SHEET 1

1. A computer is electronic device that can:

a) Store data.
b) Retrieve data.
c) Process data
d) All of them.

2. Hardware is any part of your computer which:

a) Has a physical structure.
b) Has a non-physical structure.
c) Is a set of instructions.
d) None of them.

3. Input devices are such as:

a) Keyboard.
b) Microphone.
c) Webcams.
d) None of them.

4. The means of communication between the user and the computer system are:
a) CPU.
b) Output devices.
c) Input Devices.
d) None of them.

5. Memory has different types such as:

a) Primary memory.
b) Secondary memory.
c) Both (a) and (b).
d) None of them.

6. The primary memory is such as:

a) RAM.
b) SSD.
c) HDD.
d) CD.
7. The SRAM is slower than DRAM.
a) True.
b) False.

8. -------- is a permanent form of storage.

a) RAM.
b) ROM.
c) Both of (a) and (b)
d) None of them.

9. ROM is fast to read and write.

a) True.
b) False.

10. The ----------- stores data and programs permanently and it is retained after the power is
turned off.
a) Secondary memory.
b) Primary memory.
c) Both (a) and (b).
d) ALU.

11. A ---------- is a disk drive that uses laser light for reading or writing data to or from optical
discs.
a) HD.
b) Flash disk.
c) DVD.
d) PROM.

12. A HD is temporary storage of files and programs.

a) True.
b) False.

13. There are various types of secondary memory such as:

a) HD.
b) CD.
c) Flash disk.
d) All of them.
14. ROM is very expensive compared to all types of secondary memory.
a) True.
b) False.

15. ------- is used to store boot instructions or firmware.

a) ROM.
b) RAM.
c) ALU.
d) DRAM.

With my best wishes

Assoc. Prof. Shereen Hassan