Computer Basics

Computer Basics

The parts and processes of a computer

Multiple Choice

Bits of data are assigned values of 1 or 0.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Groups of eight bits of data are called _________________.

• Hexadecimals

• Bytes

• Peripherals

• CMYK's

Speedomters

They take physical input and transfer them to information (output) that your eyes can see.

Media Players

These take digital information and processes it into information that you can also see and hear.

Multiple Select

A Hexadecimal Color Value results in a 3-color ratio called __________.

• CMYK

• RGB

• ONGO BONGO

• ABC

Multiple Select

What are the processes that a computer performs? (check all that apply)

• Cleaning

• Processing

• Output

• Storage

• Input

Computer Hardware

• Anything inside the computer

• All parts that connect to the computer from the outside (peripherals)

The CPU

(Central Processing Unit)

Where are of the information is processed. It's the "brain" of the computer. •The CPU is attached to a circuit board, and is covered in tiny electrical circuits that quickly carry information in specific ways that allow the computer to do arithmetic and compare data quickly. 

RAM Chips

The more Random Access Memory your computer has, the more processes it can run simultaneously.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a type of computer data storage?

• Hard Drive

• USB Drive

• Cloud Storage

• Universal Serial Bus