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General Knowledge

Hardware vs. Software basics.

In Class 12 General Knowledge, this topic from Basic Computer Knowledge introduces the difference between hardware and software. Students learn how physical components such as the processor, memory, storage, keyboard, and display work with system software and applications to perform tasks. It also explains input, processing, output, and storage, along with the roles of operating systems, device drivers, and updates. These concepts help learners understand everyday computers and identify basic technical problems.

Medium · Level 1 · 25 questions

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01Which option best explains the relationship between hardware and software?

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02If a program cannot send correct commands to a printer which software should be checked first?

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03What is the main difference between RAM and hard disk?

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04Why is an operating system called system software?

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05Which option gives the correct pair of hardware and its related software?

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06Why is firmware called a link between hardware and software?

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07If the operating system is not loading when the computer starts the problem may be related to which process?

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08Which statement correctly tells the difference between input hardware and application software?

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09In which situation is a software bug most likely?

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10In which situation is a hardware fault most likely?

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11What is the correct difference between utility software and application software?

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12A compiler is placed in which category?

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13Interpreter and compiler are both related to which work?

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14Which option shows the correct difference between data and software?

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15Graphics card in a computer is mainly related to what?

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16An SSD is considered hardware but what are the files stored in it considered?

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17Which option is closest to examples of only system software?

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18Which option is a group of only peripheral hardware?

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19If new hardware is automatically detected what is this feature generally called?

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20Which device can work as both input and output?

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21What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer?

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22Which option correctly matches a hardware resource with software that manages it?

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23Which statement about virus and antivirus is correct?

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24What is the main job of a file system?

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25Graphical user interface is considered a part of what?

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