1. Discovering Computers 2010
MC-Quiz: Chapter 1 – Introduction to Computers

2. Multiple Choice Main Menu Introduction to Computers
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Question 10
Question 17
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Question 18
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Question 12
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3. home user power user enterprise user mobile user
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A __________ is a person that requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer, called a workstation.
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home user
power user B
enterprise user C
mobile user D
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4. Incorrect home user power user enterprise user mobile user
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A __________ is a person that requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer, called a workstation.
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home user
power user B
enterprise user C
mobile user D
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5. Click Here For Next Question
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A __________ is a person that requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer, called a workstation.
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home user A
power user B
enterprise user C
mobile user D
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6. mobile notebook tablet desktop
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A __________ computer resembles a letter-sized slate that allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen.
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mobile
notebook B
tablet C
desktop D
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7. Incorrect mobile notebook tablet desktop
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A __________ computer resembles a letter-sized slate that allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen.
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mobile
notebook B
tablet C
desktop D
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8. Click Here For Next Question
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A __________ computer resembles a letter-sized slate that allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D A
mobile
notebook B
tablet C
desktop D
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9. laptop server mainframe supercomputer
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A __________ is the fastest, most powerful computer and the most expensive.
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laptop B
server C
mainframe D
supercomputer
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10. Incorrect laptop server mainframe supercomputer
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A __________ is the fastest, most powerful computer and the most expensive.
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laptop B
server C
mainframe D
supercomputer
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11. Click Here For Next Question
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A __________ is the fastest, most powerful computer and the most expensive.
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laptop B
server C
mainframe D
supercomputer
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12. graphical user interface
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A __________ allows you to interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons.
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graphical user interface A
projection system B C
microprocessor
modem D
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13. Incorrect graphical user interface projection system microprocessor
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A __________ allows you to interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons.
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graphical user interface A
projection system B C
microprocessor
modem D
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14. Click Here For Next Question
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A __________ allows you to interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D
graphical user interface A
projection system B C
microprocessor
modem D
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15. keyboard monitor computer modem
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A __________ is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept data according to specified rules.
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keyboard A
monitor B
computer C
modem D
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16. Incorrect keyboard monitor computer modem
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A __________ is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept data according to specified rules.
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keyboard
monitor B
computer C
modem D
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17. Click Here For Next Question
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A __________ is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept data according to specified rules.
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keyboard
monitor B
computer C
modem D
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18. A __________ is a collection of related Web pages.
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A __________ is a collection of related Web pages.
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ISP A
Server B
Core C
Web Site D
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19. Incorrect A __________ is a collection of related Web pages. ISP
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A __________ is a collection of related Web pages.
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ISP A
Server B
Core C
Web Site D
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A __________ is a collection of related Web pages.
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ISP A
Server B
Core C
Web Site D
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21. user server client modem
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A __________ controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D
user A
server B
client C
modem D
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22. Incorrect user server client modem
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A __________ controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D
user A
server B
client C
modem D
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23. Click Here For Next Question
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A __________ controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D
user A
server B
client C
modem D
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24. modem platform interface information system
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A/n __________ is formed by the elements of hardware, software, data, people, and procedures.
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modem
platform B C
interface
information system D
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25. Incorrect modem platform interface information system
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A/n __________ is formed by the elements of hardware, software, data, people, and procedures.
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modem
platform B C
interface
information system D
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26. Click Here For Next Question
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A/n __________ is formed by the elements of hardware, software, data, people, and procedures.
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modem
platform B C
interface
information system D
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27. RISK client embedded super computer
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A/n __________ computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.
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RISK B
client
embedded C
super computer D
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28. Incorrect RISK client embedded super computer
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A/n __________ computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.
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RISK B
client
embedded C
super computer D
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A/n __________ computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.
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RISK B
client
embedded C
super computer D
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30. packaging literacy posting modeling
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Computer ____________ is important as technology continues to advance and becomes a part of everyday life.
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packaging B
literacy
posting C
modeling D
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31. Incorrect packaging literacy posting modeling
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Computer ____________ is important as technology continues to advance and becomes a part of everyday life.
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packaging B
literacy
posting C
modeling D
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32. Click Here For Next Question
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Computer ____________ is important as technology continues to advance and becomes a part of everyday life.
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packaging B
literacy
posting C
modeling D
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33. Question 11
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__________ is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio and video.
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data
code B
output C
information D
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34. Question 11
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__________ is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio and video.
