Computer Basics

Question 1

RAM stands for

Accepted Answer

Random access memory

Question 2

A set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that that manages the data flow is the

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Chipset

Question 3

E-waste or electronic waste is created when an electronic product is discarded after the end of its useful life.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

An application used to illegally damage online and offline computer users through Trojans, viruses and spyware is

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Malware

Question 5

The Fan is the Instructions on how to boot up your computer using a special ROM chip on the motherboard.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

The "processing" function of a computer takes place in the central processing unit of the computer

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

According to “The Environmental Impact of Video Games” how long would it take Nitendo to recycle all games?

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1453 years

Question 8

A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

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True

Question 9

Identity theft involves stealing someone’s identifying information in order to impersonate them and commit crimes

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True

Question 10

A computer mouse is an output

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False

Question 11

How many gallons of crude oil does it take to make 1 pound of plastic?

Accepted Answer

.4

Question 12

Everything inside your computer runs on a clock in the CMOS

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True

Question 13

Identify can get stolen by

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all of the above

Question 14

An Internet hacking activity used to steal secure user data, including username, password & bank account number is

Accepted Answer

Phising

Question 15

Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it is the

Accepted Answer

software

Question 16

Small computers like phones and cameras often use flash memory instead of a hard drive

Accepted Answer

True

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