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CT Test 2
AR CT
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The tangible, physical equipment that can be seen and touched. | Hardware |
| CPU/Processor speed is measured in... | Hertz (Hz) |
| Intangible set of instructions that tell the computer what to do. | Software |
| External plug-in slots on a computer used to connect peripherals or networking devices. | Ports |
| Data and instructions entered into a computer that enable the computer to perform desired tasks. | Input |
| The most important piece of software is _. | Operating System |
| Looks like a printer, but has many capabilities, such as scanner, printer, copier, and fax machine. | Multifunction Device |
| Programs that coordinate and control the operations of a computer system. | System Software |
| Tracks the online activities of the user | Spyware |
| Information made available to the users. | Output |
| An output device is _. | a monitor |
| Data that has been processed in a manner that makes it useful to the users. | Program |
| Helps you perform a specific task, such as keying a report or creating a spreadsheet. | Application Software |
| Any device that connects to a computer externally. | Peripheral |
| Analyzing problems to correct faults in the system. | Troubleshooting |
| Performs a single maintenance or repair task, such as checking for viruses. | Utility Software |
| The circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main components. | Motherboard |
| Improves efficiency and performance on the job and at home. | Productivity Software |
| An example of productivity software is __. | Word |
| Software written specifically to be used at home | Household Use Software |
| An example of household use software is __. | Solitaire |
| Allows the user to work with graphics, audio, and video | Graphics and Multimedia Software |
| An example of graphics and multimedia software is __. | iMovie |
| Makes it possible for people to communicate and share with each other via computers. | Communication Software |
| An example of communications software is __. | |
| A printer that produces exceptionally high quality output. | Laser Printer |
| Forms characters in a matter similar to a football scoreboard. | Dot Matrix Printer |
| Physically strikes a ribbon with ink on it against the paper to make an image. | Impact Printer |
| Small storage device that plugs into a USB port on a computer. | Flash Drive |
| What type of program would be good for keeping a budget? | Excel Spreadsheet |
| PowerPoint is what type of software? | Presentation and Productivity |
| Tiny indentations that are burned onto a disc's surface. | Pits |
| The flat areas on a disc's surface. | Lands |