CONCEPTS - CGS1060 QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
Commands - ANSWERSInput instructions that tell the computer how to process data
Spyware - ANSWERSA program that tracks a user's internet usage without the user's
permission
Virtual memory - ANSWERSSpace on the computer's storage devices that stimulates
additional RAM
RAM - ANSWERSTemporarily holds data and programs while the computer is on
Hard disk - ANSWERSMagnetic storage media that is usually sealed in case inside the
computer
Expansion slot - ANSWERSLocation on the motherboard into which a controller card for
a peripheral device is inserted
Server - ANSWERSa computer on a network that acts as the central storage location
for programs and data used on the network
SSD - ANSWERSBased on flash memory and intended as a replacement for traditional
hard disk drive
Operating system - ANSWERSSoftware that allocates resources, manages storage
space, maintains security, and controls I/O
Database - ANSWERSA collection of information stored on one or more computers
organized in a uniform format of records and fields.
Which of the following would not be considered a personal computer? -
ANSWERSMainframe
The intangible components of a computer system, including programs, are called: -
ANSWERSSoftware
What part of the computer is responsible for executing instructions to process
information? - ANSWERSProcessor
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
Commands - ANSWERSInput instructions that tell the computer how to process data
Spyware - ANSWERSA program that tracks a user's internet usage without the user's
permission
Virtual memory - ANSWERSSpace on the computer's storage devices that stimulates
additional RAM
RAM - ANSWERSTemporarily holds data and programs while the computer is on
Hard disk - ANSWERSMagnetic storage media that is usually sealed in case inside the
computer
Expansion slot - ANSWERSLocation on the motherboard into which a controller card for
a peripheral device is inserted
Server - ANSWERSa computer on a network that acts as the central storage location
for programs and data used on the network
SSD - ANSWERSBased on flash memory and intended as a replacement for traditional
hard disk drive
Operating system - ANSWERSSoftware that allocates resources, manages storage
space, maintains security, and controls I/O
Database - ANSWERSA collection of information stored on one or more computers
organized in a uniform format of records and fields.
Which of the following would not be considered a personal computer? -
ANSWERSMainframe
The intangible components of a computer system, including programs, are called: -
ANSWERSSoftware
What part of the computer is responsible for executing instructions to process
information? - ANSWERSProcessor
