Computing Essentials Lesson 1 Review

Which of the following is NOT a peripheral?

• Tablet

• Monitor

• Printer

• Mouse

Richard works for the US Department of Labor in the data collection department. What kind of computer is the US Department of Labor most likely using?

• Tablet

• Mainframe

• Microcomputer

• Macrocomputer

Which type of computer is commonly used in homes?

• Microcomputer

• Supercomputer

• Microprocessor

• Mainframe computer

Which type of computer is often carried in a backpack, briefcase, or purse?

• Tablet

• Mainframe

• Microcomputer

• Macrocomputer

Which step is part of the computing cycle?

• Data

• Import

• Storage

• Software

Which computer type is the most expensive?

• Supercomputer

• Microcomputer

• Notebook computer

• Mainframe computer

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

• User

• Data

• Software

• Hardware

In which decade were the earliest computing devices developed?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1970s

• 1930s

Which step is part of the computing cycle?

• Data

• Import

• Output

• Software

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