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Tech Savvy: Peripheral Devices and Software Basics

Explore key concepts on peripheral devices, application software, file naming, memory types, and system software in the world of computing. Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes!

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Tech Savvy: Peripheral Devices and Software Basics

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  1. Sample Questions K200

  2. 1. Which one of the following is FALSE about peripheral devices? • a. Peripheral devices are usually built into the motherboard of the computer. • b. Peripheral devices usually require specially designed software to instruct the computer how to use them. • c. Peripheral devices must be compatible with the computer system in order to work properly. • d. Some common examples of peripheral devices are printers, monitors, projectors, and modems.

  3. 2. Which one of the following is NOT an example of application software? • a. word-processing software • b. utility software • c. spreadsheet software • d. entertainment software

  4. 3. Which one of the following is a VALID filename in Windows 98? • a. COSTBEN.XLS123 • b. TAXFORM.040.DOC • c. REPORT.DOC-1998 • d. SAM'S LETTER.DOC

  5. 4. There are _____ in the phrase “pay day” (excluding the quotation marks) • a. 6 bits • b. 6 bytes • c. 7 bites • d. 7 bytes • e. 7 nibbels

  6. 5. Which one of the statements below is FALSE about 3.5" floppy diskettes? • a. The protective jacket is made of rigid plastic that provides more protection for the disk inside. • b. The disk is write-protected when the write-protect window is closed. • c. The disk drive engages the drive hub to rotate the disk. • d. Double density disks hold less data than high density disks.

  7. 6. Which one of the following statements is FALSE about disk cache? • a. The computer reads the data from nearby sectors and stores it in the cache making it immediately available if you should need it • b. Disk cache is a special area of memory into which the computer transfers data you are most likely to need next. • c. Disk caches are used to store backup copies of data in case of a hard disk failure. • d. Since a disk cache has no moving parts, the computer can retrieve data from the cache more quickly than from the hard

  8. 7. Which one of the following statements is FALSE about system software? • a. System software includes programs that direct fundamental operations of your computer. • b. It assists application software to communicate with computer's peripheral devices. • c. It is designed to help you accomplish specific tasks using the computer. • d. Operating systems such as Windows and Unix are considered system software.

  9. 8. What type of memory "remembers" the computer configuration between computing sessions? • a. RAM • b. CMOS • c. ROM • d. SIMMs

  10. 9. Which one of the following typically connects to a parallel port? • a. mouse • b. monitor • c. keyboard • d. printer

  11. 10. Briefly describe how a virtual memory works.

  12. 11. Expand the following acronyms. • a) RAM: _____________________________ • b) ALU: ____________________________ • c) FAT: ______________________________

  13. 12. Explain the difference between L1 and L2 cache?

  14. Good luck on your exam

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