Froggy Jumps Computing SystemsOnline version Test your knowledge about how hardware and software work together in a computing system. by Bytes veda 1 What is the main function of hardware in a computing system? a To process and analyze data. b To physically execute instructions and store data. c To write and edit software programs. 2 What is the main function of software in a computing system? a To provide instructions for the hardware to execute. b To physically perform tasks. c To store and retrieve data. 3 What are examples of hardware components in a computing system? a Processor, memory, hard drive. b Operating system, application software, database. c Keyboard, mouse, monitor. 4 What are examples of software components in a computing system? a Keyboard, mouse, monitor. b Processor, memory, hard drive. c Operating system, application software, database. 5 What is the role of the operating system in a computing system? a To perform calculations and process data. b To manage hardware resources and provide a user interface. c To create and edit documents. 6 What is the purpose of application software in a computing system? a To control and coordinate hardware components. b To store and organize data. c To perform specific tasks or functions for the user. 7 What is the purpose of a keyboard in a computing system? a To display output from the computer. b To store and retrieve data. c To input data and commands into the computer. 8 What is the purpose of a hard drive in a computing system? a To provide instructions for the hardware to execute. b To store and retrieve data. c To process and analyze data. 9 What is the difference between system software and application software? a System software performs specific tasks, while application software manages the computer system. b There is no difference between system software and application software. c System software manages the computer system, while application software performs specific tasks. 10 What is the purpose of a compiler in a computing system? a To store and retrieve data. b To translate high-level programming code into machine code. c To execute instructions and perform calculations.
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