Software & Hardware MCQ Test
49 Software & Hardware multiple-choice questions with answers, from the ADCA syllabus. Instant score, full answer review, free and no signup.
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1. What is considered hardware in a computer system?
- A. Operating System
- B. Word Processing Software
- C. Monitor
- D. Antivirus
Answer: Monitor
2. Which of the following is software?
- A. Keyboard
- B. RAM
- C. Microsoft Word
- D. Hard Disk
Answer: Microsoft Word
3. Which component is responsible for processing data in a computer?
- A. CPU
- B. RAM
- C. Monitor
- D. Mouse
Answer: CPU
4. Which of these is an example of system software?
- A. Photoshop
- B. Windows OS
- C. Google Chrome
- D. Microsoft Excel
Answer: Windows OS
5. RAM stands for:
- A. Readily Accessible Memory
- B. Random Access Memory
- C. Read And Modify
- D. Rapid Access Memory
Answer: Random Access Memory
6. Which of the following is a type of hardware used for permanent data storage?
- A. Hard Disk
- B. RAM
- C. Processor
- D. Motherboard
Answer: Hard Disk
7. The physical components of a computer system are called:
- A. Software
- B. Data
- C. Firmware
- D. Hardware
Answer: Hardware
8. Software designed to manage the hardware and control other software is called:
- A. Utility Software
- B. Application Software
- C. System Software
- D. Firmware
Answer: System Software
9. Which of the following is NOT hardware?
- A. Motherboard
- B. Processor
- C. Antivirus
- D. RAM
Answer: Antivirus
10. Which software allows the user to browse the web?
- A. Windows
- B. Compiler
- C. Web Browser
- D. MS Paint
Answer: Web Browser
11. What is firmware?
- A. Software embedded into hardware
- B. A type of operating system
- C. Physical storage device
- D. A kind of virus
Answer: Software embedded into hardware
12. Which of the following is NOT a system software?
- A. Linux
- B. Windows
- C. MS Word
- D. macOS
Answer: MS Word
13. Which device is used to input data into the computer?
- A. Printer
- B. Monitor
- C. Keyboard
- D. CPU
Answer: Keyboard
14. A collection of programs that manage and coordinate the hardware and software of a computer is called:
- A. Application Software
- B. System Software
- C. Firmware
- D. Utility
Answer: System Software
15. Which of the following stores the BIOS in a computer?
- A. ROM
- B. RAM
- C. CPU
- D. Hard Disk
Answer: ROM
16. The main circuit board in a computer is called:
- A. Processor
- B. Motherboard
- C. RAM
- D. Hard Drive
Answer: Motherboard
17. What does OS stand for in computing?
- A. Operating System
- B. Open Software
- C. Output Service
- D. Optical Storage
Answer: Operating System
18. Which of the following is an example of application software?
- A. MS Word
- B. BIOS
- C. Device Driver
- D. Windows
Answer: MS Word
19. Which hardware component is also known as the 'brain' of the computer?
- A. RAM
- B. CPU
- C. Hard Disk
- D. GPU
Answer: CPU
20. Which software directly interacts with the hardware of a computer?
- A. System Software
- B. Application Software
- C. Web Browser
- D. Text Editor
Answer: System Software
21. Which of the following is an example of system software?
- A. Google Chrome
- B. Adobe Photoshop
- C. Windows 10
- D. Microsoft Excel
Answer: Windows 10
22. Which hardware device provides long-term storage?
- A. CPU
- B. RAM
- C. Hard Disk
- D. Cache
Answer: Hard Disk
23. What is the primary function of an operating system?
- A. Editing documents
- B. Browsing the internet
- C. Managing hardware and software resources
- D. Compiling programs
Answer: Managing hardware and software resources
24. The software that is permanently stored in hardware is called:
- A. Firmware
- B. Operating System
- C. Application Software
- D. Utility Software
Answer: Firmware
25. Which of the following is NOT a peripheral device?
- A. Keyboard
- B. Printer
- C. CPU
- D. Scanner
Answer: CPU
26. What is a device driver?
- A. Software that controls hardware devices
- B. A type of operating system
- C. A hardware component
- D. Software to access the internet
Answer: Software that controls hardware devices
27. Which memory is volatile?
- A. ROM
- B. Hard Disk
- C. RAM
- D. BIOS
Answer: RAM
28. Which of these is considered software?
- A. RAM
- B. Mouse
- C. Antivirus
- D. Hard Drive
Answer: Antivirus
29. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
- A. Windows
- B. Linux
- C. Google Chrome
- D. macOS
Answer: Google Chrome
30. What type of software is Microsoft Office?
- A. System Software
- B. Utility Software
- C. Application Software
- D. Firmware
Answer: Application Software
31. Which part of the computer system is responsible for running programs?
- A. Operating System
- B. CPU
- C. ROM
- D. RAM
Answer: CPU
32. Which of the following is a type of system software?
- A. MS Word
- B. Linux OS
- C. VLC Player
- D. Adobe Illustrator
Answer: Linux OS
33. Which of the following hardware is used for temporary data storage?
- A. RAM
- B. Hard Disk
- C. Monitor
- D. Printer
Answer: RAM
34. What does GUI stand for?
- A. Graphical User Interface
- B. General User Interface
- C. Global User Interface
- D. Generalized Utility Interface
Answer: Graphical User Interface
35. Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?
- A. MS Paint
- B. Windows 10
- C. Photoshop
- D. VLC Player
Answer: Windows 10
36. A device that connects the computer to the internet is called:
- A. CPU
- B. Router
- C. Monitor
- D. Hard Disk
Answer: Router
37. A touchpad is an input device commonly found in:
- A. Desktops
- B. Laptops
- C. Monitors
- D. Printers
Answer: Laptops
38. Which component holds the operating system and application software when the computer is turned off?
- A. RAM
- B. CPU
- C. Hard Drive
- D. ROM
Answer: Hard Drive
39. Which of the following is a secondary storage device?
- A. RAM
- B. Hard Drive
- C. Processor
- D. Monitor
Answer: Hard Drive
40. What is the purpose of utility software?
- A. To assist with specific hardware tasks
- B. To write code
- C. To browse the internet
- D. To play media files
Answer: To assist with specific hardware tasks
41. Which of these is used to install and manage drivers in a computer system?
- A. System Software
- B. BIOS
- C. Application Software
- D. Device Manager
Answer: Device Manager
42. Which hardware is responsible for rendering graphics?
- A. RAM
- B. CPU
- C. GPU
- D. SSD
Answer: GPU
43. What type of software is used to run a virtual machine?
- A. Application Software
- B. Hypervisor
- C. Firmware
- D. Web Browser
Answer: Hypervisor
44. What is an example of a utility software?
- A. Disk Defragmenter
- B. MS Excel
- C. Microsoft Outlook
- D. Google Chrome
Answer: Disk Defragmenter
45. The speed of the processor is measured in:
- A. Hertz
- B. Bits
- C. Pixels
- D. Bytes
Answer: Hertz
46. Which of the following software allows a user to type text?
- A. MS Word
- B. Disk Cleaner
- C. BIOS
- D. Device Driver
Answer: MS Word
47. What does SSD stand for?
- A. Solid State Drive
- B. Software System Design
- C. Storage Software Disk
- D. Super Storage Disk
Answer: Solid State Drive
48. Which part of the computer helps you see visual output?
- A. Mouse
- B. Monitor
- C. Keyboard
- D. CPU
Answer: Monitor
49. Which software is essential for booting up a computer?
- A. Operating System
- B. Antivirus
- C. Word Processor
- D. Database
Answer: Operating System
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