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Computer Basics: What Is a Computer?
By Arnel Fortus
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Question 1
1.
A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data.
True
False
Question 2
2.
A computer processes instructions using two binary digits, ____ and ____.
1 and 10
1 and 0
1 and 5
Question 3
3.
Computer _____________Â is any physical device used in or with your machine.
Malware
Hardware
Software
Question 4
4.
An example of computer hardware is...
Web Browser
App
Keyboard
Operating System
Question 5
5.
Computer _____________ is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.
Hardware
Malware
Software
Question 6
6.
A example of computer software is...
Operating System
Monitor
Mouse
CPU
Question 7
7.
One benefit of a desktop computer is...
Most components are easily upgraded
Designed to be used in a single location
Portable
Question 8
8.
One drawback of a desktop is...
More expensive
Less storage than laptops
Less portable
Question 9
9.
One benefit of a laptop is...
More portable than a desktop
Generally cheaper than a desktop
Can be easily upgraded
Question 10
10.
One drawback of a laptop is...
Generally feature a smaller keyboard and no keypad
Portable
Less expensive than a desktop
Question 11
11.
One benefit of a tablet is...
Requires a power source
Extremely portable
May not have as many functions as a laptop or desktop
Question 12
12.
One drawback of a tablet...
Requires a power source
Extremely portable
May not have as many functions as a laptop or desktop
Question 13
13.
A server is a type of computer that does the following..
Serves up information to other computers on a network
Stores and shares data
Plays an important role in making the internet work
All of the above
Question 14
14.
What computer was introduced in 1981 and is the most common type of computer?
Mac
PC
Apple
iPhone
Question 15
15.
What computer was introduced in 1984 and is made by Apple?
Mac
Linux
IBM
Windows