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?

Carrying out instructions of the program in sequence Signup and view all the answers

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

Type of CPU and number of cores Signup and view all the answers

What is a computer?

A device for storing and processing data in binary form Signup and view all the answers

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

System unit Signup and view all the answers

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

Tell a piece of hardware how to function by communicating with the operating system Signup and view all the answers

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

Application programs Signup and view all the answers

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

Application programs Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Define computer software and its types.

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What are examples of application programs mentioned in the text?

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Type of CPU, number of cores, generation, hyper threading technology, cache memory, and turbo boost 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)?

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

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

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

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