BE 5.02 Understand the principles of computer systems. (CW)

Match the following systems with their descriptions.

• A term often used to describe a large, valuable resource or supply.

• embedded system

• A system that is part of a larger machine and has a dedicated function to aid in the overall machine operations.

• motherload

• Software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks.

• application programs

What is part of a larger computer system and usually performs a highly specific function to aid in the overall machine operations?

• motherboard

• embedded system

• secondary memory

• application programs

What is the set of computer programs that manage the hardware and software of a computer?

• A) electronic resource

• B) digital connection

• C) operating system

• D) transfer protocol

You can input text using this device:

• Microphone
• Speaker
• Keyboard
• Scanner

Which of these is not an input device?

• Scanner
• Screen
• Microphone
• Keyboard

A computer is an electronic device which takes IN data, _________ it and then OUTPUTS the result

• Processes
• Stores
• Deletes
• Copies

All computer systems have input, processes, output and... 

• Feedback
• Data
• Information
• Storage

What are the programs that run on a computer system called? 

• Algorithms
• Code
• Software
• Languages

The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals is called...

• BIOS
• Operating System
• Application Software
• Motherboard

This type of computer can be worn.

• Embedded

• Mini

• Wearable

• PDA