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
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