First Assignment 2025
True or False (Mark A for True, and B for False)
1. The speed of a processor is measured in Megabytes.
2. The software that controls the printer when you want to print a document is Windows.
3. Hard Disk, Flash Memory, and CD-ROM are considered the main memory of a computer.
4. RAM and ROM are types of secondary memory.
5. The hardware component that allows your computer to run multiple applications at the same time is RAM.
6. A Hard Disk is an example of an input unit.
7. The space required on a hard disk to store a text file containing 5000 characters is 4 KB.
8. The capacity of RAM does not affect the performance of your computer.
9. The storage media with the largest capacity is the Hard Disk.
10. The type of computer used for processing large amounts of data is a PD.
11. A scanner is an example of an output device.
12. The capacity of computer memory is measured in Megabytes.
13. When you want to print any file, the software which controls the printer is Microsoft Word.
Choose the Correct Answer
1. When buying a laptop, you must review all specifications except:
A) Capacity of RAM B) Speed of Processor C) Capacity of ROM
2. Which type of computer is used for processing large amounts of data?
A) PDA B) Personal Computer C) Laptop D) Mainframe
3. If your computer cannot run more than one application at the same time, it means your computer has a small
capacity of:
A) Hard Disk B) RAM C) ROM D) Flash Memory
4. All of the following are input devices except:
A) Keyboard B) Mouse C) Hard Disk D) Camera
6. All of the following are output devices except:
A) Speakers B) Monitor C) Printers D) Scanner
7. Which of the following storage media has the largest storage capacity?
A) Flash Memory B) Hard Disk C) RAM D) DVD
8. Which one of the following types of memory is volatile?
A) RAM B) ROM C) Flash Memory D) Hard Disk
9. What type of memory is used for permanent data storage?
A) RAM B) ROM C) Hard Disk D) CPU
10. If you have a memory card with a 5KB capacity, the number of characters that can be stored is:
A) 5000 B) 5120 C) 5096 D) 5100
11. If your computer has a speed of 2 MHz (Megahertz), how long will it take to perform 500,000 operations?
A) 0.5 seconds B) 0.25 seconds C) 0.75 seconds D) 1 second
13. All of the following factors affect computer performance except:
A) Capacity of RAM B) Speed of Processor C) Capacity of ROM
14. The software that loads automatically when the computer starts up is:
A) Word B) Excel C) Windows D) Access
16. If you connect your mobile phone (which contains a memory card) to a computer for data transfer, your
mobile phone is considered:
A) Input B) Output C) Input and Output D) Secondary Memory
17. Which type of computer is used for processing large amounts of data?
A) PDA B) Personal Computer C) Laptop D) Mainframe
18. All of the following are input devices except:
A) Keyboard B) Mouse C) Hard Disk D) Camera
19. All of the following are output devices except:
A) Speakers B) Monitor C) Printers D) Scanner
20. Which of the following components is part of the CPU?
A) Flash Memory B) CD-ROM C) Processor D) Hard Disk
21. Which of the following types of memory is volatile?
A) RAM B) ROM C) Flash Memory D) Hard Disk
22. Which of the following is considered main memory?
A) CD-ROM B) ROM C) Hard Disk D) Flash Memory
23. Which of the following devices is used to output data from a computer?
A) Light Pen B) Keyboard C) Speakers D) Mouse
24. Which of the following would be the fastest device for accessing data?
A) Hard Disk B) Flash Memory C) RAM D) DVD
Short Answer Questions
1. What are the four categories of hardware components?
2. What is the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?
3. What is the typical use of a server in a computer system?
4. What are some common types of printers and their uses in a computer system?
5. Mention three types of computers.
6. Mention two types of monitors.
