Exam 4: Hardware and Software

The term "byte" stands for binary digit.

Commercial software programs are sold under the restrictions contained in the_________ which stipulates how the program can be used.

A megabyte is 1024 G bytes.

The two types of video display monitors for computers are cathode ray tubes (CRT) and__________.

The__________ is a loosely coupled group of programmers who mostly volunteer their time to code to various projects.

Volatile memory devices maintain their contents without the power being on.

The_________ is a computer program that controls all of the computer's resources.

__________application software like a word processor application provides capabilities common across all organizations and industries.

Linux is an example of:

Speed and __________are the two key performance factors for RAM.

_________software is installed in special, read- only memory in devices like printers or communication devices.

__________is generally regarded as one of the more difficult operating systems to learn to use.

As software vendors discover security holes in their products they continually issue modifications called "hole repairs".

The CPU in an example of an output device.

What are the main hardware factors that influence the performance of the computer?

Which device listed below is not an example of an input hardware device?

Every monitor has a(n) _________which is the size of the pixel grid that will give the best sharpness and clarity.

How is data represented and processed in the CPU?

__________programs search the computer's memory and disk for known viruses.

A bit has a value of: