Intro to Computers

Question 1

Five classic components of a computer

Answer 1

Input, Output, Memory, [Data Path, Control] — Processor

Question 2

The motherboard that holds the CPU, memory, and storage components

Answer 2

Circuit Board

Question 3

carries out commands sent to it by the software and returns results

more core = better faster = better

Answer 3

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Question 4

temporary waiting area called random-access memory (RAM)

-Applications are loaded onto RAM to run faster
-When a computer is powered off RAM is cleared
-Bigger = Better

Answer 4

Memory

Question 5

Longer more permanent storage of data

Answer 5

Storage

Question 6

Permanently affixed to the motherboard using cables

Answer 6

Hard disk

Question 7

USB drives that can be connected and removed for use on a different computer

bigger and faster = better

Answer 7

Removable data

Question 8

allows the addition of devices for input and output purposes via parts on the motherboard or by USB

Answer 8

input/output devices

Question 9

a general-purpose programmable informations processor with input and output

Answer 9

computer

Question 10

definition of a computer is?

Answer 10

narrow

Question 11

definition of a computing agent is?

Answer 11

broad

Question 12

bit 0 represents?

Answer 12

false

Question 13

bit 1 represents?

Answer 13

true

Question 14

operations that manipulate true and false operations?

Answer 14

boolean operations