BTEC L3 IT - U1 Quiz A1-Digital Devices

What is a digital device?

• A piece of physical equipment that uses digital data, such as by sending, receiving, storing or processing it.

• A type of analog equipment used for measuring temperature.

• A device used only for entertainment purposes.

• A tool for writing on paper.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason we rely on digital devices in our lives?

• Getting directions

• Doing our shopping

• Managing business finances

• Cooking food

Fill in the blank: In this lesson, we’ll learn about the features of (a)   , servers, mobile devices, entertainment systems, and navigation systems.

Which of the following is included in the list of digital devices covered in this lesson?

• Personal computers

• Washing machines

• Refrigerators

• Televisions

A digital device is a piece of physical equipment that uses (a)   data.

What are personal computers?

• Large, expensive computers used by companies

• General-purpose computing devices that are small and cheap enough to be used by individuals

• Devices only used for gaming

• Computers that cannot be upgraded

Personal computers can perform most common computing tasks.

• True

• False

By installing a new software application, a personal computer becomes capable of performing a completely new function.

• True

• False

Name two components that personal computers contain.

(a)  

It is very easy to upgrade a personal computer to add additional capabilities.

• True

• False