Basic Computer Components (Hardware & Software)

1. : Which of the following is considered the “brain” of the computer?
(A) RAM
(B) CPU
(C) Hard Disk
(D) Monitor

2. : Which component is an example of input device?
(A) Monitor
(B) Keyboard
(C) Printer
(D) Speaker

3. : Which one of the following is an output device?
(A) Mouse
(B) Scanner
(C) Printer
(D) Microphone

4. : What is the function of RAM in a computer system?
(A) Permanent storage
(B) Temporary memory for processing
(C) Controls input and output devices
(D) Stores programs permanently

5. : Which of the following is system software?
(A) MS Word
(B) Windows Operating System
(C) PowerPoint
(D) Photoshop

6. : Which of the following is application software?
(A) Linux
(B) MS Excel
(C) Device Drivers
(D) BIOS

7. : The physical parts of a computer are called:
(A) Software
(B) Data
(C) Hardware
(D) Programs

8. : Which memory is non-volatile and permanently stores instructions?
(A) RAM
(B) ROM
(C) Cache
(D) Register

9. : Which component is responsible for connecting and communicating between all parts of a computer?
(A) Hard Disk
(B) Motherboard
(C) Cache Memory
(D) Optical Drive

10. : Which software controls the overall functioning of a computer?
(A) Utility Software
(B) Application Software
(C) System Software
(D) Entertainment Software