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What is Computing?
What is Computing?
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What is the purpose of a network device?
To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation
To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.
To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.
To allow the computer to store information or programs.
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Which of the following statements is the simplest and most accurate definition of a computer?
A computer is something that runs applications and accesses the internet.
A computer is a machine that can be programmed.
A computer performs tasks and solves problems by executing instructions.
A computer is a machine that is able to solve any problem.
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Which of the following statements is something the operating system of a computer is responsible for doing?
Allowing the user to write programs.
Managing memory allocation for all applications.
Providing a way for the user to create text documents.
Allowing the user to access the internet.
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Which of the following choices is a brand-new application of computers from within the past five years?
I, II, and III
III only
None of the answers
I and III
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Which of the following devices is the device that connects all of the physical components of a computer together?
Memory
Motherboard
Logic
CPU
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Which part of the computer is responsible for managing memory allocation for all applications?
Integrated development environment
Word processor
Web browser
Operating system
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Which of the following is an application of AI? I) Game AI’s, II) Language translation, III) Recognizing handwriting.
I only
I and II
I, II, and III
III only
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Which of the following choices lists the three main components of a computer’s hardware?
Input devices, Output devices, Motherboard
CPU, Flash memory, Processor
Processor, Binary, RAM
CPU, Memory, Motherboard
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Choose the option that correctly identifies this picture:
Motherboard
Flash Drive
Central Processing Unit
Operating System
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Which of the following is an example of a user application? I) Browser, II) Text editor, III) Games, IV) File Explorer.
II, III
I, II
I, II, IV
I, II, III, IV
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Which of the following could be TRUE for AI?
I, II ,III, and IV
I and III
II, IV, and V
I, II, III, IV, and V
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Which of the following choices correctly orders the early types of computers from earliest to most recent?
IBM Laptop, ENIAC, Analytical Engine, Abacus
Abacus, Analytical Engine, ENIAC, IBM Laptop
ENIAC, Analytical Engine, Abacus, IBM Laptop
Analytical Engine, Abacus, IBM Laptop, ENIAC
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What is the purpose of an output device?
To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.
To allow the computer to store information or programs.
To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.
To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation
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What is the purpose of an input device?
To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.
To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation
To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.
To allow the computer to store information or programs.
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What does CPU stand for?
Computer’s Plug-in Unit
Central Pushing Unit
Computer’s Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
