ICS Lec 1&2
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ICS Lec 1&2

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Which of the following is NOT considered an input device?

  • Mouse
  • Printer (correct)
  • Keyboard
  • Microphone
  • The contents of computer memory are preserved even when the computer is turned off.

    False

    What is the primary function of a modem?

    To enable a computer to send and receive data.

    A system unit primarily contains the ________ and ________ of a computer.

    <p>motherboard, electronic components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following input devices with their primary function:

    <p>Keyboard = Text input Scanner = Image input Microphone = Audio input Web cam = Video input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is commonly used to display information visually?

    <p>Monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Storage devices are used to temporarily hold data while the computer is in use.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one example of a storage media.

    <p>USB flash drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic allows a computer to produce the same results given the same input and processes?

    <p>Consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireless transmission media include only cellular radio networks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four operations in the information processing cycle?

    <p>Input, Process, Output, Storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ allows computers to communicate and share resources such as hardware and software.

    <p>network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characteristics of computers with their definitions:

    <p>Speed = Traveling at fast rates during data processing Reliability = Dependability of electronic components Consistency = Same outputs for the same inputs Storage = Retaining data for future use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major health risk associated with improper computer use?

    <p>Injuries of the hands and wrists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of a computer?

    <p>To process data into information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Data is the processed output that conveys meaning and is useful to people.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals have no reason to be concerned about privacy when using computers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as a collection of related instructions organized for a common purpose?

    <p>Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the roles of a server in a network?

    <p>The server controls access to resources and responds to requests from client computers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The series of activities involving input, process, output, and storage is known as the __________.

    <p>information processing cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a computer is responsible for displaying output?

    <p>Output device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their functions:

    <p>Input devices = Allow users to enter data Output devices = Present processed data Storage devices = Save data and information System unit = Houses the computer's hardware components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mobile devices are classified as computers because they can only communicate with other devices.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe unprocessed items like text, numbers, and images?

    <p>Data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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