CS6 Final Exam Review 1

Front

What is considered the brain of the computer?

Back

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Answer explanation

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is considered the brain of the computer. It is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations.

Front

Michael is building a new computer. Which type of computer software will he need to install first to boot the computer?

Back

Operating system

Front

Which of the following images shows a hard drive?

Back

Front

Which of the following images shows the RAM component of a computer?

Back

Front

A hard drive contains several metal discs that spin very fast. What is the purpose of these disks?

Back

To store and retrieve data

Front

What type of computer memory forgets everything when it is turned off? DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, hard drive

Back

Random access memory

Front

What does CPU stand for?

Back

Central Processing Unit

Front

Which of the following computer components are considered OUTPUT devices? Microphone, webcam, and headphones, Hard drive, RAM, and CPU, Monitors, printers, and speakers, Keyboard, mouse, and scanner

Back

Monitors, printers, and speakers

Front

Where in your computer would you plug in your mouse?

Back

USB port

Front

Computers represent data in terms of 1s and 0s. This language is called _____

Back

binary