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The motherboard is considered the "brain” of a computer because it

A
controls a computer’s speed.
B
performs specific tasks.
C
connects a system’s components.
D
processes stored information.
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Nina is trying to learn more about how computers work. She has repeatedly read that the motherboard is the "brain” of the computer.

A
stores all of the computer’s information.
B
enables the computer to function.
C
processes the data on the computer.
D
guides the computer’s activities.
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What does software alone enable a computer to do?

A
connect to the Internet
B
control processing speeds
C
interact with the user
D
manage other software
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Which types of computer hardware are internal? Check all that apply.

A
the camera
B
the CPU
C
the hard disk drive
D
the monitor
E
the motherboard
F
the speakers
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communicationinputoutputdistribution

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communication
B
input
C
output
D
distribution
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Read the scenario.A citizen is worried about the wetlands in her state. She writes a letter asking her senators to vote against a proposed federal law that would relax oil-drilling restrictions in coastal waters.

t
the right to petition
f
freedom of choice
t
the right to assemble
f
freedom of speech
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What does the hard disk drive do?

A
It stores all of the information on a computer.
B
It controls a computer’s operating system.
C
It enables visual interaction with a computer.
D
It contains all of a computer’s internal parts.
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A computer’s BIOS is defined as the

A
license that operates hardware.
B
instructions within hardware.
C
software within hardware.
D
application software for hardware.
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independentlyjointlyrepeatedlyseparately

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independently
B
jointly
C
repeatedly
D
separately
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What software controls a computer’s basic functions?

A
the central processor
B
the BIOS
C
the motherboard
D
the operating system
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What are the purposes of the Bill of Rights? Choose three correct answers..to guarantee basic individual rightsto describe the branches of governmentto name groups allowed to assembleto limit the powers of the federal government to state that people cannot criticize the governmentto protect the right to fair legal procedures

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to guarantee basic individual rights
B
to describe the branches of government
C
to name groups allowed to assemble
D
to limit the powers of the federal government
E
to state that people cannot criticize the government
F
to protect the right to fair legal procedures
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The idea that government should protect human rights influenced the US Bill of Rights.

A
ancient Greek
B
constitutional
C
Enlightenment
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What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

A
to declare independence and protect freedoms
B
to establish a new government and describe its structure
C
to guarantee basic rights and limit the government
D
to ensure the government is democratic and run by elected officials
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What freedoms are guaranteed under the First Amendment? Choose four correct answers.

A
the right to express and publish views on politics and other topics
B
the right to gather peacefully in groups
C
the right to have a trial by a jury of your peers
D
the right to keep and bear arms
E
the right to practice a religion of your choice or no religion
F
the right to ask the government to add a new law or policy
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What does the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion? Choose two correct answers.

A
Citizens must practice a religion they choose.
B
Citizens can practice any religion they choose.
C
Citizens must practice the state religion.
D
Congress cannot establish a national religion.
E
Students must pray in public schools.
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What does the First Amendment guarantee regarding speech and the press? Choose two correct answers.

A
Citizens can threaten others.
B
Citizens can express views on politics and other topics with some limits.
C
Citizens can make false statements about others.
D
Citizens can criticize political figures.
E
Citizens can lead prayers in public schools.
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How is the freedom of assembly limited? Choose three correct answers.

A
The assembly must be peaceful.
B
The assembly must include prayer.
C
The assembly must have a lawful purpose.
D
The assembly must seek government assistance.
E
The assembly must not infringe on the rights of others.
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This photo shows people in Washington, DC, protesting for equality. What requirement for freedom of assembly is not being followed?

A
The assembly must follow the law.
B
The assembly must have a lawful purpose.
C
The assembly must be peaceful.
D
The assembly must not incite violence.
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Which statement is true of free press?It ensures that people can read reliable information.It presents only the perspective of the newspaper owner.It is focused on providing facts rather than including opinions.It creates competition as news providers seek readers.

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It ensures that people can read reliable information.
B
It presents only the perspective of the newspaper owner.
C
It is focused on providing facts rather than including opinions.
D
It creates competition as news providers seek readers.
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In which information source would you most likely find an opinion about the voting age requirement in the United States?a news article on election results an infographic on the steps for voter registrationa government website for the state Board of Electionsa letter to the editor about increasing the voting age to 21

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a news article on election results
B
an infographic on the steps for voter registration
C
a government website for the state Board of Elections
D
a letter to the editor about increasing the voting age to 21

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