Test on Fundamental Computer Definitions
Fundamental Computer Definitions: A Student's Guide
Computer Hardware and Software
15 questions
Question 1: A processing device is a hardware component that allows you to enter data into the computer.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: According to the study materials, an input device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into the computer. A processing device, however, is any device that interprets and manipulates incoming data.
Question 2: Application software is responsible for controlling and managing the computer hardware.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: System software operates, controls and manages the computer hardware. Application software performs specific personal, educational and business functions.
Question 3: An input device is a software component that allows you to enter instructions into the computer.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: An input device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into the computer, not a software component.
Question 4: The CPU is a processing device in a computer that interprets and manipulates incoming data.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: A processing device is any device, like the CPU, in a computer that interprets and manipulates incoming data.
Question 5: Application software performs educational functions.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Application software performs specific personal, educational and business functions.