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Multiple Choice Questions: Understanding Hardware and Software Basics

Hey there, tech learners! 👋 Ready to test your knowledge of hardware and software? I've put together a quick study guide and a practice quiz to help you ace this topic. Let's dive in!
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📚 Quick Study Guide

  • 🖥️ Hardware: Physical components of a computer system (e.g., CPU, RAM, hard drive).
  • 💾 Software: Set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do (e.g., operating systems, applications).
  • 💽 Operating System (OS): Software that manages computer hardware and software resources (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux).
  • ✍️ Application Software: Software designed to perform specific tasks for the user (e.g., word processors, web browsers).
  • 🤝 Firmware: Software embedded in hardware devices (e.g., BIOS in computers, software in printers).
  • Input Devices: Hardware used to provide data to the computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse).
  • 📺 Output Devices: Hardware used to display or output data from the computer (e.g., monitor, printer).

🧪 Practice Quiz

  1. Which of the following is an example of hardware?
    1. A. Microsoft Word
    2. B. Google Chrome
    3. C. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    4. D. Adobe Photoshop
  2. Which of the following is an example of software?
    1. A. Monitor
    2. B. Keyboard
    3. C. Operating System
    4. D. Mouse
  3. What is the primary function of an operating system (OS)?
    1. A. To run application software
    2. B. To manage computer hardware and software resources
    3. C. To browse the internet
    4. D. To create documents
  4. Which of the following is an example of application software?
    1. A. Windows 10
    2. B. macOS
    3. C. Microsoft Excel
    4. D. Linux
  5. What type of software is embedded in hardware devices like printers and BIOS chips?
    1. A. Application Software
    2. B. Operating System
    3. C. Firmware
    4. D. Utility Software
  6. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
    1. A. Printer
    2. B. Monitor
    3. C. Keyboard
    4. D. Speaker
  7. Which of the following is an example of an output device?
    1. A. Mouse
    2. B. Scanner
    3. C. Microphone
    4. D. Monitor
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  1. C
  2. C
  3. B
  4. C
  5. C
  6. C
  7. D

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