Assessment IG Y10 Software & Hardware

Question 1

What is the function of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 2

What does the term "malware" refer to?

Accepted Answer

Harmful software

Question 3

What does the term "virtual memory" refer to?

Accepted Answer

Temporary storage

Question 4

Which of the following acts as the brain of the computer?

Accepted Answer

CPU

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary storage device?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 6

What type of memory is used to store the BIOS?

Accepted Answer

ROM

Question 7

What does the term "hardware" refer to?

Accepted Answer

Physical components

Question 8

Which of the following is a function of a web browser?

Accepted Answer

Display web pages

Question 9

What is the function of an SSD compared to an HDD?

Accepted Answer

Faster data access

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of ROM?

Accepted Answer

Non-volatile

Question 11

What is the function of a power supply unit?

Accepted Answer

Convert electricity

Question 12

What is the role of the CPU in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Execute instructions

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Office

Question 14

What is the main purpose of a web server?

Accepted Answer

Store web pages

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a programming language?

Accepted Answer

HTML

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of utility software?

Accepted Answer

Running applications

Question 17

What is the primary function of a computer monitor?

Accepted Answer

Output data

Question 18

What does the term "software piracy" refer to?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized copying

Question 19

Which type of software is used for virus protection?

Accepted Answer

Utility software

Question 20

Which of the following is a type of software license?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 21

Which of the following is a type of output device?

Accepted Answer

Monitor

Question 22

What does the term "data integrity" refer to?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy of data

Question 23

What is the main purpose of a database management system?

Accepted Answer

Manage databases

Question 24

What is the primary function of a printer?

Accepted Answer

Output device

Question 25

What is the purpose of a file extension?

Accepted Answer

Identify file type

Question 26

What does the term "open source" refer to?

Accepted Answer

Free software

Question 27

What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC)?

Accepted Answer

Connect to the internet

Question 28

What is the primary role of a router?

Accepted Answer

Connect networks

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a function of application software?

Accepted Answer

Manage hardware

Question 30

What is an example of system software?

Accepted Answer

Linux

Question 31

What does the term "booting" refer to?

Accepted Answer

Starting the computer

Question 32

What is the purpose of an antivirus software?

Accepted Answer

To detect and remove malware

Question 33

Which of the following devices is used for data input?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

Question 34

Which of the following can be classified as both hardware and software?

Accepted Answer

BIOS

Question 35

Which of the following is a function of a scanner?

Accepted Answer

Input device

Question 36

Which of the following is a common type of application software?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Word

Question 37

Which of the following is a characteristic of cloud storage?

Accepted Answer

Remote access

Question 38

What is the purpose of a backup?

Accepted Answer

To prevent data loss

Question 39

Which of the following is a characteristic of RAM?

Accepted Answer

Volatile

Question 40

Which type of software is typically used for graphic design?

Accepted Answer

Application software

Question 41

What is the primary role of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

Prevent unauthorized access

Question 42

What does the term "user interface" refer to?

Accepted Answer

Interaction with software

Question 43

Which of the following is a type of peripheral device?

Accepted Answer

Monitor

Question 44

What is the function of a cache memory?

Accepted Answer

Store frequently used data

Question 45

What does SSD stand for?

Accepted Answer

Solid State Drive

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a type of software?

Accepted Answer

CPU

Question 47

What is the purpose of a software update?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 48

Which type of software helps in creating presentations?

Accepted Answer

Application software

Question 49

What type of software helps manage files on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Utility software

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of firmware?

Accepted Answer

BIOS

Assessment IG Y10 Software & Hardware

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Assessment IG Y10 Software & Hardware

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