Exam 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

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Match each of the following terms to its definition:
megabyte
greater than a kilobyte, smaller than a gigabyte
hertz
machine cycles per second
byte
8 binary digits
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megabyte
greater than a kilobyte, smaller than a gigabyte
hertz
machine cycles per second
byte
8 binary digits
bit
more than one trillion bytes
terabyte
0 or 1
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A(n) ________ is also referred to as a jump drive, USB drive, or flash drive.

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The interactive white board is both an input and an output device.

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The terms data and information can be used interchangeably.

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All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers except ________.

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A megabyte holds approximately ________ bytes of data.

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Processor speeds are measured in units of ________.

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

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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 ________.

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The GPS system was built by, and is operated by, the U.S. Department of the Defense.

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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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Laser printers are usually faster at printing in black and white than inkjet printers.

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The fact that your smartphone can perform various functions previously performed by other devices makes it an example of digital ________.

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Display screens that respond to commands initiated with your finger or a stylus are called ________ screens.

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

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A(n) ________ device is a component, such as a keyboard, that connects to the computer.

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Eight binary digits is equal to ________.

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A keyboard and touch screen are the most common types of ________ devices.

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________ mode puts the computer in low power usage, but keeps programs in RAM.

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A bit consists of a ________.

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