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Which device is specifically designed for graphical design and plotting?
Which device is specifically designed for graphical design and plotting?
- Plotters (correct)
- Inkjet printer
- Laser printer
- Dot matrix printer
What is the main purpose of a RAM in a computer system?
What is the main purpose of a RAM in a computer system?
- Temporary data storage (correct)
- Network connectivity
- Permanent data storage
- Input device functionality
Which term is synonymous with programmed chip?
Which term is synonymous with programmed chip?
- Firmware
- Software
- RAM
- ROM (correct)
What refers to the physical structure of a computer?
What refers to the physical structure of a computer?
Which type of printer is generally the least costly in terms of initial price and operational costs?
Which type of printer is generally the least costly in terms of initial price and operational costs?
What does the data transfer rate indicate in a storage device?
What does the data transfer rate indicate in a storage device?
Where are the CPU and memory located in a computing device?
Where are the CPU and memory located in a computing device?
What type of device operates independently of the CPU?
What type of device operates independently of the CPU?
Which terminology refers to equipment added to enhance a computer's functionality?
Which terminology refers to equipment added to enhance a computer's functionality?
What is the primary function of the BIOS in a computer system?
What is the primary function of the BIOS in a computer system?
Which type of printer is known to be the cheapest in terms of price and operating costs?
Which type of printer is known to be the cheapest in terms of price and operating costs?
Which hardware component integrates the CPU and memory?
Which hardware component integrates the CPU and memory?
What does the 'LC' in 'LC display' stand for?
What does the 'LC' in 'LC display' stand for?
Which device is classified as an input device that allows users to control on-screen graphics?
Which device is classified as an input device that allows users to control on-screen graphics?
Which of the following is a characteristic of high-end printers?
Which of the following is a characteristic of high-end printers?
What keyboard layout is most commonly used and recognized?
What keyboard layout is most commonly used and recognized?
What does BIOS stand for?
What does BIOS stand for?
Which device is known as the brain of the computer?
Which device is known as the brain of the computer?
In terms of output devices, which of the following is NOT typically considered an output device?
In terms of output devices, which of the following is NOT typically considered an output device?
What is the primary role of an operating system during the booting process?
What is the primary role of an operating system during the booting process?
Which of these is associated with enhancing the functionality of a computer system?
Which of these is associated with enhancing the functionality of a computer system?
Which device is NOT considered part of the system board?
Which device is NOT considered part of the system board?
Which of the following statements about the Graphical User Interface (GUI) is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the Graphical User Interface (GUI) is incorrect?
What type of device is a touch screen primarily classified as?
What type of device is a touch screen primarily classified as?
Study Notes
Computer Systems & Components
- Peripheral devices are additional equipment that enhance a computer's functionality.
- System add-ons are another name for peripheral devices.
- Personal computers (PCs) are microprocessor-based computing devices.
- Off-line devices are not directly connected to the CPU.
- Data transfer rate refers to the amount of data a storage device can move from the storage medium to the computer per second.
- ROM (Read Only Memory) is sometimes referred to as a programmed chip.
- The motherboard houses the CPU and memory.
- BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is a program that sets up hardware and loads the operating system.
- The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is often called the brain of the computer.
- VDU (Visual Display Unit) is another name for a monitor.
- Inkjet printers are the cheapest in terms of price and operating cost.
- Plotters are used to plot graphs and designs on paper.
- Physical structure of a computer is called the hardware.
- Most keyboards use the QWERTY key arrangement.
- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is the full name for LCDs.
Input & Output Devices
- Input devices are used to provide data to the computer.
- Output devices display or present information from the computer.
- Examples of input devices include keyboards, mice, touch screens, and light pens.
- Examples of output devices include monitors, printers, and speakers.
- Trackball is an input device.
- Touch screen is both an input and output device.
- High-end printers are typically laser printers.
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Test your knowledge on computer systems and components with this quiz. Explore topics such as peripheral devices, data transfer rates, and the role of the CPU. Perfect for beginners seeking to understand the basics of computer hardware.
