Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
4
Which of these is NOT one of the functions of an operating system?
a
Run applications
b
Provide a user interface
c
Communicate with hardware
d
Send and receive email
5
Windows 7 and UNIX are examples of a(n) _________ ___________ (two words).
6
True or false: Games are a type of application software.
a
True
b
False
7
The information processing cycle consists of four phases: input, ________, output, and
storage.
8
True or false: A trackball is a type of output device.
a
True
b
False
9
Which of the following is NOT located on the motherboard?
a
processor
b
chipset
c
buses
d
touchpad
10
True or false: Wi-Fi is a synonym for Bluetooth.
a
True
b
False
Matching
Match the computer type to its description.
a
desktop
b
mainframe
c
notebook
d
supercomputer
e
tablet
1
________Personal computer with input and output devices separate from the system unit
2
________Touchscreen computer with no separate keyboard and mouse
3
________Portable PC that folds for transport, containing a built-in keyboard and built-in
display screen
4
________A large, powerful, cabinet-sized computer designed to process large amounts of
input and output
5
________A powerful, room-sized computer for scientific research
