CTC Test Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2025)
The physical parts of a computer system, such as the
keyboard, monitor, printer, etc. - Correct Answer
✅Hardware
The instructions, also called computer programs, which are
used to tell a computer what it should do. - Correct Answer
✅Software
The combination of hardware and software used to
accomplish a particular task. - Correct Answer ✅Computer
System
A piece of hardware that allows the user to input data to a
computer system (keyboard, mouse, scanner) - Correct
Answer ✅Input Device
A piece of hardware that accepts output from the computer
and presents it in a form the user can understand (monitor,
printer) - Correct Answer ✅Output Device
Stands for random access memory and is used to temporarily
hold programs and data when they are being used by the
user. It is volatile, and is erased when the power is shut off. -
Correct Answer ✅RAM
, CTC Test Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2025)
Stands for read only memory and holds data that the
computer needs to startup. The data in this type of memory
cannot be erased. - Correct Answer ✅ROM
The main processing device for a computer system. Also
called the "brain of the computer". Performs all calculations
and comparisons. - Correct Answer ✅CPU (Central
Processing Unit)
The main circuit board for the PC. All hardware components
are attached to it. - Correct Answer ✅Motherboard
The main storage medium for most PCs. Come in different
sizes and is a faster device than other types of storage
devices. Usually listed as your c: drive. - Correct Answer
✅Hard drive
An optical storage device that holds a large amount of data
and is created by using laser beams to burn the data to the
disk. Usually listed as your d: drive. - Correct Answer ✅CD-
ROM
Software that enables the computer to manage its activities
and resources. Runs application programs and interfaces with
the user. - Correct Answer ✅Operating System
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