Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Tablet computer 
B)  PDA 
C)  Workstation computer 
D)  Minicomputer 
A)  Tablet computer 
B)  PDA 
C)  Workstation computer 
D)  Minicomputer

Question 2

Disk optimization software helps save information if a computer crashes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n)____________ device is equipment used to send information and receive it from one location to another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________ device is equipment used to send...

Question 4

A(n)____________ is designed to meet the computing needs of several people simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________ is designed to meet the computing...

Question 5

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?

Accepted Answer

A)  The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together 
B)  Interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions 
C)  A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly 
D)  Performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers) 
A)  The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together 
B)  Interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions 
C)  A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly 
D)  Performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers)

Question 6

What is the arithmetic-logic unit?

Accepted Answer

A)  The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together 
B)  Interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions 
C)  A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly 
D)  Performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers) 
A)  The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together 
B)  Interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions 
C)  A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly 
D)  Performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers)

Question 7

A tablet computer is a computer with a flat screen that uses a mouse or fingertip for input instead of a keyboard that provides the screen capabilities of a PDA with the functional capabilities of a laptop or desktop computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____________ is the set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is the set of instructions that...

Question 9

What is the number of bits (0s and 1s)that can be processed by the CPU at any one time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clock speed 
B)  Word length 
C)  Bus width 
D)  Chip line width 
A)  Clock speed 
B)  Word length 
C)  Bus width 
D)  Chip line width

Question 10

Define the relationship between operating system software and utility software.

Accepted Answer

Operating system software controls the a

Question 11

List the common input,output,storage,and communication devices.

Accepted Answer

Input devices - Equipment used to captur

Question 12

____________ is the number of billions of CPU cycles per second.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is the number of billions of...

Question 13

What provides the tools for data retrieval,modification,deletion,and insertion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data management 
B)  Desktop publishing 
C)  Email 
D)  Groupware 
A)  Data management 
B)  Desktop publishing 
C)  Email 
D)  Groupware

Question 14

Utility software provides additional functionality to the operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

___________ medium is a secondary storage medium that uses magnetic techniques to store and retrieve data on disks or tapes coated with magnetically sensitive materials.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ medium is a secondary storage medium...

Question 16

What is an input device?

Accepted Answer

A)  The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together 
B)  The computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and the read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the central processing unit (CPU) 
C)  Equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage 
D)  Equipment used to capture information and commands 
A)  The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together 
B)  The computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and the read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the central processing unit (CPU) 
C)  Equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage 
D)  Equipment used to capture information and commands

Exam 23: Hardware and Software Basics

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

Disk optimization software helps save information if a computer crashes.

A(n)____________ device is equipment used to send information and receive it from one location to another.

A(n)____________ is designed to meet the computing needs of several people simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment.

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?

What is the arithmetic-logic unit?

A tablet computer is a computer with a flat screen that uses a mouse or fingertip for input instead of a keyboard that provides the screen capabilities of a PDA with the functional capabilities of a laptop or desktop computer.

____________ is the set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks.

What is the number of bits (0s and 1s)that can be processed by the CPU at any one time?

Define the relationship between operating system software and utility software.

List the common input,output,storage,and communication devices.

____________ is the number of billions of CPU cycles per second.

What provides the tools for data retrieval,modification,deletion,and insertion?

Utility software provides additional functionality to the operating system.

___________ medium is a secondary storage medium that uses magnetic techniques to store and retrieve data on disks or tapes coated with magnetically sensitive materials.

What is an input device?

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