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Hardware & Software Basics QuizOnline version Fundamentals demo by Sabrina Harridath 1 List the four basic tasks of any computer. a store data only b input data only c process data only d accept data (input); manipulate data (processing); produce results (output); store the data and results for future use (storage). 2 State the name of the cycle that represents the four basic tasks listed in question 1. a the memory cycle b the IPOs cycle (Input-Process-Output-Storage) c the CPU cycle d the data flow cycle 3 What is the general name given to the physical parts of a computer? a Network b Hardware c Software d Firmware 4 Explain what each of the following terms represent: a CPU b CU c ALU. a a CPU – central processing unit; b CU – control unit; c ALU – arithmetic and logic unit b a CPU – central processing unit; b CU – computer unit; c ALU – arithmetic unit c a CPU – computer unit; b CU – control unit; c ALU – additional logic unit 5 Explain the difference between an input device and an output device. a Input devices only process data; output devices only store data b Input devices store data; output devices delete data c Input devices are slower than output devices d Input devices enter data into a computer; output devices present data from the computer to the user. 6 What is another name for system software? a Operating system b Firmware c Utility software d Application software 7 What is the general name given to each of the following descriptions: a transfers data from the outside world into a computer; b a flat rectangular surface which also senses movement of a finger on its surface; c a system that uses some part of a person’s body to uniquely identify them; d transfers pictures, graphics and text to a computer. a a printer; b keyboard; c driver; d modem b a software; b monitor; c hardware; d output device c a input device; b touchpad or touch-sensitive surface; c biometric system; d transfer device (input) or digitiser d a CPU; b mouse; c card; d scanner 8 List three general categories of input devices mentioned in the text above. a output devices, storage devices, and display devices b network devices, printers, and scanners c manual input devices, direct data entry (DDE) devices, and other input devices such as sensors and media readers d peripheral devices, RAM, and ROM 9 Name a direct data entry (DDE) device and give one example. a Input device; example: keyboard b Output device; example: monitor c Storage device; example: hard disk d A direct data entry (DDE) device; example: barcode reader or EPOS smart card reader 10 What is a barcode reader used for? a Printing barcodes for products b Storing data on barcodes c Displaying barcodes on screens d Reading barcodes to input data into a system 11 What does EPOS stand for in the context of data input? a Electronic Point Of Service b Electronic Processing Of Sheets c Electronic Point Of Sale d Electronic Processing Of Signals 12 What is MICR and what does it read? a Micro Circuits Read Interface; reads microchips b Mechanical Input Card Reader; reads cards c Magnetic Ink Character Recognition; reads barcodes d Magnetic Ink Character Recognition; reads cheques printed with magnetic ink 13 What is an optical mark recognition (OMR) system used for? a Printing graphics on forms b Storing data on optical disks c Reading marks made on forms and sheets (e.g., exams) d Scanning barcodes on products 14 What is OCR and what does it do? a Optical Code Recognition; reads barcodes b Overclocked CPU Report; analyzes processor speed c Optical Character Recognition; scans and converts printed text into a digital file d Operational Character Readout; displays characters on screen 15 Name two examples of output devices. a Sensors and actuators b Input devices (keyboard, mouse) c Networking devices (router, switch) d Display devices (monitors), printers 16 What is a display device in computing? a A device that prints documents b A device that stores data c A device that processes data d A device that shows information on a screen or monitor 17 What is the main function of printers in computers? a To produce hard copy output of processed data b To process data c To store data temporarily d To input data into the computer 18 Name a common type of display technology mentioned. a OLED only b Plasma displays c CRT (cathode ray tube) d LCD (liquid crystal display) or LED (light-emitting diode) screens 19 What is the role of the central processing unit (CPU)? a Stores data long-term b Only handles input devices c Provides display output d Brain of the computer; controls and carries out instructions 20 What is memory in a computer used for? a To temporarily store instructions and data for processing b To power the computer c To permanently store all programs d To connect to the internet 21 Name a type of input device that falls under manual input devices. a Printer b Speaker c Keyboard or mouse d Monitor 22 What is a scanner used for? a To store data offline b To display images on screen c To transfer pictures, graphics and text into a computer d To print documents 23 What is a graphically interactive input device example shown in the chapter? a Fax machine b Speaker c Graphics tablet d Printer 24 What is a touch screen? a A device used for printing b A screen that is sensitive to touch and can be operated without a keyboard or mouse c A regular monitor with a touchscreen overlay d A type of printer 25 Name a differentiation between input and output devices. a Input devices enter data; output devices present results b Both are the same and interchangeable c Input devices store data; output devices delete data d Output devices enter data; input devices output data 26 What is a smart card? a A regular credit card b A floppy disk c A card that stores data with a built-in electronic circuit for processing d A type of barcode 27 What is a keyboard primarily used for? a Storing data remotely b Entering data into a computer (letters, numbers, symbols) c Displaying data on screen d Printing documents

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by Sabrina Harridath

List the four basic tasks of any computer.

State the name of the cycle that represents the four basic tasks listed in question 1.

What is the general name given to the physical parts of a computer?

Explain what each of the following terms represent: a CPU b CU c ALU.

Explain the difference between an input device and an output device.

What is another name for system software?

List three general categories of input devices mentioned in the text above.

Name a direct data entry (DDE) device and give one example.

What is a barcode reader used for?

What does EPOS stand for in the context of data input?

What is MICR and what does it read?

What is an optical mark recognition (OMR) system used for?

What is OCR and what does it do?

Name two examples of output devices.

What is a display device in computing?

What is the main function of printers in computers?

Name a common type of display technology mentioned.

What is the role of the central processing unit (CPU)?

What is memory in a computer used for?

Name a type of input device that falls under manual input devices.

What is a scanner used for?

What is a graphically interactive input device example shown in the chapter?

What is a touch screen?

Name a differentiation between input and output devices.

What is a smart card?

What is a keyboard primarily used for?