IC3 Computing Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What is the primary function of the BIOS in a computer system?

Accepted Answer

Initialize hardware and load the operating system

Answer

Manage internet connections

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Run antivirus scans

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Format the hard drive

Question 2

Which type of software translates high-level programming languages into machine code?

Accepted Answer

A compiler

Answer

A spreadsheet application

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An operating system

Answer

A web browser

Question 3

What does the term 'volatile memory' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Memory that loses data when power is removed

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Memory that retains data when powered off

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Memory that can only be written once

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Memory that is used for backups

Question 4

What is the main purpose of an operating system's file management system?

Accepted Answer

To organize, store, retrieve, and manage data on storage devices

Answer

To connect to the internet

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To run antivirus software

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To control the display settings

Question 5

Which computer component is responsible for rendering images and video on a display?

Accepted Answer

GPU

Answer

CPU

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RAM

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Power supply

Question 6

What is the purpose of a device driver?

Accepted Answer

To allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices

Answer

To physically install hardware components

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To provide internet connectivity

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To increase the speed of the CPU