MIT Midterm Review

The brain of a computer, responsible for processing instructions and data, is called the:

• Motherboard

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

Which of these is NOT a type of computer memory?

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• ROM (Read-Only Memory)

• Flash Drive

• Software

A device that allows you to type information into a computer is an example of:

• Output device

• Processing device

• Input device

• Storage device

Programs that help you perform specific tasks like creating documents or browsing the web are called:

• Hardware

• Operating Systems

• Application Software

• Utility Software

Software that manages the overall operations of a computer is called the:

• Web Browser

• Operating System

• Word Processor

• Antivirus Software

A wireless network technology that allows devices to connect to the internet within a short range is:

• Ethernet

• Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi

• USB

What is the term for a collection of interconnected computers and devices that can share resources?

• Internet

• World Wide Web (WWW)

• Network

• Website

The vast network of interconnected computer networks that spans the globe is called the:

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Internet

• Intranet

Which of the following is not an advantage of secondary storage devices compared to main memory?

• low cost

• fast speed

• high capacity

• nonvolatility

Which of the following is a computer programming language developed in the 1960s that is still commonly used for older ("legacy") business applications?

• C

• COBOL

• FORTRAN

• FOCUS