Components Of A Computer System (Long Test)

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    A screen that senses the user pressing directly on the display.

    • Silk Screen
    • Touchscreen
    • None of the above
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This long test titled 'Components of a Computer System' assesses knowledge on the physical and intangible parts of computers, including hardware, software, and peripheral devices. It emphasizes understanding different component roles and their interactions within a computer system, crucial for learners in computer science.

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  • 2. 

    A mouse is a storage device

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    OHSP ICT Module

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  • 3. 

    It is the physical, touchable, materials parts of a computer system

    • Software

    • Hardware

    • Peopleware

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Hardware
    Explanation
    Rationale:
    Hardware is the physical, touchable, materials parts of a computer system.
    OHSP ICT Module

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  • 4. 

    A sound card also known as ______ card.

    • Audio

    • Noise

    • ATM

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Audio
    Explanation
    Rationale:
    A sound card (also known as an audio card) is an internal computer expansion card that facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. The term sound card is also applied to external audio interfaces that use software to generate sound, as opposed to using hardware inside the PC.
    http://computerhardwereinfo.blogspot.com/2011/04/input-and-output-peripherals.html

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  • 5. 

    It refers to the people involved in the data processing operation.

    • Tupperware

    • Plasticware

    • Peopleware

    Correct Answer
    A. Peopleware
    Explanation
    Peopleware
    It refers to people involve in the data processing operations such as the system administrator, student and the like.
    Peopleware is a term used to refer to one of the three core aspects of computer technology, the other two being hardware and software. Peopleware can refer to anything that has to do with the role of people in the development or use of computer software and hardware systems, including such issues as developer productivity, teamwork, group dynamics, the psychology of programming, project management, organizational factors, human interface design, and human-machine-interaction.
    OHSP ICT Module

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  • 6. 

    A device that produces a permanent human-readable text of graphic document.

    • Headphone

    • Speaker

    • Printer

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Printer
    Explanation
    Rationale:
    Printer - a device that produces a permanent human-readable text of graphic document.
    http://computerhardwereinfo.blogspot.com/2011/04/input-and-output-peripherals.html

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  • 7. 

    Monitors, printers, disk drives, keyboard, mouse are categorize as

    • Storage device

    • Hardware

    • Software

    • All answer are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Hardware
    Explanation
    OHSP ICT Module

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  • 8. 

    How do you call these devices: monitor, earphone, speakers

    • Input devices

    • Storage devices

    • Output devices

    • All answer are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Output devices
    Explanation
    OHSP ICT Module

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  • 9. 

    CRT means ___________. 

    • Cathode Rey Tube

    • Cathode Ray Tube

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Cathode Ray Tube
    Explanation
    Rationale:
    CRT - Cathode Ray Tube
    http://computerhardwereinfo.blogspot.com/2011/04/input-and-output-peripherals.html

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  • 10. 

    (Thought question:) imagine that you have just turned on your computer and have yet started any application. Are any programs running?

    • Yes

    • No

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Rationale:
    Yes—the operating system is running. Mostly it is managing the user interface, waiting for some input to tell it what to do.
    http://www.oopweb.com/Java/Documents/JavaNotes/Volume/chap01/ch01_3.html

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  • 11. 

    Removable media is any type of storage device that can be removed from a computer while the system is running.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rationale:
    Removable media is any type of storage device that can be removed from a computer while the system is running.
    OHSP ICT Module

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  • 12. 

    The ___________ components of a computer system are the intangible parts.

    Correct Answer
    Software
    Explanation
    The software components of a computer system are the intangible parts.
    http://www.oopweb.com/Java/Documents/JavaNotes/Volume/chap01/ch01_3.html

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  • 13. 

    It is a device that provides input by analyzing images, printed text, handwriting, or an object.

    • Xerox machine

    • Image Scanner

    • X-ray machine

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Image Scanner
    Explanation
    Image scanner - a device that provides input by analyzing images, printed text, handwriting, or an object.
    http://computerhardwereinfo.blogspot.com/2011/04/input-and-output-peripherals.html

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  • 14. 

    A pointing device uses light to determine mouse motion.

    • Trackball

    • Touchscreen

    • Optical mouse

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Optical mouse
    Explanation
    Optical Mouse - uses light to determine mouse motion.
    http://computerhardwereinfo.blogspot.com/2011/04/input-and-output-peripherals.html

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  • 15. 

    What component of a computer system holds the operating system when the computer is not running?

    • Floppy disk

    • Hard disk

    • USB

    • All answer are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Hard disk
    Explanation
    Rationale:
    The Hard disk. The hard disk is used for long-term storage of all software, including the operating system.
    http://www.oopweb.com/Java/Documents/JavaNotes/Volume/chap01/ch01_3.html

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  • 16. 

    You purchased a copy of a computer game “Plants vs. Zombie”. Then you follow the directions on the package how to install the game. This game is consist of

    • Program and data

    • Instruction and a package

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Program and data
    Explanation
    OHSP ICT Module

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  • 17. 

    Disadvantage of Paper data storage is having a small size of the holes on the paper

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Disadvantage:
    1. The problem with paper tape was that it kept on breaking - since the more holes that you punched in it the more fragile it became.
    2. Another problem with paper tape was that the large size of the holes on the paper meant that you needed very long lengths of tape to store lots of data or small computer programs.
    http://www.ewart.org.uk/it/hardware/storage/storage.htm

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  • 18. 

    Software is also known as _____________.

    Correct Answer
    Program
    Explanation
    What is computer software? It is the set of instructions (also called a program) that guides the hardware to operate effectively.
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  • 19. 

    Not a removable media

    • Floppy disk

    • Magnetic tapes

    • External hard disk

    • Hard disk

    Correct Answer
    A. Hard disk
    Explanation
    Rationale:
    Removable media:
    • Optical disk
    • Memory cards
    • Floppy disk
    • Magnetic tape
    • Paper data storage
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  • 20. 

    Not a computer monitor

    • CRT

    • LCD

    • OLED

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    Rationale:
    CRT - (Cathode Ray Tube) display
    LCD - (Liquid Crystal Display) as of 2010, it is the primary visual display for personal computers.
    LED - (light-emitting diode) display
    OLED - Organic Light-Emitting Diode
    http://computerhardwereinfo.blogspot.com/2011/04/input-and-output-peripherals.html

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  • 21. 

    Which of the following can be saved on a floppy disk?

    • A game program

    • Accounting data (numbers)

    • Audio data

    • Graphics data

    • Digital photographs

    • Video data

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. A game program
    A. Accounting data (numbers)
    A. Audio data
    A. Graphics data
    A. Digital photographs
    A. Video data
    Explanation
    Rationale:
    Everything on the list can be stored on a floppy disk (or in any other kind of computer memory, for that matter.)
    http://www.oopweb.com/Java/Documents/JavaNotes/Volume/chap01/ch01_3.html

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  • 22. 

    Most modern automobiles are controlled by a computer. Do you think that the computer in you car has:

    • Input devices?

    • Output devices?

    • Main storage?

    • Secondary storage?

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Input devices?
    A. Output devices?
    A. Main storage?
    Explanation
    Rationale:
    Input devices? Yes-various sensors throughout the car deliver data to the computer.
    Output Devices? Yes-various actuators have their actions controlled by data.
    Main Storage? Yes-probably not very much.
    Secondary storage? No.
    http://www.oopweb.com/Java/Documents/JavaNotes/Volume/chap01/ch01_3.html

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