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data
code B
output C
information D
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35. Click Here For Next Question
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__________ is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio and video.
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data
code B
output C
information D
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36. information processing cycle
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The __________ refers to the series of input, process, output, and storage activities of a computer.
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data type
resource allocation B C
fill allocation table
information processing cycle D
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37. Question 12
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The __________ refers to the series of input, process, output, and storage activities of a computer.
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data type
resource allocation B C
fill allocation table
information processing cycle D
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38. Click Here For Next Question
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The __________ refers to the series of input, process, output, and storage activities of a computer.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D A
data type
resource allocation B C
fill allocation table
information processing cycle D
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39. convergence platform network gallery
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A __________ is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.
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convergence A
platform B
network C
gallery D
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40. Incorrect convergence platform network gallery
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A __________ is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.
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convergence A
platform B
network C
gallery D
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A __________ is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.
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convergence A
platform B
network C
gallery D
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42. migration telephoning teleporting telecommuting
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__________ is a work arrangement in which employees work away from a company’s standard workplace and often communicate with the office through the computer.
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migration A
telephoning B
teleporting C
telecommuting D
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43. Incorrect migration telephoning teleporting telecommuting
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__________ is a work arrangement in which employees work away from a company’s standard workplace and often communicate with the office through the computer.
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migration A
telephoning B
teleporting C
telecommuting D
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44. Click Here For Next Question
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__________ is a work arrangement in which employees work away from a company’s standard workplace and often communicate with the office through the computer.
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migration A
telephoning B
teleporting C
telecommuting D
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45. Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
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__________ refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D A
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) B
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) C
Computer Simulation / Virtual Reality D
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46. Incorrect Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
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__________ refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D A
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) B
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) C
Computer Simulation / Virtual Reality D
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47. Click Here For Next Question
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__________ refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) A
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) B
Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) C D
Computer Simulation / Virtual Reality
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48. parallel scalar divergent operating
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A/n _____________ system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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parallel A
scalar B
divergent C
operating D
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49. Incorrect parallel scalar divergent operating
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A/n _____________ system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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parallel A
scalar B
divergent C
operating D
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50. Click Here For Next Question
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A/n _____________ system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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parallel A
scalar B
divergent C
operating D
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51. Question 17
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A __________, is someone who develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information.
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researcher
programmer B C
designer
manager D
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52. Question 17
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A __________, is someone who develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information.
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researcher
programmer B C
designer
manager D
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53. Click Here For Next Question
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A __________, is someone who develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information.
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researcher
programmer B C
designer
manager D
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54. driver multi-media device output device input device
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A/n __________ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer.
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driver
multi-media device B
output device C
input device D
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55. Incorrect driver multi-media device output device input device
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A/n __________ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer.
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driver
multi-media device B
output device C
input device D
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56. Click Here For Next Question
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A/n __________ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer.
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driver
multi-media device B
output device C
input device D
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57. Random Access Memory (RAM)
Question 19
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The main chip on the motherboard that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer is the __________.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D A
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Random Access Memory (RAM) B C
Central processing unit (CPU)
Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) D
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58. Incorrect Read Only Memory (ROM) Random Access Memory (RAM)
Question 19
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The main chip on the motherboard that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer is the __________.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D A
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Random Access Memory (RAM) B C
Central processing unit (CPU)
Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) D
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59. Click Here For Next Question
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The main chip on the motherboard that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer is the __________.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D A
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Random Access Memory (RAM) B C
Central processing unit (CPU)
Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) D
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60. game console digital camera fax machine flat bed scanner
Question 20
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A __________ is a device that allows users to take pictures and store them digitally instead of on traditional film.
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game console A
digital camera B
fax machine C
flat bed scanner D
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61. Incorrect game console digital camera fax machine flat bed scanner
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A __________ is a device that allows users to take pictures and store them digitally instead of on traditional film.
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game console A
digital camera B
fax machine C
flat bed scanner D
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62. Click Here For The Answer Key
Question 20
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A __________ is a device that allows users to take pictures and store them digitally instead of on traditional film.
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Click On: A, B, C, or D
game console A
digital camera B
fax machine C
flat bed scanner D
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63. Answer Key Introduction to Computers
Q1 = B
Q8 = D
Q15 = B
Q2 = C
Q9 = C
Q16 = D
Q3 = D
Q10 = B
Q17 = B
Q11 = A
Q18 = D
Q4 = A
Q5 = C
Q12 = D
Q19 = C
Q20 = B
Q6 = D
Q13 = C
Q7 = B
Q14 = D
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