Introduction To Computers (Hardware/Software/Parts)
Hardware/Software/Parts
- 1.____ is a set of instructions that tell the computer what to do; may be called a program.
- A.
- 2.This is considered to be the brain of your computer
- A.
- 3.Name:Date:
- 4.The "brain" of a computer; a computer's microprocessor
- A.
Expansion card
- B.
Modem
- C.
CPU
- D.
Input device
- 5.A computer's temporary memory is called
- A.
Read Only Memory
- B.
Software
- C.
Operating System
- D.
Random Access Memory
- 6.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
- 7.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
- 8.The computer's temporary memory is called
- A.
RAM
- B.
CMOS
- C.
ROM
- D.
POOP
- 9.A device that is connected directly to the computer is called a
- A.
GUI
- B.
Peripheral
- C.
Default
- D.
Documentation
- 10.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
- 11.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
- 12.An output device that gives you a printout of your work
- A.
Monitor
- B.
CPU
- C.
Cursor
- D.
Modem
- E.
Printer
- 13.An input device that controls the movemoent of the cursor on the screen
- A.
Mouse
- B.
Printer
- C.
Monitor
- D.
Keyboard
- E.
Cursor
- 14.This guards against surges or fluctuations of power
- A.
CPU
- B.
Modem
- C.
Mouse
- D.
Surge protector
- E.
Cursor
- 15.This allows computers to communicate through telephone lines
- A.
Printer
- B.
Monitor
- C.
Mouse
- D.
Keyboard
- E.
Modem
- 16.This marks the position of the next insertion point
- A.
Cursor
- B.
CPU
- C.
Surge protector
- D.
Modem
- E.
Keyboard
- 17.This device provides a means of ENTERING data into your computer
- A.
CPU
- B.
Mouse
- C.
Keyboard
- D.
Monitor
- E.
Printer
- 18.This device DISPLAYS text and images generated by a computer
- A.
Monitor
- B.
Cursor
- C.
Keyboard
- D.
Printer
- E.
Mouse
- 19.RAM stands for Random Access Memory. What happens to RAM when the computer turns off?
- 20.ROM stands for Read Only Memory. Tell me what it means.
- 21.List 2 input devices
- 22.List 2 output devices
- 23.Our computer lab operates on what type of Operating System Software
- 24.Give 3 examples of application software
- 25.Name your right hand home row keys
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