1. Which is the part of a computer that one can touch and feel ?

Hardware

Software

Programs

Output

Answer: Hardware

Explanation:

Hardware is the part of a computer that one can touch and feel.


2. Which of the following is hardware and not software ?

Excel

Printer driver

Power Point

CPU

Answer: CPU

Explanation:

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is a hardware component and not software. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.


3. A device for changing the connection on a connector to a different configuration is ?

a converter

a component

an attachment

an adapter

Answer: an adapter

Explanation:

A device for changing the connection on a connector to a different configuration is called an adapter. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.


4. _______ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors ?

Tracking

Formatting

Crashing

Allotting

Answer: Formatting

Explanation:

The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors is called Formatting. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.


5. Hardware includes ?

all devices used to input data into a computer

sets of instructions that a computer runs or executes

the computer and all the devices connected to it that are used to input and output data

all devices involved processing information including the central processing unit, memory, and storage

Answer: all devices involved processing information including the central processing unit, memory, and storage

Explanation:

all devices involved processing information including the central processing unit, memory, and storage.


6. Tangible, physical computer equipment that can be seen and touched is called _______ ?

hardware

software

storage

input/output

Answer: hardware

Explanation:

Tangible, physical computer equipment that can be seen and touched is called hardware. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.


7. Which of the following devices translate data and programs that humans can understand into a form that the computer can process ?

Display

Input

Output

None of these

Answer: None of these

Explanation:

None of these devices are specifically designed to translate data and programs that humans can understand into a form that the computer can process. However, this task is performed by software programs called compilers, which are run on computers. Option (d) is the correct answer. A display is a device that shows output from the computer, an input device allows users to enter data into the computer, output devices provide output to the user, While all these devices are essential for the operation of a computer, they do not perform the specific task of translating data and programs into a form that the computer can process.


8. Which of the following is usually connected to a computer with the help of a cable ?

Icon

Virus

Database

Peripheral devices

Answer: Peripheral devices

Explanation:

Peripheral devices are usually connected to a computer with the help of a cable.


9. When you save the following the data would remain intact even after turning off computer ?

RAM

Motherboard

Secondary and Storage Device

Primary Storage Device

Answer: Secondary and Storage Device

Explanation:

The data that would remain intact even after turning off the computer is (c) Secondary Storage Device. Examples of secondary storage devices include hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and external drives. Data stored in primary storage devices like RAM is volatile and will be lost once the computer is turned off. The motherboard is a main circuit board that connects and controls the hardware components of a computer.


10. The main system board of a computer is called the ?

integrated circuit

motherboard

processor

microchip

Answer: motherboard

Explanation:

The main system board of a computer is called the motherboard.