Computer Hardware and Devices Quiz

<p>They are not always included with computers/laptops (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To hold data and information for future use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The physical material on which data is stored (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monitor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It eliminates the need for manual data entry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They require specialized software for image editing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is often inaccurate and requires extensive editing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It often produces low-quality video output (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce the storage space required to save the images (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can produce images of limited quality depending on its resolution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were relatively inexpensive to operate. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Binary-coded language (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The use of transistors instead of vacuum tubes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IBM PC (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sixth-generation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1940-1956 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being able to solve only one problem at a time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>8 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1,000,000,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reading (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>256 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To display a graphical user interface for accessing programs and information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tool for managing the system's processes and running applications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Start Screen provides access to apps and settings, while Desktop offers a more visual space for files and folders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide quick access to frequently used programs and settings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To efficiently organize and access files and folders on the computer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

<p>To interact with a touch screen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A wired keyboard requires a physical connection to the computer, while a wireless keyboard does not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To control the volume of the computer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Touchscreen display (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To capture and store images digitally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Touchscreen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Webcams allow contact without travel and enable video calls.

Webcams often have poor quality and require a computer connection.

Digital cameras produce better photos and are easy to upload.

Users need computer skills and images may need compression.

Scanners allow image storage and quick recovery of documents.

Scanner quality can vary based on resolution.

Microphones provide faster text input and sound manipulation.

Barcode readers offer faster data entry and stock control.

Computers made from 1940-1956 using vacuum tubes.

Electronic components that controlled the first generation computers.

The language of 0s and 1s that first-generation computers used.

Large, expensive, used a lot of electricity, generated heat.

An example of a first-generation computer.

Computers developed after first generation, using integrated circuits.

Computers that used microprocessors and became widely used.

Stages of development in computer technology.

An input device for entering data into a computer.

The most common keyboard layout for English keyboards.

A keyboard that connects to a computer via a wired connection.

A keyboard that communicates with a computer wirelessly using RF technologies.

An input device that captures and stores images in digital form.

A pen-like device used to make selections or draw on a computer screen.

A device that allows interaction via touch-sensitive display.

Key tasks of the keyboard include typing, issuing commands, and gaming.

Speakers are usually long-lasting, durable, and often included with computers.

They take up desk space, may cause hearing issues, and can distract others.

Projectors prevent eye damage, offer large screens, are cheaper than TVs, and are easy to use.

Projectors need a dark room, require maintenance, and have higher installation costs.

Hardware added to a computer to enhance its functionality, can be external or internal.

Devices like the mouse, keyboard, and scanner that allow users to input data.

Devices such as monitors and printers that output data from the computer.

Devices used to hold data temporarily or permanently; includes hard disks, CDs, and USB drives.

The classification of computers based on technology and capabilities over time.

Hardware that allows users to input data into a computer.

Hardware that receives and displays data from the computer.

The main screen interface after booting, housing icons and programs.

Features include transistors, improved speed, and lower power consumption.

RAM is temporary memory; ROM is permanent and unchangeable.

Transferring data from memory to a storage medium.

Transferring data from storage medium into memory.

The smallest unit of data, either 0 or 1.

A group of 8 bits, representing 256 characters.

Approximately 1,024 bytes, often rounded to 1,000 bytes.

Approximately 1 billion bytes, often used for storage sizes.

Main memory where data is temporarily stored for quick access.