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Process in the computer is directed by ____ but performed by the ____ .
Process in the computer is directed by ____ but performed by the ____ .
software, hardware
WAN stands for ____ and connects computers over ____ distances.
WAN stands for ____ and connects computers over ____ distances.
Wide Area Network, great
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) consists of both the control unit and the arithmetic/logic unit.
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) consists of both the control unit and the arithmetic/logic unit.
True (A)
Processing instructions one at a time is called ____ processing.
Processing instructions one at a time is called ____ processing.
When the control unit decodes an instruction, the machine cycle is in ____ .
When the control unit decodes an instruction, the machine cycle is in ____ .
____ convert the programming instructions written by programmers to the computer language.
____ convert the programming instructions written by programmers to the computer language.
____ is a representation of a fact, figure, or idea. It can be a number, a word, a picture, or even a recording of sound.
____ is a representation of a fact, figure, or idea. It can be a number, a word, a picture, or even a recording of sound.
The operating system program that remains resident in memory is the ____ .
The operating system program that remains resident in memory is the ____ .
A utility that reorganizes disk files into adjacent storage locations is the ____ .
A utility that reorganizes disk files into adjacent storage locations is the ____ .
MHz is the abbreviation of ____ .
MHz is the abbreviation of ____ .
____ is a program that allows the user to move around and explore the Internet.
____ is a program that allows the user to move around and explore the Internet.
A group of 8 bits is a ____ .
A group of 8 bits is a ____ .
____ is the first O.S that use graphical user interface in 1984.
____ is the first O.S that use graphical user interface in 1984.
The combination of I-time and E-time is called the ____.
The combination of I-time and E-time is called the ____.
A 0 or 1 in the binary system is called a(n) ____ .
A 0 or 1 in the binary system is called a(n) ____ .
____ memory is a high-speed temporary storage location for data moving between memory and the CPU.
____ memory is a high-speed temporary storage location for data moving between memory and the CPU.
____ printer is a printer that has a print head that contacts the paper to produce a character.
____ printer is a printer that has a print head that contacts the paper to produce a character.
The motherboard is the main circuit board found inside the ____ .
The motherboard is the main circuit board found inside the ____ .
Computers can be used in the retails field in ____ and ____.
Computers can be used in the retails field in ____ and ____.
____ uses multiple processors in the same computer at the same time.
____ uses multiple processors in the same computer at the same time.
The four steps in a machine cycle are fetch, decode, ____, and store.
The four steps in a machine cycle are fetch, decode, ____, and store.
RAM stands for ____.
RAM stands for ____.
Computer memory in which user cannot write new information or instruction is ____.
Computer memory in which user cannot write new information or instruction is ____.
A utility that reduces the amount of space required to store a file is a(n) ____.
A utility that reduces the amount of space required to store a file is a(n) ____.
Command-line operating systems (e.g., MS-DOS) use a ____ .
Command-line operating systems (e.g., MS-DOS) use a ____ .
A program that overlays the operating system to provide a more user-friendly environment is the ____ .
A program that overlays the operating system to provide a more user-friendly environment is the ____ .
____ is the main file management utility
____ is the main file management utility
The type of software that you can try it before you buy it, is called ____ .
The type of software that you can try it before you buy it, is called ____ .
The ability of a computer to overlap the steps in a machine cycle is known as ____ .
The ability of a computer to overlap the steps in a machine cycle is known as ____ .
The system bus transfers data between the ____ and ____ .
The system bus transfers data between the ____ and ____ .
____ is the distance between each pixel on the screen measured in millimeters.
____ is the distance between each pixel on the screen measured in millimeters.
The extension of the Microsoft Access is ____ .
The extension of the Microsoft Access is ____ .
Remove a program in the proper way, by choosing ____ a program in the Control Panel.
Remove a program in the proper way, by choosing ____ a program in the Control Panel.
/ applications are used across the divisions of a company.
/ applications are used across the divisions of a company.
TCP/IP stands for ____.
TCP/IP stands for ____.
The kind of signal that most telephone lines require is ____ .
The kind of signal that most telephone lines require is ____ .
Computers can be used in the finance field in Banking and ____ .
Computers can be used in the finance field in Banking and ____ .
A(n) ____ converts a digital signal to an analog signal and vice versa.
A(n) ____ converts a digital signal to an analog signal and vice versa.
____ is a wireless technology used to connect devices over distances less than 30 feet.
____ is a wireless technology used to connect devices over distances less than 30 feet.
A(n) ____ allows laptops with wireless NICs to connect to a network.
A(n) ____ allows laptops with wireless NICs to connect to a network.
A(n) ____ is the device used to connect a PC to the network.
A(n) ____ is the device used to connect a PC to the network.
