Components Of A Computer System (Long Test)
Answer the following question.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
It is the physical, touchable, materials parts of a computer system
- A.
Software
- B.
Hardware
- C.
Peopleware
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. HardwareExplanation
Rationale:
Hardware is the physical, touchable, materials parts of a computer system.
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- 2.
Removable media is any type of storage device that can be removed from a computer while the system is running.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Rationale:
Removable media is any type of storage device that can be removed from a computer while the system is running.
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- 3.
The ___________ components of a computer system are the intangible parts.
Correct Answer
SoftwareExplanation
The software components of a computer system are the intangible parts.
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It refers to the people involved in the data processing operation.
- A.
Tupperware
- B.
Plasticware
- C.
Peopleware
Correct Answer
C. PeoplewareExplanation
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.
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- 5.
Software is also known as _____________.
Correct Answer
ProgramExplanation
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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A device that produces a permanent human-readable text of graphic document.
- A.
Headphone
- B.
Speaker
- C.
Printer
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. PrinterExplanation
Rationale:
Printer - a device that produces a permanent human-readable text of graphic document.
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- 7.
CRT means ___________.
- A.
Cathode Rey Tube
- B.
Cathode Ray Tube
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Cathode Ray TubeExplanation
Rationale:
CRT - Cathode Ray Tube
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- 8.
It is a device that provides input by analyzing images, printed text, handwriting, or an object.
- A.
Xerox machine
- B.
Image Scanner
- C.
X-ray machine
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Image ScannerExplanation
Image scanner - a device that provides input by analyzing images, printed text, handwriting, or an object.
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- 9.
A screen that senses the user pressing directly on the display.
- A.
Silk Screen
- B.
Touchscreen
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. TouchscreenExplanation
Rationale:
Touchscreen - senses the user pressing directly on the display
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- 10.
Not a computer monitor
- A.
CRT
- B.
LCD
- C.
OLED
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the aboveExplanation
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
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- 11.
A pointing device uses light to determine mouse motion.
- A.
Trackball
- B.
Touchscreen
- C.
Optical mouse
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Optical mouseExplanation
Optical Mouse - uses light to determine mouse motion.
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- 12.
A sound card also known as ______ card.
- A.
Audio
- B.
Noise
- C.
ATM
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. AudioExplanation
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.
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- 13.
Monitors, printers, disk drives, keyboard, mouse are categorize as
- A.
Storage device
- B.
Hardware
- C.
Software
- D.
All answer are correct
Correct Answer
B. HardwareExplanation
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- 14.
How do you call these devices: monitor, earphone, speakers
- A.
Input devices
- B.
Storage devices
- C.
Output devices
- D.
All answer are correct
Correct Answer
C. Output devicesExplanation
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- 15.
A mouse is a storage device
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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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
- A.
Program and data
- B.
Instruction and a package
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Program and dataExplanation
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- 17.
Disadvantage of Paper data storage is having a small size of the holes on the paper
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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.
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- 18.
Most modern automobiles are controlled by a computer. Do you think that the computer in you car has:
- A.
Input devices?
- B.
Output devices?
- C.
Main storage?
- D.
Secondary storage?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Input devices?
B. Output devices?
C. 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.
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- 19.
Which of the following can be saved on a floppy disk?
- A.
A game program
- B.
Accounting data (numbers)
- C.
Audio data
- D.
Graphics data
- E.
Digital photographs
- F.
Video data
Correct Answer(s)
A. A game program
B. Accounting data (numbers)
C. Audio data
D. Graphics data
E. Digital photographs
F. Video dataExplanation
Rationale:
Everything on the list can be stored on a floppy disk (or in any other kind of computer memory, for that matter.)
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- 20.
(Thought question:) imagine that you have just turned on your computer and have yet started any application. Are any programs running?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Rationale:
Yes—the operating system is running. Mostly it is managing the user interface, waiting for some input to tell it what to do.
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- 21.
What component of a computer system holds the operating system when the computer is not running?
- A.
Floppy disk
- B.
Hard disk
- C.
USB
- D.
All answer are correct
Correct Answer
B. Hard diskExplanation
Rationale:
The Hard disk. The hard disk is used for long-term storage of all software, including the operating system.
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- 22.
Not a removable media
- A.
Floppy disk
- B.
Magnetic tapes
- C.
External hard disk
- D.
Hard disk
Correct Answer
D. Hard diskExplanation
Rationale:
Removable media:
• Optical disk
• Memory cards
• Floppy disk
• Magnetic tape
• Paper data storage
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