Computer Basics - Test 3 Review

What is the first thing loaded into memory (RAM)?

Volatile memory that is lost when the computer is shut off

Devices that are mounted inside the system unit of your computer

Named collection of information stored on a disk

Which is NOT one of the 5 Hardware Components?

The CPU gets instructions from the disk, 1 at a time and executes them, returning to disk every time it finishes a step

Which is sometimes just called "Memory"?

What letter drive is associated with your home directory on this network?

RAM, the CPU, and the hard drive all communicate at the same speed.

When you save a file, the working copy in RAM replaces the original in the storage device it was opened from

What is the file name extension for a stand-alone program?

What is the file name extension for a Microsoft Word file?

Which usually stores small part of the operating system, which helps the computer to "boot" up.

Controls all functions of the computer

Which is NOT one of the 3 steps in loading a program