CPSC 110

T/F: a grid is consistent of pixels (for picture elements) that is the size of the dot on letter i correct answer: True T/F: the more pixels in each row and column, the smoother and crisper the image (high resolution) correct answer: True This contains most of the circuitry of the PC system correct answer: Motherboard This is the "smart" part of the system; term is archaic; more correct to say "processor" correct answer: Microprocessor What does RAM mean? correct answer: Ran...

Hardware correct answer: The physical components of a computer CPU (Central Processing Unit) correct answer: The part of the computer that runs the program Main Memory (RAM - Random Access Memory) correct answer: Where the computer stores a program and the data while the program is running Secondary Storage Devices correct answer: Memory that can hold data for long periods of time. Programs are normally stored in secondary memory and loaded onto main memory when needed. Most common ...

CPSC 110 (Hawkins) - Test 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

1 T/F: In order for something to be considered a computer it must have a keyboard attached? correct answer: False What was used to make analyzing results faster for the 1890 census? correct answer: Punch cards & p.c. readers When using Google or Bing, what keyword can be used to provide a definition of a certain term? correct answer: define What word is interchangeable with computer? correct answer: processor What educational background is required to write algorithms? correct an...

When using Google or Bing, what keyword can be used to provide you with a definition of a certain term correct answer: define What word is interchangeable with computer? correct answer: processor What educational background is required to write algorithms? correct answer: No educational background is required An agent could be correct answer: all of the above What is a UI? correct answer: user interface What is not a common computer metaphor? correct answer: doorhandles W...