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Computer Introduction
Computer Programs
What is a computer program and what are some examples?
A set of instructions written in computer language
that when executed, cause a computer to perform a particular function
What is a Browser?
A program that allows you to
navigate and view the various Internet resources.
What are the most popular Browsers?
MS Internet Explorer and Netscape
Computer Parts
What is a computer?
An electronic device capable of interpreting and
executing programmed commands for input, output, computation, and logic
operations.
What is a network?
A series of computers linked together.
What is a CPU and what do each of the letters stand for?
The "brains" of. a computer. The logical component of
a a computer system that interprets and executes program instructions.
What are the input devices for a computer?
What are the output devices for a computer?
What are the storage devices for a computer?
Floppy Disks and Drives
Which is a 3.5" floppy disk?
What are the parts?
Why is it called a floppy disk when it does not flop?
What is a CD-RW drive?
What are the names of the disk drives?
A: B: C:
D: E: F: G:
H: ...................>
Computer Terms
What is RAM and what do each of the letters stand for?
Random Access Memory - The
volatile memory within a computer system.
What is ROM and what do the letters stand for?
Read Only Memory - Memory that can be read only.
What is a computer program and what are some examples?
A set of
instructions written in computer language that when executed, cause a
computer to perform a particular function.
What is DOS and what do the letters stand for?
Disk Operating System
DOS Commands
What are some DOS commands and what are they used for?
DIR
COPY
FORMAT: What is formatting and why must you do it?
CHKDSK
Computer Numbers
What is a binary number and why is it significant to computer programming?
Base two numbering system composed of 0 and 1 -
used in a computer system and represented by on/off states in the electronic
circuitry.
What does the "k" mean when you see 360k on a floppy disk?
Kilobyte - 1024 bytes
Why are the numbers 360, 512, 640, 720, 1024 used so much in computer work?
They are powers of 2
What is a bit?
A binary digit.
What is a byte?
A group of adjacent bits configured to represent a
character or symbol. One keystroke.
What is a megabyte?
1,048,576 (about one million) bytes
Miscellaneous Questions
How smart is a computer?
Only as
smart as the operator.
What is multimedia?
Music and
video.
What is a pixel?
A point of
light on a computer screen.
How does a CAD program differ from a drawing program?
A CAD program is a vector based program and a paint or drawing program is a
raster based
program.
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