Computer Basics: What Is a Computer?
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Question 1
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Q. A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data.
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True
False
Question 2
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Q. A computer processes instructions using two binary digits, ____ and ____.
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1 and 10
1 and 5
1 and 0
Question 3
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Q. Computer _____________ is any physical device used in or with your machine.
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Hardware
Software
Malware
Question 4
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Q. An example of computer hardware is...
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Web Browser
Keyboard
App
Operating System
Question 5
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Q. Computer _____________ is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.
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Hardware
Software
Malware
Question 6
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Q. A example of computer software is...
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Operating System
Mouse
Monitor
CPU
Question 7
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Q. One benefit of a desktop computer is...
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Most components are easily upgraded
Portable
Designed to be used in a single location
Question 8
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Q. One drawback of a desktop is...
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More expensive
Less portable
Less storage than laptops
Question 9
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Q. One benefit of a laptop is...
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More portable than a desktop
Can be easily upgraded
Generally cheaper than a desktop
Question 10
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Q. One drawback of a laptop is...
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Generally feature a smaller keyboard and no keypad
Less expensive than a desktop
Portable
Question 11
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Q. One benefit of a tablet is...
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Requires a power source
May not have as many functions as a laptop or desktop
Extremely portable
Question 12
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Q. One drawback of a tablet...
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Requires a power source
May not have as many functions as a laptop or desktop
Extremely portable
Question 13
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Q. A server is a type of computer that does the following...
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Serves up information to other computers on a network
Stores and shares data
Plays an important role in making the internet work
All of the above
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Q. What computer was introduced in 1981 and is the most common type of computer?
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Mac
Apple
PC
iPhone
Question 15
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Q. What computer was introduced in 1984 and is made by Apple?
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Mac
IBM
Linux
Windows
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