Computer Fundamentals, Hardware and Software, Operating System - One Line Questions
1.
Which of the following is a common file extension for executable programs? —
.exe
2.
How many bits are in a byte? —
8
3.
What is cache memory? —
A small, very fast memory used to speed up access to frequently used data
4.
What is a network protocol? —
A set of rules for data communication over a network
5.
What is a file system in an operating system? —
A method and data structure that an operating system uses to control how data is stored and retrieved
6.
What is an operating system? —
A program that manages computer hardware and software resources
7.
What is a compiler? —
A program that translates high-level language code into machine code
8.
Which unit is responsible for fetching instructions from memory and executing them? —
Control Unit
9.
Which is a popular example of a desktop operating system? —
macOS
10.
Which operating system is primarily used on Apple devices like iPhones and iPads? —
iOS
11.
What is the smallest unit of data in a computer? —
Bit
12.
What does CPU stand for? —
Central Processing Unit
13.
Which of the following is the basic unit of a computer system? —
Central Processing Unit
14.
Which of the following is NOT a type of computer hardware? —
Operating System
15.
Which of the following is an example of application software? —
Spreadsheet Program (e.g., Excel)
16.
What does the acronym 'GUI' stand for in computing? —
Graphical User Interface
17.
Which device provides power to the computer's components? —
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
18.
Which component is responsible for cooling the CPU? —
Heatsink and Fan
19.
Which of the following is a common input device for gaming? —
Joystick
20.
What is the advantage of an SSD over an HDD? —
Faster data access speeds
21.
Which of the following is a type of Solid State Drive (SSD)? —
Flash memory
22.
Which type of software provides a command-line interface (CLI)? —
Windows Command Prompt
23.
Which of the following is an example of system software? —
Windows 10
24.
Which of these is an example of utility software? —
Antivirus Software
25.
Which of the following is a storage device? —
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
26.
What is software? —
Set of instructions that tell hardware what to do
27.
What is the most common type of input device? —
Keyboard
28.
Which component is often referred to as the 'brain' of the computer? —
CPU
29.
Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains data even when the power is off? —
ROM
30.
Which component performs arithmetic and logical operations in a computer? —
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
31.
Which of the following is a type of computer port? —
USB Port
32.
What does ROM stand for? —
Read Only Memory
33.
What is the main advantage of cloud computing regarding software? —
Software is installed and run on remote servers, accessible via the internet
34.
Which type of memory is volatile and loses its data when the power is turned off? —
RAM
35.
Which device is used to display visual output from the computer? —
Monitor
36.
What is the process of starting up a computer called? —
Booting
37.
What is firmware? —
Software permanently programmed into a hardware device
38.
What is a peripheral device? —
A device connected to the computer but not part of the core computer architecture
39.
What is the function of a network interface card (NIC)? —
To connect a computer to a network
40.
What is the main purpose of application software? —
To perform specific tasks for the user
41.
What is the purpose of a graphics card (GPU)? —
To render images and video
42.
What is the primary role of a device driver? —
To allow the operating system to communicate with a specific hardware device
43.
What is the main purpose of an operating system's kernel? —
To manage system resources and communicate with hardware
44.
What is the primary function of a hard disk drive (HDD)? —
To store data permanently
45.
What is the function of the Control Unit (CU) in the CPU? —
To manage and coordinate the operations of the computer
46.
What is the function of a BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)? —
To initialize hardware during the boot process
47.
What is the primary function of RAM (Random Access Memory)? —
To store data temporarily for active use
48.
What is the purpose of the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)? —
To perform arithmetic and logical operations
49.
What is the main function of the motherboard? —
To connect all the components of the computer
50.
What is the term for software designed to harm or exploit computer systems? —
Malware