92.
The CPU and RAM make up the real brains of a computer.
93.
CPU cache is a type of memory on the CPU where instructions called by the
CPU wait until the CPU is ready to use them.
94.
The CPU uses the CPU clock to keep instructions and information marching
95.
A port is a special type of CPU.
Fill in the Blank Questions
96.
_____ is any computer-based tool that people use to work with information
and support the information and information-processing needs of an
organization.
97.
A flash memory drive is also called a ____.
98.
Software is the set of _____ that your hardware executes to carry out a
specific task.
99.
_____ devices are tools you use to capture information and commands.
100.
Storage devices are tools you use to store _____ for use at a later time.
101.
The _____ is the actual hardware that interprets and executes the software
instructions and coordinates the operation of all other hardware.
102.
A _____ device is a tool you use to send information to and receive it from
another person or computer in a network.
103.
The two main types of software are system and _____ software.
104.
_____ software handles tasks specific to technology management and
coordinates the interaction of all technology devices.
105.
_____ system software is system software that controls your application
software and manages how your hardware devices work together.
106.
_____ software provides additional functionality to your operating system
software.
107.
A smartphone is a _____ with additional features such as a camera; Internet
connectivity; note taking capabilities; GPS capabilities; and digital music
108.
Tablet PCs allow you to use a _____ to write notes on the screen and touch
the screen to perform functions such as clicking on a link while visiting a
Web site.
109.
A _____ computer is a small, portable, fully functional, battery-powered
computer.
110.
A _____ computer is the most popular choice for personal computing needs.
111.
A _____ is designed to meet the computing needs of several people
simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment.
112.
A _____ computer is designed to meet the computing needs of hundreds of
people in a large business environment.
113.
A _____ is the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive type of
computer.
114.
_____ software can be categorized as either personal productivity software
or vertical and horizontal market software.
115.
_____ software is application software that is unique to a particular
industry.
116.
Microsoft Excel is an example of a _____ which helps you work primarily
with numbers, including performing calculations and creating graphs.
117.
_____ software is application software that is general enough to be suitable
for use in a variety of industries.
118.
_____ software is utility software that filters unwanted e-mail for your
inbox.
119.
Anti-spyware software is _____ software that detects and removes spyware
and other unwanted software that can track every electronic move you
make.
120.
A _____ digit is the smallest unit of information that your computer can
process.
121.
_____ are used to convert information that exists in visible form into
electronic form.
122.
_____ are the dots that make up an image on a computer screen.
123.
_____ is the number of billions of CPU cycles per second that the CPU can
handle.
124.
The _____ consists of electrical pathways that move information between
basic motherboard components.
125.
Bluetooth is a standard for transmitting information in the form of _____
radio waves.