CSC 105 Chapter 1 Test Questions
and Answers All Correct
Main memory is a software component. - Answer-False. Main memory is a hardware
component.
The operating system is part of the system software. - Answer-True
Processing is the manipulation by which a computer transforms data into information. -
Answer-True
Primary storage is the area in the computer where data or information is held
permanently. - Answer-False. Secondary storage is the area in the computer where
data or information is held permanently.
The keyboard and the mouse are examples of input devices. - Answer-True
Movies are a form of multimedia. - Answer-True
Computers are becoming larger, slower, and more expensive. - Answer-False.
Computers are becoming smaller, faster and less expensive.
Modems store information. - Answer-False. Modems send and receive data to and from
computers, via a network.
A hard disk is an example of software. - Answer-False. A hard disk is an example of
hardware.
Computers continue to get smaller and smaller. - Answer-True
A modem is a programmable, multiuse machine that accepts data-- raw facts and
figures-- and processes or manipulates it into information we can use. - Answer-False.
This is the definition of a computer.
Online education programs are called computer learning. - Answer-False. Online
education programs are usually called distance learning or online learning.
Which of the following devices converts computer output into displayed images? -
Answer-Monitor
Which of the following computer types is the smallest? - Answer-Microcontroller
and Answers All Correct
Main memory is a software component. - Answer-False. Main memory is a hardware
component.
The operating system is part of the system software. - Answer-True
Processing is the manipulation by which a computer transforms data into information. -
Answer-True
Primary storage is the area in the computer where data or information is held
permanently. - Answer-False. Secondary storage is the area in the computer where
data or information is held permanently.
The keyboard and the mouse are examples of input devices. - Answer-True
Movies are a form of multimedia. - Answer-True
Computers are becoming larger, slower, and more expensive. - Answer-False.
Computers are becoming smaller, faster and less expensive.
Modems store information. - Answer-False. Modems send and receive data to and from
computers, via a network.
A hard disk is an example of software. - Answer-False. A hard disk is an example of
hardware.
Computers continue to get smaller and smaller. - Answer-True
A modem is a programmable, multiuse machine that accepts data-- raw facts and
figures-- and processes or manipulates it into information we can use. - Answer-False.
This is the definition of a computer.
Online education programs are called computer learning. - Answer-False. Online
education programs are usually called distance learning or online learning.
Which of the following devices converts computer output into displayed images? -
Answer-Monitor
Which of the following computer types is the smallest? - Answer-Microcontroller
