Question 1

A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  video card
B)  network interface card (NI
C)  
C)  sound card
D)  controller card B

Question 2

Information is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I. CPU
II. OLED
III. QWERTY
IV. ROM
V. RAM

Accepted Answer

A)   holds start up instructions needed when the computer is powered on
B)   standard keyboard layout
C)   processes commands issued by software instructions
D)   more energy efficient than LCD monitors
E)   stores programs and data the computer is currently using C, D, B, A, E

Question 4

The area that holds all of the instructions the computer needs to start up is called RAM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n) ________ is an input device that looks like a pen.

Accepted Answer

A)  joystick
B)  e-rod
C)  pointer
D)  stylus

Question 6

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I. data
II. processing
III. information
IV. software
V. hardware

Accepted Answer

A)   represents a fact, figure, or idea
B)   data organized in a meaningful way
C)   physical components of a computer
D)   turning data into information
E)   computer programs

Question 7

Which of the following computers is large, expensive, and is designed to execute a few programs as fast as possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desktop computer
B)  Supercomputer
C)  Mainframe computer
D)  Embedded computer

Question 8

Processing is manipulating, calculating, or organizing data into information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ is a representation of a fact, a figure, or an idea and can be a number, a word, a picture, or even a recording of sound.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a representation of a fact,...

Question 10

The computer stores currently used programs and data in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ROM
B)  CPU
C)  RAM
D)  USB

Question 11

A(n) ________ is a device that combines the functions of a printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine into one unit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a device that combines...

Question 12

The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contrast ratio
B)  aspect ratio
C)  brightness resolution
D)  screen resolution

Question 13

A ________ is the biggest power consumer on a computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  display
B)  hard drive
C)  memory module
D)  CPU

Question 14

Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression?

Accepted Answer

A)  VGA
B)  USB
C)  HDMI
D)  RGA

Question 15

Rank the following from smallest capacity to largest capacity:
I. terabyte
II. gigabyte
III. kilobyte
IV. megabyte
V. petabyte

Accepted Answer

A)   largest
B)   second largest
C)   third largest
D)   fourth largest
E)   fifth largest

Question 16

Flash drives plug into a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  USB port
B)  serial port
C)  expansion slot
D)  drive bay

Question 17

Computers use a ________ language consisting of 0s and 1s.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbol
B)  binary
C)  byte
D)  system

Question 18

Microphones and scanners are examples of ________ devices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Microphones and scanners are examples of ________...

Question 19

Game controllers are output devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ is the set of computer programs that allows the hardware to perform different tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the set of computer programs...

Exam 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet.

Information is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.

Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. CPU II. OLED III. QWERTY IV. ROM V. RAM

The area that holds all of the instructions the computer needs to start up is called RAM.

A(n) ________ is an input device that looks like a pen.

Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. data II. processing III. information IV. software V. hardware

Which of the following computers is large, expensive, and is designed to execute a few programs as fast as possible?

Processing is manipulating, calculating, or organizing data into information.

________ is a representation of a fact, a figure, or an idea and can be a number, a word, a picture, or even a recording of sound.

The computer stores currently used programs and data in ________.

A(n) ________ is a device that combines the functions of a printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine into one unit.

The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.

A ________ is the biggest power consumer on a computer.

Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression?

Rank the following from smallest capacity to largest capacity: I. terabyte II. gigabyte III. kilobyte IV. megabyte V. petabyte

Flash drives plug into a(n) ________.

Computers use a ________ language consisting of 0s and 1s.

Microphones and scanners are examples of ________ devices.

Game controllers are output devices.

________ is the set of computer programs that allows the hardware to perform different tasks.