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Which of the following is NOT one of the four main functions of a computer system?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main functions of a computer system?
How is data different from information?
How is data different from information?
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?
Which of the following describes the function of RAM in a computer?
Which of the following describes the function of RAM in a computer?
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Which type of device is primarily used to gather sound input in computing?
Which type of device is primarily used to gather sound input in computing?
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What does the output function of a computer do?
What does the output function of a computer do?
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Which of the following would be considered a type of storage in computing devices?
Which of the following would be considered a type of storage in computing devices?
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Which type of keyboard primarily allows for touch input?
Which type of keyboard primarily allows for touch input?
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What transformation occurs when data is organized or presented in a meaningful way?
What transformation occurs when data is organized or presented in a meaningful way?
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What is the basic unit of information used by computers, consisting of 8 bits?
What is the basic unit of information used by computers, consisting of 8 bits?
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Which of the following represents the two states used by computers to signify on and off?
Which of the following represents the two states used by computers to signify on and off?
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What material is primarily used to build transistors in a computer?
What material is primarily used to build transistors in a computer?
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What is the term for tiny regions of semiconductor material that can contain a large number of transistors?
What is the term for tiny regions of semiconductor material that can contain a large number of transistors?
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Which of the following units of data is equal to 1024 bytes?
Which of the following units of data is equal to 1024 bytes?
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Which component inside computers is used to switch between the states of 1 and 0?
Which component inside computers is used to switch between the states of 1 and 0?
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What capacity issue led to the development of integrated circuits?
What capacity issue led to the development of integrated circuits?
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What distinguishes portable computers from stationary computers?
What distinguishes portable computers from stationary computers?
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Which of the following best defines a mainframe computer?
Which of the following best defines a mainframe computer?
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What is a key characteristic of supercomputers?
What is a key characteristic of supercomputers?
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Which of the following devices is an example of an embedded computer?
Which of the following devices is an example of an embedded computer?
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What feature differentiates an all-in-one computer from a traditional desktop computer?
What feature differentiates an all-in-one computer from a traditional desktop computer?
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Which factor is NOT typically considered when choosing a portable device?
Which factor is NOT typically considered when choosing a portable device?
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How does a desktop computer primarily differ from a laptop?
How does a desktop computer primarily differ from a laptop?
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Which statement about the processing capability of mainframes is accurate?
Which statement about the processing capability of mainframes is accurate?
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What is a primary characteristic of embedded computers?
What is a primary characteristic of embedded computers?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an input device?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an input device?
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How does a touch screen register input?
How does a touch screen register input?
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Which type of microphone is commonly associated with voice recognition?
Which type of microphone is commonly associated with voice recognition?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an output device?
Which of the following is NOT considered an output device?
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What resolutions can modern display screens achieve?
What resolutions can modern display screens achieve?
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What type of display screen uses organic light-emitting diodes?
What type of display screen uses organic light-emitting diodes?
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Which of the following devices is typically used for image input?
Which of the following devices is typically used for image input?
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What type of storage device is characterized as nonvolatile and can be either internal or external?
What type of storage device is characterized as nonvolatile and can be either internal or external?
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Which storage option allows users to store files on the Internet and may require payment for additional space?
Which storage option allows users to store files on the Internet and may require payment for additional space?
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What type of storage medium typically has a higher capacity: a CD or a DVD?
What type of storage medium typically has a higher capacity: a CD or a DVD?
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Which of the following ports can achieve transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps?
Which of the following ports can achieve transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps?
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What is the term used when a computer is turned on from a powered-down state?
What is the term used when a computer is turned on from a powered-down state?
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Which of the following storage devices is portable and often used for transferring files?
Which of the following storage devices is portable and often used for transferring files?
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In which power management state does the computer keep all documents in RAM without fully powering down?
In which power management state does the computer keep all documents in RAM without fully powering down?
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What type of portable storage is better known for its large storage capacity and durability?
What type of portable storage is better known for its large storage capacity and durability?
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Study Notes
Understanding Your Computer
- Computers process data into information
- The four main functions of a computer are: input, processing, output, and storage.
- Data is a representation of facts, figures, or ideas
- Information is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful way
- Computers use binary language, which consists of just two digits: 0 and 1
- A bit is a binary digit, either 0 or 1
- A byte a unique combination of 8 bits (0s and 1s)
- Computer data is measured in kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB), terabytes, and petabytes (PT), with 1 KB = 1024 Bytes, 1 MB = 1024 KB, etc.
- Transistors are electrical switches made from semiconductors, materials that conduct electricity or act as insulators.
- Integrated circuits (chips) are tiny regions of semiconductor material that support a large number of transistors.
Types of Computers
- There are two basic types of computers: portable and stationary
- Portable computers include cell phones, tablets, and laptops
- Stationary computers include desktops and all-in-one computers.
- A mainframe is a large, expensive computer that supports many users simultaneously, often used by businesses that manage large amounts of data.
- A supercomputer is a specially designed computer that performs complex calculations extremely rapidly, often used for weather forecasting.
- An embedded computer is a specially designed computer chip that resides in another device, such as a car, drone, or thermostat.
Input Devices
- Input devices allow entering data and instructions into a computer
- Popular input devices include keyboards, touch screens, styluses, virtual keyboards, mice, touchpads, and game controllers.
- Touch screens work by changing the physical state of the screen when touched, registering the location of the touch as a command.
- Digital cameras, camcorders, mobile device cameras, flatbed scanners, and webcams are popular for image input.
- Microphones with voice recognition software are popular for audio input.
- Sensors such as magnetometers, proximity sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes are also forms of input.
Output Devices
- Output devices send data out of the computer in the form of text, pictures, sounds, and videos
- Monitors, printers, and speakers are examples of output devices.
- Monitors use pixels to display images.
- Aspect ratios and resolutions (720p, 1080p, 4K) define the quality of the display.
Storing Data and Information
- Hard disk drives (HDDs) are the primary storage device, nonvolatile, and can be internal or external.
- Solid-state Drives (SSDs) offer faster performance than HDDs.
- Portable storage options include flash drives and flash memory cards.
- Cloud storage stores data online, offering free and paid options.
- Optical storage options include CDs, DVDs, which hold more data than CDs, and Blu-ray discs (BDs).
Connecting Peripherals to the Computer
- Common computer ports include Thunderbolt, USB, Ethernet, and HDMI.
- Thunderbolt offers transfer speeds up to 20 Gbps, while USB 3.1 offers transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps.
- Ethernet port supports speeds up to 10,000 Mbps.
Power Management and Ergonomics
- Battery drain is a concern for portable devices, impacting battery life.
- Power supply transforms wall voltage to the voltages required by the battery or computer chips.
- Computers can be in sleep mode, where documents in RAM remain in RAM, or hibernate, where documents are stored to the hard drive.
- A warm boot restarts a computer, while a cold boot starts a computer that was powered off.
- Ergonomics is the study of how a work environment affects the user's physical health and comfort.
- A comfortable and ergonomic workspace is essential for extended computer use.
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This quiz covers the fundamental functions and types of computers. Learn about how data is processed into information, the significance of binary language, and the various measurements of computer data. Test your knowledge on the essential components that make computers function efficiently.
