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I am a software program that facilitates communication between hardware and software
GUI
network card
OS
CPU
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I am a user interface that includes graphical elements, such as windows, icons and buttons
OS
GIF
GUI
BIOS
3
I am a type of port used by flash drives. What am I?
CPU
operating
power supply
USB
4
I am the brain of the computer. What am I?
CPU
power supply
motherboard
BIOS
5
Information is stored on my magnetic cylinders. What am I?
flash drive
RAM
hard drive
BIOS
6
Which is the fastest type of computer memory?
RAM
ROM
Cache
EPROM
7
To write an essay I would use what type of program?
database
word processor
spreadsheet
desktop publishing
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I can store up to 650 to 700 MB of information. What am I?
CD
RAM
DVD
CPU
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RAM describes
The system that keeps the computer working
The process of installing software
The main 'working' memory of the computer
The storage capacity of the computer
10
An inkjet printer is considered what type of peripheral device?
Output
Input
11
A digital camera when connected to a computer would be considered what type of device?
Input
Output
12
I hold all of the other circuit boards. What am I?
CPU
motherboard
USB port
video card
13
People who write code to create programs are known as computer _______.
installers
translators
windows
programmers
14
I wake up the computer and remind it what to do. What am I?
CPU
motherboard
USB port
BIOS
15
In which operating system does each user prepare his job in an offline device and submit it to the computer?
Multitasking Operating System
Batch Operating system
Distributed Operating System
Time-sharing Operating System
16
Dot-Matrix, Daisy Wheel, Inkjet and Laser are all examples of types of printers.
False
True
17
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses __ to help the user navigate within the computer system.
windows
upgrades
USB port
graphics
18
_____ memory is stored on chips located on the motherboard.
DVD
Secondary
Primary
CD
19
To create a birthday card for a friend I would use what type of program?
desktop publishing
database
research
spreadsheet
20
The output shown on the computer is called
attachment
copy
soft copy
hard copy
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____ is a technique that enables many people at various terminals, to use a particular computer system at the same
Distributed Operating System
Multitasking Operating System
Batch Operating system
Time-sharing Operating System
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I handle the graphics that are displayed on the monitor. What am I?
video card
network card
motherboard
USB
