BTM 200 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
4 major things a computer does - ANSWER It collects data (or enables users to
input data). It processes that data into information. It outputs data or
information. It stores data and information.
Data - ANSWER is a representation of a fact, figure or idea. Data can be a
number, a word, a picture even a recording of sound.
information - ANSWER is data that has been organized or presented in a
meaningful fashion.
Binary digit - ANSWER Everything a computer does is broken down into a
series of 0s and 1s. Each 0 and 1 is a binary digit or bit for short.
byte - ANSWER Eight binary digits (or bits) combine to create 1 byte.
hardware - ANSWER Any part of the computer you can touch.
application software - ANSWER the set of programs you use on a computer to
help you carry out tasks.
system software - ANSWER the set of programs that enables your computer's
hardware devices and application software to work together.
, operating system - ANSWER It controls the computer system's hardware.
provides a way in which users can communicate with the computer
mainframe - ANSWER Serves hundreds of users at one time
supercomputer - ANSWER Executes intricate calculations quickly
embedded - ANSWER Autonomous computer performing specialized tasks
input device - ANSWER allows you to input data (text, images and sounds) and
instructions (user responses and commands) into the computer.
Keyboards and mouse.
Magnifier - ANSWER Pulls up a magnification box that you can drag around
the screen to enhance the viewing of hard-to-read images. This feature can be
used by people with visual disabilities.
customizable buttons - ANSWER Extra buttons on the mouse can be
programmed to do actions you do most often in order to help you to speed
through tasks.
web search - ANSWER Allowing you to highlight a word or phrase and then
click the search button on the mouse in order to initiate a Web search.
file storage - ANSWER Contains a wireless USB receiver that contains flash
memory to store or back up your files-for example, a USB drive.
ANSWERS
4 major things a computer does - ANSWER It collects data (or enables users to
input data). It processes that data into information. It outputs data or
information. It stores data and information.
Data - ANSWER is a representation of a fact, figure or idea. Data can be a
number, a word, a picture even a recording of sound.
information - ANSWER is data that has been organized or presented in a
meaningful fashion.
Binary digit - ANSWER Everything a computer does is broken down into a
series of 0s and 1s. Each 0 and 1 is a binary digit or bit for short.
byte - ANSWER Eight binary digits (or bits) combine to create 1 byte.
hardware - ANSWER Any part of the computer you can touch.
application software - ANSWER the set of programs you use on a computer to
help you carry out tasks.
system software - ANSWER the set of programs that enables your computer's
hardware devices and application software to work together.
, operating system - ANSWER It controls the computer system's hardware.
provides a way in which users can communicate with the computer
mainframe - ANSWER Serves hundreds of users at one time
supercomputer - ANSWER Executes intricate calculations quickly
embedded - ANSWER Autonomous computer performing specialized tasks
input device - ANSWER allows you to input data (text, images and sounds) and
instructions (user responses and commands) into the computer.
Keyboards and mouse.
Magnifier - ANSWER Pulls up a magnification box that you can drag around
the screen to enhance the viewing of hard-to-read images. This feature can be
used by people with visual disabilities.
customizable buttons - ANSWER Extra buttons on the mouse can be
programmed to do actions you do most often in order to help you to speed
through tasks.
web search - ANSWER Allowing you to highlight a word or phrase and then
click the search button on the mouse in order to initiate a Web search.
file storage - ANSWER Contains a wireless USB receiver that contains flash
memory to store or back up your files-for example, a USB drive.
