RDTC 111- Basic Computer Principles

Contains a simple set of instructions for the computer, runs the start-up diagnostics called "booting" up the computer.

Basic picture element on a display is known as...

This measures how fast the monitors rewrites the screen controlling flicker.

A computer takes data from the user and processes it using a machine language of 1s and 0s, known as...

Which is the most common type of monitor used in hospitals?

Main repository for programs and documents on a PC.

Software that controls the computer hardware and acts as a bridge between applications and hardware.

Viewable area on a monitor which is the ratio of the width to the height.

All the following are examples of operating software (OS) except...

The more pixels in an image; the larger the matrix the higher the resolution.

Collection of connectors sticking out of the back of the PC that link cards, drives, printers, scanners, keyboards etc.

Which is not a type of mouse to move the computer's cursor?

A single unit of data either a 1 or 0.

Used to store information currently being processed with the CPU also known as...

Which is considered the most versatile type of port found on a computer?

A programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve and process data.

Measurement of how close the dots are located to one another within a pixel.

A series of connections, controllers and chips that creates the information highway of the computer.

The largest circuitry board inside the computer.

How many bits in a single byte?

Special type of memory chip that uses a small rechargeable or lithium battery to retain PCs information while off.

Is the smallest chip found on the motherboard also known as the microprocessor.

The number of picture elements on a display is known as...

Delivers all electricity to the PC and contains a fan to help keep the inside of the computer cool.

Archiving information written on a CD/DVD is called...