Comptia Fundamentals
1.3 Illustrate the Basics
of Computing and
Processing Exam
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, How does a computer receive data entered by a user?
A. Through the use of peripheral devices, such as mice and keyboards
B. Through the use of the Internet
C. Through interfaces such as a printer or computer screen
D. Through data written directly to memory - Answer: A. Through the use of peripheral devices, such as
mice and keyboards
A computer receives data from a user via input, which is defined as the way a human interfaces with a
computer through a peripheral device such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, or other such device.
What are peripheral devices?
A. The parts of a computer system that are not contained within the case
B. All of the parts of the computer that are contained within the case
C. The parts of the computer that reside on the motherboard
D. The parts of the computer that reside within the monitor - Answer: A. The parts of a computer system
that are not contained within the case
A peripheral device is generally defined as any auxiliary device, such as a computer mouse or keyboard,
that connects to and works with the computer in some way. Other examples of peripherals are image
scanners, tape drives, microphones, loudspeakers, webcams, and digital cameras.
Why do computers save or write data to a storage device?
A. Due to recent technological advances, a computer no longer needs to use memory to save data.
B. A given instruction or piece of data is stored in memory to keep track of it.
C. A CPU needs a cache to save memory.
D. Data running on system memory is only preserved while the computer is powered up. - Answer: D.
Data running on system memory is only preserved while the computer is powered up.
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