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Computers and Their Function Study guide Flashcards

1
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What is the purpose of a computer network?

A

To communicate and share information between computers

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2
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Which of the following is an example of hardware?

A

A monitor,
A flash drive, and A keyboard

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3
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Which of the following statements about hardware and software is true?

A

Software provides a set of commands for hardware to execute.

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4
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The __________ was a major technological breakthrough that was able to perform all of a computer’s functions, which was a significant improvement over using a single __________ for each function.

A

microprocessor; integrated circuit

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5
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Computers were first invented to improve the efficiency of which of the following tasks?

A

Both storing information and performing calculations

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6
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Which of the following was a major motivation for the creation of early computers?

A

To manage data more efficiently

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7
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Select the true statement about RAM.

A

It is volatile.

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8
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Input and output devices are ways for the computer to interact with which of the following?

A

Users, Systems, and hardware

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9
Q

The “brain” of the computer, which performs commands and returns results, is known as the __________.

A

CPU

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10
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A “smart house” can connect home appliances to __________ to allow remote activation.

A

both a smartphone and tablet

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11
Q

A tablet computer’s primary input is the __________.

A

touch screen

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12
Q

A device that makes use of cloud computing can function without a(n) __________.

A

hard disk

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13
Q

If your job requires you to work with a lot of large data files and compute new balances quickly, which of the following would you prioritize when selecting a computer?

A

Processing speed

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14
Q

If you were interested in designing and building a video game, which of the following would you prioritize when looking for a computer?

A

High processing power and a large screen

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15
Q

For a person who travels often, the main consideration in purchasing a computer would be __________.

A

portability

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16
Q

Which of the following is an example of utility software?

A

McAfee Antivirus

17
Q

Which of the following is an example of productivity software?

A

Microsoft Excel

18
Q

Which of the following is NOT a type of application software?

A

Operating system software

19
Q

The CPU, RAM, hard disk, graphics card, and sound card all connect to the __________, which provides the majority of the electrical connections in a computer.

A

Motherboard

20
Q

The __________ is considered to be the brain of the computer.

A

CPU

21
Q

__________, also known as working memory, is the short-term memory used for tasks like processing applications that are currently running.

A

RAM

22
Q

A __________ is a device usually connected to a computer via USB that is used to input documents as an image or text file.

A

scanner

23
Q

A __________ is a device operated by finger that performs the same function as a mouse.

A

Touchpad

24
Q

A __________ is an output device usually connected to a computer via VGA cable that displays images, videos, or text files.

A

Monitor

25
Q

__________ makes the hardware usable, while __________ commands it to perform specific tasks.

A

The operating system; the application software

26
Q

__________ represent(s) the set of instructions to be executed by __________.

A

Software; hardware

27
Q

__________ represent(s) the tangible components of a computer.

A

Hardware

28
Q

A(n) __________ is a(n) __________ that stores up to approximately 2 terabytes of data long-term, even while the computer is off.

A

hard disk; primary storage device

29
Q

A __________ is a combination of parts that function collectively to achieve a desired outcome.

A

computing system

30
Q

Which of the following is an example of a device that could be both an input and output device?

A

A touchscreen monitor

31
Q

All data is stored __________ with polarities of 0 and 1, which are read as binary digits.

A

magnetically

32
Q

A __________ is equal to 1 billion bytes.

A

gigabyte

33
Q

Data can be accessed on any storage device only after the __________ locations have been determined.

A

read/write

34
Q

Which of the following storage sizes is largest?

A

4TB

35
Q

A __________ is a group of letters preceding a unit of measurement.

A

unit prefix

36
Q

Which of the following correctly orders the storage capacities from largest to smallest?

A

1TB, 1GB, 1MB, 1KB, 1B

37
Q

Which of the following is NOT contained in the hexadecimal numbering system?

A

K

38
Q

The decimal numbering system contains digits __________, while the octal numbering system contains digits __________.

A

0-9, 0-7

39
Q

__________ is the numbering system that is based on sixteen digits and is used for tasks like defining color.

A

Hexadecimal

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