Sophia INFORMATION TECH UNIT 1 MILESTONE 1

Ashlee recently traveled with friends during spring break. She used her cellular Android device to change the settings on her home security system. When she finished, she began to play a game, using an e-reader equipped with a touch screen. Which device did Ashlee NOT use in this scenario? A smartphone A laptop An integrated computer system A tablet RATIONALE Ashley used a cellular Android device (smartphone), an easy chair to play a game (integrated computer systems) and an e-reader with a touch screen (tablet). Ashley did not use a laptop. CONCEPT Types of Computers 2 A series of steps undertaken to reach a goal is known as which of the following? Hardware A process Software Data management RATIONALE A series of steps undertaken to reach a goal is known as a process. CONCEPT Information Systems 3 To improve the operating speed of his computer, Richard can use a disk defragmentation program, which is a form of __________. operating system software productivity software utility software integrated development environment software RATIONALE A defragmentation tool is a type of common utility software. Utility software enables you to repair, modify, and maintain your computer in some way, such as by improving processing speed. CONCEPT Computer Software 4 Which external hardware component is shown in the given image? Mouse CD/DVD drive Keyboard Touchpad RATIONALE The image depicts a keyboard from a laptop computer. Keyboards are peripheral devices that enable users to input text and numbers to a computer system. CONCEPT External Computer Hardware 5 Select the true statement about the CPU. It executes commands sent by program software. It provides a central connection for computer components. It transfers data from the hard disk for processing. It permits the exchange of electrical signals between computer components. RhAttTpIsO:N//AwLwE This study resource was shared via CourseH