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When you withdraw cash from an ATM, scan groceries at the store, or use a calculator you're using a type ofcomputer.
True
False
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Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard.
Virus
Malware
Software
Hardware
3
A primary way we communicate with the computer and enter data. Many different types such aswired, wireless, ergonomic,
Central Processing Unit
Mouse
Headphones
Keyboard
4
Examples of peripheral pointing devices. They let you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
mouse, trackball, touchpad
insert key, backspace key, trackball
space bar, mouse, numeric keypad
touchpad, backspace, arrow keys
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Which function does the following device serve?
Storage
Input
Output
Processing
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Device in which information is stored.
Output
Processing
Storage
Input
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The cloud allows you to _____.
automatically back up your data
easily bring your files with you
All of the choices
access your email from any computer with an Internet connection.
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Booting occurs when you press the power button to turn your computer on. During this process,the computer does what?
Runs tests, checks for new hardware, starts up the operating system
Checks for new hardware, runs tests, starts up the operating system.
Runs tests, starts up the operating system, checks for new hardware
Starts up the operating system, checks for new hardware, runs tests.
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Is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks.
Word Processor
Widget
App
Gadget
10
Mac OS is a line of operating systems created by Apple Inc. It comes preloaded on all new ___________ computers.
Laptop
Macintosh
Desktop
PC
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Which function does the following device serve?
Input
Processing
Storage
Output
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Generates information displayed to the user.
Storage
Input
Processing
Output
13
Name the part of the computer shown.
Printer
Mouse
Monitor
Case
14
What is the name of the web browser using their logo as a clue?
Chrome
Internet Explorer
Safari
Firefox
15
Set of instructions that tells hardware what to do. Examples include web browsers, games, and wordprocessors
Software
Word Processor
Input
Hardware
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What is the name of the web browser using their logo as a clue?
Internet Explorer
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
17
Name the part of the computer shown.
Keyboard
Case
Printer
Mouse
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Two ways to delete.
Backspace and delete
Function Keys
Click and Enter
control and arrow keys
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Keys are used for many different purposes, including moving the cursor, scrolling a document, or controlling a game.
Enter
Control
Backspace
Arrow
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Are battery or AC powered personal computers that are more portable than desktop computers.
Desktop
Smart Phones
Laptop
Tablets
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Language of computers
Binary
Google
Primary
English
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Name the part of the computer shown.
Case
Monitor
Keyboard
Printer
23
What is the name of the web browser using their logo as a clue?
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Safari
Chrome
24
Applications for mobile devices are called _________.
Mobile Applications
Mobile Devices
Tablet Applications
Desktop Applications
25
The three most common operating systems for personal computers are
Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
Facebook, Microsoft Word and Spreadsheets
Solitaire, Halo and Fortnite
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome
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Works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text.
Power Cord
Video Cars
Mouse
Monitor
27
Keys are labeled F1 through F12. Some programs use these keys as shortcuts for common tasks.
Enter
Control
Function
Insert
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What are three types of software that both Google and Microsoft use?
Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome
Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Presentations
Solitaire, Halo and Fortnite
29
Which function does the following device serve?
Processing
Output
Storage
Input
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Keypad resembles a calculator keypad.
Arrow Keys
Home
Page Up
Numeric
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Most important software on a computer. Manages the computer's memory, processes, & all of itssoftware and hardware. It a
Operating System
Tablet Computer
Personal Computer
Web Browser
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Comes preloaded on most new PCs, which helps to make it the most popular operating system in the world.
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Web Browser
Mac OS X
33
Data that is entered into a computer.
Input
Output
Storage
Processing
34
What is the name of the web browser using their logo as a clue?
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Chrome
Safari
35
Which function does the following device serve?
Processing
Output
Storage
Input
36
Which function does the following device serve?
Input
Storage
Output
Processing
37
Applications for desktop or laptop computers are called _________.
Tablet Applications
Laptop Applications
Desktop Applications
Mobile Applications
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Name the part of the computer shown.
Printer
Mouse
Keyboard
Case
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Metal & plastic box contains main components of the computer. It houses motherboard, centralprocessing unit (CPU), power
Power Supply
Computer Case
Monitor
Keyboard
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Which function does the following device serve?
Output
Storage
Input
Processing
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Most desktop computers are more difficult to upgrade and expand than a laptop.
True
False
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You should maintain appropriate room temperature & humidity. The ideal temperature is _________. ( * representsdegrees)
65*C
70*C
70*F
65*F
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Allows you to write a letter, design a flyer, & create other kinds of documents. The most well-known isMicrosoft Word
Word Processor
Spreadsheet
Media Player
Web Browser
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Keep food & drinks away from computer & equipment. Liquid may spill & cause ____ or the computer not tooperate properly.
nothing, we can eat and drink near the equipment
electrical shock
the computer to catch fire
a sticky mess
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Manipulation of data by a microprocessor.
Processing
Storage
Output
Input
