Unit 1 Final

Question 0

System software that acts as a go between, allowing hardware and software to communicate

Answer 0

Operating System

Question 1

Executes commands from a computer’s hardware and software, which determines operating speed; the brain of a computer; microprocessor

Answer 1

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Question 2

System software that acts as a “go between”, allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other

Answer 2

System Software

Question 3

Computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working.

Answer 3

Memory

Question 4

Any hardware component that allows a user to enter information into a computer.

Answer 4

Input device

Question 5

Any hardware component that can convey information to the user

Answer 5

Output device

Question 6

The media on which data and information are kept

Answer 6

Storage device

Question 7

Keyboard. USB port. Scanner. Microphone.

Answer 7

Input devices

Question 8

Printer. Projector. Monitor. Speakers. Headphones.

Answer 8

Output

Question 9

Flash drive. Floppy disc. Cd. Hard drive. Dvd.

Answer 9

Storage

Question 10

1,024 bytes

Answer 10

Kilobyte

Question 11

One million bytes

Answer 11

Megabyte

Question 12

One billion bytes

Answer 12

Gigabyte

Question 13

One trillion bytes

Answer 13

Terabyte

Question 14

8 bits = ?

Answer 14

1 byte

Question 15

“a”, “f”, “x”, etc…

Answer 15

One byte

Question 16

What technology do you use most frequently in your life?

Answer 16

My phone. I use it for texting, my calculator, and a bunch of other things.