1.	The term used to define all input and output devices in a computer system is ?
	Monitor
	Software
	Shared resources
	Hardware
	Answer: Hardware Explanation: The term used to define all input and output devices in a computer system is (d) Hardware. The hardware components of a computer system include all input and output devices, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner, speakers, and any other physical components of the computer. Software refers to the programs and applications that run on the computer, while shared resources refer to the shared network resources such as printers, scanners, and servers, which can be accessed by multiple users in a network.
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2.	Restarting a computer that is already on is referred to as ?
	shut down
	cold booting
	warm booting
	logging off
	Answer: logging off Explanation: Restarting a computer that is already on is referred to as warm booting.
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3.	Which ports connect special types of music instruments to sound cards ?
	BUS
	CPU
	USB
	MIDI
	Answer: MIDI Explanation: The ports that connect special types of music instruments to sound cards are called MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) ports. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
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4.	Where is the disk put in a computer ?
	in the modem
	in the hard drive
	into the CPU
	in the disk drive
	Answer: in the disk drive Explanation: The disk is put into the disk drive in a computer. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
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5.	Which of the following is contained on chips connected to the system board and is a holding area for data instructions and information? (processed data waiting to be output to secondary storage) ?
	program
	mouse
	Internet
	memory
	Answer: memory Explanation: The holding area for data instructions and information that is contained on chips connected to the system board is called memory. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
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6.	The indentations on CDs and DVDs are called ?
	pits
	clusters
	tracks
	lands
	Answer: pits Explanation: The indentations on CDs and DVDs are called: pits
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7.	Another word for the CPU is __________ ?
	microprocessor
	execute
	microchip
	decode
	Answer: microprocessor Explanation: Another word for the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is (a) microprocessor.
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8.	Which of the following is not an example of hardware ?
	Mouse
	Printer
	Monitor
	EXCEL
	Answer: EXCEL Explanation: The option (d) EXCEL is not an example of hardware. EXCEL is a spreadsheet software program used for organizing, analyzing, and manipulating data, which is an example of application software. The rest of the options are examples of hardware components.
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9.	Which of the following peripheral devices displays information to a user ?
	Monitor
	Keyboard
	Secondary storage devices
	Secondary storage media
	Answer: Monitor Explanation: The peripheral device that displays information to a user is (a) Monitor. A monitor, also known as a display screen or visual display unit (VDU), is an output device that displays visual information generated by the computer's video adapter. A keyboard is an input device used for typing text, while secondary storage devices and media are used for storing digital data and information.
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10.	If a processor has a word size of 32 bits, compared to a processor with a word size of 16 bits, it can process __________ at a time. ?
	thrice as much
	twice as much
	a fourth as much
	the same amount
	Answer: twice as much Explanation: If a processor has a word size of 32 bits, compared to a processor with a word size of 16 bits, it can process twice as much data at a time.
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