Duplicate of Computer Basics

Which of the following would NOT be an input device.

A computer's main circuit board.

A software program used to create, type and print documents.

This device lets you capture pictures and videos in a digital format.

A computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.

Which of the following is NOT an example of hardware.

Software used to collect, store, organize, modify and extract data.

Modern operating systems which lets you use your mouse to click icons, buttons, and menus.

A byte is equal to how many bits?

Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.

The "brain" of the computer.

Another word for an installed program on your computer or mobile device is:

Windows is the most popular operating system.

Any physical part of your computer such as a mouse or keyboard.

This device allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it as a digital image.

Computer memory on which data has been prerecorded and can only be READ.

The fastest type of computer that can store data and perform tasks at incredible speeds.

This device is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.

Long-term storage on a computer is called:

A unit of storage capable of holding a single character of data.

Any device that is used to put information into a computer.

A computer's short-term memory and temporarily stores the data until it is needed.

An electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

Mobile devices such as a smart phone, tablet and MP3 players have their own operating systems.

An important software that runs the computer, such as Windows or Mac OS.