Introduction To Computers (Hardware/Software/Parts)

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The "brain" of a computer; a computer's microprocessor
- A.
  
  Expansion card
- B.
  
  Modem
- C.
  
  CPU
- D.
  
  Input device
3.

A computer's temporary memory is called
- A.
  
  Read Only Memory
- B.
  
  Software
- C.
  
  Operating System
- D.
  
  Random Access Memory
4.

A type of software that controls the overall activity of your computer & tells the different parts how to work together is called
- A.
  
  Hardware
- B.
  
  Application
- C.
  
  Operating System
- D.
  
  Motherboard
5.

Hardware that allows your computer to communicate with you; a device that puts information out from the computer
- A.
  
  Network
- B.
  
  Input Device
- C.
  
  Output Device
- D.
  
  Expansion Card
6.

The computer's temporary memory is called
- A.
  
  RAM
- B.
  
  CMOS
- C.
  
  ROM
- D.
  
  POOP
7.

A device that is connected directly to the computer is called a
- A.
  
  GUI
- B.
  
  Peripheral
- C.
  
  Default
- D.
  
  Documentation
8.

Software is
- A.
  
  Allows you to use pictures or icons instead of text commands
- B.
  
  The "computer" driver where information is stored
- C.
  
  A set of instructions that tells a computer which program to run
9.

Hardware is
- A.
  
  Compact disk-read or write
- B.
  
  The driver where you insert floppy disks
- C.
  
  Any part of the computer you can see or touch
10.

An output device that gives you a printout of your work
- A.
  
  Monitor
- B.
  
  CPU
- C.
  
  Cursor
- D.
  
  Modem
- E.
  
  Printer
11.

An input device that controls the movemoent of the cursor on the screen
- A.
  
  Mouse
- B.
  
  Printer
- C.
  
  Monitor
- D.
  
  Keyboard
- E.
  
  Cursor
12.

This guards against surges or fluctuations of power
- A.
  
  CPU
- B.
  
  Modem
- C.
  
  Mouse
- D.
  
  Surge protector
- E.
  
  Cursor
13.

This allows computers to communicate through telephone lines
- A.
  
  Printer
- B.
  
  Monitor
- C.
  
  Mouse
- D.
  
  Keyboard
- E.
  
  Modem
14.

This marks the position of the next insertion point
- A.
  
  Cursor
- B.
  
  CPU
- C.
  
  Surge protector
- D.
  
  Modem
- E.
  
  Keyboard
15.

This device provides a means of ENTERING data into your computer
- A.
  
  CPU
- B.
  
  Mouse
- C.
  
  Keyboard
- D.
  
  Monitor
- E.
  
  Printer
16.

This device DISPLAYS text and images generated by a computer
- A.
  
  Monitor
- B.
  
  Cursor
- C.
  
  Keyboard
- D.
  
  Printer
- E.
  
  Mouse
17.

RAM stands for Random Access Memory. What happens to RAM when the computer turns off?
18.

ROM stands for Read Only Memory. Tell me what it means.
19.

List 2 input devices
20.

List 2 output devices
21.

Our computer lab operates on what type of Operating System Software
22.

Give 3 examples of application software
23.

Name your right hand home row keys
24.

Name your left hand home row keys
25.

How many times do you press the space bar AFTER a punctuation mark

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