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Chapt 4 Flashcards

1
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A computer must perform which four major tasks?

A

A computer must perform four major tasks:
Input, Processing, Output, Storage

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2
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_______ is a command or information that is made available to a computer

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Input

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3
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Input definition:

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input is a command or information that is made available to a computer

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4
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Example of input device

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Keyboard and mouse

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5
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An input device is ?

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An input device is a device that is used only for input

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6
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Example of input/output device:

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Common input/output devices include touchscreens, storage devices, network adapters, all-in-one devices (printer, scanner, copier with optional fax), and sound cards.

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7
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A sound card is what type of device?

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Input/output

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8
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Processing:

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Processing refers to the retrieval and modification of inputs from input devices or storage devices

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9
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_______ refers to the retrieval and modification of inputs from input devices or storage devices

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Processing

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10
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Components involved in processing:

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Random access memory (RAM). Central processing unit (CPU). Graphics processing unit (GPU).

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11
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DIMM

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Desktop memory module

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12
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Laptop memory module

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SODIMM

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13
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________ refers to any activity that sends the results of processing to a device so it can be viewed or stored

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Output

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Output definition:

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Output refers to any activity that sends the results of processing to a device so it can be viewed or stored

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15
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Example of output device:

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Printer, monitor, speaker, projector

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16
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Storage device definition:

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A storage device is any device that can preserve files or apps for reuse later

17
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___________ is any device that can preserve files or apps for reuse later

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A storage device

18
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3 examples of storage devices:

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USB flash drives, internal and external hard drives, and internal solid-state drives

19
Q

Which of the following activities is not considered an input?
Typing, Scanning, Printing, Recording

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Printing

20
Q

When a file is changed, saving the file is an example of which activity?

A

Output

21
Q

A graphics processing unit (GPU) helps to process information you see onscreen. What other activity does it do?

A

Output

22
Q

When the user edits a photo, this is an example of which of the following?

Input, Storage, Output, Processing

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Processing

23
Q

Where are the changes to a file located before the changes are saved?

CPU, RAM, Storage, GPU

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RAM

24
Q

A sound card is an example of which type of device?

Output, I/O, Storage, Processing

A

I/O

25
Q

You have taken pictures with your digital camera. When you transfer them to your computer directly from your camera, your camera is being used as which of the following types of devices?

Output, Input, Processing, Storage

A

Input

26
Q

An all-in-one unit contains a printer and scanner. When printing, the unit is an output device. When scanning, the unit is which of the following?

Output, Storage, Input, Processing

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Input

27
Q

Which of the following devices is an input/output (I/O) device?

Multifunction device, Scanner, Barcode reader, Projector

A

Multifunction device

28
Q

The location of a file is referred to as which of the following?

Output, Processing, Input, Storage

A

Storage

29
Q

Connecting a microphone to a sound card prepares it to perform which of the following activities?

Output, Input, Storage, Processing

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Input

30
Q

A network adapter is an example of which type of device?

Input/output, Input, Storage, Processing

A

I/O

31
Q

As you use a barcode reader to check in new products, you are performing ______________. (Fill in the blank.)

Processing, Output, Input, Storage

A

Input

32
Q

The microphone/line-in jacks on a sound card are input devices. The speaker jacks are examples of _______ devices. (Fill in the blank.)

Processing, I/O, Storage, Output

A

Output

33
Q

From the digital camera’s perspective, a USB port is an output device. When you connect the USB cable from the camera to transfer pictures to your computer, the USB port on the computer is a(n) ______ device. (Fill in the blank.)

Output, Input, Processing, Storage

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Input

34
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A USB flash drive performs all but one of the following functions during use. Which one?

Output, Storage, Input, Processing

A

Processing

35
Q

Some multifunction devices have built-in flash card readers. When you insert a memory card and the contents of the card are transferred to your PC, this is an example of ________. (Fill in the blank.)

Storage, Input, Output, Processing

A

Input

36
Q

You are using a video editor to add slow-motion effects to a video. Which of the following tasks is being performed?

Output, Processing, Input, Storage

A

Processing

37
Q

You are viewing a 3D rendering on a projector. Which of the following components performed the rendering?

SSD, Projector, GPU, Printer

A

Gpu

38
Q

You select three copies of the second page of a document for printing. You are preparing to perform which task?

Input, Storage, Output, Processing

A

Output

39
Q

Which of the following best expresses the relationship of data and information?

Data is the same as information.
Information must be gathered to create data.
Data and information are not related.
Data is the source of information.

A

Data is the source of information

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