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CT Test 2
AR CT
Question | Answer |
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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 |