Unit 1 - Digital Literacy Fundamentals Review

What are the four core operations of a computer?

• Receive, Calculate, Transmit, Save

• Compute, Store, Display, Connect

• Input, Process, Output, Network

• Input, Process, Output, Storage

What is the fundamental difference between analog and digital computers?

• Physical size

• Data representation using binary (0s and 1s)

• Processing speed

• Color display capabilities

Which of the following best defines the difference between hardware and software?

• Hardware is made up of physical components, software is programmed instructions

• Hardware runs on batteries, software runs on electricity

• Hardware costs money, software is free

• Hardware is movable, software is stationary

What is the primary role of an operating system?

• To create applications

• To manage system resources and provide user interface

• To generate binary code

• To design computer hardware

Which type of storage is considered volatile?

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• SSD

• Optical Media

What distinguishes specialized input devices from standard input devices?

• Higher cost

• Slower processing

• Larger size

• More specific purpose

Which of the following is the main way computers will connect and share resources?

• Power cables

• Internet connections

• USB ports

• Bluetooth

What is a key characteristic of cloud storage?

• Data storage only accessible on a removable storage device

• Remote data storage accessible via internet

• Limited to 1GB capacity

• Stored locally on device

What is the primary function of utility software?

• Playing video games

• Maintaining and enhancing system performance

• Creating applications

• Generating graphics

Which storage medium offers the fastest read/write speeds?

• Hard Disk Drive

• Magnetic Tape

• Optical Media

• Solid State Drive