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Computer Basics, Hardware & Software
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Review computer tech history, computer basics, software, and hardware.
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Off-the-shelf software is sold in stores and over the Internet.
TRUE
FALSE
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Hardware is the computer's memory.
TRUE
FALSE
3
Storage is...
the random access hub
processing information
inputting info into the keyboard
saving information permanently
4
The hard drive is one type of software.
TRUE
FALSE
5
Which software helps the computer work properly?
compatible software
system software
program software
application software
6
MS Windows is an example of this.
utility software
system utility
freeware
operating system
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This does math and processes data quickly.
CPU
hard ware
hard drive
RAM
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Raw information entered into the computer is called.
output
input
storage
processing
9
CPU stands for this.
Centralized Public Universal
Central Procedure Unit
Central Processing Unit
Centralized Process Units
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Which are examples of peripheral devices?
CPU
digital camera
printer
headphones
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Instructions for the computer are written in this.
data code
binary code
output code
bit code
12
A computer can process millions of operations per second.
TRUE
FALSE
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This does maintenance and repair jobs as needed for the computer.
communication software
utility software
maintenance software
application software
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A bit can have only 3 possible values.
FALSE
TRUE
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Which action does something to the data entered in the computer?
output
processing
input
storage
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RAM stands for Remote Access Memory
TRUE
FALSE
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Which are examples of output?
a song through the speakers
a faxed document received
typing on the keyboard
an image on screen
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This device uses a stack of platters to permanently store large amounts of data inside the computer.
CD-drive
RAM
hard drive
CPU drive
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Which is not a means of acquiring software.
freeware
packaged software
trialware
shareware
