Computing Basics

Question 1

Choose the answer that best completes the following sentence.A computer is an electronic device that performs four basic operations called ________.

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the information processing cycle

Question 2

Choose all stages of the information processing cycle.

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processing; storage; input; output

Question 3

Which of the following are input devices? Check all that apply.

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keyboard; scanner; mouse

Question 4

Complete each of the following sentences by selecting the correct answer from the list of options.The memory used by the CPU to temporarily hold data while processing is called _______.

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random access memory

Question 5

Complete the following sentence by choosing the best answer from the list below.___________ enables information to be viewed in an easily understandable format.

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An output device

Question 6

Complete the following sentence by choosing from the options below. (select all that apply)The main benefits of computers are their ability to:

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save files; retrieve files; modify files

Question 7

Choose the best answer from the options below to complete the following sentence.Storage is different from RAM because for storage, information is _________, even if power is turned off.

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preserved

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage of word processing productivity programs? (check all that apply)

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create versions of documents; save and modify documents indefinitely; create a variety of layouts using text and graphics; check a document for spelling and grammar accuracy

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