Computer Hardware And Software Short Quiz

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A computer needs two things to be considered as one, and these two are the hardware and software. The hardware is all the tangible parts of a computer, whereas software is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. This quiz covers basic knowledge of computer hardware and software. Give it a shot!

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1.

What is hardware?
- A.
  
  The physical parts of the computer including the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse.
- B.
  
  The operating system and other programs such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint.
- C.
  
  Neither
- D.
  
  Both
2.

_______________________ includes programs such as the operating system, video games, and word processors.
3.

Which of these are computer hardware?
- A.
  
  Word Munchers
- B.
  
  Tower
- C.
  
  Oregon Trail
- D.
  
  The Internet
4.

Which of these are software?
- A.
  
  Trackball
- B.
  
  Scanner
- C.
  
  Internet Explorer
- D.
  
  Keyboard
5.

What operating system do we use in the computer lab?
- A.
  
  Linux
- B.
  
  Microsoft Windows
- C.
  
  Apple OS X
6.

In the simplest terms, a computer is a machine that stores and processes what?
- A.
  
  The Operating System
- B.
  
  Data
- C.
  
  Games
- D.
  
  Pictures
7.

_________________________ allows the user to type information into the computer.
8.

Briefly tell me how computers have affected your life as a student.