Question 1

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I. CPU
II. OLED
III. QWERTY
IV. ROM
V. RAM

Accepted Answer

A)   holds start up instructions needed when the computer is powered on
B)   standard keyboard layout
C)   processes commands issued by software instructions
D)   more energy efficient than LCD monitors
E)   stores programs and data the computer is currently usingF) B) and C)
G) D) and E) C, D, B, A, E

Question 2

A(n) ________ is a device that combines the functions of a printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine into one unit.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

________ is a representation of a fact, a figure, or an idea and can be a number, a word, a picture, or even a recording of sound.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a representation of a fact,...

Question 4

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I. data
II. processing
III. information
IV. software
V. hardware

Accepted Answer

A)   represents a fact, figure, or idea
B)   data organized in a meaningful way
C)   physical components of a computer
D)   turning data into information
E)   computer programsF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

The computer stores currently used programs and data in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ROM
B)  CPU
C)  RAM
D)  USBE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Rank the following from smallest capacity to largest capacity:
I. terabyte
II. gigabyte
III. kilobyte
IV. megabyte
V. petabyte

Accepted Answer

A)   largest
B)   second largest
C)   third largest
D)   fourth largest
E)   fifth largestF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Microphones and scanners are examples of ________ devices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Microphones and scanners are examples of ________...

Question 8

Flash drives plug into a(n)  ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  USB port
B)  serial port
C)  expansion slot
D)  drive bayE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  video card
B)  network interface card (NI
C)  
C)  sound card
D)  controller cardE) All of the above
F) None of the above B

Question 10

A(n)  ________ is an input device that looks like a pen.

Accepted Answer

A)  joystick
B)  e-rod
C)  pointer
D)  stylusE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contrast ratio
B)  aspect ratio
C)  brightness resolution
D)  screen resolutionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

________ is the set of computer programs that allows the hardware to perform different tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the set of computer programs...

Question 13

Game controllers are output devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression?

Accepted Answer

A)  VGA
B)  USB
C)  HDMI
D)  RGAE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The area that holds all of the instructions the computer needs to start up is called RAM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A ________ is the biggest power consumer on a computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  display
B)  hard drive
C)  memory module
D)  CPUE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Computers use a ________ language consisting of 0s and 1s.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbol
B)  binary
C)  byte
D)  systemE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Processing is manipulating, calculating, or organizing data into information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Information is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

Which of the following computers is large, expensive, and is designed to execute a few programs as fast as possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desktop computer
B)  Supercomputer
C)  Mainframe computer
D)  Embedded computerE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

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The computer stores currently used programs and data in ________.

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Rank the following from smallest capacity to largest capacity: I. terabyte II. gigabyte III. kilobyte IV. megabyte V. petabyte

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Microphones and scanners are examples of ________ devices.

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Flash drives plug into a(n) ________.

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The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.

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________ is the set of computer programs that allows the hardware to perform different tasks.

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The area that holds all of the instructions the computer needs to start up is called RAM.

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