Computing Essentials: Introduction

Which step is part of the computing cycle?

• Data

• Import

• Output

• Software

Which step is NOT part of the computing cycle?

• Processing

• Storage

• Input

• Data

Which activity is a common use for computers in the workplace?

• Video gaming

• Watching live television

• Completing homework assignments

• Storing employee and customer information

In which decade were the earliest computing devices developed?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1970s

• 1930s

Which is one of the reasons people did not have home computers before the 1970s?

• People didn’t want to learn about computers

• There were no reasons to have a home computer

• Most people thought computers were a passing fad and would go away.

• Most computers were too large and expensive for home use.

Which computer type is the most expensive?

• Supercomputer

• Microcomputer

• Notebook computer

• Mainframe computer

Which type of computer is commonly used to quickly process multiple transactions? a. b. c. d.

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

• Microprocessor

• Microcomputer

Which term describes the collection of physical equipment within a computer system?

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• User

• Data

• Software

• Hardware

Which type of computer is commonly used in homes?

• Microcomputer

• Supercomputer

• Microprocessor

• Mainframe Computer

Which step is part of the computing cycle?

• Data

• Import

• Storage

• Software