Midterm Exam Review

I temporarily house data while it is waiting to be processed, saved or output.

• storage

• memory

At home you would need a __________ computer for your individual needs.

• mainframe

• super

• personal

The main job of the operating system is to___________.

• Control the computer

• Control the user

You use a router to connect your computer to the local network.

• True

• False

Calculator Style keys on the keyboard.

• Function Key

• Enter Key

• Delete Key

• Numeric Keypad

Keys designed for computer-specific tasks such as putting the computer into sleep mode.

• Numeric Keypad

• Function Keys

• Enter Key

• Esc

Calls up the Start Screen used to select software applications and files.

• Esc Key

• Enter Key

• Windows Key

• Delete Key

Which keys are used in conjunction with others to invoke keyboard shortcuts.

• Enter

• Windows

• Ctrl

• Alt

The Microprocessor is not a peripheral device.

• True

• False

Applications available online usually come preinstalled on your computer.

• True

• False