What is Computing? Review

What is Computing? Review

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Computers

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

CPU, Memory, Motherboard

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of an input device?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

Back

Managing memory allocation for all applications.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

I, II, III, IV

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

I, II, and III

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following choices correctly orders the early types of computers from earliest to most recent?
Options: IBM Laptop, ENIAC, Analytical Engine, Abacus, ENIAC, Analytical Engine, Abacus, IBM Laptop, Analytical Engine, Abacus, IBM Laptop, ENIAC, Abacus, Analytical Engine, ENIAC, IBM Laptop

Back

Abacus, Analytical Engine, ENIAC, IBM Laptop

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