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Technical information about hardware components on a computer are called configurations . _________________________

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B) False

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____ manage the system resources of a computer so programs can run properly.

A) Database management software
B) Utilities
C) Firewalls
D) Operating systems

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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____ are thin computers that do not have an external keyboard or mouse.

​What is essentially a robot that deposits multiple layers of material (typically heated plastic) onto a surface?

A(n) system resource is any part of the computer system, including memory, storage devices, and the microprocessor. _________________________

Special high-speed memory located on or near the microprocessor's is called ____.

If a keyboard is _________________________, this means that is has been designed to fit the natural placement of your hands and may reduce the risk of repetitive-motion injuries.

Utility software helps analyze, optimize, configure, and maintain a computer. _________________________

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 You have been chosen to upgrade the computer system for the local volunteer association. You want to purchase a system that will still be useful for several years. You want the computer to be able to run faster. What is the easiest thing you can add to make this happen?

Which of the following is NOT a personal computer?

​Most computers sold today come with 32-bit processors.

A computer sees the world as series of __________ digits or bits.​

In the accompanying figure, each of the items labeled "workstation"  must have a network interface card installed.

An input device is any hardware peripheral that communicates the results of data processing.

The printer in the accompanying figure is considered a client.

RAM is often referred to as ____ memory.

The physical components of a computer are referred to as ____.

Which of the following is a personal computer?

Megahertz is a measurement of ____.

​The motherboard is a circuit board.