Exam (elaborations) Interact with Information Technology

Copy and fill in the blanks questions 1 A set of instructions that a computer needs to carry out its tasks is known as software . 2 Data is a set of raw facts and figures. 3 Input devices are used to get the data and instructions into the computer for processing. 4 A computer system consists of both hardware and software . 5 Processing takes place in the part of the computer known as the CPU . 6 The control unit directs and coordinates all the activities within the CPU. 7 A machine cycle is the sequence of instructions performed to execute one program instruction. 8 The ALU performs all the arithmetic and logic functions in a computer. 9 Main memory holds data and instructions that the computer is processing at the time. 10 Output devices translate information processed by the computer into a form that the user can understand. True or false questions 1 Data and information are the same. False 2 The CPU is the brain of the computer. True 3 All the data is processed in the memory unit. False 4 The control unit sends data from the memory to the ALU for processing. True 5 Output devices translate information processed by the computer into a form that the user can understand. True 6 A computer that is required for gaming does not need a fast processor. False 7 Input, processing and output are the three stages of data processing. True 8 A register is a permanent storage location. False 9 Technology has improved communities by providing better communication systems. True Interact with Information Technology 1 Chapter 1 The parts of a computer system Interact with Information Technology 1 2 Multiple-choice questions Choose the best answer to each question. 1 Which is not an example of a peripheral device? a Keyboard b Mouse c Register d Speakers 2 A program is a: a hardware device. b memory device. c set of instructions. d register. 3 Which is not found in the CPU? a ALU b Control unit c Memory d Printer 4 The ALU processes data and stores it in: a a flash drive. b the main memory. c a sound card. d modem. 5 Which one of the following is not a function of the control unit? a Fetches instructions from memory b Decodes instructions c Processes instructions d Fetches data for required instructions 6 The speed at which a CPU processes data to convert it, is measured in: a megabytes. b gigahertz. c gigabytes. d terabytes. 7 Registers are used to store data and instructions that: a are needed over a long period of time. b are needed immediately and frequently. c are needed at start up. d are needed to hold the program that is being used. 8 The main memory of a computer is also referred to as: a immediate access store. b auxiliary storage. c secondary storage. d backup storage. 9 Which of the following is an example of technology use in the home? a Keeping track of student progress b Greate