Information Technology

What is a computer?

• A mechanical device that assists in calculations.

• An electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result (output).

• A tool for communication only.

• A type of television used for displaying information.

What is Information Technology?

• The production of music and art

• The use of information to produce products and services

• Communication between animals

• The study of historical events

What does a modem do in a computer system?

• Processes the computer's data

• Stores data for long-term retrieval

• Connects your computer to the Internet

• Outputs visual data to the monitor

What is the CPU referred to as in a computer?

• The eye of the computer

• The brain of your computer

• The hand of the computer

• The leg of the computer

What is software?

• A physical component of a computer

• A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do

• A type of computer hardware

• A tool used to repair computers

Which component is considered the 'brain' of the computer?

• Input Device

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• Output Device

• Storage

What is the purpose of an input device in a computer system?

• To display information to the user

• To store and retrieve information

• To allow the user to communicate with the computer

• To process data into information

What is the role of an output device in a computer system?

• To process user inputs into outputs

• To allow the computer to communicate with the user

• To store data for long-term use

• To provide power to the computer system

What is the function of a storage device in a computer system?

• To generate power for the computer

• To allow the user to input data

• To store and retrieve information

• To convert data into a visual display

What does ROM stand for and what is its function in a computer system?

• Read-Only Memory - stores the computer's programs and data temporarily while power is on.

• Random-Only Memory - stores permanent system instructions that holds its contents even when the computer is turned off.

• Read-Only Memory - stored permanent system instructions that holds its contents even when the computer is turned off.

• Random Access Memory - stores the computer's programs and data temporarily while power is on.