Hardware And Software Certification Test! Trivia Quiz
This quiz is to test the Higher Certificate student's knowledge of hardware and software.
- 1.
Which of the following is an operating system you would be using on a computer?
- A.
Internet Explorer
- B.
Microsoft Windows XP
- C.
Netscape
- D.
Google
- E.
Dreamweaver
Correct Answer
B. Microsoft Windows XPExplanation
An operating system (OS) is an interface between hardware and user which is responsible for the management and coordination of activities and the sharing of the resources of the computer that acts as a host for computing applications run on the machine.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does RAM stand for?
- A.
Random Access Mechanism
- B.
Read Access Memory
- C.
Remote Authorisation Mechanism
- D.
Random Access Memory
- E.
Remote Access Memory
Correct Answer
D. Random Access MemoryExplanation
Random Access Memory (usually known by its acronym, RAM) is a form of computer data storage.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Physical components that make up your computer are known as
- A.
Software
- B.
Hardware
- C.
Operating System
- D.
Browser
- E.
Processor
Correct Answer
B. HardwareExplanation
Anything that is involved in making a computer, or is attached to a computer is known as hardware.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is 3?
- A.
CPU
- B.
Power Unit
- C.
RAM
- D.
ROM
- E.
Expansion Card
Correct Answer
A. CPUExplanation
The Central Processing Unit(CPU) performs most of the calculations which enable a computer to function, and is sometimes referred to as the "brain" of the computer.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is 2?
- A.
Expansion Card
- B.
Motherboard
- C.
RAM
- D.
Hard Disk
- E.
Computer Casing
Correct Answer
B. MotherboardExplanation
The motherboard is the main component inside the case. It is a large rectangular board with integrated circuitry that connects the rest of the parts of the computer including the CPU, the RAM, the disk drives (CD, DVD, hard disk, or any others) as well as any peripherals connected via the ports or the expansion slots.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following is required to hear music on your computer?
- A.
Graphics Card
- B.
Microphone
- C.
Stereo Speakers
- D.
Sound Card
- E.
Sound Drivers
Correct Answer
D. Sound CardExplanation
A sound card (also known as an audio card) is a computer expansion card that facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is Virtual Memory?
- A.
As primary memory fills the system moves the least-used chunks to secondary storage devices, retrieving when they are needed.
- B.
Organizes data into files and directories
- C.
Computer data storage on a medium or a device that is not under the control of a processing unit.
- D.
Will retain stored information even if it is not constantly supplied with electric power.
- E.
Memory which requires stored Information to be periodically refreshed, otherwise it would vanish.
Correct Answer
A. As primary memory fills the system moves the least-used chunks to secondary storage devices, retrieving when they are needed.Explanation
As primary memory fills the system moves the least-used chunks to secondary storage devices, retrieving when they are needed.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following is not an input device?
- A.
Optical Mark Reader
- B.
Optical Plotter
- C.
Optical Character Reader
- D.
Bar Code Scanner
- E.
Touch Pad
Correct Answer
B. Optical PlotterExplanation
An input device is any peripheral used to provide data and control signals to a computer.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following is not an output device?
- A.
Web Cam
- B.
Laser Printer
- C.
Speakers
- D.
Ink Jet Printer
- E.
Monitor
Correct Answer
A. Web CamExplanation
An output device is any piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by a computer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which one of these is not an Application Program?
- A.
Google Calendar
- B.
Spreadsheet
- C.
PowerPoint
- D.
Database
- E.
Turbo Pascal
Correct Answer
E. Turbo PascalExplanation
Application software is computer software designed to help the user perform a particular task.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is a Peripheral?
- A.
A device that controls the Motherboard
- B.
A device that controls the CPU
- C.
A device that maintains power to the Motherboard
- D.
A device that is connected to a computer
- E.
A device that controls computer processing
Correct Answer
D. A device that is connected to a computerExplanation
A device that is connected to a computer. For example: printer, mouse, monitor, etc.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What does BIOS stand for?
- A.
Basic Input Output Storage
- B.
Basic Internal Organisational System
- C.
Basic Input Output Standards
- D.
Basic Input Output System
- E.
Basic Internal Output System
Correct Answer
D. Basic Input Output SystemExplanation
The BIOS is boot firmware, designed to be the first code run by a PC when powered on.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which of the following is not found on the Motherboard?
- A.
CPU
- B.
Power Supply
- C.
Expansion Cards
- D.
RAM
- E.
ROM
Correct Answer
B. Power SupplyExplanation
Has its own space within the computerRate this question:
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- 14.
Which of the following is not one of the four main steps of a CPU?
- A.
Fetch
- B.
Store
- C.
Decode
- D.
Organise
- E.
Execute
Correct Answer
D. OrganiseExplanation
The fetch-and-execute cycle, (fetch-store-decode-execute)is the time period during which a computer processes a machine language instruction from its memory to execute each machine code instruction in a program.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which of the following is not connected to Computer Storage?
- A.
CD-ROM
- B.
USB Flash Drive
- C.
DVD Flash Drive
- D.
BD-Writer
- E.
Hard Disk
Correct Answer
B. USB Flash DriveExplanation
DVD Flash Drive doesn't existRate this question:
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