Exam 4: Hardware and Software

The ________ selects instructions, processes them, performs arithmetic and logical comparisons, and stores results of operations in memory.

The central processing unit (CPU)of a computer reads data and instructions only from a read-only memory.

Computer hardware consists of electronic components that input, process, output, and store data.

Briefly describe the functions and working of a central processing unit (CPU).

Which of the following is most likely to be a disadvantage of self-driving cars?

How do open source projects work? How is it different from closed source projects?

Microsoft Access and Microsoft Word are examples of thin-client applications.

Modifications to the source code of an open source project cannot be added to the project.

Differentiate between client and server computers.

________ software provides capabilities that are common across all organizations and industries.

________ is a type of computer software that is installed into devices such as printers, print servers, and various types of communication devices.

The speed of a central processing unit (CPU)is expressed in cycles called ________.

A(n)________ is a program that controls a computer's resources.

Which of the following is an open-source operating system?

Modifying an existing firmware requires knowledge of special programs and techniques.

Open source software is typically free, modifiable, and its source code is publicly available.

A computer's performance depends on the speed of its central processing unit (CPU).

Bits are grouped into 8-bit chunks called ________.

What is virtualization?

What is an operating system? How is it different from an application program?