PROG REVIEW 3

What is a computer?

• a) A device that generates power
• b) An electronic device that plays music
• c) An electronic device that stores, retrieves, and processes data, and can be programmed with instructions
• d) A tool for gardening

What does the term "hardware" encompass in the context of a computer?

• a) Software applications and programs
• b) Internet connectivity and networking protocols
• c) Physical components of the computer system, such as the system unit, mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• d) Virtual reality and augmented reality technologies

What is the primary function of software in a computer?

• a) Providing physical components like the system unit and monitor
• b) Storing and retrieving data
• c) Giving instructions to make the computer work
• d) Connecting the computer to the internet

Where is software typically stored before being loaded into a computer's RAM?

• a) Hard disk
• b) CD-ROM
• c) DVD
• d) All of the above

What happens when software is loaded into a computer's RAM?

• a) It is permanently stored for future use
• b) It is copied from the RAM to the hard disk
• c) It is executed, providing instructions for the computer to perform tasks
• d) It is transferred to an external storage device

What does the term "Peopleware" encompass in the context of computer systems?

• a) Physical components of a computer
• b) Software applications and programs
• c) Anything related to the role of people in the development or use of computer software and hardware systems
• d) Internet protocols and connectivity

What is a microcomputer?

• a) A large, mainframe computer
• b) An electronic device with a microprocessor as its central processing unit (CPU)
• c) A computer with no CPU
• d) A device primarily used for gaming

What was the historical use of the term "Microcomputer"?

• a) Referring to large, enterprise-level computers
• b) Describing personal computers, especially small digital computers
• c) Indicating computers with multiple CPUs
• d) Signifying computers with no integrated semiconductor chip

What is the central processing unit (CPU) in a microcomputer typically contained on?

• a) A series of interconnected chips
• b) Multiple disks
• c) A single integrated semiconductor chip
• d) External hard drives

How would you describe a minicomputer in terms of size and capabilities?

• a) Smaller than a microcomputer, primarily used for gaming
• b) Possessing most features of a large computer, but larger than a mainframe
• c) Larger than a microcomputer, mainly used for graphics design
• d) Equivalent in size and capabilities to a mainframe computer