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Key Term Quiz: Chapter 1 Lesson A Solutions
Key Term Quiz: Chapter 1 Lesson A Solutions
Multiple Choice
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Peter Norton’s Introduction to Computers, 6e End of Chapter Solutions Chapter 1
7. Some notebook systems can be plugged into one of these devices, which give the
computer additional features.
A. port station
B. network station
C. workstation
D. docking station
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Peter Norton’s Introduction to Computers, 6e End of Chapter Solutions Chapter 1
2. A(n) _______________ is a set of data or program instructions that has been given a
name. <file>
4. Electronic instructions that tell the computer’s hardware what to do are known as
________________. <software or programs>
7. The _______________ includes four stages: input, processing, output, and storage.
<information processing cycle>
10. In a magnetic disk drive, a special device called the ________________ reads data
from and writes data to a disk’s surface. <read/write head>
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Peter Norton’s Introduction to Computers, 6e End of Chapter Solutions Chapter 1
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following devices stores instructions that help the computer start up?
A. joystick
B. RAM
C. ROM
D. monitor
3. Which type of software would you use to make the computer perform a specific
task, such as writing a letter or drawing a picture?
A. application software
B. utility software
C. operating system software
D. system software
5. You can use this output device only when you need to see information.
A. printer
B. speaker
C. monitor
D. communications
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Peter Norton’s Introduction to Computers, 6e End of Chapter Solutions Chapter 1
7. A file that the user can open and use is called a(n) _______.
A. application
B. document
C. program
D. data
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