Information Technology Basics Quiz
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What is the Central Processing Unit (CPU) often referred to as?

  • Muscle
  • Heart
  • Brain (correct)
  • Spine

Which number system do computers use?

  • Binary (correct)
  • Decimal
  • Hexadecimal
  • Octal

What is a piece of hardware that can be used to store digital information and programs?

  • GPU
  • RAM
  • CPU
  • Storage Device (correct)

What is the function of Non-volatile memory in a computer system?

<p>Storing permanent instructions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of software includes programs dedicated to managing the computer itself?

<p>System Software (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a Computer System Component that can be touched or seen?

<p>Storage Devices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What keys can you rely on to navigate through a window when your mouse isn't working?

<p>Tab, Enter, Spacebar, Menu, Backspace, Arrow keys (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do folders help us organize our digital information?

<p>By acting as containers to hold files and other folders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are files in a digital context similar to in the physical world?

<p>Documents stored inside filing cabinets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating folders when managing files?

<p>To organize files for different projects or categories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which keys should you use to view different options within an open app window?

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

What is the purpose of hitting the Tab key while navigating through an open app window?

<p>To move across any button or option (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory or storage retains data even when power is turned off or lost?

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

Which software performs specific functions for a user, but is not considered Application Software?

<p>Operating System (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of device converts information or data into a human-perceptible form?

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

Which of the following is an example of System Software?

<p>Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of CPU is recommended for video editing and design purposes?

<p>CPUs prioritizing more cores (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is not a dominant CPU brand mentioned in the text?

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

What type of data input devices are used to enter information into a computer system?

<p>Keyboards and mice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for executing instructions to manipulate and transform data in a computer system?

<p>Central Processing Unit (CPU) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is processed data or intermediate results temporarily stored for quick access during processing?

<p>Random Access Memory (RAM) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which computer hardware converts information into human-perceptible form?

<p>Output devices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin?

<p>To store files and folders temporarily (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you rename a file or folder?

<p>Right-click, then click 'Rename' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you empty the Recycle Bin?

<p>Files are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What precaution is mentioned about deleting files and folders?

<p>Deleted files might be difficult or impossible to recover (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you proceed with deleting a file or folder after selecting it?

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

What is mentioned as a benefit of effectively managing files and folders?

<p>Save storage space by keeping unnecessary files (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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