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Which hardware component is responsible for sending information back to the user on a PC?
Which hardware component is responsible for sending information back to the user on a PC?
How is PC memory measured in terms of capacity?
How is PC memory measured in terms of capacity?
What was a major development in 4th generation computers?
What was a major development in 4th generation computers?
What is the purpose of LAN (local area network)?
What is the purpose of LAN (local area network)?
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Which factor significantly impacts a computer's performance?
Which factor significantly impacts a computer's performance?
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What are the three main components of a computer system according to the text?
What are the three main components of a computer system according to the text?
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What term is used to refer to the equipment associated with a computer system?
What term is used to refer to the equipment associated with a computer system?
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Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory?
Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory?
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What replaced vacuum tubes in the second generation of computers?
What replaced vacuum tubes in the second generation of computers?
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Which high-level programming languages were used in the second generation of computers?
Which high-level programming languages were used in the second generation of computers?
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Study Notes
Computer Hardware and Components
- The output device is responsible for sending information back to the user on a PC.
Computer Memory
- PC memory is measured in terms of capacity, typically in bytes (e.g., kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes).
Computer Generations
- A major development in 4th generation computers was the introduction of microprocessors.
Networking
- The purpose of a LAN (Local Area Network) is to connect computers and devices in a limited geographical area for communication and resource sharing.
Computer Performance
- The factor that significantly impacts a computer's performance is the capacity of its components, including the processor, memory, and storage.
Computer System Components
- The three main components of a computer system are the input device, processing unit, and output device.
Computer Terminology
- The term "hardware" is used to refer to the equipment associated with a computer system.
Computer History
- The 1st generation of computers used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory.
- In the 2nd generation of computers, vacuum tubes were replaced with transistors.
- The 2nd generation of computers used high-level programming languages, such as assembly languages and COBOL.
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This quiz covers the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT) including the components of a computer system, the definition of a computer, and the characteristics of the first generation of computers.
