4.7.1 What is Computing

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Which of the following choices lists the three main components of a computer’s hardware? CPU, Memory, Motherboard, CPU, Flash memory, Processor, Processor, Binary, RAM, Input devices, Output devices, Motherboard

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CPU, Memory, Motherboard

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What does CPU stand for?

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Central Processing Unit

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Which device connects all of the physical components of a computer together? Options: CPU, Memory, Logic, Motherboard

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Motherboard

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What is the purpose of an output device?

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To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation.

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What is the purpose of an input device?

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To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.

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What is the purpose of a network device?

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To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.

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Which of the following statements is something the operating system of a computer is responsible for doing? Managing memory allocation for all applications. Providing a way for the user to create text documents. Allowing the user to access the internet. Allowing the user to write programs.

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Managing memory allocation for all applications.

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Which of the following items is an example of a user application? I. Browser II. Text editor III. Games IV. File Explorer

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I, II, III, IV

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Which of the following is an application of Artificial Intelligence? I. Game AI’s II. Foreign language translation III. Recognizing handwriting

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I, II, and III

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Which of the following statements is the simplest and most accurate definition of a computer? A computer is something that performs calculations by following and executing specific instructions to solve a problem. A computer is a machine that is able to solve any problem. A computer is a machine that can be programmed. A computer is something that runs applications and accesses the internet.

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A computer is something that performs calculations by following and executing specific instructions to solve a problem.