CNIT 155 FINAL PURDUE UNIVERSITY
EXAM FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
⫸ Which of the following is an example of software?
A. RAM
B. Motherboard
C. WingIDE 101
D. CPU Answer: C. WingIDE 101
⫸ High level programming languages include:
A. Python
B. Java
C. C
D. All of the above Answer: D. All of the above
⫸ Examples of operating systems include the following, except:
A. Mac
B. Linux
C. Excel
D. Windows Answer: C. Excel
⫸ _______ refers to the tangible part of a computer system.
,A. Software
B. Malware
C. Memory
D. Hardware Answer: D. Hardware
⫸ What piece of hardware connects all the components and devices of a
computer?
A. Motherboard
B. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
C. Hard drive
D. RAM Answer: A. Motherboard
⫸ A computer's "working memory" is its:
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Flash drive
D. CPU Answer: A. RAM
⫸ System software provides the real functionality of a computer,
helping your computer do specific types of work. T/F Answer: False
⫸ Of the options below, which equal one gigabyte?
A. 1024 Megabytes (MB)
B. 1024 Terabytes (TB)
, C. 1048576 Bytes
D. 1024 Kilobytes (KB) Answer: A. 1024 Megabytes (MB)
⫸ Python is commonly used to create things like websites, games, and
graphic interfaces. T/F Answer: True
⫸ Examples of application software include all of the following, except:
A. Microsoft Office
B. Google Chrome
C. Brightspace
D. Android Answer: D. Android
⫸ Which of the following is an example of an input device?
A. Mouse
B. Speakers
C. Monitor
D. Processor Answer: A. Mouse
⫸ A bit is the smallest unit of data in a computer. T/F Answer: True
⫸ System software is used for __________.
A. Using the internet
B. Programming code
EXAM FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
⫸ Which of the following is an example of software?
A. RAM
B. Motherboard
C. WingIDE 101
D. CPU Answer: C. WingIDE 101
⫸ High level programming languages include:
A. Python
B. Java
C. C
D. All of the above Answer: D. All of the above
⫸ Examples of operating systems include the following, except:
A. Mac
B. Linux
C. Excel
D. Windows Answer: C. Excel
⫸ _______ refers to the tangible part of a computer system.
,A. Software
B. Malware
C. Memory
D. Hardware Answer: D. Hardware
⫸ What piece of hardware connects all the components and devices of a
computer?
A. Motherboard
B. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
C. Hard drive
D. RAM Answer: A. Motherboard
⫸ A computer's "working memory" is its:
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Flash drive
D. CPU Answer: A. RAM
⫸ System software provides the real functionality of a computer,
helping your computer do specific types of work. T/F Answer: False
⫸ Of the options below, which equal one gigabyte?
A. 1024 Megabytes (MB)
B. 1024 Terabytes (TB)
, C. 1048576 Bytes
D. 1024 Kilobytes (KB) Answer: A. 1024 Megabytes (MB)
⫸ Python is commonly used to create things like websites, games, and
graphic interfaces. T/F Answer: True
⫸ Examples of application software include all of the following, except:
A. Microsoft Office
B. Google Chrome
C. Brightspace
D. Android Answer: D. Android
⫸ Which of the following is an example of an input device?
A. Mouse
B. Speakers
C. Monitor
D. Processor Answer: A. Mouse
⫸ A bit is the smallest unit of data in a computer. T/F Answer: True
⫸ System software is used for __________.
A. Using the internet
B. Programming code