Basic Computer Hardware And Software Systems Flashcards
Which computer hardware component holds all the base components, expansion slots, and input/output connections to create an operable unit?
Motherboard
Which hardware component is considered the heart and soul of the computer because it handles all the instructions and Calculations required to make the unit function as a computer.
CPU (central processing unit)
What is a BIOS (basic input/output system)?
Built-in software that determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a storage device or disk.
Which disk can be treated just like a floppy or hard disk, by writing data into it multiple times?
CD-RW (compact disk-rewritable)
The two most common ways of classifying computer monitors are by color capability and?
The type of signal they accept.
(fill in the blank) a scanner works by ______ an image.
Digitizing
The computer software that performs such basic tasks as controlling peripheral devices and is the software platform on top of which other programs can run is called the?
Operating System.
Which is the best definition of a network?
Two or more computers connected by a communication backbone.
All of the following software programs are usually included in an office suite except?
Animation programs.
They include word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail client.
A computer program that allows the analysis of tabular information in a quick and easy way is called?
A spreadsheet.
