Computer Technology Fundamentals

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What is the main function of an operating system?

  • Managing all the application programs in a computer (correct)
  • Controlling the physical parts of the computer
  • Assessing the quality of the CPU
  • Processing data by computer hardware devices

Which component is considered the main circuit board of a microcomputer?

  • Memory
  • Graphics Card
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Motherboard (correct)

What should be considered while assessing the quality of a motherboard?

  • Types of the CPU and number of cores
  • Generation and lithography
  • Hyper Threading Technology and Cash Memory
  • RAM storage support and SATA Cable Port (correct)

Which activity does the central processing unit (CPU) perform?

<p>Carrying out instructions of the program in sequence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when assessing the quality of a CPU?

<p>Type of CPU and number of cores (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a computer?

<p>A device for storing and processing data in binary form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the combination of hardware and software in a computer referred to as?

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

What is the role of device drivers in a computer system?

<p>Tell a piece of hardware how to function by communicating with the operating system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software includes Microsoft products such as Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.?

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

What are real-time online communication applications like Skype, Google Meet, and Zoom classified as?

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

What is the role of application programs in a computer system?

<p>Application programs are used to perform specific tasks and operate computers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define computer software and its types.

<p>Computer software refers to a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers. Its types include application programs, device drivers, and operating systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do device drivers contribute to the functioning of a computer system?

<p>Device drivers tell a piece of hardware how to function by communicating with the computer's operating system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of application programs mentioned in the text?

<p>Microsoft products such as Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, music applications like Pandora and Spotify, real-time online communication apps like Skype, Google Meet, and Zoom, team collaboration software like Slack, and internet browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the relationship between hardware and software in a computer system.

<p>The combination of hardware and software in a computer allows it to store and process data according to instructions given to it in a variable program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some important factors to consider when assessing the quality of a motherboard?

<p>CPU compatibility, RAM storage support, SATA, PCI Express, and USB ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some key factors to consider when assessing the quality of a CPU?

<p>Type of CPU, number of cores, generation, hyper threading technology, cache memory, and turbo boost</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of the Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 -3540M CPU @ 3.00GHz, 3001 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)?

<p>Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 -3540M CPU @ 3.00GHz, 3001 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of CPU generations and their corresponding architectures?

<p>First Generation, 2008 Nehalem Architecture - 45nm(nanometer) lithography; Second Generation, 2011 Sandy Bridge Architecture - 32nm Lithography; Third Generation, 2012 Ivy Bridge Architecture - 22nm Lithography; Fourth Generation, 2013 Haswell Architecture - 22nm Lithography; Fifth Generation, 2014 Broadwell Architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some important things to consider for assessing the quality of a motherboard's CPU?

<p>CPU numbers and models (e.g., Intel or AMD), RAM storage support, SATA Cable Port, PCI Express port, and USB Port</p> Signup and view all the answers

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