Management Information System (MIS) Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Management Information System Test. Boost your knowledge with flashcards and multiple choice questions, each question includes hints and explanations. Be exam-ready today!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Which of the following best describes the physical components of a computer?

Software
Hardware
Firmware
Database

The correct answer is: Hardware

The answer is accurate because "hardware" specifically refers to the physical components of a computer system. These components include the central processing unit (CPU), memory (RAM), storage devices (hard drives, SSDs), input devices (keyboards, mice), output devices (monitors, printers), and other tangible components that contribute to the computer's functionality. In contrast, "software" pertains to the intangible programs and applications that run on hardware, enabling it to perform tasks and provide services. "Firmware" is a specialized type of software that is embedded directly into hardware devices to control them but does not encompass all physical components. A "database" is a structured system for storing, managing, and retrieving data, none of which represents the physical structure of a computer. Therefore, hardware is the most accurate term for the physical components of a computer.