Module A
Computer Hardware and Software
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following are used to enter information and commands in a
computer?
A. Output devices
B. Input devices
C. Storage devices
D. Telecommunications devices
2. Which of the following types of computer hardware tools allow you to see,
hear, or otherwise recognize the results of your information-processing
requests?
A. Output device
B. Input device
C. Storage device
D. Telecommunications device
3. Which of the following hardware tools allows you to send information to and
receive it from another person or location?
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Storage device
D. Telecommunications device
,4. Which of the following enables you to solve specific problems or perform
specific tasks?
A. Application software
B. Operating system software
C. Utility software
D. System software
5. Which of the following types of software handles tasks specific to technology
management and coordinates the interaction of all technology devices?
A. Enterprise software
B. System software
C. Middleware
D. Application software
6. Which of the following types of software controls your application software
and manages how your hardware devices work together?
A. Middleware
B. Utility software
C. Operating system software
D. Enterprise software
7. Which of the following provides additional functionality to your operating
system including anti-virus software?
A. Middleware
B. Operating system software
C. Application software
D. Utility software
,8. A _____ is really a mobile phone integrated into a handheld computer.
A. tablet
B. smartphone
C. notebook
D. mainframe
9. Josh, an investment banker, has to travel frequently on his business. He
wants to travel light, and is in search of a small computing device with a
touchscreen, and all the functional capabilities of notebook or desktop
computer. A _____ will be best suited for his purpose.
A. minicomputer
B. mainframe
C. tablet PC
D. supercomputer
10. Which of the following distinguishes an e-book reader from a tablet PC?
A. Unlike the tablet PC, the e-book reader has a touchscreen.
B. A stylus can be used on an e-book reader, but not on a tablet PC.
C. A tablet PC has a longer battery life than an e-book reader.
D. An e-book reader is designed to be more readable (than a tablet PC) in
bright light.
11. _____ come equipped with all of the features of larger desktop computers and
are a very good solution if you need a fully functional computer that you can
take from one place to another.
A. Notebook computers
B. Mainframes
C. Supercomputers
D. Minicomputers
, 12. Jamie wants to buy a computer which she wants to use for schoolwork and
writing term papers at her home. Which of the following best suits her needs?
A. Supercomputer
B. Mainframe
C. Desktop computer
D. Smartphone
13. Which computer is the most popular choice for personal computing needs?
A. PDA
B. Desktop computer
C. Notebook computer
D. Touch-sensitive computer
14. Which of the following offers both a horizontal and vertical system box?
A. Tablet PC
B. E-book reader
C. Smartphone
D. Desktop computer
15. Which of the following is designed to meet the computing needs of several
people simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment?
A. Mainframe computer
B. Minicomputer
C. Supercomputer
D. Desktop computer
Computer Hardware and Software
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following are used to enter information and commands in a
computer?
A. Output devices
B. Input devices
C. Storage devices
D. Telecommunications devices
2. Which of the following types of computer hardware tools allow you to see,
hear, or otherwise recognize the results of your information-processing
requests?
A. Output device
B. Input device
C. Storage device
D. Telecommunications device
3. Which of the following hardware tools allows you to send information to and
receive it from another person or location?
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Storage device
D. Telecommunications device
,4. Which of the following enables you to solve specific problems or perform
specific tasks?
A. Application software
B. Operating system software
C. Utility software
D. System software
5. Which of the following types of software handles tasks specific to technology
management and coordinates the interaction of all technology devices?
A. Enterprise software
B. System software
C. Middleware
D. Application software
6. Which of the following types of software controls your application software
and manages how your hardware devices work together?
A. Middleware
B. Utility software
C. Operating system software
D. Enterprise software
7. Which of the following provides additional functionality to your operating
system including anti-virus software?
A. Middleware
B. Operating system software
C. Application software
D. Utility software
,8. A _____ is really a mobile phone integrated into a handheld computer.
A. tablet
B. smartphone
C. notebook
D. mainframe
9. Josh, an investment banker, has to travel frequently on his business. He
wants to travel light, and is in search of a small computing device with a
touchscreen, and all the functional capabilities of notebook or desktop
computer. A _____ will be best suited for his purpose.
A. minicomputer
B. mainframe
C. tablet PC
D. supercomputer
10. Which of the following distinguishes an e-book reader from a tablet PC?
A. Unlike the tablet PC, the e-book reader has a touchscreen.
B. A stylus can be used on an e-book reader, but not on a tablet PC.
C. A tablet PC has a longer battery life than an e-book reader.
D. An e-book reader is designed to be more readable (than a tablet PC) in
bright light.
11. _____ come equipped with all of the features of larger desktop computers and
are a very good solution if you need a fully functional computer that you can
take from one place to another.
A. Notebook computers
B. Mainframes
C. Supercomputers
D. Minicomputers
, 12. Jamie wants to buy a computer which she wants to use for schoolwork and
writing term papers at her home. Which of the following best suits her needs?
A. Supercomputer
B. Mainframe
C. Desktop computer
D. Smartphone
13. Which computer is the most popular choice for personal computing needs?
A. PDA
B. Desktop computer
C. Notebook computer
D. Touch-sensitive computer
14. Which of the following offers both a horizontal and vertical system box?
A. Tablet PC
B. E-book reader
C. Smartphone
D. Desktop computer
15. Which of the following is designed to meet the computing needs of several
people simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment?
A. Mainframe computer
B. Minicomputer
C. Supercomputer
D. Desktop computer
