Miller Computer Basics Hardware/Software

Question 1

Programs that users open and work with to accomplish tasks or play games.

Accepted Answer

Software

Question 2

If you type well on an old yet operating typewriter, you can type using a computer. (Same concept)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

A memory module where all the programs (software) and files are kept. Permanent memory.

Accepted Answer

Hard Drive

Question 4

Allows all components of the computer to communicate with each other. Located inside the computer.

Accepted Answer

Motherboard

Question 5

Which of the following devices is probably the lightest in weight?

Accepted Answer

Smartwatch

Question 6

Hardware that lets users interact with the software. Example: Keyboard, microphone, mouse, etc.

Accepted Answer

Input

Question 7

The main processor of the computer. Nearly every instruction goes through it. Also known as the brains of the computer

Accepted Answer

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an option when you click on the Power button on the screen?

Accepted Answer

Camera

Question 9

Which device is stationary (won&#x27;t use as mobile)?

Accepted Answer

desktop computer

Question 10

Home keys contain the letters of ______.

Accepted Answer

asdf

Question 11

What your computer is doing at any given moment. It is like short-term memory.

Accepted Answer

RAM

Question 12

The buttons at the top of the keyboard begin with the letter F which stands for Function

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Hardware that shows us what the software is doing. Examples: Monitor, speakers, printer, etc.

Accepted Answer

Output

Question 14

Which device does not use some type of keyboard to select letters and symbols?

Accepted Answer

Each of the three devices have typing capabilities

Question 15

The physical parts of a computer. Examples: Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, trackpad, etc.

Accepted Answer

Hardware

Question 16

If you have Internet access, you can use DoDEA Google Apps on any device around the world.

Accepted Answer

True

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