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What is the term used to refer to the physical components of a computer system?
What is the term used to refer to the physical components of a computer system?
- Hardware (correct)
- Application
- Software
- System unit
What is the main purpose of computer software?
What is the main purpose of computer software?
- To perform specific functions for the user
- To communicate with other technologies
- To provide instructions and commands to a computer (correct)
- To run the computer's operating system
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of application software?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of application software?
- Development tool
- Motherboard (correct)
- Word processor
- Database program
What is the term used to refer to the set of instructions that directs a computer's hardware to perform a task?
What is the term used to refer to the set of instructions that directs a computer's hardware to perform a task?
Which component of a computer is responsible for executing software instructions?
Which component of a computer is responsible for executing software instructions?
What is the key difference between laptops and desktop computers in terms of the 'system unit'?
What is the key difference between laptops and desktop computers in terms of the 'system unit'?
Which of the following is NOT considered a computer hardware component?
Which of the following is NOT considered a computer hardware component?
The central processing unit (CPU) is responsible for which of the following functions?
The central processing unit (CPU) is responsible for which of the following functions?
Which of the following is the main circuit board in a computer system that connects all the other components?
Which of the following is the main circuit board in a computer system that connects all the other components?
Which type of computer software is responsible for managing the computer's resources and providing a user interface?
Which type of computer software is responsible for managing the computer's resources and providing a user interface?
Which of the following is NOT a type of output device?
Which of the following is NOT a type of output device?
What is the main function of computer software?
What is the main function of computer software?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an output device?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an output device?
What component of a desktop computer houses the CPU, RAM, and motherboard?
What component of a desktop computer houses the CPU, RAM, and motherboard?
What is the primary function of the CPU?
What is the primary function of the CPU?
Which of the following is NOT a component typically found inside the system unit of a desktop computer?
Which of the following is NOT a component typically found inside the system unit of a desktop computer?
What is the primary function of computer software?
What is the primary function of computer software?
Which component of a computer acts as the central hub, connecting and coordinating all other components?
Which component of a computer acts as the central hub, connecting and coordinating all other components?
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