Computer Science

the brains of the computer where most calculations take place.

• Algorithm

• Program

• CPU

• Hardware

What is an example of an output device?

• Mouse
• Microphone
• Speakers
• DVD

What is an example of an input device?

• Keyboard
• Speakers
• Monitor
• DVD

In terms of computing, what does CPU stand for?

• central pc unit
• clean processing unit 
• computer processing unit
• Central processing unit

Which of these is the 'brain' of the computer?

• RAM
• CPU
• Motherboard
• Hard drive

What does a computer allow you to do?

• Type documents and send email
• Browse the Internet
• Store and retrieve data
• All of the above

Applications can be downloaded from the Internet.

• True
• False

Instead of a mouse, many laptops use a(n) ________.

• optical drive
• touchpad
• scanner
•  laser pointer

What is software?

• Anything connected to the computer that is soft
• Anything connected to the computer that you can touch
• Any set of instructions that you can work with
• Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do

The main circuit board in a computer is called the ________.

• RAM
• dongle
• motherboard
•  power supply unit