Chapter 4 Computer Systems: Test Questions
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which type of memory is directly accessed by the CPU?
A) Secondary storage
B) Primary memory
C) Optical storage
D) Cloud storage
2. RAM stands for:
A) Read Access Memory
B) Random Access Memory
C) Rapid Access Memory
D) Read Allocation Memory
3. Which memory is non-volatile?
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) ROM
D) Register
4. What is the main purpose of ROM?
A) Store temporary files
B) Run applications
C) Store boot-up instructions
D) Browse the internet
5. Which is an example of an operating system?
A) Microsoft Word
B) Excel
C) Windows 11
D) VLC Player
6. Utility software helps to:
A) Create documents
B) Maintain the computer
C) Browse websites
D) Play videos
7. How many bits are in a byte?
A) 4
B) 7
C) 8
D) 16
8. Which number system uses only 0 and 1?
A) Denary
B) Binary
C) Hexadecimal
D) Octal
9. ASCII originally uses how many bits?
A) 4
B) 7
C) 8
D) 16
10. Data compression is used to:
A) Increase file size
B) Delete files
C) Reduce file size
D) Encrypt files
True/False Questions
1. RAM is a volatile memory. ____
2. Data stored in ROM is usually permanent. ____
3. CPU is often called the brain of the computer. ____
4. Application software runs on top of system software. ____
5. Linux is an example of application software. ____
6. A byte contains 8 bits. ____
7. Computers process data in denary form only. ____
8. Binary place values double as you move left. ____
9. Compression can help save storage space. ____
10. Extended ASCII can represent more characters than standard ASCII. ____
Matching Questions
A B
1. RAM A. 8 bits
2. ROM B. Temporary storage
3. CPU C. Permanent storage
4. Operating System D. Brain of the computer
5. Utility Software E. Allows users to interact with hardware
6. Binary F. Uses 0 and 1
7. Denary G. Uses digits 0 9
8. ASCII H. Character encoding system
9. Byte I. Helps maintain the computer
10. Application Software J. Performs specific user tasks
Fill in the Blank Questions
1. __________ memory is directly accessed by the CPU.
2. RAM is a __________ type of storage.
3. ROM stores data __________.
4. The __________ is called the brain of the computer.
5. Windows 11 is an example of an __________ system.
6. A __________ is the smallest unit of data.
7. A group of 8 bits is called a __________.
8. Computers represent data using the __________ number system.
9. ASCII stands for American Standard Code for Information __________.
10. Data __________ reduces the size of files.
Short Answer Questions
1. Define primary memory.
2. What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
3. What is the role of the CPU?
4. State one function of an operating system.
5. What is utility software?
6. Define binary number system.
7. What is ASCII used for?
8. Explain what a bit is.
9. Give two examples of application software.
10. State one benefit of data compression.
Workout Questions
1. Convert binary 1010 to denary.
2. Convert binary 1101 to denary.
3. Convert denary 6 to binary.
4. Convert denary 15 to binary.
5. Convert denary 27 to binary.
6. Convert denary 32 to binary.
7. Convert binary 00110011 to denary.
8. Convert binary 10101010 to denary.
9. Write the ASCII binary code for the letter 'A'.
10. Using an ASCII table, convert the word 'CAT' into binary.