The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the:
A. system unit.B. CPU.C. mainframe.D. platform
The two broad categories of software are:
A. word processing and spreadsheet.B. transaction and application.C. Windows and Mac OS.D. system and application.
The steps and tasks needed to process data, such as responses to questions or clicking an icon, are called:
A. instructions.B. the operating system.C. application software.D. the system unit
___________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat.
A. ServersB. Embedded computersC. Robotic computersD. Mainframes
The operating system is the most common type of ____________ software.
A. communicationB. applicationC. systemD. word-processing software
___________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.
A. The platformB. The operating systemC. Application softwareD. The motherboard
Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?
A. Process à Output à Input à StorageB. Input à Outputà Process à StorageC. Process à Storage à Input à OutputD. Input à Process.