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Computer Hardware and Peripherals
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Temporary storage which holds information for short periods of time when the computer is on
input
RAM
storage
CPU
2
The brain of a computer is the
CD
CPU
RAM
operating system
3
The processor of a computer is called
motherboard
CPU
GUI
RAM
4
The _____ memory is stored on chips on the motherboard.
primary
secondary
5
Computer hardware is the ____of the computer
peripherals
internal parts
external parts
physical part
6
The mainframe of the computer
Motherboard
RAM
OS
CPU
7
You can ________ a program from the Internet to the hard drive.
install
translate
operate
download
8
Name the tool
Phillips screwdriver
Crimp tool
Slotted screwdriver
Socket screwdriver
9
The ____ has the Start menu and clock.
scrollbar
toolbar
title bar
taskbar
10
The chips on the motherboard store _____ memory.
secondary
primary
11
Name the tool
Crimp tool
Slotted screwdriver
phillips screwdriver
Wire stripper
12
The hardware that keeps data inside the computer & remains persistent even when it has no power
Internal Storage
RAID
RAM
Hard disk drive
13
Basic operations such as run, shut down, log off and find are on the _____ .
toolbar
start menu
wallpaper
icon
14
The __________- contains the title and buttons to close, minimize & resize
toolbar
scrollbar
title bar
taskbar
15
Which one of the following is an output device?
mouse
keyboard
monitor
digital camera
16
A laser printer is a(n) ____________-device.
input
media
storage
output
17
Operating systems require ______ as technology advances.
modeling
operations
users
upgrades
18
_____ ____ means the computer is easy to operate.
easy peasy
sufficient
user friendly
task appropriate
19
Name the tool
Phillips screwdriver
Solder iron
Crimping tool
Slotted screwdriver
20
A ___________________ is a set of instructions telling a computer how to perform
translator
RAM
downloader
program
21
A ___ uses graphics or pictures to help the user navigate and access programs.
AGP
GUI
SPA
ROI
22
Using bits and bytes in different combinations for code is
translating
programming
installing
downloading
23
Flash drives are
small removable memory stick
removable disc drive
small removable USB device
installed memory
24
The large program that controls the CPU and other hardware(the brains)
upgrades
Windows
operating system
graphics
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Name the tool
Phillips screwdriver
Slotted screwdriver
Crimping tool
Socket screwdriver