____ devices, convert from electronic form to some other form.
____ devices, convert from electronic form to some other form.
Flashcards
What executes the instructions given by software?
What executes the instructions given by software?
Software provides the instructions, while hardware executes those instructions.
What is a WAN?
What is a WAN?
A network that connects computers over vast distances.
What is the CPU?
What is the CPU?
The brain of the computer, responsible for processing data.
What is serial processing?
What is serial processing?
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What is I-time in the machine cycle?
What is I-time in the machine cycle?
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What is a compiler?
What is a compiler?
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What is data?
What is data?
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What is the kernel of an operating system?
What is the kernel of an operating system?
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What is a disk defragmenter?
What is a disk defragmenter?
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What is MHz?
What is MHz?
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What is a web browser?
What is a web browser?
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What is a byte?
What is a byte?
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What was the first OS to use a GUI?
What was the first OS to use a GUI?
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What is the machine cycle?
What is the machine cycle?
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What is a bit?
What is a bit?
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What is cache memory?
What is cache memory?
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What is a dot-matrix printer?
What is a dot-matrix printer?
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What is the motherboard?
What is the motherboard?
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Where are computers widely used?
Where are computers widely used?
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What is multiprocessing?
What is multiprocessing?
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What are the four steps of a machine cycle?
What are the four steps of a machine cycle?
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What is RAM?
What is RAM?
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What is ROM?
What is ROM?
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What is a file compression utility?
What is a file compression utility?
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What type of interface do command-line operating systems use?
What type of interface do command-line operating systems use?
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What is the shell?
What is the shell?
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What is File Explorer?
What is File Explorer?
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What is shareware?
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What is pipelining?
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What is the system bus?
What is the system bus?
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What is dot pitch?
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What is GUI?
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What is the extension of Microsoft Access files?
What is the extension of Microsoft Access files?
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How do you remove a program properly?
How do you remove a program properly?
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What are Vertical Applications/Enterprise applications?
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What is TCP/IP?
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What type of signal do most telephone lines use?
What type of signal do most telephone lines use?
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Where are computers used in the finance field?
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What is a modem?
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What is Bluetooth?
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What is a wireless access point?
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What is an ISP?
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What is a network interface card?
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What do output devices do?
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Study Notes
Computer Processes and Components
- A computer's processes are directed by software, but are performed by hardware.
- WAN (Wide Area Network) connects computers over long distances.
- The CPU (Central Processing Unit) has a control unit and an arithmetic/logic unit.
- Serial processing handles instructions one at a time.
- The machine cycle involves instruction time (I-time).
- Compilers translate programmer instructions into computer language.
- Data represents facts, figures, or ideas (numbers, words, images, etc.).
- The kernel is the operating system part that resides permanently in memory.
- Disk defragmentation rearranges files for better storage efficiency.
- Megahertz (MHz) is a unit of frequency.
- Web browsers enable navigation and exploration of the internet.
- A byte is a group of 8 bits.
- Apple Macintosh introduced graphical user interfaces in 1984.
- The machine cycle includes instruction and execution time.
- Bits are the binary units (0 or 1) in computer systems.
- Cache memory is a temporary storage area for data between main memory and the CPU.
- Dot matrix printers produce characters by impacting pins against paper.
Computer Systems and Applications
- Motherboards are the main circuit boards inside computer systems.
- Computers are used in various fields, including medicine and industry.
- Multiprocessing uses multiple processors simultaneously.
- Machine cycles comprise fetch, decode, execute, and store phases.
- RAM (Random Access Memory) enables easy access to stored data.
- ROM (Read-Only Memory) stores permanent instructions.
- File compression utilities reduce file size.
- Command-line interfaces use text commands.
- Shells provide user-friendly interfaces for operating systems.
- File Explorer is a file management utility.
- Shareware allows trial periods before purchase.
- Pipelining overlaps steps in the machine cycle.
- System buses transfer data between CPU and memory.
- GUI (Graphical User Interface) uses graphical elements for interaction.
- Dot pitch measures pixel density on a screen.
- Software uninstalling is a process to remove programs.
- Vertical applications are used across a company's various divisions.
- TCP/IP is a standard internet protocol suite.
Signals and Devices
- Analog signals are used on telephone lines.
- Computers are used in finance and banking for tasks such as managing stocks.
- Modems convert digital signals to analog and vice-versa.
- Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology.
- Wireless access points facilitate wireless connections.
- ISP (Internet Service Provider) connects users to the internet.
- Network interface cards (NICs) connect computers to networks.
- Output devices translate electronic data into other formats.
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This quiz covers essential concepts related to computer processes and components. It explores the relationship between hardware and software, details various types of processing, and examines key terms such as CPU, WAN, and data representation. Test your understanding of how computers operate and the technology that powers them.
