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- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is software?any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to dothe video card on the monitorthe operating systemthe monitor and computer case
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is hardware?all the ports and buttons of a computeris any part of your computer that has a physical structure.is any part of your desktopsoftware
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A _______ is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.
Software
Hardware
Keyboard
Computer
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These can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.
Audio In
Audio Out
USB Port
Monitor Port
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You can use this port for networking and connecting to the Internet.
USB Port
Serial Port
Ethernet Port
Power Button
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The ________ is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports.
RAM
CPU
Optical Disc Drive
Motherboard
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The _____, also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
PUC (Processing Unit Central)
CUP (Central Unit Processing)
Center Process Unification
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____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.
REM
RIM
RAM
ROM
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The ______ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. It long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.
RAM
USB
Hard Drive
Storage Drive
SSD
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An _____________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.
Banana
Hardware
Software
Operating System