REVIEW Computer Fundamentals

What does the CPU (Central Processing Unit) do?

• Stores data permanently

• Interprets and carries out instructions

• Connects to the internet

• Displays images on the screen

What is the function of a GUI (Graphical User Interface)?

• Allows interaction using visual images

• Stores data in the cloud

• Processes data into information

• Connects multiple networks

What is the Internet?

• A type of software

• A worldwide collection of networks

• A computer hardware component

• A data storage device

What is a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) often used for?

• Playing video games

• Supporting PIM applications

• Designing graphics

• Editing videos

What is freeware?

• Software provided at no cost to a user

• A type of computer hardware

• A paid software subscription

• A type of data storage

What does RAM (Random Access Memory) do?

• Permanently stores all data

• Temporarily holds all data and instructions

• Connects to the internet

• Processes data into information

What is the term for a collection of connected computers?

• Multimedia

• Network

• Output

• Storage

Which of the following is the result of processing data?

• Programmers

• Server

• Output

• Terminal

Who are the people that write computer instructions?

• Users

• Programmers

• Shareware

• Workstation

What is the fastest, most powerful computer called?

• System Unit

• Terminal

• Supercomputer

• Server