Introduction to Computer Hardware: Input Devices Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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

Which component of a computer is responsible for executing software instructions?

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

What is the key difference between laptops and desktop computers in terms of the 'system unit'?

<p>Laptops are called system units, while desktop computers are not (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a computer hardware component?

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

The central processing unit (CPU) is responsible for which of the following functions?

<p>Executing instructions and performing calculations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the main circuit board in a computer system that connects all the other components?

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

Which type of computer software is responsible for managing the computer's resources and providing a user interface?

<p>System software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of output device?

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

What is the main function of computer software?

<p>To control and coordinate the hardware components (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of an output device?

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

What component of a desktop computer houses the CPU, RAM, and motherboard?

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

What is the primary function of the CPU?

<p>To process and execute instructions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component typically found inside the system unit of a desktop computer?

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

What is the primary function of computer software?

<p>To provide instructions for the hardware components (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer acts as the central hub, connecting and coordinating all other components?

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

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