Computer Basics and Software

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What type of file is used to store PROM Excel documents?

Maxterms

What type of light is used to erase the contents of the ROM?

Ultraviolet light

What is not an application software?

Window XP

What is the term for calculating means?

Arithmetic

What type of computer is designed to meet the computing needs of a single user?

Personal Computer

What is the broad term that encompasses different harmful software?

Malware

What is the key used to make the number pad act as a directional arrow?

Num lock

What is the term for a number system with a base of 8?

Octal

What is the purpose of a scanner as an input device?

To enter image data

What is the term for a software that allows multiple users to use a computer at the same time?

Multi-user operating system

What is the term for a problem that causes a computer to stop working suddenly?

Crash

What is the term for a key that allows only unique entries in a field?

Primary key

What type of software is a device driver?

Productivity software

What is the function of keys in a rational database?

To create a relationship

What is the primary function of input devices?

To receive data and information from the computer

What is the symbol for the logical operator AND?

What type of memory requires refresh to maintain its contents?

RAM

What is the primary function of CD-ROM?

To store data

What is the heart of a computer system?

Control Unit

What is the default row height of MS Excel?

10

What is a VDT?

Video Display Terminal

What is a bit?

A unit of data that can have one of two values

What can compact discs store?

More than 500 MB of data

What is a part of a computer system?

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

What is the primary function of cache memory?

To store data temporarily

What is the unit of measurement for data storage in a computer?

Byte

What type of device is a CD-ROM?

Secondary memory

Who is credited with the development of modern digital computers?

Charles Babbage

What is the abbreviation for Computer Aided Design?

CAD

This quiz covers basic computer concepts, including file types, computer hardware, and software applications. It also touches on programming terminology and data storage.

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