Computer and Arduino Basics Quiz

What is a computer?

• A machine that accepts input and provides output

• A device for making calculations

• A tool for painting

• A device for producing sound

Processing cycle:

• Sequence: Storage, Output, Processing, Input

• Sequence: Input, Processing, Storage, Output

• Sequence: Processing, Input, Storage, Output

• Sequence: Input, Output, Processing, Storage

Information processing cycle:

• Store, retrieve, display results

• Steps: Accept input, process data, provide results

• Process, store, share results

• Retrieve input, compute results

Main component controlling data:

• Hard Drive

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Motherboard

• Graphics Card

Device in Figure 2:

• Storage device

• Input device

• Output device

• Processing device

Devices in Figure 3:

• Storage devices

• Output devices

• Input devices

• Communication devices

Memory for quick data retrieval:

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Cache Memory

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Flash Drive

Purpose of computer storage:

• To process data quickly

• To hold data permanently

• To convert data

• To display data

Set of instructions for a computer:

• Hardware

• Software

• Firmware

• Operating System

Most popular operating system:

• macOS

• Linux

• Windows

• Android