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H&R Block Final Exam CGS Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions Rated A+
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H&R Block Final Exam CGS QuestionsAnd Answers With Verified Solutions
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Input - ANSWER✔✔refers to user entries or activities that tell the computer what
to do.
Processing - ANSWER✔✔The ability of a computer to perform actions based on
instructions from the user or a program.
Output - ANSWER✔✔refers to the processed results that a computer sends out to
you.
Storage - ANSWER✔✔The ability of a computer to hold or remember the
information it processes.
Hardware - ANSWER✔✔The physical devices that makeup a computer system.
(Processors, monitors and keyboard)
Software - ANSWER✔✔Refers to one or more of these programs (computer
programming language C++,Java & Visual Basic) that are packaged together for a
unified purpose.
Computer program - ANSWER✔✔Set of instructions that directs the computer to
perform a variety of tasks.
operating systems - ANSWER✔✔Exists primarily to help the computer run and
manage its resources .(Such as Windows or Mac OS) A software that manages the
,flow of data between hardware components and allows the user to communicate
with the computer.
Supercomputers - ANSWER✔✔The largest and most powerful computers in the
world. (Can link hundreds of thousands of processors)
Virtual Reality - ANSWER✔✔Where humans can experience realistic
environments that are simulated by computers.
Augmented Reality - ANSWER✔✔Where the real world is supplemented with
computer generated information.
cloud computing - ANSWER✔✔The ability to store your files and use various
applications in an online account.
Cloud storage - ANSWER✔✔The ability to store your files online and access them
from any Internet-connected device.
WiFi - ANSWER✔✔The most popular standard for wireless networking also
known as "802.11"
Bluetooth - ANSWER✔✔A short-range wireless technology used in devices such
as hands-free systems.
NFC (near field communication) - ANSWER✔✔A wireless technology that lets
your mobile device communicate over very short distances, such as when paying
for goods on wireless payment devices.
, CPU (Central Processing Unit) - ANSWER✔✔(Or microprocessor) The main
processor of a computer. It is responsible for organizing and carrying out
instructions to produce desired output. Also nicknamed "the brain" of the
computer. (Intel core i3)
RAM (random access memory) - ANSWER✔✔Type of memory that temporarily
stores the data and programs that a computer is currently using. (temporary
workspace)
Hard Drive - ANSWER✔✔The primary storage of a personal computer.
Solid State Storage - ANSWER✔✔Relies on a special kind of flash memory chip
to permanently store data.
Memory Cards - ANSWER✔✔(Tiny and flat) Are used to store data in tablets,
smartphones, and devices such as digital cameras and digital photo frames. (type of
solid state storage)
USB flash drive - ANSWER✔✔A small storage stick that plugs into a USB port.
(type of solid state storage device)
Byte - ANSWER✔✔The unit of a memory or storage that represents eight bits. It
is the amount of space required to store a single character, such as a letter or
number.
Kilobyte (KB) - ANSWER✔✔Approximate value: 1,000
Actual value(bytes): 1,024
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