Computer system

Question 1

basic operational design of a computer

Answer 1

architecture

Question 2

a pioneer in computer design is given credit for the architecture

Answer 2

Jon Von Nueumann

Question 3

three components of architecture

Answer 3

1. CPU
2. Input devices
3. Output devices

Question 4

physical part of the computer

Answer 4

hardware

Question 5

used to enter data

Answer 5

input devices

Question 6

used to view and hear processed data

Answer 6

output devices

Question 7

brain of computer

Answer 7

central processing unit

Question 8

three components of cpu

Answer 8

1. arithmetic logic unit (number crunching)
2. registers (similar to memory but has special purposes)
3. control unit (manages instructions)

Question 9

storage area in which program instruction (code) reside during execution

Answer 9

primary memory

Question 10

is permanent and remains when power is off

Answer 10

read only memory

Question 11

is temporary storage area for program instructions and data that is being processed

Answer 11

random access memory

Question 12

provides space to retain data in an area separate from the computer’s memory after computer is turned off. examples are floppy disks, hard disk drives

Answer 12

secondary memory

Question 13

combination of ID and OD that allows communication and electronic transfer of information between computers

Answer 13

network

Question 14

largest and most expensive computer that can perform billions of instructions

Answer 14

super computer

Question 15

large computers that support organizational functions and can perform millions of instructions

Answer 15

mainframes

Question 16

a scale down version of mainframes

Answer 16

minicomputer

Question 17

inexpensive processing power for individual use

Answer 17

microcomputers or PCS

Question 18

portable devices that can be used anywhere

Answer 18

laptop, notebook, handheld, personal digital assistants

Question 19

general term applied to the
instructions that direct the computer’s hardware to
perform work.

Answer 19

computer software

Question 20

“boots up” (starts up and
initializes) the computer system and Helps speed up the computer processing, expands the
power of the computer by creating cache memory

Answer 20

system software

Question 21

includes the
various programs that users require to
perform day to day tasks, process data, play
games, communicate with others or watch
multimedia programs on a computer.

Answer 21

application software

Question 22

what are common and useful software to nurses?

Answer 22

1. Admission, discharge and transfer system
2. medication administration record
3. charting software
4. laboratory and radiology system
5. email system
6. chat rooms
7. electronic bulletin boards
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