Computer Basics (EDPM)

A very large computer found in banks, universities etc

• Minicomputer

• supercomputer

• mainframe

• microcomputer

Functions of a computer are to ___________ data, process data, __________ information and __________ output.

What is another name for microcomputer?

Identify the components of a computer system

• people, hardware, software, procedures, information

• hardware, procedures, data, people, information

• data, people, hardware, software, procedures

• people, products, hardware, software, data

Hardware refers to the part of the computer you can touch

• true

• false

The CPU is found on the __________________

What does CPU stand for?

Identify the advantages of a computer

• downtime

• speed and accuracy

• storage capacity

• health risks

• they do not get bored or tired

Programs that give instructions to the computer

• hardware

• software

• input devices

• output devices

A desktop is an example of a

• supercomputer

• minicomputer

• microcomputer

• mainframe