Why is the RAM important?

it stores data & instructions that the CPU needs while performing tasks.

What is stored on a hard drive?

all of the answer choices are correct

Characteristics of computers: Speed

Can perform tasks quickly and accurately

Characteristics of computers: Automation

Can follow specific instructions

What does the CPU do?

It executes instructions and processes data. The "brain" of the computer.

A electronic device that processes data according to a set of instructions.

Characteristics of computers: Storage

Can store large amounts of data

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2.______________________ is the ability of a computer to follow specific instructions.
speed
brain cells
storage
automation
2
The ___________________ helps you move a pointer and click on items.
mouse
clicker
pointer
hard drive
3
____________________ play sound from the computer, like music or videos.
all answers choices are wrong
speakers
pointer
automation
4
Why is the RAM important?
It does not do anything for the computer.
It controls what you search on the computer.
It helps you when you need to know what letters to type
it stores data & instructions that the CPU needs while performing tasks.
5
You use a __________________ to print your documents or pictures.
fax machine
printer
automation
all answers choices are wrong
6
The ___________________ lets you type words and numbers into the computer.
keyboard
hard drive
monitor
mouse
7
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
Random Accessory Machine
Regular Agile Memory
Regular Auto Machine
8
1.Computers have ___________________, which allows them to perform tasks quickly.
automation
storage
speed
no brain cells
9
What is stored on a hard drive?
documents
all of the answer choices are correct
Computer data
files and pictures
10
Characteristics of computers: Speed
Can not go slow or fast
Can store large amounts of data
Can follow specific instructions
Can perform tasks quickly and accurately
11
Characteristics of computers: Automation
Can perform tasks quickly and accurately
Can store large amounts of data
Can follow specific instructions
Can not go slow or fast
12
What does the CPU do?
It executes instructions and processes data. The "brain" of the computer.
It helps you click on the screen.
It controls what you search on the computer.
It does not do anything for the computer.
13
What is a Computer?
A computer is a slow machine.
A computer is an electronic device that never makes mistakes.
A device that understands everything you say and processes a little data.
A electronic device that processes data according to a set of instructions.
14
What does CPU stand for?
Computer Process Unified
Computer Person Unit
Computer Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
15
Examples of Computers
Desktop computer, fan, toaster
tablet, smartphone, classic clock
machine, paper, door
smartphone, laptop, tablet
16
3.____________________ refers to the computer’s ability to store large amounts of data.
speed
no brain cells
storage
automation
17
Characteristics of computers: Storage
Can not go slow or fast
Can follow specific instructions
Can store large amounts of data
Can perform tasks quickly and accurately
18
The ________________ shows you everything you’re working on.
Computer data
keyboard
monitor
mouse

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