Computer Quiz 130

1. The benefit of using computers is that
a. Computers are very fast and can store huge amounts of correct
b. Computers provide accurate output even when input is incorrect
c. Computers are designed to be inflexible
d. All of the above

2. The function of CPU is
a. To provide external storage of text
b. To communicate with the operator
c. To read, interpret and process the information and instruction
d. To provide a hard copy

3. What characteristic of read only memory (ROM) makes it useful?
a. ROM information can be easily updated
b. Data in ROM is nonvolatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power
c. ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage
d. ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers

4. ________ is the process of carrying out commands
a. fetching
b. Storing
c. Decoding
d. Executing

5. Which of the following peripheral devices displays information to a user?
a. Monitor
b. Keyboard
c. Secondary storage devices
d. Secondary storage media

6. The physical components of a computer system.
a. Software
b. Hardware
c. ALU
d. Control unit

7. A computer works on a ________ number system.
a. Binary
b. Octal
c. Decimal
d. Hexadecimal

8. Which is a graphical representation of an application?
a. Windows 95
b. Windows explorer
c. Icon
d. Taskbar

9. A field is a related group of ______
a. Records
b. Files
c. Characters
d. Cables

10. To restart the computer ____________ key is used.
a. Del + Ctrl
b. Backspace + Ctrl
c. Ctrl + Alt + Del
d. Restart

ANSWERS

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