Question 1

A desktop computer sits on, next to, or under a user's desk and is too large to carry around.The computer box is where the CPU, RAM, and storage devices are held with a monitor on top, or a vertical system box (called a tower) usually placed on the floor within a work area.

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A desktop computer sits on, next to, or under a user's desk and is too large to carry around.The computer box is where the CPU, RAM, and storage devices are held with a monitor on top, or a vertical system box (called a tower) usually placed on the floor within a work area.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

A personal computer is a computer that is operated by a single user who can customize the functions to match personal preferences.

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A personal computer is designed to be used by a single user and can be customized to match their preferences.

Question 4

A hard drive is a secondary storage medium that uses several rigid disks coated with a magnetically sensitive material and housed together with the recording heads in a hermetically sealed mechanism.

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A hard drive is a secondary storage medium that uses several rigid disks coated with a magnetically sensitive material and housed together with the recording heads in a hermetically sealed mechanism.

Question 5

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

Question 6

A workstation computer 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 desktop computer sits on, next to, or under a user's desk and is too large to carry around.The computer box is where the CPU, RAM, and storage devices are held with a monitor on top, or a vertical system box (called a tower) usually placed on the floor within a work area.

Question 7

A handheld computer portable enough to fit in a purse or pocket and has its own power source or battery.

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A handheld computer portable enough to fit in a purse or pocket and has its own power source or battery.

Question 8

A common type of minicomputer is a server and is used for managing internal company applications, networks, and websites.

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A common type of minicomputer is a server and is used for managing internal company applications, networks, and websites.

Question 9

A mainframe computer is designed to meet the computing needs of hundreds of people in a large business environment.Mainframe computers are a step up in size, power, capability, and cost from minicomputers.

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A mainframe computer is designed to meet the computing needs of hundreds of people in a large business environment.Mainframe computers are a step up in size, power, capability, and cost from minicomputers.

Question 10

An input device is equipment used to see, hear, or otherwise accept the results of information processing requests.

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An output device is equipment used to see, hear, or otherwise accept the results of information processing requests.

Question 11

An input device is equipment used to capture information and commands.

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An input device is equipment used to capture information and commands.

Question 12

An appliance is a computer dedicated to a single function, such as a calculator or computer game.

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An appliance is a computer dedicated to a single function, such as a calculator or computer game.

Question 13

Adaptive computer devices are input devices designed for special applications for use by people with different types of special needs.

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Adaptive computer devices are input devices designed for special applications for use by people with different types of special needs.

Question 14

A tablet is a pen-based computer that provides the screen capabilities of a PDA with the functional capabilities of a laptop or desktop computer.

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A tablet is a pen-based computer that provides the screen capabilities of a PDA with the functional capabilities of a laptop or desktop computer.

Question 15

A tablet computer has a flat screen that uses a mouse or fingertip for input instead of a keyboard.Similar to PDAs, tablet PCs use a writing pen or stylus to write notes on the screen and touch the screen to perform functions such as clicking on a link while visiting a website.

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A tablet computer has a flat screen that uses a mouse or fingertip for input instead of a keyboard.Similar to PDAs, tablet PCs use a writing pen or stylus to write notes on the screen and touch the screen to perform functions such as clicking on a link while visiting a website.

Question 16

A desktop computer is an electronic book that can be read on a computer or special reading device.Some are small enough to carry around, while others are the size of a telephone booth.

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An ebook is an electronic book that can be read on a computer or special reading device.Some are small enough to carry around, while others are the size of a telephone booth.

Question 17

Personal digital assistant (PDA) is a small handheld computer that performs simple tasks such as taking notes, scheduling appointments, and maintaining an address book and a calendar.The PDA screen is touch-sensitive, allowing a user to write directly on the screen, capturing what is written.

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Personal digital assistant (PDA) is a small handheld computer that performs simple tasks such as taking notes, scheduling appointments, and maintaining an address book and a calendar.The PDA screen is touch-sensitive, allowing a user to write directly on the screen, capturing what is written.

Question 18

Memory stick is an older secondary storage medium that uses a strip of thin plastic coated with a magnetically sensitive recording medium.

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Magnetic tape is an older secondary storage medium that uses a strip of thin plastic coated with a magnetically sensitive recording medium.

Question 19

A workstation is a cellular telephone with a keypad that runs programs, music, photos, email, and includes many features of a PDA.

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A smartphone is a cellular telephone with a keypad that runs programs, music, photos, email, and includes many features of a PDA.

Question 20

A computer portable enough to fit on a lap or in a bag and has its own power source or battery.

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A computer portable enough to fit on a lap or in a bag and has its own power source or battery.

Quiz 10: Hardware and Software Basics

A desktop computer sits on, next to, or under a user's desk and is too large to carry around.The computer box is where the CPU, RAM, and storage devices are held with a monitor on top, or a vertical system box (called a tower) usually placed on the floor within a work area.

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

A personal computer is a computer that is operated by a single user who can customize the functions to match personal preferences.

A hard drive is a secondary storage medium that uses several rigid disks coated with a magnetically sensitive material and housed together with the recording heads in a hermetically sealed mechanism.

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

A workstation computer is similar to a desktop but has more powerful mathematical and graphics processing capabilities and can perform more complicated tasks in less time.

A handheld computer portable enough to fit in a purse or pocket and has its own power source or battery.

A common type of minicomputer is a server and is used for managing internal company applications, networks, and websites.

A mainframe computer is designed to meet the computing needs of hundreds of people in a large business environment.Mainframe computers are a step up in size, power, capability, and cost from minicomputers.

An input device is equipment used to see, hear, or otherwise accept the results of information processing requests.

An input device is equipment used to capture information and commands.

An appliance is a computer dedicated to a single function, such as a calculator or computer game.

Adaptive computer devices are input devices designed for special applications for use by people with different types of special needs.

A tablet is a pen-based computer that provides the screen capabilities of a PDA with the functional capabilities of a laptop or desktop computer.

A tablet computer has a flat screen that uses a mouse or fingertip for input instead of a keyboard.Similar to PDAs, tablet PCs use a writing pen or stylus to write notes on the screen and touch the screen to perform functions such as clicking on a link while visiting a website.

A desktop computer is an electronic book that can be read on a computer or special reading device.Some are small enough to carry around, while others are the size of a telephone booth.

Personal digital assistant (PDA) is a small handheld computer that performs simple tasks such as taking notes, scheduling appointments, and maintaining an address book and a calendar.The PDA screen is touch-sensitive, allowing a user to write directly on the screen, capturing what is written.

Memory stick is an older secondary storage medium that uses a strip of thin plastic coated with a magnetically sensitive recording medium.

A workstation is a cellular telephone with a keypad that runs programs, music, photos, email, and includes many features of a PDA.

A computer portable enough to fit on a lap or in a bag and has its own power source or battery.