Computer Hardware

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People who write computer codes are known as _____________________.
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BPA stands for
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A word processing program is used for
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This card handles graphics that are displayed on the monitor.
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______ bits are grouped together to form a _____.
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A desktop publishing program is used for
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An education program is used for
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A ____________ is a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform a specific task.
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There about _____________ bytes in 1 megabyte.
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An entertainment program is used for
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A CD holds up to 650MB of data and can hold more information than a DVD.
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Output devide similar in appearance to a TV screen.
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Off means the gate is closed and not letting electricity go through.
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Before you purchase new software, you should always wait a couple months after the software is released.
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The places on the outside of the computer case where you plug hardware in.
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The grouping of 1/0 within a byte that the computer can read is called _________________.
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The more memory you have the faster your computer will run.
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_________ will remember what you tell it and can change to remember new imformation. When the computer is turned off, this memory is erased.
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Software programs are created to help the user perform tasks on the computer's hardware.
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A research program is used for
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There are _____ possible combinations of 1/0.
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The first thing you should do if your monitor doesn't work:
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Updates refer to the option of receiving notices from the software vendor regarding upcoming new versions of the software.
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Which term describes the process of finding and correcting errors or defects in software code?
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The brain of a computer is the ______.
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The only data a computer can understand is on and off.
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The ________ is an expansion card that allows computers to talk to each other.
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Programs are like ___________ that allow people to work with computers without learning the computer's language.
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Give an example of secondary memory.
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The memory chips inside your computer are divided into thousands of tiny compartments called bytes.
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The computer reads off bits as ______
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Which type of software is responsible for direct control and management of the computer hardware?
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Using bits and bytes in different combinations to represent a code is known as ____________________.
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Each bit has an electronic switch or gate.
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When you delete your browsing history you are deleting:
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CPU stands for _____________________________________.
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Your teacher's last name is:
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Give an example of primary memory.
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Currently, the speed of the microprocessor is measured in __________.
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The _____________ is the main computer chip that provides speed and capabilities of the computer.
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___________ is good at remembering, but cannot be changed.
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Copying a program onto your computer's hard drive from another source is known as _____________ the program.
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A research program is used for
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The _______________ takes electricity from the outlet and converts it into a current that works for your computer.
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On means the gate is closed and not letting electricity go through.
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The main input storage device located in the computer case is the ____________________.
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The computer reads on or open switches as a number ____.
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A spreadsheet program is used for
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This is the largest circuit board and has many smaller boards plugged into it.
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You should always update your anti-virus software.