Introduction to Computers Worksheet
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_________________________ 1. Name the four basic functions of a computer.
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_________________________ 5. There are 3 C's of processing. What are they?
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_________________________ 8 Data is processed when a ______ has been installed on a computer
9. The four functions of the computer are process, output, storage, and input. Place and give examples
of each.
Function
Different Type of Components
11)_________________________ Example: keyboard, _______ _________, &_________
12)_________________________ Example: printer and ___________
13)_________________________ Example: CPU is the _______ of the computer
14)_________________________ Example: hard drive_________,__________
_______________,_____________
15) Memory of the computer is measured by the following units.
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which is = to 1 character
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which is = to 8 memory locations
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which is = to 1 million memory locations
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which is = to 1 billion memory locations
_________________________ 20. The main activity area or brain of the computer is called the ___.
_________________________ 21. One megabyte = _____ pages of text.
_________________________ 22. Give an example of an impact printer.
_________________________ 23. Give two examples of nonimpact printers.
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_________________________ 25. What type of printer are we using in the classroom?
_________________________ 26. Name three examples of computer storage.
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_________________________ 29. Data is stored internally on your computer's __________.
_________________________ 30. CD-ROM initials stand for ___ ___-___ ____ ___.
_________________________ 31. ____ software is used to tell your computer how to load, store, and
use an application.
_________________________ 32. Use of icons to make operating system user friendly by providing
visual clues is called _____.
_________________________ 33. Name five basic types of application software.
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