Question Excerpt

1.	The term _______ refers to the computer's physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, memory chips, and hard drive.

A.

software

B.

hardware

C.

firmware

D.

output

2.	The term _____________ refers to the set of instructions that directs the hardware in a computer to accomplish a task.

A.

input

B.

output

C.

hardware

D.

software

3.	The ______________ is an output device which produces output on paper.

A.

monitor

B.

keyboard

C.

printer

D.

mouse

4.	_________________ is a program used to create documents such as letters, essays, and resumes.

5.	________________________ is a program used to create spreadsheets.

6.	The number system that only uses two digits, 0 and 1, is called the ____________ number system.

7.	The video card provides a port for the _______________ to be plugged in to.

8.	The ___________ writes data and instructions in storage devices and performs calculations and other data processing.

A.

CPU

B.

port

C.

monitor

D.

RAM

9.	A ____________ is a pointing device used to move a pointer on the screen and to make selections.

A.

keyboard

B.

processor

C.

mouse

D.

monitor