Brainscape 2 Deck Flashcards
What is the purpose of RAM?
To store data temporarily and allow quick access for the CPU.
Why would you choose a computer with more RAM?
To handle more applications simultaneously and improve performance.
Which ports do the hard drives of your computer plug into?
SATA (Serial ATA) ports.
Which of the following is not an example of application software?
DOS
Which of the following is not an example of operating system software?
MS Excel
Name three input devices.
Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner
Name 2 output devices other than a monitor.
Printer, Speakers
Give an example of a small sized storage device?
USB flash drive
List advantages and disadvantages of customised software.
Advantages: Tailored to specific needs, Improved efficiency; Disadvantages: High cost, Time-consuming development
You want to buy a computer for doing video work. Give reasons for selecting a large screen, large storage device and fast processor speed.
Large screen for better editing visuals, Large storage device for handling large video files, Fast processor speed for smoother video rendering.
List 3 types of storage device and give an advantage and disadvantage for each.
HDD: High capacity, Slow speed; SSD: Fast speed, Higher cost; USB Flash Drive: Portability, Limited storage capacity
BIOS is used to determine the number and size of hard drives connected in your computer.
True
What is the purpose of output devices?
To present data processed by the computer to the user.
Explain what a peripheral is and give 2 examples.
A device that connects to and works with the computer externally; Examples: Mouse, Printer
Which of these is not utility program
MS Word
