Question 1

What is a motherboard?

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Question 2

What is the most common type of main memory?

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Question 3

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of gallium arsenide chips.

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Question 4

Describe how computer speed is measured.

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Question 5

Describe touch screens.

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Question 6

Provide a general description on how to write a computer program.

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Question 7

Codes written for one type of computer using _____do not work on another type of computer.
A) assembly language
B) structured query language
C) a fourth-generation language
D) a fifth-generation language

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Assembly language is specific to the architecture of a particular computer system, meaning that code written in assembly language for one type of computer will not be compatible with another type of computer. Structured Query Language (SQL), a fourth-generation language, and fifth-generation languages are not hardware-specific and can be used on various types of computer systems.

Question 8

_____are compatible with the IBM System / 360 line introduced in 1965.
A) Minicomputers
B) Mainframe computers
C) Personal computers
D) Super computers

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The IBM System/360 line was a series of mainframe computers introduced by IBM in 1965. Therefore, only mainframe computers like the ones in the System/360 line were compatible.

Question 9

Corel Quattro Pro is an example of _____.
A) word-processing software
B) spreadsheet software
C) database software
D) desktop publishing software

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Corel Quattro Pro is a spreadsheet software used for creating, analyzing and presenting data in tabular form.

Question 10

Microsoft PowerPoint is the most commonly used _____software.
A) desktop publishing
B) presentation
C) graphics
D) project management

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Microsoft PowerPoint is designed specifically for creating and delivering presentations, making it the most commonly used presentation software.

Question 11

Discuss the three basic tasks performed by computers.

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Question 12

A(n) _____is a type of server that stores computer software, which users can access from their workstations.
A) database server
B) Web server
C) application server
D) file server

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An application server is a type of server that stores computer software, allowing users to access it from their workstations. This allows for centralized management and easier updates of applications, as well as improved security and scalability. A database server stores databases, a web server hosts websites, and a file server stores files for users to access.

Question 13

Explain the effects of processor size and operating system (OS) on computer performance.

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Question 14

Briefly discuss different classes of computers.

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Question 15

Discuss single processor and multiprocessor computers.

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Question 16

Describe the three main types of secondary memory devices.

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Question 17

Explain how data is stored in a computer.

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Question 18

Explain how a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) provides fault tolerance and improves performance.

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Question 19

What are the most common output devices for soft copy?

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Question 20

Describe flash memory.

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