Computer Science Basics
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What is a device that allows a computer to connect to the internet?

  • NIC card
  • Joystick
  • Modem (correct)
  • CD drive

What is a program in execution called?

  • Process (correct)
  • Instruction
  • Procedure
  • Function

What is a type of code that uses bars or lines of varying widths or lengths that are computer readable?

  • Bar code (correct)
  • OCR scanner
  • Magnetic tape
  • ASCII code

What is a group of eight bits called?

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

What is a device that reads barcodes and other printed materials?

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

What is a small group of computers and peripherals linked together in a small geographic area called?

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

What is the primary function of an operating system?

<p>Managing hardware and software resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the box that contains the central electronic components of the computer?

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

What is the term for the device that helps protect your computer from viruses, malware, and other security threats?

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

What is the term for the unit that performs all the logic and mathematical calculations done by the computer?

<p>Central processing unit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you cut or copy information, where does it get placed?

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

What are the three basic categories of physical equipment that make up microcomputer hardware?

<p>System unit, input/output, secondary storage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Input Unit in a computer?

<p>To convert user input into a computer understandable format (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the full form of CPU?

<p>Central Processing Unit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following devices is responsible for communication between a computer and the outer world?

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

What is an example of a hardware component?

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

What type of software is designed to control the operations of a computer?

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

Which of the following is an input device?

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

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