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Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers and Networks

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What is the primary reason why computer literacy is essential in today's world?

To access social media platforms
To stay competitive and successful in various aspects of life (correct)
To watch online videos
To play computer games

What is the relationship between data and information?

Data is a type of information
Data and information are interchangeable terms
Information is the result of processing data (correct)
Data is the result of processing information

What is the primary function of system software?

To control and manage computer hardware (correct)
To connect to the Internet
To store and retrieve data
To provide applications for users

What is the primary benefit of sharing resources on a network?

Enhanced collaboration and resource sharing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of an information system?

To support decision-making and problem-solving (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a storage device in a computer?

To records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer?

Green computing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a system unit in a computer?

To process data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media?

Network (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a program that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them?

Software (A) Signup and view all the answers

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