Question 1

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.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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A)   Data management
B)   Desktop publishing
C)   Email
D)   GroupwareE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

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

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A)   Tablet computer
B)   PDA
C)   Workstation computer
D)   MinicomputerE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

What is the arithmetic-logic unit?

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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) E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?

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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) E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Define the relationship between operating system software and utility software.

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Operating system software controls the a...

Question 12

Utility software provides additional functionality to the operating system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

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Input devices - Equipment used to captur...

Question 14

What is an input device?

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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 commandsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Disk optimization software helps save information if a computer crashes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 widthE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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