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Hardware and Software Review for Computer Exploration #computer #hardware #software
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1
this piece of hardware powers the computer.
Serial ATA
Power Supply Unit
Hard Drive
CPU
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What is the purpose of the hard drive?
to store programs permanently
to power the computer
to store programs temporarily
to connect the pieces of the computer together
3
Which is the best example of an offline application?
Paint
Facebook
Google Chrome
World of Warcraft
4
What are the two main brands of processor (CPU)?
Windows and OSX
Mac and PC
Intel and AMD
KitKat and Jelly Bean
5
This device connects each piece of hardware together. ____________
Motherboard
Tower
R.A.M.
Hard Drive
6
OS X and Windows are examples of this ____________
Hardware
Offline Applications
Operating Systems
Online Applications
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What do you type to change from one folder to another in DOS?
HELP
CD
RESTORE
DIR
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What command shows you a list of folders in your directory?
CD
RESTORE
HELP
DIR
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Which tool allows you to view and control hardware attached to the computer?
Control Panel
Administrative tools
Device manager
Msconfig
10
How can random access memory increase the speed of your computer?
It creates more space for open programs
It cools the fans on the tower faster
It powers the CPU
It gives you more permanent storage
11
Which has the highest capacity?
CD standard
DVD Dual-Layer, single sided
DVD Dual-Layer, double-sided
CD high-density
12
When installing a Optical Drive, what is the first thing you should do?
Remove any external cords
Open the chassis
Shut down the computer
Backup the computer
13
Which windows command takes you to the registry editor?
TYPE: Regedit
Type: CHDIR
Type: DIR
Type: Reddit
14
Whatis the purpose of the CPU?
to do the calculations for your computer
To connect all of the pieces of hardware together
to power the computer
to store information forever
15
How can you access the Windows search bar?
Control Panel
Press the windows button on the keyboard
Press F1
Start Menu
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This holds programs (software) only while they are in use. ____________
CPU
Random Access Memory
Hard Drive
Motherboard
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using Windows to access the Hard Drive in order to open up Google Chrome is an example of _____
a USB flash drive being accessed in the file explorer
an operating system working with software and hardware
the motherboard sending signals to the monitor
something Ms. Valerio has no clue about
18
What are the similarities between the backspace button and the delete button?
They both delete letters and numbers
they both erase letters to the right
they both delete programs forever
they both delete files
19
If you forget a command while working in DOS, what can you do?
Type: HELP
Type: CHDIR
Type: DIR
TYPE: Regedit
20
What is the purpose of the number pad (numeric keypad)?
to make left handed people mad!
to connect hardware together
to type letters and numbers more easily
to type numbers more easily
21
On the keyboard, F1-F12 are known as _____
Home row keys
Numeric keys
Start menu keys
Function keys
22
Monitors, Keyboards, the Mouse, Printers, USB flash drives, Digital Cameras are all examples of
Electronic Devices
USB devices
Peripherals
Software
23
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Word Processors
Internet Explorer
Windows 10
Pokémon GO
24
What is the difference between an online and offline application?
Online = internet access, Offline = no internet access
Online = no internet, Offline = internet
One is hardware the other is software
Neither have internet access
25
Where can you view the RAM and processor of your computer?
msconfig
System option of Control Panel
Device Manager
System Information
