14 Questions
What is the main function of computer hardware?
Enabling major functions like input and output
Which of the following is considered an input device?
Scanner
What does an output device do?
Give out results of processed input
How is computer software defined?
Instructions used to operate computers
What is the role of system software in a computer system?
Interface between hardware and user applications
Which software type runs a computer's hardware and application programs?
Operating system software
What does application software do?
Performs specific personal, educational, and business functions
Which component acts as the control center of a computer?
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
What is the primary function of a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)?
Accelerate graphics rendering and parallel processing
Which component stores the data that the CPU needs to run applications and open files?
Random Access Memory (RAM)
What is the process called where the CPU retrieves instructions from memory, translates them, and performs the required action?
Fetch Decode Execute Cycle
Which component is responsible for running machine learning algorithms and video editing tasks efficiently?
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
What is the primary function of the Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system?
Store short-term data for the CPU
Which component is responsible for running the operating system and applications on a computer?
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Test your knowledge about computer hardware and input devices with this quiz. Learn about the different external and internal devices that enable major functions like input, output, storage, and processing. Explore examples of input devices like keyboards, microphones, scanners, mice, and touchscreens.
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