Here are 15 multiple choice questions at the university level about a comprehensive overview of computer systems:
General
1. What are the four main components of a computer system?
o (A) Hardware, software, data, and users.
o (B) Central processing unit (CPU), memory, input devices, and output devices.
o (C) Operating system, application software, system software, and firmware.
o (D) All of the above.
2. What is the difference between hardware and software?
o (A) Hardware is the physical components of a computer system, while software is the programs that run on the computer system.
o (B) Hardware is tangible, while software is intangible.
o (C) Hardware is faster than software.
o (D) All of the above.
3. What is the function of the central processing unit (CPU)?
o (A) To control the operation of the computer system.
o (B) To perform calculations and process data.
o (C) To store data and programs.
o (D) All of the above.
4. What is the difference between memory and storage?
o (A) Memory is volatile, while storage is non-volatile.
o (B) Memory is used to store data and programs that are currently being used by the CPU, while storage is used to store data and programs that are not currently being used by the CPU.
o (C) Memory is faster than storage.
o (D) All of the above.
Operating Systems
5. What is the function of an operating system?
o (A) To manage the hardware and software resources of the computer system.
o (B) To provide a user interface for the user to interact with the computer system.
o (C) To provide support for running applications.
o (D) All of the above.
6. What are some of the most popular operating systems?
o (A) Windows, macOS, and Linux.
o (B) Android and iOS.
o (C) Chrome OS and Firefox OS.
o (D) All of the above.
Networking
7. What is a computer network?
o (A) Two or more computers that are connected together so that they can communicate with each other.
o (B) A set of rules and procedures that govern how computers communicate with each other.
o (C) A device that connects two or more computers to each other.
o (D) All of the above.
8. What are the two main types of computer networks?
o (A) Local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
o (B) Peer-to-peer networks and client-server networks.
o (C) Wired networks and wireless networks.
o (D) All of the above.
Security
9. What is computer security?
o (A) The practice of protecting computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
o (B) The use of encryption to protect data from being accessed by unauthorized individuals.
o (C) The use of firewalls to protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access.
o (D) All of the above.
10.What are some of the common cyber threats?
o (A) Viruses, malware, and phishing attacks.
o (B) Denial-of-service attacks and man-in-the-middle attacks.
o (C) Social engineering attacks and zero-day attacks.
o (D) All of the above.
Challenge Questions
11.Discuss the role of cloud computing in modern computer systems.
12.How can artificial intelligence (AI) be used to improve the performance and security of computer systems?
13.What are some of the ethical challenges involved in the development and use of computer systems?
14.Discuss the impact of emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and quantum computing, on computer systems.
15.What are some of the future trends in computer systems?
I hope these questions are helpful!
