Unit 2 Computer Basics

Of the following, which is a computer NOT capable of doing?

• it manipulates data

• it stores information

• it connects people from different places

• Thinking

Which of these is an example of Computer Software?

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What is an example of hardware?

• Google Chrome

• Mouse

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Internet

Which of the following is true?

Group of answer choices

• Hardware tells software what to do

• Software and hardware both tell each other what to do.

• Software tells hardware what to do

What allows your computer to read CDs or DVDs?

• USB

• Optical Disc Drive

• Audio In

• Audio Out

What is the short term memory in a computer?

• motherboard

• RAM

• hard drive

• soft drive

Is this device Input or Output?

Printer

• Input

• Output

Is this device Input or Output?
Keyboard

• Input
• Output

You can input text using this device:

• Microphone
• Speaker
• Keyboard
• Scanner

Any physical component of a computer.

• Hardware
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Output