Master the World of Computer Storage
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Which category refers to the physical components of a computer system?

  • Hardware (correct)
  • Output devices
  • Input devices
  • Software

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

  • To provide instructions to hardware (correct)
  • To transfer information inside the computer
  • To process user inputs
  • To identify which key was pressed

What are the five main functions performed by hardware components?

  • Input, software, storage, output, and networking
  • Input, processing, storage, software, and networking
  • Input, processing, software, output, and networking
  • Input, processing, storage, output, and networking (correct)

Which input device tracks movement using x,y-coordinates?

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

Which type of mouse uses a light source and a sensor to track movement?

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

Which type of touchscreen uses two flexible layers separated by a gap and an electrical current to identify x,y-coordinates?

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

Which of the following is an example of an optical-storage media?

<p>CD-ROM (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is modular design in computer hardware?

<p>A design approach that standardizes hardware interfaces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category refers to the instructions that control the hardware components of a computer system?

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

Which hardware component is responsible for temporarily storing data that the computer is currently working on?

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

Which category refers to the physical components of a computer system?

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

Which type of hardware device takes information from outside the computer and transfers it inside where the computer hardware can use it?

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

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

<p>To execute instructions and provide functionality to the hardware (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which input device uses screen taps as user input?

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

Which hardware component is considered the brains of the computer?

<p>Central processing unit (CPU) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a solid-state drive (SSD)?

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

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

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

Which of the following is NOT a networking device?

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

Which of the following is true about modular design in computer hardware?

<p>It standardizes hardware interfaces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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