Computer Hardware Basics Credit 1

Question 1

Keeps track of input devices, and sends output to the appropriate hardware.

Accepted Answer

Operating System Software

Question 2

A devices storage capacity is usually measured either in _________ or ____________.

Accepted Answer

megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB)

Question 3

To connect to the network, client computers need a _______.

Accepted Answer

NIC

Question 4

The Windows and Macintosh operating systems are generally ___________________

Accepted Answer

incompatible

Question 5

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Uses high-capacity _______________ to transmit data.

Accepted Answer

telephone lines

Question 6

Allows the user to examine the results of processed data.

Accepted Answer

Output Device

Question 7

Primary storage where the computer processes data first. It only stores data temporarily.

Accepted Answer

RAM

Question 8

A special hardware device used to join two or more LANs.

Accepted Answer

Router

Question 9

The physical components of the computer.

Accepted Answer

Hardware

Question 10

You can enter data into a computer.

Accepted Answer

Input Devices

Question 11

Connects computers in a single location

Accepted Answer

A local area network

Question 12

A PC is a computer that runs the _____________ operating system (OS)

Accepted Answer

Windows

Question 13

Connects computers across a wider geographical area.

Accepted Answer

wide are network (WAN)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a part of the computer system.

Accepted Answer

Desktop

Question 15

Connect computers to the Internet through the cable television system.

Accepted Answer

Cable Modem

Question 16

A group of computers connected to allows information to be exchanged b/t the computers.

Accepted Answer

Network

Question 17

Individual computers are called.

Accepted Answer

clients

Question 18

The “brain” of the computer. It's usually located on the computer’s motherboard.

Accepted Answer

Central processing unit

Questions 18