1.
One defining characteristic of a computer is that it stores its own operating instructions in its (1 point)
* memory
* auxiliary devices
* software
* input devices
2.
Minicomputers developed in the mid-1960s offered what advantage over previous computers? (1 point)
* larger and much more powerful
* inexpensive enough for widespread use
* small enough to fit on a desktop
* smaller, about the size of a file cabinet
3.
Based on when they were first developed, rearrange the following into proper order: Mainframe computers, Microcomputers, PDA, Minicomputers (1 point)
* Microcomputers, Mainframe computers, PDA, Minicomputers
* Mainframe computers, Microcomputers, Minicomputers, PDA
* Mainframe computers, Minicomputers, Microcomputers, PDA
* Minicomputers, Mainframe computers, Minicomputers, PDA
4.
CRT, LCD, and VDT are varieties of which type of computer hardware? (1 point)
* keyboard
* monitor
* mouse
* CD-ROM
5.
Peripheral devices, such as scanners, cameras, and microphones (1 point)
* are part of a computer’s essential hardware
* are all examples of essential software
* are all examples of optional hardware that can be added to the basic system
* are all examples of optional software that can be added to the basic system
6.
Which of the following is NOT an input device? (1 point)
* keyboard
* touch-screen
* speaker
* mouse
7.
Which of the following statements is NOT true of RAM? (1 point)
* It is where primary or permanent information, such as system information about the computer's hardware configuration, is stored.
* The acronym stands for “Random Access Memory.”
* If the power goes off before you save your work, then the data stored here is lost permanently.
* It only stores the information on the monitor while the computer is operating.
8.
Which of the following is NOT an output device? (1 point)
* monitor
* printer
* PowerPoint projector
* microphone
9.
Which of the following is NOT an auxiliary storage device? (1 point)
* RAM
* CD
* Floppy disk
* DVD
10.
Let’s say you are about to enroll in an online Video Production course, and you will be working with large media files. What type of auxiliary storage device is most likely to be best suited for your needs? (1 point)
* RAM
* CD
* Floppy disk
* DVD
One defining characteristic of a computer is that it stores its own operating instructions in its (1 point)
* memory
* auxiliary devices
* software
* input devices
2.
Minicomputers developed in the mid-1960s offered what advantage over previous computers? (1 point)
* larger and much more powerful
* inexpensive enough for widespread use
* small enough to fit on a desktop
* smaller, about the size of a file cabinet
3.
Based on when they were first developed, rearrange the following into proper order: Mainframe computers, Microcomputers, PDA, Minicomputers (1 point)
* Microcomputers, Mainframe computers, PDA, Minicomputers
* Mainframe computers, Microcomputers, Minicomputers, PDA
* Mainframe computers, Minicomputers, Microcomputers, PDA
* Minicomputers, Mainframe computers, Minicomputers, PDA
4.
CRT, LCD, and VDT are varieties of which type of computer hardware? (1 point)
* keyboard
* monitor
* mouse
* CD-ROM
5.
Peripheral devices, such as scanners, cameras, and microphones (1 point)
* are part of a computer’s essential hardware
* are all examples of essential software
* are all examples of optional hardware that can be added to the basic system
* are all examples of optional software that can be added to the basic system
6.
Which of the following is NOT an input device? (1 point)
* keyboard
* touch-screen
* speaker
* mouse
7.
Which of the following statements is NOT true of RAM? (1 point)
* It is where primary or permanent information, such as system information about the computer's hardware configuration, is stored.
* The acronym stands for “Random Access Memory.”
* If the power goes off before you save your work, then the data stored here is lost permanently.
* It only stores the information on the monitor while the computer is operating.
8.
Which of the following is NOT an output device? (1 point)
* monitor
* printer
* PowerPoint projector
* microphone
9.
Which of the following is NOT an auxiliary storage device? (1 point)
* RAM
* CD
* Floppy disk
* DVD
10.
Let’s say you are about to enroll in an online Video Production course, and you will be working with large media files. What type of auxiliary storage device is most likely to be best suited for your needs? (1 point)
* RAM
* CD
* Floppy disk
* DVD