Module 1-Lesson1.1A

Question 1

Purpose of a Computer

Answer 1

Turn data into information

Question 2

Hardware

Answer 2

Physical machines/equipment in the computer

Question 3

Software

Answer 3

Electronic instructions for the computer to understand and perform

Question 4

Data

Answer 4

raw facts and figures

Question 5

Information

Answer 5

Data that has been analyzed and formed for the purpose of forming an action

Question 6

Mainframes

Answer 6

Capable of performing a large number of transactions

Question 7

Workstations

Answer 7

High end computer used for the entry and retrieval of data

Question 8

Microcomputers

Answer 8

Used for desktop applications (spreadsheets, word processing)

Question 9

Core hardware components

Answer 9

Allow the computer to function

Question 10

Power supply

Answer 10

Provides power to all computer components

Question 11

Motherboard

Answer 11

Every other computer component connects to this for its source of utility

Question 12

CPU

Answer 12

The brain of the computer, performs all calculations

Question 13

Memory

Answer 13

Stores data for the processor to use

Question 14

Storage Drive(s)

Answer 14

Provides a space for data to be stored in

Question 15

Video Card

Answer 15

Unit for handling the output of visual images

Question 16

Input and Output devices

Answer 16

Sends info in and out of the computer

Question 17

Computer Case

Answer 17

Contains all of the components within a computer for them to process the data

Question 18

System Software

Answer 18

Programs that control the operations of the computer

Question 19

Device driver software

Answer 19

Assists the computer with peripheral devices

Question 20

Operating system software

Answer 20

Controls the operation of the computer

Question 21

Utility software

Answer 21

Enhances the potential of the operating system