Computer Hardware Components Quiz
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Which component of a computer system is responsible for converting analogue data to digital data?

  • Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) (correct)
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)

What is the main function of the control unit in the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

  • Perform arithmetic and logic operations
  • Convert analogue data to digital data
  • Manage input and output devices (correct)
  • Store temporary memory data

Which type of memory is lost after the power is shut down?

  • Random Access Memory (RAM) (correct)
  • Virtual Memory
  • Cache Memory
  • Read-Only Memory (ROM)

What is the function of Read-Only Memory (ROM) in a computer system?

<p>Store computer's configuration data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system is responsible for converting digital data back to analogue form?

<p>Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

<p>Perform computations and logical judgments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are internal hardware devices of a computer system?

<p>Processor, motherboard, RAM (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of system software in a computer system?

<p>Offering a platform for all other software to run (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which software is responsible for translating high-level languages into machine code?

<p>Compilers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do application software programs provide to users?

<p>Services for specific user tasks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hardware device is a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

<p>Internal memory device (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a function of Utilities software in a computer system?

<p>Translating high-level languages into machine code (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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