A faster and more reliable storage device that uses flash memory.
Solid-State Drive (SSD)
________are used to get the data and instructions into the computer for processing.
Input devices
Which device is not found in the CPU? a. ALU b. Control unit c. Memory d. Printer
d – A printer is an output device, not part of the CPU.
__________are high-performance machines used for complex calculations, simulations, and scientific research.
Super Computer
A program is a: a. Hardware device b. Memory device c. Set of instructions d. Register
c – A program is a set of instructions for the computer.
__________is a set of raw facts and figures.
Data
• Software that enables one or more hardware devices to communicate with the computer’s operating system
Device driver
Which of the following is an example of technology use in the home? a. Keeping track of student progress b. Better teamwork c. Entertainment d. Enhanced productivity
c – Entertainment (e.g., streaming media) is a common use of technology at home.
• Software used to manipulate and organise numerical data; data is put into a grid of numbered rows and lettered columns
Spreadsheet
A computer is ___________ that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.
an electronic device
The __________ directs and coordinates all the activities within the CPU
control unit (CU)
A device that produces a physical copy (paper printout) of documents, images, or graphics.
Printer
____________ translate information processed by the computer into a form that the user can understand.
Output devices
The speed at which a CPU processes data to convert it is measured in: a. Megabytes b. Gigahertz c. Gigabytes d. Terabytes
b – CPU speed is measured in gigahertz (GHz).
________ Large and powerful computers capable of supporting and processing large amounts of data simultaneously.
Mainframes
Input, processing, and output are the three stages of data processing. (True/False)
True – These are the three main stages of the data processing cycle.
A set of instructions that a computer needs to carry out its tasks is known as a ________
program
The __________ holds data and instructions that the computer is processing at the time.
main memory
• Software running in the background of a computer which manages most of the basic functions, such as user interface and memory management
Operating system
• Software used to manipulate photographs stored on a computer
Photo editing software
Data and information are the same. (True/False)
False – Data is raw facts, while information is processed data with meaning.
What does CLI stand for?
Command Line Interface
A traditional storage device that stores large amounts of data on rotating disks.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
A computer that is required for gaming does not need a fast processor. (True/False)
False – Gaming computers require fast processors to handle complex computations.
A computer system consists of both _____ and _______.
hardware and software
All the data is processed in the memory unit.(True/False)
False – Data is processed in the CPU, not the memory unit, which stores data temporarily.
Which language is often used to write web pages?
HTML
The ALU processes data and stores it in: a. A flash drive b. The main memory c. A sound card d. Modem
b – The ALU processes data, which is stored in the main memory.
Converts physical documents and images into digital form.
Scanner
Processing takes place in that part of the computer known as the ________
central processing unit (CPU)
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