Unit 3 Ai Foundations Vocabulary Study Guide

What is a computer system?

• Only the hardware components of a computer

• Only the software components of a computer

• A combination of hardware and software components that work together

• A network of multiple computers connected together

Which of the following is NOT an example of an input device?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor (non-touch screen)

• Microphone

What is the primary function of output devices?

• To send information to the computer

• To display information from the computer

• To process calculations

• To store data permanently

Which component handles all the calculations and instructions that allow a computer to function?

• Storage devices

• Input devices

• Output devices

• Processing components

What is decomposition in problem-solving?

• Taking apart a computer to fix it

• Breaking a larger problem into smaller, more manageable parts

• Destroying outdated technology

• Removing unnecessary code from a program

What is troubleshooting?

• Creating problems to test a system

• Installing new software

• A form of problem solving using logical and systematic search for the source of a problem

• Upgrading hardware components

What is a PC build?

• A pre-assembled computer from a manufacturer

• A software package for computer maintenance

• A custom-assembled computer made from individually selected parts

• A virtual computer simulation

Which of the following best describes data?

• Only numerical values stored in a computer

• Information that is collected, stored, and used to understand and solve problems

• The physical components inside a computer

• Programs that run on a computer

What is a sensor?

• A device that only measures temperature

• A software program that detects viruses

• A device that detects physical properties and converts them into data

• A type of storage device

What does it mean to aggregate data?

• To delete unnecessary data

• To encrypt data for security

• To combine data to show a summary, like totals or averages

• To compress data to save storage space