IT Fundamentals Final Exam Study Guide 2023 Questions with Correct Answers.
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What is the language of computers? Correct Answer Ones and zeros
What is the operating system? Correct Answer The program that allows you to interact with your computer
Your operating system and your ___ combine to form a complete system that determines what your computer can do Correct Answe...
IT Fundamentals Final Exam Study Guide
2023 Questions with Correct Answers.
What is the language of computers? Correct Answer Ones and zeros
What is the operating system? Correct Answer The program that allows you to interact
with your computer
Your operating system and your ___ combine to form a complete system that
determines what your computer can do Correct Answer Computer hardware
The two most common operating systems are Correct Answer Microsoft Windows, and
Max OS
CPU (Central Processing Unit) Correct Answer The primary data processing component
of a computer; also known as the Central Processing Unit
Monitor Correct Answer A device that receives signals from a computer and displays
them onto a screen
Mouse Correct Answer A hand-controlled electronic device used to manipulate the
cursor on your computer screen; used for pointing, clicking and dragging
USB cable Correct Answer The cable that connects peripheral devices to a computer
through a Universal Serial Bus port
Ethernet cable Correct Answer A network cable that allows information to travel
between wired devices
Hard Drive Correct Answer A device that stores all software and files on your computer;
reads and writes data onto a spinning magnetic or optical disk
USB drive,
flash drive or
thumb drive Correct Answer A small, portable plug-n-play storage files; plugs into a
USB port; not large enough for hard drive backup
External Hard Drive Correct Answer A portable plug-n-play device used for storage;
used as hard drive backup; easily added/removed from a computer
Peripheral devices Correct Answer The external input or output devices that are used to
communicate with a computer. (Ex. Mouse, keyboard, scanner, monitor, printer)
, Printer Correct Answer An output device that physically produces text and graphics;
usually onto paper; (Ex. Laser, inkjet)
scanner Correct Answer An input device that produces a digital image file to be saved
onto a computer
Speakers Correct Answer The output devices that produce audio from your computer.
(Ex. Voice, music)
Computer software Correct Answer The set of instructions executed by a computer. (Ex.
MS Words, windows 10)
Word processor Correct Answer The software used to create, edit
and print text documents. (Ex. Letters, tables, reports)
Database Correct Answer A software program that stores an organized collection of
data on a computer
Operating system Correct Answer Also known as an "OS," this is the software that
communicates with computer hardware on the most basic level. Without an operating
system, no software programs can run.
OSX Correct Answer The latest Mac operating system
Microsoft Windows Correct Answer The most widely used operating system for personal
computers; provides a graphical user interface in which applications are displayed in
resizable, movable windows on a screen
Computer Virus Correct Answer A computer system that secretly attaches to a
document or program then executes when the document or program is opened
Malware Correct Answer A malicious computer virus designed to damage a computer
Internet service provider Correct Answer A company that provides internet service for a
monthly fee. (Ex. Spectrum, DirectTV
Cloud computing Correct Answer The use of web applications that allow you to create,
save and play games online. No storage space is required on your computer. (Ex.
Google Docs, Flickr and Xbox live)
Google Docs Correct Answer A free, cloud-based word processor run by Google; allows
you to create, edit and collaborate in real-time with other users
Universal Serial Bus Correct Answer What does the abbreviation USB stand for?
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