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Computer basics (8th grade level)
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The four types of personal computers are:
Desktop, Mini, Mainframe, Laptop
Hand held, laptop, notebook, desktop
Hand held, Super computers, and mini computers
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The three basic types of hardware are:
application, operating system, storage
Output, input, storage
laptop, notebook, netbook
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Which are examples of input devices?
printer, monitor, fax, speakers, headphones
keyboard, mouse, laser pen, scanner, microphone
hard drive, flash drive, cd, dvd, external hard drive
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There are four different types of computers we discussed in class. They are:
mini, large, personal, & laptop computers
Super computer, hand held, laptop, & personal computers
Super computers, mainframes, mini computers, & Personal
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Define Operating Software
Directs all activity and sets the rules
Works with the CPU to play games or instructional software
Helps you win the games you play
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Communications software allows a computer to communicate with other computers
TRUE
FALSE
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When notebook computers were first created, they were the size of a pocket dictionary
TRUE
FALSE
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Word processors, Databases, and spreadsheets are types of communication software
FALSE
TRUE
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DOS, Windows XP, and Windows 7 are examples of operating software.
TRUE
FALSE
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Which are storage devices?
Printer, Monitor, Mouse
Fax, headphones, monitor
External hard drive, flash drive, DVD
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Computers that are networked must be hooked together by wires in order to share information.
FALSE
TRUE
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GUI stands for:
Graphics Using Icons
Graphics Using Illustrations
Graphical User Interface
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Which are examples of output devices?
flash drive, hard drive, external drive, CD, DVD
Keyboard, mouse, laser pen, touch pad, microphone
Speakers, headphones, fax, monitor, printer
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The definition of software is:
It's the brain of the computer.
Anything you can touch with your fingers
Programs and applications that tell the computer what to do
