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Computer Basics, Hardware & Software
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Review computer tech history, computer basics, software, and hardware.
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A computer can process millions of operations per second.
FALSE
TRUE
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MS Windows is an example of this.
freeware
utility software
system utility
operating system
3
Storage is...
the random access hub
processing information
saving information permanently
inputting info into the keyboard
4
The hard drive is one type of software.
TRUE
FALSE
5
This device uses a stack of platters to permanently store large amounts of data inside the computer.
hard drive
CD-drive
CPU drive
RAM
6
Raw information entered into the computer is called.
output
processing
storage
input
7
Instructions for the computer are written in this.
output code
bit code
data code
binary code
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Which are examples of peripheral devices?
printer
headphones
digital camera
CPU
9
CPU stands for this.
Centralized Process Units
Centralized Public Universal
Central Procedure Unit
Central Processing Unit
10
Which software helps the computer work properly?
program software
compatible software
system software
application software
11
A bit can have only 3 possible values.
TRUE
FALSE
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This does maintenance and repair jobs as needed for the computer.
maintenance software
communication software
application software
utility software
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RAM stands for Remote Access Memory
TRUE
FALSE
14
Which action does something to the data entered in the computer?
storage
input
output
processing
15
Which is not a means of acquiring software.
trialware
freeware
packaged software
shareware
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Which are examples of output?
a song through the speakers
an image on screen
typing on the keyboard
a faxed document received
17
Off-the-shelf software is sold in stores and over the Internet.
FALSE
TRUE
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Hardware is the computer's memory.
TRUE
FALSE
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This does math and processes data quickly.
CPU
hard ware
RAM
hard drive
