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?

Point things displayed on the computer Signup and view all the answers

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

Two buttons Signup and view all the answers

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

Light pen Signup and view all the answers

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

Supercomputer Signup and view all the answers

How are computers categorized based on their data handling capabilities?

By data handling capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a personal computer?

Small computer with a microprocessor Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer has thousands of interconnected processors?

Supercomputer Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a supercomputer from other types of computers?

Ability to handle a huge amount of data Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a personal computer from other types of computers?

Intended for individual use Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of system software?

Allow various application software to run on the system Signup and view all the answers

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

Hardware settings and system settings Signup and view all the answers

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

Execute instructions from the firmware chip Signup and view all the answers

In what type of languages is system software generally developed?

High-level languages Signup and view all the answers

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

Bootloader execution Signup and view all the answers

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

Provide basic operational control over computer hardware Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The computer fails to load the operating system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes application software installation?

Dependent on user action to start Signup and view all the answers

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

Requires user action to start working Signup and view all the answers

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

Detect connected peripherals Signup and view all the answers

How can you run a computer program in Windows?

Double-click the executable file Signup and view all the answers

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

Single-click the icon once Signup and view all the answers

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

Control Panel Signup and view all the answers

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

Date and time settings Signup and view all the answers

Why would a computer device not work without system software?

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

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

Single-click the icon once and then press Enter Signup and view all the answers

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

Click Start followed by Settings Signup and view all the answers