Hardware And Software Toughest Trivia Questions! Quiz

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This quiz tests your knowledge of hardware and software and basic computer information.

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1.

Which BEST describes the technology that enables computers to communicate the transmission of text, numeric, voice or video data from one machine to another?
- A.
  
  Basic controller
- B.
  
  Control unit
- C.
  
  Data communications
- D.
  
  Processing unit
2.

Which suggestion will make your computer work station more comfortable?
- A.
  
  Work at least four hours at a time without breaks
- B.
  
  Sit with legs wrapped around the chair
- C.
  
  Use a comfortable, adjustable chair
- D.
  
  Use the CD-ROM drive as a cup holder for a soft drink
3.

What type of computer is used by business and government to process large amounts of information?
- A.
  
  Laptop
- B.
  
  Mainframe/Minicomputer
- C.
  
  Personal computer
- D.
  
  Supercomputer
4.

What are new facts entered into the computer to be processed, which consists of text, numbers, sounds, and images called?
- A.
  
  Data
- B.
  
  Hardware
- C.
  
  People
- D.
  
  Software
5.

Which BEST describes devices on the motherboard that controls the transfer of data from the computer to a peripheral device?
- A.
  
  Basic Controllers
- B.
  
  Expansion Slots
- C.
  
  Serial Ports
- D.
  
  Universal Serial Bus
6.

What type of memory is short term; where data, information and program instructions are stored temporarily?
- A.
  
  Random access memory
- B.
  
  Read any memory
- C.
  
  Read only memory
- D.
  
  Run always memory
7.

What type of memory is long term; where the specific instructions that are needed for the computer to operate are stored?
- A.
  
  Random access memory
- B.
  
  Read any memory
- C.
  
  Read only memory
- D.
  
  Run always memory
8.

Which type of software is frequently used by people who work with numbers, formulas, and data to perform calculations?
- A.
  
  Clip art
- B.
  
  Database
- C.
  
  Spreadsheet
- D.
  
  Word processor
9.

Which type of software performs specialized tasks related to managing the computer's resources such as formatting and copying a disk?
- A.
  
  Application
- B.
  
  Graphics
- C.
  
  Systems software
- D.
  
  Utility
10.

What input device controls the position of the cursor on the screen and is used to select menu items?
- A.
  
  CPU
- B.
  
  Disk
- C.
  
  Modem
- D.
  
  Mouse
11.

What type of computer is the largest, fastest, and most powerful in existence?
- A.
  
  Desktop
- B.
  
  Laptop
- C.
  
  Mainframe
- D.
  
  Supercomputer
12.

What type of computer is small and portable with features very similar to a desktop computer?
- A.
  
  Desktop
- B.
  
  Laptop
- C.
  
  Mainframe
- D.
  
  Supercomputer
13.

What does CD-ROM stand for?
- A.
  
  Change drives-read only memory
- B.
  
  Compact data-right on memory
- C.
  
  Compact disc-read only memory
- D.
  
  Compact disk-right of memory
14.

What type of computer is less powerful than all other types of computers?
- A.
  
  Minicomputer
- B.
  
  Mainframe
- C.
  
  Personal computer
- D.
  
  Supercomputer
15.

What are the instructions that tell the computer what to do called?
- A.
  
  Hardware
- B.
  
  Input
- C.
  
  Software
- D.
  
  Storage
16.

What electronic device receives, processes, stores data, and then produces a result or output?
- A.
  
  Computer
- B.
  
  Hardware
- C.
  
  Printer
- D.
  
  Software
17.

Which is NOT one of the four data communications components?
- A.
  
  Channel
- B.
  
  People
- C.
  
  Protocol
- D.
  
  Sender
18.

Which hardware device is MOST often used to input information into the computer?
- A.
  
  Disk drive
- B.
  
  Keyboard
- C.
  
  Printer
- D.
  
  Scanner
19.

What hardware device in your computer allows you to transmit data using the telephone?
- A.
  
  Modem
- B.
  
  Monitor
- C.
  
  Plotter
- D.
  
  Printer
20.

What is the machine that prints characters or other images on paper?
- A.
  
  Disk drive
- B.
  
  Keyboard
- C.
  
  Monitor
- D.
  
  Printer
21.

Which is NOT part of the information processing cycle?
- A.
  
  Database
- B.
  
  Input
- C.
  
  Output
- D.
  
  Storage
22.

What units make up the information processing cycle?
- A.
  
  Arithmetic, logic, input, and memory
- B.
  
  Control, input/output, and arithmetic
- C.
  
  Input, processing, output, and storage
- D.
  
  Memory, processing, logic, and output
23.

Devices such as keyboards, trackballs, scanners, and microphones are known as:
- A.
  
  Input
- B.
  
  Output
- C.
  
  Processing
- D.
  
  Storage
24.

What type of printer uses a series of dots to form images on paper?
- A.
  
  Dot matrix
- B.
  
  Fax
- C.
  
  Ink jet
- D.
  
  Laser
25.

What type of printer sprays ink through a nozzle to create images on paper?
- A.
  
  Dot matrix
- B.
  
  Fax
- C.
  
  Ink jet
- D.
  
  Impact