Computer Hardware and Software

An Operating System contains the basic information a computer needs to _______ and function, or operate.

• warm up

• shut down

• start up

• sit

Major functions of an operating system are mange processes, memory, files, input/output systems and networking

• True

• False

Users accessed applications on the DOS operating system by

• mailing letters

• using a mouse to click icons

• typing specific commands

• using voice activated controls

Apple/Mac computers were a major improvement because they introduced

• Alexa

• Graphic User Interface (icons)

• keyboards

• specific commands you had to type

MS Windows offered no improvement over the DOS operating system

• True

• False

Which of the following is an OUTPUT peripheral (there are 2)

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Which of the following is an INPUT peripheral? (there is more than 1!)

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Which would you use to upload printed photos to a computer?

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List the computer peripherals in this picture:

• coffee cup, markers, plant

• whiteboard, clock, glasses

• keyboard, mouse, monitor

• desk, magnets, keyboard lift

Most smart TVs, Android devices, chromebooks, cars with operating systems, tablets, and super-computers use some form of which operating system?

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