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Basic Computer Terms and Definitions
Basic Computer Terms and Definitions
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What is an Operating System (OS)?
The software that communicates with the computers CPU
The software that communicates with the computers router
The software that communicates with the computers hardware
The software that communicates with the computers USB
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A Virus is a program designed to benefit a computers function
False
True
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A Reboot is completed to restart a computer
False
True
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What does CPU stand for?
Complete Program Unit
Central Processing Unit
Central Program Unit
Complete Process Unit
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What is a Modem?
A modem allows a computer to run heavy applications
A modem is a program that allows the user to cleanse cache
A modem is a program that stores CPU data
A modem allows a computer to connect to the internet or other networks
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What does it mean to "Crash"?
A crash occurs when your electricity cuts off
A crash occurs when a program abruptly fails
A crash occurs when you lose connection to the internet
A crash occurs when the router is disconnected
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A USB Flash Drive is used to increase file space
True
False
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What is an Icon?
A small, clickable picture that opens a website
A small, clickable picture that opens a program
A small, clickable picture that opens a larger image
A small, clickable picture that opens an advertisement
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A Mouse is a handheld device that controls the pointer on a desktop
False
True
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What is Software?
A program application that provides direct access to the computers hardware
A program application that stores information into an individual file
A program application that provides step by step instructions for a task
A program that allows the user to access the internet
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What is a Monitor?
A TV screen
A display Unit
A media scanner
A security system
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What is a Desktop?
The computers startup screen
A full computer setup
The computers homepage
The display on a monitors screen
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What is a Keyboard?
A device that allows typing words, numbers and symbols to command data
A device that allows typing words, numbers and symbols to perform tasks
A device that allows typing words, numbers and symbols to a control panel
A device that allows typing words, numbers and symbols to work faster
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What is Hardware?
A panel that contains information about your computers stability
A panel that allows direct access to server information
The physical pieces of the computer i.e monitor, keyboard, mouse
A built-in application detailing how each computer part functions
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What is a Hard Drive?
A device used to access scripts
A device used to access the computer specs
A device used to run application data
A device used to store information
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[MULTIPLE CHOICE] Which of the following are considered to be "Peripherals"?
Motherboard
Keyboard
Printer
Monitor
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What is a File?
A block of information that includes, word documents, photos, music etc.
A block of information that assists disc drive space
A block of information that is used to access an application script
A block of information that is used to start up applications
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Which of these is NOT a Browser company?
Firefox
Opera
Edge
Safri
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What is a computer?
A device used to play Video Games
A device that serves as a helpful research tool for whatever the user needs
A device that executes a program or programs
A device used to access information in an efficient and easy manner
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What is a Network?
A network is a physical or logical construction that connects computers
A network is a physical or logical construction that connects to the router
A network is a physical or logical construction that stores server info
A network is a physical or logical construction that allows wifi connection
