Question 1

System software is a set of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task.​

Accepted Answer

System software is a set of computer programs that manages the operations of a computer system, including controlling hardware components and providing a platform for applications to run on. It does not directly help a person carry out a task.

Question 2

The ability to switch between programs makes computers multipurpose devices.​

Accepted Answer

The ability to switch between programs allows computers to perform multiple functions, making them multipurpose devices.

Question 3

LGAs have two rows of pins that connect the chip to a circuit board.​

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Peripheral devices are generally attached to a computer with cables or a wireless connection.​

Accepted Answer

Peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, keyboards, and mice are usually connected to a computer with cables or wirelessly through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Question 5

A slate tablet configuration is basically a screen in a narrow frame that lacks a physical keyboard.​

Accepted Answer

A slate tablet typically does not come with a physical keyboard and instead relies on touch input through the screen.

Question 6

Component systems are currently the most popular form factor for digital devices.​

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. Integrated systems have become increasingly popular due to their compactness and efficiency.

Question 7

Smartphones evolved from basic cell phones and PDAs.​

Accepted Answer

Smartphones have indeed evolved from basic cell phones and PDAs.

Question 8

A desktop is a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used for input as well as for output.​

Accepted Answer

A desktop is not a portable computing device, it is a stationary computer with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It may have a touch-sensitive screen, but it is not portable.

Question 9

Smartwatches are multifunction devices that can include a camera, thermometer, compass, calculator, cell phone, GPS, media player, and fitness tracker.​

Accepted Answer

Smartwatches can indeed have all these functions and more, depending on the model and brand.

Question 10

An example of system software is a computer operating system.​

Accepted Answer

A computer operating system is a type of system software that manages computer hardware and provides common services for computer programs. Other examples of system software include device drivers, utility programs, and programming language interpreters.

Question 11

Processing is handled by the computer's central processing unit (CPU).​

Accepted Answer

The computer's central processing unit (CPU) is responsible for processing data and executing instructions.

Question 12

Semiconductors are substances with properties between those of a conductor and an insulator.​

Accepted Answer

Semiconductors have intermediate conductivity levels between conductors and insulators. They can conduct electricity under certain conditions, but their conductivity can be controlled by adding impurities or applying external stimuli.

Question 13

​Battery life is the time your device operates before it must be recharged.

Accepted Answer

Battery life refers to the amount of time a device can function before it needs to be recharged.

Question 14

The term 'stored program' means that a series of instructions for a computing task can be loaded into a computer's memory.​

Accepted Answer

The definition of the term 'stored program' indicates that a series of instructions can indeed be loaded into a computer's memory.

Question 15

Battery lifespan is the time your device operates before it must be recharged. ​

Accepted Answer

Battery lifespan refers to the total amount of time a battery will last before it can no longer hold a charge, not the time it operates before needing a recharge.

Question 16

An DIP is a square chip package, typically used for microprocessors, with pins arranged in concentric squares.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of  An DIP is a square chip package,...

Question 17

Computers with the same operating systems can typically use the same software and peripheral devices.​

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Computers with the same operating systems can typically use the same software and peripheral devices because the software and drivers are designed to be compatible with the specific operating system.

Question 18

The operating systems for smartphones are radically different to those used for tablet computers.​

Accepted Answer

Smartphones and tablet computers often use similar or the same operating systems, such as iOS for iPhones and iPads, and Android for Android phones and tablets.

Question 19

Intel Corporation is the world's largest chipmaker and supplies a sizeable percentage of the microprocessors that power desktops and laptops.​

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Intel Corporation is indeed the world's largest chipmaker and is responsible for producing a large portion of the microprocessors that are used in desktop and laptop computers all over the world.

Question 20

The CPU of most modern computers is a microprocessor.​

Accepted Answer

A microprocessor is a type of CPU that is commonly used in modern computers.

Quiz 2: Digital Devices

System software is a set of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task.​

The ability to switch between programs makes computers multipurpose devices.​

LGAs have two rows of pins that connect the chip to a circuit board.​

Peripheral devices are generally attached to a computer with cables or a wireless connection.​

A slate tablet configuration is basically a screen in a narrow frame that lacks a physical keyboard.​

Component systems are currently the most popular form factor for digital devices.​

Smartphones evolved from basic cell phones and PDAs.​

A desktop is a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used for input as well as for output.​

Smartwatches are multifunction devices that can include a camera, thermometer, compass, calculator, cell phone, GPS, media player, and fitness tracker.​

An example of system software is a computer operating system.​

Processing is handled by the computer's central processing unit (CPU).​

Semiconductors are substances with properties between those of a conductor and an insulator.​

​Battery life is the time your device operates before it must be recharged.

The term 'stored program' means that a series of instructions for a computing task can be loaded into a computer's memory.​

Battery lifespan is the time your device operates before it must be recharged. ​

An DIP is a square chip package, typically used for microprocessors, with pins arranged in concentric squares.​

Computers with the same operating systems can typically use the same software and peripheral devices.​

The operating systems for smartphones are radically different to those used for tablet computers.​

Intel Corporation is the world's largest chipmaker and supplies a sizeable percentage of the microprocessors that power desktops and laptops.​

The CPU of most modern computers is a microprocessor.​

System software is a set of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task.

The ability to switch between programs makes computers multipurpose devices.

LGAs have two rows of pins that connect the chip to a circuit board.

Peripheral devices are generally attached to a computer with cables or a wireless connection.

A slate tablet configuration is basically a screen in a narrow frame that lacks a physical keyboard.

Component systems are currently the most popular form factor for digital devices.

Smartphones evolved from basic cell phones and PDAs.

A desktop is a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used for input as well as for output.

Smartwatches are multifunction devices that can include a camera, thermometer, compass, calculator, cell phone, GPS, media player, and fitness tracker.

An example of system software is a computer operating system.

Processing is handled by the computer's central processing unit (CPU).

Semiconductors are substances with properties between those of a conductor and an insulator.

Battery life is the time your device operates before it must be recharged.

The term 'stored program' means that a series of instructions for a computing task can be loaded into a computer's memory.

Battery lifespan is the time your device operates before it must be recharged.

An DIP is a square chip package, typically used for microprocessors, with pins arranged in concentric squares.

Computers with the same operating systems can typically use the same software and peripheral devices.

The operating systems for smartphones are radically different to those used for tablet computers.

Intel Corporation is the world's largest chipmaker and supplies a sizeable percentage of the microprocessors that power desktops and laptops.

The CPU of most modern computers is a microprocessor.