Introduction to Computers and QBasic

Question 1

The thee basic components of a computer are __.

Accepted Answer

input devices, the central processing unit, output devices

Question 2

Secondary storage is also called __.

Accepted Answer

auxiliary storage

Question 3

The _ bar tells you the row and column currently containing the cursor.

Accepted Answer

reference

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the 3 basic categories of tasks a computer can perform?

Accepted Answer

printing operations

Question 5

Which type of software can be legally and ethically used even if you don't pay for it?

Accepted Answer

Public domain software

Question 6

The monitor, printer, mouse, and CPU are all examples of computer __.

Accepted Answer

hardware

Question 7

Which of the following is not a command listed under the File menu?

Accepted Answer

Run

Question 8

The _ instructs the computer to perform the necessary tasks to keep the OS running smoothly.

Accepted Answer

a storage and retrieval operation

Question 9

Which of the following is not a title on the QBasic menu?

Accepted Answer

Save

Question 10

To execute a program in main memory, click __.

Accepted Answer

Run, Start

Question 11

The __ is the part of the central processing unit that stores program instructions.

Accepted Answer

primary storage unit

Question 12

A(n) _ system is a special collection of programs that help the computer work efficiently.

Accepted Answer

operating

Question 13

A sequence of instructions that a computer can use to solve a problem is a _.

Accepted Answer

program

Question 14

__ consists of facts that have not been organized in a meaningful way.

Accepted Answer

Data

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

Accepted Answer

printer

Question 16

Which of the following is another name for the primary storage unit?

Accepted Answer

main memory

Question 17

Solving a problem so that it can be used by the computer at a later time is an example of __.

Accepted Answer

a storage and retrieval operation

Question 18

To leave QBasic, click __ .

Accepted Answer

File, Exit

Question 19

The ___ unit determines the order in which the computer will perform operations.

Accepted Answer

control

Question 20

What part of the central processing unit performs mathematical computations?

Accepted Answer

arithmetic/logic unit

Question 21

Input is __ .

Accepted Answer

data and programs entered to the computer

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of a secondary storage device?

Accepted Answer

a flash drive

Question 23

A soft copy is __ .

Accepted Answer

output displayed on a monitor screen

Question 24

Which of the following is not a valid file name?

Accepted Answer

4th.bas

Introduction to Computers and QBasic

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Introduction to Computers and QBasic

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