What does the arithmetic/logic unit do?

Executes control unit commands and stores them in the memory

Slots in the computer to install drives in

What are the two parts of the CPU?

The arithmetic/logic unit and the control unit

What is an operating system?

Software that executes basic functions and controls apps

What's the use and importance of a case fan?

To blow cold air onto the hardware so they doesn't overheat

What is application software?

Any program used to execute a task

What's the difference between CD/DVD-Rom drives and CD/DVD R/RW drives?

CD/DVD R/RW drives can play and record disks

What is computer hardware?

The physical parts of the computer

How do hardware and software work together?

Hardware makes up the computer & software runs/maintains it

What is the motherboard, and how important is it?

Part that connects all the hardware parts; very important

What is utility software?

Software designed to analyze, configure, & optimize/maintain

What are the types of software?

Application, utility, and roaming software.

A chip that directs data traffic to wherever it needs to go

What does the control unit do?

Makes instructions from the memory readable to the computer

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1
How is the computer's hardware powered?
With hydroelectricity/solar power
With double D batteries
With a jumper-cable
With the power supply
2
What does the arithmetic/logic unit do?
Solve mathematical equations entered into the computer
Executes control unit commands and stores them in the memory
Solves internal problems the computer has with algorithems
Manages search engines installed on them computer
3
What is software?
A and B
Another name for hardware
Various systems and programs installed on the computer
The operating system
4
what are drivebays?
A category name for non-permanent drives
Slots in the computer to install drives in
Hardware components that store additional memory
Software apps that store additional memory
5
What are the two parts of the CPU?
The video card and the sound card
The processor and the motherboard
The motherboard and the graphics card
The arithmetic/logic unit and the control unit
6
What is an operating system?
Software that executes basic functions and controls apps
The same thing as the motherboard
A program that turns the computer on and off with a button
A program that runs search engines
7
Why is software important?
Both
Neither
Most hardware needs to be controlled by the software
The computer couldn't run programs without the software
8
What is the Basic Input/Output System used for?
To download software
To be the input/output for the computer
To setup hardware
To control software
9
What's the use and importance of a case fan?
To blow cold air onto the hardware so they doesn't overheat
To blow on the hardware to keep the parts from smelling bad
To blow cool or warm air on you so you aren't uncomfortable
To blow warm air on the hardware so the parts don't freeze
10
What is application software?
Software that runs applications downloaded
Both
Neither
Any program used to execute a task
11
What's the difference between CD/DVD-Rom drives and CD/DVD R/RW drives?
CD/DVD R/RW drives can play and record disks
CD/DVD R/RW drives can be installed permanently
CD/DVD Rom drives can play and record disks
CD/DVD Rom drives can't be installed permanently
12
What is computer hardware?
Systems and programs downloaded on your computer
The physical parts of the computer
The hard parts of the computer
The mouse, keyboard, and monitor
13
How do hardware and software work together?
Hardware makes up the computer & software runs/maintains it
They don't, the computer can run with only one or the other
Software makes up the computer & hardware runs/maintains it
14
What is the motherboard, and how important is it?
An external vanity for the case; not important at all
Part that connects all the hardware parts; very important
Part that holds the CPU down; semi-important
Part that holds the expansion slots; very important
15
What is utility software?
Software designed to utilize the computer's full potential
Software that interprets and executes commands from apps
Software designed to analyze, configure, & optimize/maintain
16
What are the types of software?
Resting, operating system, and roaming software
Application, utility, and roaming software.
Application, operating system, and roaming software
Application, utility, and roaming software
17
What's a chipset?
A chip that directs data traffic to wherever it needs to go
A chip that controls data between the vid card and processor
A chip that directs data for the sound card & expansion card
A chip that stores memory
18
Which option can be said about both the video card and the sound card?
A and B
It has it's own processor
It handles output peripherals
Neither
19
True or false: There are three different kinds of software
False
True
20
What kinds of drives are installed in the drivebay?
Floppy drives, zip drives, and tape drives
All of the above
Hard drives
Burner drives
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What does the control unit do?
Makes instructions from the memory readable to the computer
Makes commands from the computer readable to the memory
Controls the motherboard and the graphics card
Controls the computer's memory

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