VIBS 420 COMPUTER COMPONENTS QUESTIONS
Two main components on the motherboard are the processor and memory. - Answer -
true
The two categories of software are system software and application software - Answer
-true
The user interface controls how data and instructions are entered and how information
displays on the screen. - Answer -true
With current storage devices, the computer can transfer data quickly from storage to
memory, process it, and then store it again for future use - Answer -true
A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as
_________________________. (one word) - Answer -hardware
The _________________________ is a box-like case that contains electronic
components of the computer used to process data. (two words) - Answer -system unit
A(n) _________________________ is any hardware component that allows users to
enter data or instructions into a computer. (two words) - Answer -input device
Software today has a _____, like that shown in the accompanying figure - Answer -
graphical user interface
_____ is/are the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task. - Answer
-Instructions
Each of the following is a commonly used output device except _____ - Answer -
scanner
The _________________________ is the electronic component that interprets and
carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer. (one word) - Answer -
processor
Storage holds _____ for future use - Answer -all of the above
All of the following are widely used input devices except the _____ - Answer -printer
and monitor
A computer keyboard contains keys users press to enter data into the computer -
Answer -true
