CompuScholar Chapter One: Fundamentals of Computer Hardware

What does it mean that a keyboard is a "digital" device? 

What was the name of the first, generally recognized computer?

. Which of the following is NOT a valid troubleshooting technique for a non-working peripheral device?

8. Which hardware component is used to join together other internal components inside the case?

What is true about Moore's Law?

The processing speed of a supercomputer is measured in what?

 What do we call the small pieces of software that communicate between devices and your computer?

 Which peripheral can bring the game console experience to a desktop computer?

What is the purpose of Random Access Memory (RAM)?

 What modern type of peripheral connection eliminates the need for cords?

 What do we call the input and output devices that are connected externally to the computer?

What is an integrated circuit?

. Which of the following is a good example of an output peripheral device? 

What is the largest storage device on a computer? 

 What type of computer are you likely to have at home? 

. Which supercomputer was recently approved for development in the United States?

 The processing speed of a mainframe is measured in what?

 When was the first computer invented?

 In the 1990s, what style of plug replaced nearly all pin-type connectors?