Computer System Components Quiz

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Which component of a computer system is responsible for translating instructions and information between different types of computers?

  • Firmware
  • Humanware
  • Application software
  • Bridgeware (correct)

What is the term used to describe the people who work with a computer?

  • Bridgeware
  • Humanware (correct)
  • Firmware
  • Application software

Which software component of a computer system is permanently stored in ROM or PROM and cannot be erased or overwritten?

  • Firmware (correct)
  • Application software
  • Bridgeware
  • Humanware

What is the main purpose of the firmware in a computer system?

<p>To help in the starting of a computer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system is responsible for the human-machine interface?

<p>Humanware (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biggest advantage of computers according to the text?

<p>Computers operate automatically without human intervention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do computers demonstrate diligence according to the text?

<p>Computers provide consistent and continuous standard output (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tasks can computers perform according to the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of computers mentioned in the text?

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

How do computers ensure reliability according to the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enables computers to perform a wide range of tasks according to the text?

<p>Their versatility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the CPU in a computer system?

<p>To control the sequence of operations in the computer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a standard hardware component found in most computer systems?

<p>Slide maker (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To translate user instructions into a form the computer can understand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are computers considered to be highly reliable?

<p>Computers are not affected by fatigue or boredom like humans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between system software and application software?

<p>System software manages the computer's hardware, while application software performs specific tasks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of firmware in a computer system?

<p>BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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