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What does ‘hardware’ refer to in computing?
Physical components of a computer system.
What is ‘software’?
A set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform tasks.
True or False: RAM is a type of hardware.
True.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the main circuit board of a computer.
motherboard.
What is the function of an operating system?
To manage computer hardware and software resources and provide common services for computer programs.
Which of the following is an example of application software? A) Windows B) Microsoft Word C) BIOS
B) Microsoft Word.
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit.
True or False: SSD stands for Solid State Drive.
True.
What is the role of a network interface card (NIC)?
To connect a computer to a network.
Which device is used to input data into a computer?
Keyboard.
Fill in the blank: __________ is a type of software that protects against malware.
Antivirus.
What is cloud computing?
Storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of on a local computer.
True or False: A byte consists of 8 bits.
True.
What does ‘GUI’ stand for?
Graphical User Interface.
Which of the following is not a type of software? A) Operating system B) Database C) CPU
C) CPU.
What is the purpose of a web browser?
To access and display content on the World Wide Web.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the temporary storage used by a computer to hold data that is being processed.
RAM.
What is the primary function of a hard drive?
To store data permanently.
True or False: Firmware is a type of software that is permanently stored on hardware.
True.
What is a server?
A computer or system that provides data, resources, or services to other computers, known as clients.
Which component is responsible for executing instructions in a computer?
CPU.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the software that manages the hardware of a computer.
operating system.
What does ‘IoT’ stand for?
Internet of Things.
True or False: A router is used to connect different networks.
True.
