Chapter 2

Question 1

Binary digit or bit

Answer 1

0 and 1 digits used on the computer

Question 2

Byte

Answer 2

Eight binary digits combined

Question 3

System software

Answer 3

Set of programs that enables hardware devices and application software to work together

Question 4

Operating system

Answer 4

Controls how your computer system functions

Ex: windows, DOS, OSX

Question 5

Main frame

Answer 5

A large computer that supports many users simultaneously

Question 6

Input device

Answer 6

Allows you to enter data and instructions

Ex: keyboard, mouse, microphone, webcam

Question 7

Liquid crystal displays (LCD)

Answer 7

The most common type of monitor

Question 8

LED

Answer 8

Newer monitors, more energy efficient and have thinner panels

Question 9

OLED

Answer 9

Use organic compounds that produce light when exposed to an electric current

Question 10

Inkjet printer

Answer 10

A nonimpact printer that sprays ink onto paper

Question 11

Network interface card (NIC)

Answer 11

Enables your computer to connect with other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate high speed internet connection

Question 12

Random access memory (RAM)

Answer 12

Place in computer where programs and data are created and stored

Question 13

Read only memory (ROM)

Answer 13

Nonvolatile storage area that holds instructions the computer needs to start up when powered on

Question 14

Cores

Answer 14

Processing paths

Question 15

Dual core

Answer 15

A processor with two cores