Which best defines utility software?

Performs tasks like file managment, back up and virus detection

What is the difference between a client and a server?

A server provides services; a client uses them

Which best describes what a network enables computers to do:

Communicate with other computers anywhere in the world

Which are examples of application software?

Google Docs, MS Word, Firefox, or Access Database

Which of the following are examples of peripherals?

Mouse, keyboard, gamestick, printer and monitor

Which of these is an example of cloud data storage?

Saving a digital photo to an online photo album

What is the difference between a motherboard and CPU?

CPU processes all of the information but is located on the motherboard

What is the primary purpose of software?

To translate computer language for the user

What does word processing software do?

It creates files, pages and documents

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1
Which best defines utility software?
Performs tasks like file managment, back up and virus detection
The connection between the user, hardware and what they want to get done
System architecture software
2
Complete this sentence: Without software, a computer is:
All of these
A bucket of metal and screws
Unable to communicate with the user
Unproductive
3
What is the difference between a client and a server?
A server is a large computer; a client is a small computer
A server is a computer; a client is a human user
A server is connected to the Internet; a client is not
A server provides services; a client uses them
4
Which best describes what a network enables computers to do:
Run games and word processing programs
Communicate with other computers anywhere in the world
Solve complicated mathematical problems.
Take commands from users
5
Which are examples of application software?
McAfee Antiviral, Google drive file management tools or Winzip
Google Docs, MS Word, Firefox, or Access Database
None of these
Apple iOS or Mac OS
6
In a network, what is the hardware and cabling described as?
None of these
Backbone
Software
Hardware
7
Which of the following are examples of peripherals?
Input, Input/Output and Output devices
CPU, RAM, ROM and AGC
Mouse, keyboard, gamestick, printer and monitor
Hard drive, power supply and fan
8
Which word is best described as a set of instructions that tells the computer exactly what to do?
RAM
None of them
ROM
Software
9
Which of these is an example of cloud data storage?
Saving a digital photo to an online photo album
Saving a digital photo to a flash drive
Saving a digital photo to a computer’s hard drive
Saving a digital photo to a CD
10
What is the difference between a motherboard and CPU?
The Motherboard is integrated but the CPU is not
CPU processes all of the information but is located on the motherboard
Both terms are used interchangeably.
Motherboard processes most of the data while the CPU handles ROM
11
________ Enables the basic computer to be customized to the user’s needs
Hard drive
ROM memory
Expansion slots
RAM memory
12
What is the primary purpose of software?
None of these
To manage internal operations
To manage RAM and ROM
To translate computer language for the user
13
What does a computer need to be actually useful?
Operating system
None of these
Memory
Power supply
14
Where can you find Random Access Memory (RAM)?
It is attached to the hard drive
It is on the motherboard
It’s memory so you really can’t see it
None of these is right
15
What does word processing software do?
It archives files and manages them
It runs numerical data and formulas
None of these
It creates files, pages and documents

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