Hardware And Software Toughest Trivia Questions! Quiz
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This quiz tests your knowledge of hardware and software and basic computer information.
- 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.
- A.
Dot matrix
- B.
Fax
- C.
Ink jet
- D.
Impact
- 26.Which type of software controls the operation of a computer system?
- A.
Application
- B.
Graphics
- C.
Systems
- D.
Utility
- 27.Which application software is used to create letters and reports?
- A.
Database
- B.
Graphics
- C.
Spreadsheet
- D.
Word processing
- 28.Which application software creates cards, flyers, calendars, and banners?
- A.
Database
- B.
Desktop publishing
- C.
Multimedia presentation
- D.
Spreadsheet
- 29.What type of software combines several software applications into one program?
- A.
Communications
- B.
Graphics
- C.
Integrated
- D.
Multimedia
- 30.What is the science of designing equipment for a comfortable and safe working environment?
- A.
Economics
- B.
Ecosystems
- C.
Ergonomics
- D.
Experts
- 31.What is the "brain" of the computer?
- A.
CLS
- B.
CPU
- C.
RAM
- D.
ROM
- 32.Which is NOT an example of hardware?
- A.
Cables
- B.
Disk drive
- C.
Monitor
- D.
Windows 98
- 33.What are the physical parts of the computer?
- A.
Hardware
- B.
Input
- C.
Software
- D.
Storage
- 34.What is the MOST commonly used input device?
- A.
Disk drive
- B.
Keyboard
- C.
Printer
- D.
Scanner
- 35.Which is a type of network?
- A.
ALU
- B.
CPU
- C.
LAN
- D.
ROM
- 36.What is the printed copy of data?
- A.
Hard copy
- B.
Final copy
- C.
New copy
- D.
Soft copy
- 37.What is information on the monitor called?
- A.
Hard copy
- B.
Final copy
- C.
New copy
- D.
Soft copy
- 38.Which is NOT a device for data entry?
- A.
Keyboard
- B.
Mouse
- C.
Printer
- D.
Scanner
- 39.To be safe, which should you do before removing a paper jam from your printer?
- A.
Add more paper
- B.
Change the ink cartridge
- C.
Check the cable connections
- D.
Turn off the printer
- 40.Which should NOT be kept away from computers?
- A.
Extreme heat
- B.
Food and drink
- C.
Instruction manuals
- D.
Magnets
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