Exam 1: Introduction to Computers

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Which of the following are units within the central processing unit?

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Computers perform four basic operations - input, process, output, and communication .

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Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
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Communications standard used to transfer pages on the Web.
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system unit
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
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system unit
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A(n)____________________ device is a hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit)and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.

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A sector is a narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of the disk.

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You might consider purchasing a second battery or an extended battery if you plan to talk on the phone more than the advertised talk time.

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Which of the following are types of flash memory cards?

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A key advantage of word processing software is that users easily can make changes in documents, such as correcting spelling; changing margins; and adding, deleting, or relocating words, sentences, or entire paragraphs.

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A(n)____ is system software.

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A photo printer converts data from the computer into a laser beam and powdered ink, on a special drum inside the printer, forming the images to be printed.

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One kilobyte (K or KB)equals approximately ____ memory locations

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A solid state drive is a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer.

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A ____ is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen, but uses pressure instead of ink to write, draw, or make selections.

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Sally is a busy real estate agent looking to purchase a new desktop computer so she can keep track of her client's accounts and touch-up photos of real estate properties.How do you guide Sally as she tries to determine the specific software to use on her computer?

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A(n)____ computer is a type of desktop computer that houses the monitor and system unit in the same case.

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If you will be using a notebook computer to connect to the Internet and chat with friends online, consider purchasing one with an integrated Web cam .

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Most notebook computers come with a touchpad, a small, flat, rectangular pointing device near the keyboard that allows you to move the pointer by sliding a fingertip on the surface of the pad.

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The lightest notebook computers, which weigh less than 3 pounds, are equipped with a(n)____-inch display.

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Which of the following is a cloud storage provider?

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____________________ computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.

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