse -
- 5.
Groups of computers connected together that share information and or hardware
- A.
Modem
- B.
Software
- C.
Hardware
- D.
Network
Correct Answer
D. Network -
- 6.
Stored information the user cannot change. Built into the computer and remains after the computer is turned off.
- A.
ROM
- B.
RAM
- C.
Network
- D.
Keyboard
Correct Answer
A. ROM -
- 7.
Electronic Storage used by the computer
- A.
CD ROM
- B.
Memory
- C.
Cursor
- D.
Mouse
Correct Answer
B. Memory -
- 8.
A Disk that can only be read from and not written to
- A.
Hardware
- B.
Monitor
- C.
Disk Drive
- D.
CD ROM
Correct Answer
D. CD ROM -
- 9.
Flashing Symbol on the Computer Screen
- A.
Cursor
- B.
Mouse
- C.
Printer
- D.
Software
Correct Answer
A. Cursor -
- 10.
Links your Computer to other computers and information services.
- A.
Network
- B.
Modem
- C.
Printer
- D.
Keyboard
Correct Answer
B. Modem -
- 11.
Used to enter data, information, and instructions.
- A.
CD ROM
- B.
Keyboard
- C.
Mouse
- D.
Network
Correct Answer
B. Keyboard -
- 12.
Produces a paper copy.
- A.
Keyboard
- B.
RAM
- C.
Printer
- D.
Cursor
Correct Answer
C. Printer -
- 13.
Displays text and graphics.
- A.
Monitor
- B.
Disk Drive
- C.
RAM
- D.
Keyboard
Correct Answer
A. Monitor -
- 14.
Programs that tell the computer what to do
- A.
Hardware
- B.
Modem
- C.
Printer
- D.
Software
Correct Answer
D. Software -
- 15.
What do the letters ROM stand for?
Correct Answer
Read Only Memory - 16.
What do the letters RAM stand for?
Correct Answer
Random Access Memory - 17.
What do the letters CD ROM stand for?
Correct Answer
Compact Disk Read Only Memory
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