Deck 2: Computer Basics

Question 1

A Binary Digit or Bit is the smallest unit of information contained within a computer.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

An Application is a software program that provides tools for performing a variety of tasks in a specific area. Examples include word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The Hard Disk is the part of a computer which accepts and acts on instructions; where calculations are done and communications controlled.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A Flat File or Tab Delimited File is way in which data can be organized and stored on a computer so that it can be easily searched and retrieved by a computer program.

Question 5

A Port is an internal area of a computer that accepts additional input/output boards to increase the capability of the computer.

Question 6

Firmware is software that is embedded in a hardware device that allows reading and executing the software, but does not allow modification.

Question 7

An Operating System is software which manages the interaction between users and hardware.

Question 8

A peripheral device is a piece of equipment (usually attached to one of the computer's ports) that lets users send and receive data to and from a computer.

Question 9

Speakers are devices that convert electrical energy to acoustic energy or sound.

Question 10

A monitor uses of pictures rather than words to represent the input and output of a program.

Question 11

________ are conductors that connect the functional units in a computer.

A) Ports
B) Busses
C) Circuit Breakers
D) CMOS Chips

Question 12

________ supplies the processor with the most frequently requested data and instructions.

A) The Cache Memory
B) The Central Processing Unit (CPU)
C) The Motherboard
D) The Hard Drive

Question 13

The Random Access Memory (RAM) stores ________ and ________ used information and commands, which enables programs to operate more efficiently.

A) necessary; frequently
B) older; occasionally
C) recent; frequently
D) timely; necessary

Question 14

A Modem is a device that converts ________ from a computer to ________.

A) Analog Signals; Voice Commands
B) Voice Commands; Digital Signals
C) Digital Data; an Analog Signal
D) Digital Data; Acoustic Waves

Question 15

Pixel is an abbreviation of the term '________.' A pixel is the smallest picture element of a digital image.

A) Picture Element
B) Picture Image
C) Picture Excellence
D) Picture Expansion

Question 16

The term "________"is also used to describe a collection of disparate programs, programs and operating systems, or hardware and software.

A) Central Processing Unit
B) Desk Top Personal Computer
C) Platform
D) Legacy System

Question 17

An Interface is a linkage, usually ________ a computer and a user, or among computer programs.

A) after
B) between
C) during
D) before

Question 18

A small device attached to the computer which allows the user to give commands to the computer. The ________ controls an arrow on the computer screen and allows the user to point and click to make selections.

A) Speakers
B) Mouse
C) Microphone
D) Keyboard

Question 19

A monitor is a device that takes signals from a computer and creates a ________ display of data or information.

A) Printed
B) Visual
C) Audio
D) Static

Question 20

By using pictures rather than words to represent the input and output of a program, a ________ displays icons, buttons and dialog boxes. The user controls the computer by moving a mouse or pointer around the screen and selects objects.

A) Graphical User Interface
B) Audio/Visual Peripheral Device
C) Monitor
D) Visual User Interface

Question 21

Generally, there are two types of computer software:

A) Operating Systems and Applications
B) Word Processing and Spreadsheets
C) Programs and Applications
D) Programs and Operating Systems

Question 22

A set of instructions or procedures for completing a computer operation is called:

A) A peripheral
B) An application
C) An Algorithm
D) Software

Question 23

The computer language used to represent English characters as numbers; with each letter assigned a number from 0 to 127 is called:

A) Word Perfect
B) American Standard Code for Information Interchange
C) Universal English Number Information Exchange
D) Binary Number Translation Code

Question 24

The part of a computer which accepts and acts on instructions and where calculations are done and communications controlled is called:

A) The Input/Output Device
B) The Central Processing Unit
C) The Peripheral Device
D) The Hard Disk

Question 25

Rigid metal disks that are permanently enclosed in the computer and used to store data are called:

A) Peripheral Devices
B) Hard Drives
C) Floppy Disks
D) CMOS Chips

Question 26

A small computer designed for use by one person. Wherein all of the main components of the computer (CPU, memory, disk drives, keyboard, display screen, etc.) are usually located together best describes a:

A) Legacy System
B) Desk Top Personal Computer
C) Network
D) Mainframe

Question 27

An internal area of a computer that accepts additional input/output boards to increase the capability of the computer is a/an:

A) Central Processing Unit
B) Expansion Slot
C) Port
D) Motherboard

Question 28

A magnetic data storage device that is usually inside a 3.5"hard plastic square is called:

A) A Floppy Disk
B) A DVD
C) A CD-ROM
D) A Hard Drive

Question 29

Technology that you can actually touch, hold and move best describes:

A) Hardware
B) Peripheral Device
C) Mainframe
D) Desktop Computer

Question 30

Nonvolatile memory whose contents are pre-programmed and therefore cannot be altered. Best describes technology used to store programs and fixed data sets called:

A) Regionally Accessed Memory
B) Random Access Memory
C) Random Only Memory
D) Read Only Memory