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Which component primarily determines the capacity of a computer?
Which component primarily determines the capacity of a computer?
What is the nature of RAM?
What is the nature of RAM?
Which part of the computer is responsible for executing processing tasks?
Which part of the computer is responsible for executing processing tasks?
What is the first step to check the properties of the Hard Disk?
What is the first step to check the properties of the Hard Disk?
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Which unit is part of the CPU that performs calculations?
Which unit is part of the CPU that performs calculations?
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What is the primary distinction between data and information?
What is the primary distinction between data and information?
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In the data processing cycle, which step comes after data collection?
In the data processing cycle, which step comes after data collection?
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What happens to a computer's operation speed when there is enough space in main memory?
What happens to a computer's operation speed when there is enough space in main memory?
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Which of the following is classified as secondary memory?
Which of the following is classified as secondary memory?
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What is the effect of having enough space in secondary memory?
What is the effect of having enough space in secondary memory?
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Which components are included in primary memory?
Which components are included in primary memory?
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What is the result of processing data?
What is the result of processing data?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of software?
Which of the following is NOT a function of software?
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What is the primary function of system software?
What is the primary function of system software?
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Which of the following is considered an example of application software?
Which of the following is considered an example of application software?
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Which of these options is a type of operating system for personal computers?
Which of these options is a type of operating system for personal computers?
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What is the primary role of application software?
What is the primary role of application software?
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Which operating system is primarily used on Apple computers?
Which operating system is primarily used on Apple computers?
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Which statement about operating systems is true?
Which statement about operating systems is true?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of system software?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of system software?
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What type of software would you typically install to enhance browsing capabilities?
What type of software would you typically install to enhance browsing capabilities?
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Which of the following is a web browser developed by Microsoft?
Which of the following is a web browser developed by Microsoft?
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Identify which application is NOT part of Microsoft Office.
Identify which application is NOT part of Microsoft Office.
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Which Google application is primarily used for sharing videos?
Which Google application is primarily used for sharing videos?
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Which application serves as a search engine developed by Google?
Which application serves as a search engine developed by Google?
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Which of the following applications is used for email services?
Which of the following applications is used for email services?
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Which of the following applications is NOT available on Microsoft Office?
Which of the following applications is NOT available on Microsoft Office?
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Which application provides cloud storage and allows users to save documents online?
Which application provides cloud storage and allows users to save documents online?
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Which of the following is NOT a known application of Google?
Which of the following is NOT a known application of Google?
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Study Notes
Modern Digital Skills - Chapter 1: Devices and Software Operations
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Data, Information, and Knowledge:
- Data are raw alphanumeric values from various sources.
- Information is processed data, organized for context and meaning.
- Knowledge is understanding derived from information.
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Data Processing Cycle:
- Data is collected from various sources.
- Data is processed (analyzed and organized).
- Processed data is stored for future use.
- Processed data is outputted as information.
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Functionality of Computers:
- Computers have a central processing unit (CPU) with arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and control unit (CU).
- Input devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse) provide data.
- Storage devices house data (e.g., hard drives).
- Output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) display information.
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Evolution of Storage Media:
- Storage media has evolved from 8-inch floppy disks to 51/4-inch floppy disks, 31/2-inch floppy disks, CDs, DVDs, USBs, and cloud storage.
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Personal Computer Characteristics:
- Hard disk: Stores operating systems, applications, and files; internal or external.
- CPU: Processes instructions to run programs; determines processing speed.
- RAM (Random Access Memory): Volatile memory; crucial for program execution speed.
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Software (System & Applications):
- System software controls hardware and manages resources.
- Operating systems (OS): Manage hardware resources (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS).
- Application software performs specific tasks.
- Web browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).
- Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Meta applications (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).
- Google applications (e.g., Drive, Gmail, YouTube).
- System software controls hardware and manages resources.
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Test your understanding of devices and software operations covered in Chapter 1 of Modern Digital Skills. This quiz will cover topics such as data processing, computer functionality, and the evolution of storage media. Enhance your digital literacy by checking your knowledge!