Computing Essentials EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024
Hardware - ANSWER-The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the
________.
program - ANSWER-In most cases, the word "software" is interchangeable with the word ________.
System Software and Application Software. - ANSWER-What are the two major software types?
system software - ANSWER-Understand what is a collection of programs rather than a single program.
Application Software - ANSWER-"Background" software that helps the computer manage its own internal
resources is called ________.
operating system - ANSWER-Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an
interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.
Utilities - ANSWER-Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious
programs. This is an example of which type of software?
Works with end users, application software, to computer hardware-Includes Operating system, utilities,
device drivers, language translators - ANSWER-What does system software include?
True - ANSWER-Midrange computers are also referred to as a server and is used to support end users for
things such as retrieving data from a database or providing access to application software?
personal computers - ANSWER-Desktop, laptop, and tablet computers, and mobile devices are classified
as ________.
Windows - ANSWER-The most widely used personal computers are ________.
,tablet - ANSWER-A microcomputer that is smaller, lighter, and less powerful than a notebook, and which
has a touch sensitive screen, is called a ________.
RAM - ANSWER-This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed.
RAM - ANSWER-This will not retain data after the computer is turned off?
system unit
input/output
secondary storage
communication. - ANSWER-Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a personal computer system
system unit - ANSWER-This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a
computer system.
The system unit, also known as a "tower" or "chassis," is the main part of a desktop computer. It includes
the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and other components. The system unit also includes the case that houses
the internal components of the computer. - ANSWER-What are the important components of the system
unit?
There are three main types of secondary storage in a computer system:
solid state storage devices, such as USB memory sticks.
optical storage devices, such as CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs.
magnetic storage devices, such as hard disk drives. - ANSWER-Know several forms of secondary storage.
people - ANSWER-________ are the most important part of any information system
optical disk - ANSWER-The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is
________.
, Word processing software can easily create, edit, store, and print text documents such as letters,
memoranda, forms, employee performance evaluations (such as Appendix A), proposals, reports,
security surveys (such as Appendix B), general security checklists, security manuals, books, articles, press
releases, etc. - ANSWER-Know examples of document files created by a word processor
Worksheet - ANSWER-A financial budget would typically be created in what type of data file?
data base - ANSWER-Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related
information, would typically be stored in what type of data file?
network - ANSWER-The Internet is the largest ________ in the world.
Cloud Computing - ANSWER-Which technology allows users to shift their desktop computing activities to
computers on the Internet?
personal computers - ANSWER-________ are all about making people (end users) more productive.
procedures - ANSWER-In an information system, the rules or guidelines for people to follow are called
________.
Hardware - ANSWER-________ is the component of the information system that is described as the
equipment that processes data to create information.
Data - ANSWER-The component of the information system that is described as raw, unprocessed facts,
including text, numbers, images, and sounds, is called ________.
System - ANSWER-________ software is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its
own resources and enables application software to interact with computer hardware.
Internet of Things (IoT) - ANSWER-The ________ is the continuing development of the Internet that
allows everyday objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024
Hardware - ANSWER-The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the
________.
program - ANSWER-In most cases, the word "software" is interchangeable with the word ________.
System Software and Application Software. - ANSWER-What are the two major software types?
system software - ANSWER-Understand what is a collection of programs rather than a single program.
Application Software - ANSWER-"Background" software that helps the computer manage its own internal
resources is called ________.
operating system - ANSWER-Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an
interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.
Utilities - ANSWER-Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious
programs. This is an example of which type of software?
Works with end users, application software, to computer hardware-Includes Operating system, utilities,
device drivers, language translators - ANSWER-What does system software include?
True - ANSWER-Midrange computers are also referred to as a server and is used to support end users for
things such as retrieving data from a database or providing access to application software?
personal computers - ANSWER-Desktop, laptop, and tablet computers, and mobile devices are classified
as ________.
Windows - ANSWER-The most widely used personal computers are ________.
,tablet - ANSWER-A microcomputer that is smaller, lighter, and less powerful than a notebook, and which
has a touch sensitive screen, is called a ________.
RAM - ANSWER-This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed.
RAM - ANSWER-This will not retain data after the computer is turned off?
system unit
input/output
secondary storage
communication. - ANSWER-Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a personal computer system
system unit - ANSWER-This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a
computer system.
The system unit, also known as a "tower" or "chassis," is the main part of a desktop computer. It includes
the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and other components. The system unit also includes the case that houses
the internal components of the computer. - ANSWER-What are the important components of the system
unit?
There are three main types of secondary storage in a computer system:
solid state storage devices, such as USB memory sticks.
optical storage devices, such as CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs.
magnetic storage devices, such as hard disk drives. - ANSWER-Know several forms of secondary storage.
people - ANSWER-________ are the most important part of any information system
optical disk - ANSWER-The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is
________.
, Word processing software can easily create, edit, store, and print text documents such as letters,
memoranda, forms, employee performance evaluations (such as Appendix A), proposals, reports,
security surveys (such as Appendix B), general security checklists, security manuals, books, articles, press
releases, etc. - ANSWER-Know examples of document files created by a word processor
Worksheet - ANSWER-A financial budget would typically be created in what type of data file?
data base - ANSWER-Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related
information, would typically be stored in what type of data file?
network - ANSWER-The Internet is the largest ________ in the world.
Cloud Computing - ANSWER-Which technology allows users to shift their desktop computing activities to
computers on the Internet?
personal computers - ANSWER-________ are all about making people (end users) more productive.
procedures - ANSWER-In an information system, the rules or guidelines for people to follow are called
________.
Hardware - ANSWER-________ is the component of the information system that is described as the
equipment that processes data to create information.
Data - ANSWER-The component of the information system that is described as raw, unprocessed facts,
including text, numbers, images, and sounds, is called ________.
System - ANSWER-________ software is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its
own resources and enables application software to interact with computer hardware.
Internet of Things (IoT) - ANSWER-The ________ is the continuing development of the Internet that
allows everyday objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet.
