Medical informatics 1

Question 1

What is the area in a computer in which data is stored for quick access by the processor (CPU).

Answer 1

Random access memory

Question 2

what is also called read/write memory or Auxiliary Memory.

Answer 2

Random access memory

Question 3

what is a volatile memory, where stored information is lost if computer is turn off.

Answer 3

Random access memory

Question 4

WHAT ARE USED TO ENTER DATA INTO A COMPUTER, BY ENCODING VIA KEYBOARD, DIRECT READING THROUGH SCANNERS AND POINTING DEVICES LIKE THE MOUSE.

Answer 4

Input hardware

Question 5

what converts data, e.g.. text, image, drawings into a form that a computer can understand and use.

Answer 5

Input hardware

Question 6

data storage device is a device for recording (storing) information/data.

Answer 6

Storage devices

Question 7

The hardware used to store data for future use are called

Answer 7

Storage devices

Question 8

what devices may be found inside or outside the computer.

Answer 8

storage devices

Question 9

what is the mass storage device for software applications and data files.

Answer 9

The hard disk

Question 10

what provides a semi-permanent storage place for data. At present hard disks have high capacities.

Answer 10

Hard disk

Question 11

which is used to store the boot program and other low-level information that enable the computer to start up and to recognize its hardware parts.

Answer 11

ROM