Study Guide Quiz 1.2.7

The innovation of the microprocessor is known for?

• Increasing computational speed

• Reducing the size of computers

• Enabling personal computing

• All of the above

Computer hardware is the physical external and internal components or devices that make up a computer system.

• True

• False

An input device is a hardware component of a computer system that allows users to _______.

• interact with the computer by providing data and control signals.

• store data permanently.

• display information to users.

• connect to the internet.

Which of the following is used to display or present the processed or calculated data to the user?

• Input device

• Output device

• Microprocessor

• File

A microprocessor is the brain of a computer system, or central processing unit (CPU), responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations.

• True

• False

What are the components of a computer motherboard?

• CPU, RAM, and GPU

• Northbridge, Southbridge, and BIOS

• Hard Drive, SSD, and Power Supply

• Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse

Which of the following is an input device?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Mouse

• Speaker

Which of the following is an output device?

• Keyboard

• Microphone

• Monitor

• Mouse

A microcomputer is a type of computer that is characterized by its _______.

• small size

• large memory

• high cost

• complex architecture

Supercomputers are used for:

• Weather forecasting

• Playing video games

• Word processing

• Social media browsing