CompSciFound Midterm

Which of these is not needed for a computer to perform useful tasks?

• Hardware

• Software

• Server

• User

What allows a user to control the computer system by inputting information?

• Interface

• Hardware

• Storage

• Minicomputer

• Telepathy

Which of the following is a peripheral input device?

• Keyboard

• Rats

• Speaker

• Optical Disc

• CPU

Which function is responsible for not losing data when the computer is powered off?

• Input

• Processing

• Output

• Storage

• 3-ring binder

A single pc that can sit on a desk and can be used independently by a single user.

• MainFrame

• MiniComputer

• Desktop

• Mr. Roboto

• SuperComputer

What determines how many applications run simultaneously and process large amounts of data quickly?

• CPU speed

• System memory

• Capacity of main storage

• Sound card

• Lots of luck

A device that connects to the system unit and allows you to interact with it.

• Personal Computer

• Peripheral

• A cute kitten

• Processor

• Software

A computer meant to be used by only one user at a time

• MainFrame
• MiniComputer
• Dedicated Computer
• Supercomputer
• Server

Which of the following is a peripheral? (choose all that apply)

• RAM
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Monitor
• Printer

A group of computers that are connected and communicate with one another for a common purpose

• File Server

• Network

• Peripheral

• Operating System

• Cult