Exam 2: Computer Basics

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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