Introduction To Computers Examination Test Complete Questions And Solutions

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

●● The physical devices that a computer is made of are referred to as
__________.


a. hardware
b. software
c. the operating system
d. tools
Answer: a. hardware


●● The part of a computer that runs programs is called __________.


a. RAM
b. secondary storage
c. main memory
d. the CPU
Answer: d. the CPU


●● Today, CPUs are small chips known as __________.

,a. ENIACs
b. microprocessors
c. memory chips
d. operating systems
Answer: b. microprocessors


●● The computer stores a program while the program is running, as well
as the data that the program is working with, in __________.


a. secondary storage
b. the CPU
c. main memory
d. the microprocessor
Answer: c. main memory


●● This is a volatile type of memory that is used only for temporary
storage while a pro-
gram is running.
a. RAM
b. secondary storage
c. the disk drive
d. the USB drive

, Answer: a. RAM


●● A type of memory that can hold data for long periods of time, even
when there is no
power to the computer, is called
__________
.
a. RAM
b. main memory
c. secondary storage
d. CPU storage
Answer: c. secondary storage


●● A component that collects data from people or other devices and
sends it to the com-
puter is called
__________
.
a. an output device
b. an input device
c. a secondary storage device
d. main memory
Answer: b. an input device