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________ is the set of computer programs that allows the hardware to perform different tasks |
Software |
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________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as a car. |
Embedded |
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All of the following are names for a flash drive EXCEPT ________ drive. |
Hard |
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The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer. |
motherboard |
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Which of the following computers supports many simultaneous users and manages large amounts of data? |
Mainframe computer |
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Which of the following is NOT a system used with touch screens? |
Inductive |
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The terms data and information can be used interchangeably. |
False |
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A(n) ________ device is a component, such as a keyboard, that connects to the computer |
peripheral |
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An Apple iPad and a Samsung Galaxy Tab are examples of ________ computers |
tablet |
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The area that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up when it is powered on is ________. |
ROM |
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A(n)________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one instruction at a time |
dual-core |
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A kilobyte is exactly ________ bytes. |
1,024 |
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Dropbox is an example of ________ |
cloud storage |
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________ printers have tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon |
Inkjet |
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RAM is a series of small cards plugged into slots on the ________. |
motherboard |
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Apple’s OS X and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software |
Operating System |
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A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet |
Network interface card |
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________ is concerned with the design and arrangement of machines and furniture to avoid uncomfortable or unsafe experiences. |
Ergonomics |
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_______ is the set of computer programs that allows the hardware to perform different tasks. |
Software |
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The arithmetic logic unit (ALU) controls all of the functions performed by the computer’s other components and processes all the commands issued to it by software instructions |
False |
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Information is data that have been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion. |
True |
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________ is the abbreviation for the place in the computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are temporarily stored |
RAM |
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Display screens that respond to commands initiated with your finger or a stylus are called ________ screens |
touch |
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Which port is the most common port found on today’s computing devices? |
USB (Universal serial bus) |
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The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________. |
screen resolution |
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In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight ________. |
bits |
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The ________ keyboard layout gets its name from the first six letters in the top left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard and is the standard English-language keyboard layout. |
QWERTY |
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Which of the following is the smallest unit of measure? |
Megabyte |
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RAM is a ________ storage location |
volatile |
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The operating system provides the means for users to interact with a computer |
True |
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Flash drives plug into a(n) ________ |
USB Port |
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A keyboard and mouse are examples of ________ devices |
Input |
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Brightness ratio is the difference in light intensity between brightest white and darkest black produced by a monitor |
False |
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Monitors display images by using a grid made up of millions of tiny dots, called ________. |
Pixels |
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All of the following are examples of nonvolatile storage EXCEPT ________. |
RAM |
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________ is a wireless transmission standard that lets you connect mobile computing devices to peripheral devices. |
Bluetooth |
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A(n) ________ is an input device that looks like a pen. |
Pointer |
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Which computer port can transmit uncompressed audio and video? |
HDMI |
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A(n) ________ is where a peripheral device can attach to a computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the operating system. |
Port |
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________ connectivity ports look like standard phone jacks but are slightly larger |
Ethernet |
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The area that holds all of the instructions the computer needs to start up is the RAM. |
False |
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The "brains" of the computer is the ________. |
CPU |
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The most common type of monitor is a(n) ________. |
liquid crystal display (LCD) |
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Computers use ________ language consisting of 0s and 1s. |
binary |
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A(n) ________ is a computer that is designed to perform complex calculations very rapidly. |
supercomputer |
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Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ________ printers. |
Nonimpact |
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Which of the following optical storage media has the greatest storage capacity? |
BD |
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All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT ________. |
A) placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes |
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________ 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. |
Data |
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