Mid-Term Exam: Intro to Computers

Which of the following would hold the most information?

• 500 megabytes

• 5 gigabytes

• 5,000,000 bytes

• 50,000,000 kilobytes

What kind of device is a keyboard?

• Internal device

• Input device

• Output device

• Storage device

Which of the following is an output device?

• DVD-ROM

• Touchpad

• Hard drive

• Printer

What does the BIOS chip stand for?

• Basic Input Output System

• Basic Input Operating System

• Basic Internal Operating System

• Basic Internal Output System

In a PC, which of the following components stores the BIOS?

• CPU

• RAM

• ROM

• Hard drive

Eric’s computer slows down when he opens several computer programs. Why does this happen?

• Eric has limited RAM space

• Eric has a small hard drive

• Eric does not have a powerful video card

• Eric has a bad ROM

What is the main circuit board inside the computer called?

• CD-ROM

• Video card

• ROM

• Mother board

Joe’s computer crashed and now he is looking for a replacement. Which of the following criteria is the least important?

• RAM

• Money

• Color

• Usage

Which of the following software maintenance steps erases gaps caused by deleting files from the hard drive?

• Update system software

• Defragging

• Virus scan

• Installing firewall

Which type of network uses electromagnetic waves to transmit information without wires?

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Wireless Connection

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)