Junior Secondary · Computer Literacy / Information & Communication Technology

Hardware and software: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Hardware and software.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following is considered an output unit in a computer system?

Question 2

1 mark

A student uses a digital camera to take photos and then connects it to a computer via a USB cable to move the image files into a folder. In this scenario, which hardware units of a computer system does the digital camera represent?

Question 3

1 mark

If a digital photo has a file size of exactly \( 512 \) KB, what is the maximum number of such photos that can be stored on a \( 1 \) GB flash drive? (Assume \( 1 \) GB \( = 1,024 \) MB and \( 1 \) MB \( = 1,024 \) KB).

Question 4

1 mark

In a computer system, which component is responsible for interpreting program instructions and coordinating the activities of all other hardware units?

Question 5

1 mark

A supermarket checkout counter uses a device to read barcodes on items and display total prices to customers. Which of the following correctly classifies the barcode scanner and the customer display panel?

Question 6

2 marks

Which type of computer software is primarily responsible for managing hardware resources and providing a platform for other programs to run?

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Question 7

4 marks

A computer system consists of different hardware components that work together to process data. Answer the following questions based on the basic architecture of a computer:
(a) Identify the unit that is responsible for receiving data and instructions from the user.
(b) Identify the unit that displays or presents the processed results to the user.
(c) Name one specific hardware device that belongs to the unit mentioned in (a), and one that belongs to the unit mentioned in (b).
(d) Name the component that is responsible for performing calculations and logical operations in the system.

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Question 8

5 marks

A computer system requires both hardware and software to be functional. Understanding their types and interactions is essential. Answer the following questions:
(a) State the main difference between operating system (操作系統) and application software (應用軟件) in terms of their primary functions.
(b) A student wants to review a 100-page report. Compare screen output and printer output by stating one advantage of using a screen and one advantage of using a printer for this specific task.
(c) Identify the software type (Operating System or Application Software) for each of the following: (i) Android, (ii) Google Chrome.

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