Computer Fundamentals

Computers are made up of ________ and ________?

• Hardware and Software
• Bits and Pieces
• Inputs and Outputs
• Plastic and Metal 

________ is a package of instructions that tell the computer what to do also known as an application or short for app.  

• Hardware
• Software
• Apps
• Input

A program can be defined as a series of detailed step-by-step ___________ that tell the computer precisely what actions to perform. 

• Software
• Inputs
• Applications
• Instructions

All computers do processing by following a series of instructions in a software program.  The computer chip that receives and carries out these instructions is called: the ____________. 

• harddrive
• monitor
• processor 
• motherboard

In binary a 1 represents _____.

• on
• off
• input
• output 

What are the FOUR main functions of the computer?

• Input, Process, Output, Recording

• Input, Output, Displaying, Remembering

• Input, Process, Output, Store

• None of the above

Which component is responsible for holding data , instructions and information in the computer when processing is taking place?

• RAM

• ROM

• CPU

• Secondary Storage

Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, iTunes, and Adobe Photoshop are examples of

• Applications
• Mobile devices
• Operating systems
• Internet service providers

Windows, OS X, and Linux are examples of

• Operating systems
• Internet service providers
• Applications
• Mobile devices

Which of the following does NOT happen when you boot (or start) your computer?

• The computer runs tests to see if everything works
• The computer checks for new hardware
• The computer opens your email
• The computer starts your operating system