The Computer

What is a computer?

• an advanced electronic programable device.

• a robot from the future.

• a device used to give your information to the FBI.

• a mathematical device.

Another name for raw facts is?

• information

• programme

• input

• data

Data can be defined as:

• raw material to be processed by a computer

• information

• codes

• deleted files

The input unit consists of:

• keyboard, mouse, printer.

• printer, speaker, joystick.

• monitor, printer, plotter.

• keyboard, mouse, joystick.

The CPU consist of each of the following EXCEPT:

• memory unit.

• control unit.

• ALU.

• monitor.

Which of the following types of computers is most ideal for use in terms of processing speed, storage and portability?

• supercomputer.

• mainframe computer.

• minicomputer.

• microcomputer.

Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor & Printer are examples of what?

• Input unit

• Output unit

• Peripheral devices

• Secondary Storage device

An example of a soft copy device is a:

• Printer

• Plotter

• CD's

• Monitor

State which three examples belong in the Secondary Storage Device:

• Keyboard, mouse, joystick

• Magnetic tape, flash drive, CD’s

• Printer, plotter, monitor

• Speaker, mouse, light pen

CPU stands for ___________ ____________ _________.

• Central Processing Unit

• Center Process Unit

• Computer Power User

• Central Policy Unit