Final Review Exploring Computer Science

What are some filename extensions used by word processing programs?

• .doc, .odt, .txt

• .xls, .qpw, .lwp

What can presentation programs do

• keep track of data relationships

• play slides automatically

• calculate math

What is a computer?

• a machine that carries out a set of instructions

• software that follows instructions

• hardware that follows instructions

What is computer hardware?

• Software that controls the resources of a computing device.

• The protection of computer systems from theft or damage.

• A set of instructions used to execute specific tasks.

• The physical and tangible parts of a computer.

The image is an example of what type of software?

• desktop publishing

• operating systems

• browsers

• antivirus

What measures the processing speed of the CPU?

• MPH

• hertz

• bit

• byte

What software controls the hardware and software resources of a computing device?

• applications

• operating system

• search engine

• browser

Which of the following is not a storage device?

• optical storage (CD, DVD)

• USB (thumb drives, external hard drives)

• magnetic storage (floppy disks)

• folder

Which of the following is a permanent storage that stores the computer’s startup

instructions?

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Read-Only Memory (ROM)

• compact disc

• external hard drive

What is the main circuit board that connects everything inside the computer?

• controller

• motherboard

• wires

• CPU