Technology Basics Unit Post Test

What is the difference between a local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN)?

• A LAN connects nearby computers using multiple routers, while a WAN connects several LANs using a single router.

• A LAN connects several WANs using multiple routers, while a WAN connects nearby computers using a single router.

• A LAN connects nearby computers using a single router, while a WAN connects several LANs using multiple routers.

• There is no difference between a LAN and WAN.

What does RAM stand for ?

• Random Accessible Memory

• Randomize Access Memory

• Random Accessible Memory

• Random Access Memory

What is the difference between an application software and a system software?

• Application software manages hardware resources.
• System software is designed for user-specific tasks.
• Application software performs specific user tasks; system software manages hardware and provides a platform for applications.
• Application software is only for mobile devices.

Choose what kind of device a "router" is.

• Input Device

• Output Device

• Storage Device

• Network Device

Classify this hardware: speakers.

• Input Device

• Output Device

• Storage Device

• Network Device

Choose what kind of device a "hard drive" is.

• Input Device

• Output Device

• Storage Device

• Network Device

Choose what kind of device a web-camera is.

• Input Device

• Output Device

• Storage Device

• Network Device

Classify the following hardware: a mouse.

• Input Device

• Output Device

• Storage Device

• Network Device

What is the purpose of a storage device?

• To allow the computer to store information or programs.

• To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.

• To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.

• To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of user input and computation.

What is the purpose of a network device?

• To allow the computer to store information or programs.

• To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.

• To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.

• To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of user input and computation.