Computer Basics-Lesson 1

Computer Basics-Lesson 1

Presented by Mrs. K. Bagwell

Multiple Choice

A machine that processes data and perform tasks according to a set of instructions is a__________.

• Printer

• Computer

Multiple Choice

Computers control the __________ that regulate the flow of traffic at busy intersections on your way to school.

• stop signs

• traffic lights

Multiple Choice

Microcomputers are used to operate the __________ and the wireless network you use to communicate with others.

• MP3

• cell phone

Multiple Choice

How Computers Process Information: Five (5) Steps:

• Input, Processing, Output, Distribution and Storage

• Input, Processing, Output, Storage and Sharing

Multiple Choice

Computer equipment consists of physical components known as __________.

• applications

• hardware

Multiple Choice

__________ is the name used for a piece of hardware that works with the CPU.

• Hardware

• Peripheral

Multiple Choice

The letters (acronym) “CPU“ stands for __________.

• central processor unit

• central processing unit

Multiple Choice

The CPU is considered the “brains of the computer,” located on the __________.

• monitor

• motherboard

Multiple Choice

__________ ports can be used to connect the computer to various types of peripheral devices.

• cpu

• usb

Multiple Choice

Instructions used to tell the computer what to do with data is called __________.

• hardware

• software

Multiple Choice

__________ is a set of step-by-step instructions for the computer.

• hardware

• software

Multiple Choice

__________ (OSs) such as Microsoft Windows and Macintosh are important kinds of software that provides the user interface between you and the computer.

• open systems

• operating systems

Multiple Choice

The operating system is the most __________ piece of software.

• casual

• critical

Multiple Choice

The __________is also used to store and organize data files.

• operating system

• operating source

Multiple Choice

__________provide another way to accomplish specific tasks such as finding directions, browsing multimedia content, sending an e-mail or creating office documents such as presentations and spreadsheets.

• online applications (apps)

• online accesses

Multiple Choice

Online applications (apps) are available on the Web and are viewed from within your Web __________.

• monitor

• browser

Multiple Choice

Many people use software called __________or freeware that can be downloaded from the Internet.

• computerware

• shareware

Multiple Choice

__________ is copyrighted commercial software that you can use on a trial basis before deciding to purchase it.

• shareware

• freeware

Multiple Choice

__________ is commercial or privately developed software you can download and use it for free.

• freeware

• shareware