Cpsc 110 Midterm| 85 Questions| With Complete Solutions
Hardware correct answer: The physical components of a computer CPU (Central Processing Unit) correct answer: The part of the computer that runs the program Main Memory (RAM - Random Access Memory) correct answer: Where the computer stores a program and the data while the program is running Secondary Storage Devices correct answer: Memory that can hold data for long periods of time. Programs are normally stored in secondary memory and loaded onto main memory when needed. Most common types are the disk drive, USB and CD/DVD. Input devices correct answer: Collects data and sends it to the computer. Common types are: mouse, touchscreen, keyboard. Output devices correct answer: Formats and represents data. Common types are: video displays and printers. Software correct answer: the programs and other operating information used by a computer System software correct answer: The programs that control and manage the basic operations of a computer. Includes operating systems, utility programs and software development. Application software correct answer: Programs that make a computer useful for everyday tasks; the programs that people usually spend most of their time running on their computers such as Microsoft Words, Powerpoint, etc.
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