Exam 10: Hardware and Software Basics

Application software is used in computer appliances and special-purpose applications, such as an automobile, ATM, or media player and are used for a single purpose.

ROM is nonvolatile, meaning it does not require constant power to function. ROM contains essential system programs that neither the user nor the computer can erase. Since the computer's internal memory is blank during start-up, the computer cannot perform any functions unless given start-up instructions.

Primary storage is the computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and read-only memory (ROM)that is directly accessible to the CPU.

A desktop computer sits on, next to, or under a user's desk and is too large to carry around. The computer box is where the CPU, RAM, and storage devices are held with a monitor on top, or a vertical system box (called a tower)usually placed on the floor within a work area.

What is a computer dedicated to a single function, such as a calculator or computer game?

System software controls how the various technology tools work together along with the application software. System software includes both operating system software and utility software.

What is the size of the internal electrical pathway along which signals are sent from one part of the computer to another?

What refers to a device's ability to function with or without power?

A megabyte (MB or M or Meg)is roughly 1 million bytes.

What software contains course information such as a syllabus and assignments and offers drop boxes for quizzes and homework along with a grade book?

File and data recovery software retrieves accidental deletion of photos or documents.

What computer is the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive type of computer?

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?

An appliance is a computer dedicated to a single function, such as a calculator or computer game.

A personal computer is a computer that is operated by a single user who can customize the functions to match personal preferences.

Describe the six major categories of hardware and provide an example of each.

Which license enables any qualified users within the organization to install the software, regardless if the computer is on a network?

What is similar to a desktop but has more powerful mathematical and graphics processing capabilities and can perform more complicated tasks in less time?

What enables users to navigate the World Wide Web?

What software handles contact information, appointments, task lists, and email?