Chapter 1: Input Devices and Keyboard Devices
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What is the primary function of an output device?

  • Create graphic elements on the screen
  • Select a graphic icon or menu item from multiple options
  • Enter data into a computer system
  • Supply results of processing from primary storage to users (correct)

    • Which type of keyboard is mentioned as the most popular in the text?

  • 101-keys AZERTY keyboard
  • 88-keys DVORAK keyboard
  • 88-keys QWERTY keyboard
  • 101-keys QWERTY keyboard (correct)

    • Which input device is commonly used to create graphic elements such as lines and curves on the screen?

  • Data scanning device
  • Keyboard
  • Light pen (correct)
  • Mouse

    • What is the main purpose of a mouse according to the text?

    <p>Point things displayed on the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In modern operating systems like Ubuntu, Windows, and Macintosh, how many buttons does a modern mouse typically have?

    <p>Two buttons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which input device helps in creating freehand shapes on the screen?

    <p>Light pen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer is known for its speed in processing data?

    <p>Supercomputer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are computers categorized based on their data handling capabilities?

    <p>By data handling capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a personal computer?

    <p>Small computer with a microprocessor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer has thousands of interconnected processors?

    <p>Supercomputer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a supercomputer from other types of computers?

    <p>Ability to handle a huge amount of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a personal computer from other types of computers?

    <p>Intended for individual use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of system software?

    <p>Allow various application software to run on the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the BIOS setup or CMOS setup allow you to configure?

    <p>Hardware settings and system settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial role of the BIOS in the system boot sequence?

    <p>Execute instructions from the firmware chip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of languages is system software generally developed?

    <p>High-level languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the system boot sequence, what initiates the loading of the rest of the operating system?

    <p>Bootloader execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the BIOS drivers in a computer?

    <p>Provide basic operational control over computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is system software considered an interface between the system perspective and applications?

    <p>Because it allows various application software to run on the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the bootloader is not found by the firmware code during the system boot sequence?

    <p>The computer fails to load the operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes application software installation?

    <p>Dependent on user action to start</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes application software from system software in terms of user involvement?

    <p>Requires user action to start working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the firmware code do after initializing the hardware in the system boot sequence?

    <p>Detect connected peripherals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you run a computer program in Windows?

    <p>Double-click the executable file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you highlight an icon on a Windows computer without double-clicking it?

    <p>Single-click the icon once</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you access the settings for a newly installed operating system?

    <p>Control Panel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of settings allows you to adjust the date and time in an operating system?

    <p>Date and time settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would a computer device not work without system software?

    <p>Because it is installed at the time of installing the operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you have difficulty double-clicking an icon in Windows?

    <p>Single-click the icon once and then press Enter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common method for accessing settings in Windows 10?

    <p>Click Start followed by Settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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