Computing Essentials (final Exam Review )

Which of the following part of a computer system refers to the programs or instructions that tell the computer what tasks to perform?

• Software

• User

• Hardware

• Data

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

• Mainframe

• Microcomputer

• Macrocomputer

• Tablet

Which of the following is NOT a peripheral?

• Tablet

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Printer

Rion 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?

• Microcomputer

• Mainframe

• Tablet

• Macrocomputer

Which step is NOT part of the computing cycle?

• Processing

• Data

• Input.

• Storage

In which decade were the earliest computing devices developed?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1970s

• 1930s

Rose wants to help her boss find the right kind of computer for a new employee. What type of computer is she most likely to suggest?

• Microcomputer

• Mainframe

• Server

• Tablet

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

• Hardware

• User

• Data

• Software

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

• There were no reasons to have a home computer.

• People didn't want to learn about computers.

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

Which step is part of the computing cycle?

• Output

• Import

• Data

• Software