Walkowiak - Hardware
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| T or F: 1. Mainframe computers store little information | False - Mainframes store massive amounts of information
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| T or F: A floppy disk is an example of an output device. | False - A floppy disk is a storage device
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| T or F: CPU stands for creative problem unit - the brains of the computer. | False - CPU stands for Central Processing Unit
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| T or F: Computers that are networked can share information and can sometimes share printers. | True
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| T or F: A printer is an example of an output device. | True
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| T or F: A bar code reader is a small pressure and motion-sensitive device that is used in place of a computer mouse. | False - A touchpad is pressure and motion sensitive
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| T or F: A scanner turns a picture into groups of dots called poka-dots. | False - A scanner turns a picture into pixels
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| T or F: A dot matrix printer gives the lowest quality of a printed document. | True
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| T or F: A hard disk is the primary device that a computer uses to store information | True
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| T or F: The term FAX stands for frequently asked examples. | False - FAX is short for Facsimile
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| T or F: CD-ROM stands for Compact disk – Random Only Memory | False - Compact Disk stands for Read Only Memory
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| Supercomputers are used to do things like __?__. | predict hurricanes
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| A __?__ is similar to a TV screen for viewing information from the computer. | Monitor
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| Computer speakers are used to generate __?__. | voice, music, and other sounds
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| The __?__ computer is portable, and contains a monitor, computer case, and keyboard. | Notebook/laptop
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| The keyboard is a(an) ___?___ device that lets you communicate with your computer | input
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| A hand-held device that allows you to move around a computer screen and give commands is called __?__ | Mouse
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| Using a __?___ allows you to record sounds as input to your computer. | Microphone
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| A small input device that looks much like a pencil eraser is called a ___?__. | Pointing stick
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| To send or receive electronic e-mail messages, your computer must be hooked through telephone lines to a __?__. | Modem
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| When several PC’s connect together so they can share files and computer equipment, this is called a __?__. | Network
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| Laser printers uses __?__ to form images on a page. | Ink toner
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| These devices allow you to exchange information between computers or to make back-ups of files. | Storage
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| The ___?___ is the master control program that works like a traffic cop to direct traffic and keep everything flowing smoothly inside your computer. | Operating system
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| This device regulates the amount of electricity that flows to the computer and prevents high-voltage surges from damaging a computer. | Surge protector
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| REMINDER: Besides studying for the short answer part of your test, don't forget to complete ___?__. | The part II essay on the technology I think has impacted our society the most. I will give 2 reasons why I think this and give supporting details.
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