19 Questions
Which category refers to the physical components of a computer system?
Hardware
What is the main function of software in a computer system?
To provide instructions to hardware
What are the five main functions performed by hardware components?
Input, processing, storage, output, and networking
Which input device tracks movement using x,y-coordinates?
Mouse
Which type of mouse uses a light source and a sensor to track movement?
Optical mouse
Which type of touchscreen uses two flexible layers separated by a gap and an electrical current to identify x,y-coordinates?
Resistive touchscreen
Which of the following is an example of an optical-storage media?
CD-ROM
What is modular design in computer hardware?
A design approach that standardizes hardware interfaces
Which category refers to the instructions that control the hardware components of a computer system?
Software
Which hardware component is responsible for temporarily storing data that the computer is currently working on?
Storage device
Which category refers to the physical components of a computer system?
Hardware
Which type of hardware device takes information from outside the computer and transfers it inside where the computer hardware can use it?
Input devices
What is the main function of software in a computer system?
To execute instructions and provide functionality to the hardware
Which input device uses screen taps as user input?
Touchscreen
Which hardware component is considered the brains of the computer?
Central processing unit (CPU)
Which of the following is an example of a solid-state drive (SSD)?
Flash drive
Which of the following is an example of an output device?
Monitor
Which of the following is NOT a networking device?
Sound card
Which of the following is true about modular design in computer hardware?
It standardizes hardware interfaces
Test your knowledge of computer storage technology with this quiz! From hard disk drives to solid-state drives and optical-storage media, learn about the different types of storage devices used to store and access data in computers.
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