Computer Hardware Components Quiz

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What does hardware refer to?

The physical parts of a computer or electronic device (correct)

The color scheme of a computer screen

The set of instructions and applications that operate a computer

The design layout of software interfaces

Which component processes information, performs calculations, and stores data?

Web browser

Operating system

Central Processing Unit (CPU) (correct)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

What is the function of software?

To store documents on a hard drive

To display images on the screen

To provide specific functionalities and interfaces for interacting with hardware (correct)

To process user input from the keyboard

Which analogy compares hardware to building blocks and physical tools?

Constructing a house Signup and view all the answers

Which action is an example of software-defined task?

Playing a video Signup and view all the answers

What do software applications like Microsoft Word and video games represent?

Set of instructions for hardware Signup and view all the answers

What type of components does hardware refer to in a computer?

Physical parts Signup and view all the answers

Which tangible component of a computer carries out the instructions provided by software?

RAM Signup and view all the answers

In the analogy provided, what does software represent in the construction of a house?

Blueprint and instructions Signup and view all the answers

Which hardware component is responsible for displaying images on a screen and interacting with the user?

CPU Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of software in a computer system?

Providing specific functionalities Signup and view all the answers

Which software application is an example of telling the hardware what to do?

Windows operating system Signup and view all the answers

What action is an example of how software defines how the hardware operates?

Storing documents on a hard drive Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer defines how the hardware performs tasks?

(Operating systems) Windows, macOS Signup and view all the answers

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