Question 1

What is similar to a desktop but has more powerful mathematical and graphics processing capabilities and can perform more complicated tasks in less time?
A) Tablet computer
B) PDA
C) Workstation computer
D) Minicomputer

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of workstation computer.

Question 2

Disk optimization software helps save information if a computer crashes.

Accepted Answer

Crash-proof software helps save information if a computer crashes.

Question 3

What is an older secondary storage medium that uses a strip of thin plastic coated with a magnetically sensitive recording medium?
A) Magnetic medium
B) Magnetic tape
C) Hard drive
D) RAM

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of magnetic tape.

Question 4

What is a CPU?
A) The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
B) The computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and the read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the central processing unit (CPU)
C) Equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage
D) Equipment used to capture information and commands

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of CPU.

Question 5

What is hardware?
A) Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization
B) The set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks
C) Consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system
D) An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept, manipulate, and store data

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of hardware.

Question 6

What is system software?
A) Controls how the various technology tools work together along with the application software
B) Controls the application software and manages how the hardware devices work together
C) Provides additional functionality to the operating system
D) Used for specific information processing needs, including payroll, customer relationship management, project management, training, and many others

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of system software.

Question 7

Volatility is a protected memory space created by the CPU allowing the computer to create virtual machines.

Accepted Answer

Volatility refers to a device's ability to function with or without power.

Question 8

What is the number of bits (0s and 1s)that can be processed by the CPU at any one time?
A) Clock speed
B) Word length
C) Bus width
D) Chip line width

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of word length.

Question 9

Utility software provides additional functionality to the operating system.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of utility software.

Question 10

Which of the following represents megahertz?
A) The number of millions of CPU cycles per second
B) The number of billions of CPU cycles per second
C) A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly
D) Limit the number of instructions the CPU can execute to increase processing speed

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of megahertz.

Question 11

What is roughly 1 million bytes?
A) Megabyte
B) Terabyte
C) Kilobyte
D) Gigabyte

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a megabyte.

Question 12

What is an input device?
A) The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
B) The computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and the read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the central processing unit (CPU)
C) Equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage
D) Equipment used to capture information and commands

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of input device.

Question 13

What is the arithmetic-logic unit?
A) The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
B) Interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions
C) A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly
D) Performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers)

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of arithmetic-logic unit.

Question 14

A tablet computer is a computer with a flat screen that uses a mouse or fingertip for input instead of a keyboard that provides the screen capabilities of a PDA with the functional capabilities of a laptop or desktop computer.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a tablet computer.

Question 15

What is the size of the internal electrical pathway along which signals are sent from one part of the computer to another?
A) Clock speed
B) Word length
C) Bus width
D) Chip line width

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of bus width.

Question 16

What is software?
A) Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization
B) The set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks
C) Consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system
D) An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept, manipulate, and store data

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of software.

Question 17

What organizes information on a hard disk in the most efficient way?
A) Text protect
B) Disk optimization
C) File recovery
D) Cash-proof

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of disk optimization software.

Question 18

What provides the tools for data retrieval,modification,deletion,and insertion?
A) Data management
B) Desktop publishing
C) Email
D) Groupware

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of data management.

Question 19

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?
A) The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
B) Interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions
C) A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly
D) Performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers)

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of CISC chip.

Question 20

What is application software?
A) Controls how the various technology tools work together along with the application software
B) Controls the application software and manages how the hardware devices work together
C) Provides additional functionality to the operating system
D) Used for specific information processing needs, including payroll, customer relationship management, project management, training, and many others

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of application software.

Quiz 23: Hardware and Software Basics

What is similar to a desktop but has more powerful mathematical and graphics processing capabilities and can perform more complicated tasks in less time?

Disk optimization software helps save information if a computer crashes.

What is an older secondary storage medium that uses a strip of thin plastic coated with a magnetically sensitive recording medium?

What is a CPU?

What is hardware?

What is system software?

Volatility is a protected memory space created by the CPU allowing the computer to create virtual machines.

What is the number of bits (0s and 1s) that can be processed by the CPU at any one time?

Utility software provides additional functionality to the operating system.

Which of the following represents megahertz?

What is roughly 1 million bytes?

What is an input device?

What is the arithmetic-logic unit?

A tablet computer is a computer with a flat screen that uses a mouse or fingertip for input instead of a keyboard that provides the screen capabilities of a PDA with the functional capabilities of a laptop or desktop computer.

What is the size of the internal electrical pathway along which signals are sent from one part of the computer to another?

What is software?

What organizes information on a hard disk in the most efficient way?

What provides the tools for data retrieval,modification,deletion,and insertion?

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?

What is application software?