Computing Systems, Networks and the Internet

Which of the following is a benefit of using a cloud storage option?

• It protects your computer from viruses
• You don't need Internet access to retrieve the data 
• It provides a backup of your data, files and photos 
• It is deleted over time

Which component of a computer controls the entire system and is often called the brain of the computer? 

• The CPU
• The User
• The Monitor 
• The Software 

Which of the following statements is true? 

• An input device receives information from the computer and an output device sends information to the computer.
• An output device receives information from the computer and an input device sends information to the computer.
• Neither statement is true.

 Which of the following is an example of an output device?

• Keyboard
• Scanner
• Mouse
• Speakers

 What should you do to protect (backup) your data, documents and photos indefinitely? 

• Email them to yourself so you have a copy
• Nothing, the computer knows what it needs to do 
• Sync them to the cloud 
• Save them to your computer's internal data storage

 Which statement best defines what technology is?

• Technology is everything that makes the world better
• Technology is any invention, including tools, machines, techniques, and sources of power
• Technology is something that is used only in electronic devices 
• Technology is the process by which a machine a receives directions

 Computer programs and games are called what?

• Entertainmentware 
• Flashware 
• Hardware 
• Software

Which statement best defines 'RAM'? 

• Random Access Memory; the short-term storage for your computer 
• Random Assorted Memory; the long-term storage for your computer
• Random Assorted Memory; the short-term storage for your computer 
• Random Access Memory; the long-term storage for your computer 

CPU stands for central processing unit

• true

• false

Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?

• windows operating system

• internet explorer web browser

• photoshop image editing program

• Microsoft power point presentation software