Computer Components and Functions
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Which of the following would be considered essential when buying a computer? (Select all that apply)

  • Floppy drive
  • Hard drive (correct)
  • Monitor (correct)
  • Processor (correct)
  • Operating system (correct)

What is the part of the computer that executes instructions?

Processor

What is the printed circuit board containing the principal components of the computer called?

Motherboard

What is the long-term storage for files called?

<p>Hard drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the working memory for the computer?

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

Which of the following activities are solvable by a computer? (Select all that apply)

<p>Ways to make an origami (A), Find a cookie recipe (D), Comparing laundry detergents (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are output devices? (Select all that apply)

<p>Monitor (A), Printer (C), Router (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In PowerPoint, hyperlinks become active when you run your presentation, not when you are creating it.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are input devices? (Select all that apply)

<p>Mouse (A), Keyboard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select four of the objects that might be classified as a computer. (Select all that apply)

<p>GPS receiver (A), Smart phone (B), E-reader (C), Digital camera (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a long-term storage device?

<p>Hard drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main computer processor called?

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

What renders output for a monitor?

<p>Video card</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main board that connects all parts of the computer called?

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

What converts 110 watts to 12 volts DC?

<p>Power supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

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

The World Wide Web (WWW) and the Internet are the same thing.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Web 2.0 is when you use the internet to find information.

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What is collecting data to document situations and using the data to learn something called?

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What uses data to document situations that contribute to making a positive or negative case for something?

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

What is communication by means of transmitted signals called?

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

What is the electronic transmission of information that has been encoded digitally called?

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What is the communication by computer called?

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What is it called when you copy a file from a website to your computer?

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Study Notes

Computer Components and Their Functions

  • Processor: Executes instructions and is known as the main computer processor.
  • Motherboard: The printed circuit board that connects all principal components of the computer.
  • Hard Drive: Long-term storage device for files that retains data even when the computer is powered off.
  • RAM (Random Access Memory): Serves as the working memory for the computer and temporarily holds data for active processes.
  • Video Card: Renders output specifically for a monitor, crucial for graphical processing.

Input and Output Devices

  • Input Devices: Devices that allow users to input data, including keyboard, mouse, and hard drive.
  • Output Devices: Include printer, monitor, and router, which display or transmit data processed by the computer.

Computer Networks

  • Wide Area Network (WAN): The internet is classified as a WAN, allowing communications over large distances.
  • Distinction between WWW and Internet: The World Wide Web and the Internet are not the same; the former is a subset of the latter.

Software and Presentation Tools

  • In PowerPoint, hyperlinks activate during the presentation run, not during the creation phase.
  • Web 2.0 refers to collaborative and interactive web usage, differing from simple information retrieval.

Data Handling Concepts

  • Discovery: Involves collecting and analyzing data to gain insights.
  • Advocacy: Uses data to support or oppose cases, affecting decision-making or opinion formation.
  • Transmission: Involves communication achieved through transmitted signals.

Electronic Communication

  • Data Communication: Refers to the electronic transfer of digitally encoded information.
  • Electronic Communication: Any message transmitted via computer systems.

File Management

  • Downloading: The process of copying a file from a website to a personal computer for storage or use.

Additional Notes

  • Various electronic devices can be classified as computers including smartphones, e-readers, GPS receivers, and digital cameras.

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Test your knowledge on computer components, input and output devices, and networks. This quiz covers the essential functions of processors, motherboards, and storage devices, as well as the basics of computer networking. Prepare to identify key parts of a computer system and their roles in functionality.

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