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  1.  The arithmatic/logic unit performs the following actions

  2. A.

    checks data for accuracy

    B.

    does calculations using addition, substraction, multiplication, and division

    C.

    does logical comparisons, such as equal to, greater than, less than

    D.

    does both calculations and logical comparisons


  3.  The computer's processor consists of the following parts

  4. A.

    CPU and Main Memory

    B.

    Hard Disk and Floppy Drive

    C.

    Main Memory and Storage

    D.

    Control Unit and ALU


  5.  A microprocessor is the brain of the computer and is also called a(n)...................

  6. A.

    microchip

    B.

    macrochip

    C.

    macroprocessor

    D.

    calculator


  7.  Main memory works in conjuction with......................

  8. A.

    special function cards

    B.

    RAM

    C.

    CPU

    D.

    Intel


  9.  When speaking of computer input and output, input refers to...........................

  10. A.

    any data processing that occurs from new data input into the computer

    B.

    data or information that has been entered into the computer

    C.

    the transmission of data that has been input into the computer

    D.

    both (B) and (C)


  11.  The main job of a CPU is to....................

  12. A.

    carry out program instructions

    B.

    store data / information for future use

    C.

    process data and information

    D.

    both (A) and (B)


  13.  All of the logic and mathematical calculations done by the computer happen in/on the....................

  14. A.

    system board

    B.

    central control unit

    C.

    central processing unit

    D.

    memory


  15.  The primary goal of a computer is to turn data into...........................

  16. A.

    ideas

    B.

    suggestions

    C.

    information

    D.

    reports


  17.  Arithmatic operations................................

  18. A.

    involve matching one data item to another to determine if the first item is greater than, equal to or less than the other item

    B.

    sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or decending order

    C.

    use conditions with operators such as AND, OR and NOT

    D.

    include addition, substraction, multiplication and division


  19.  Once information is input into a computer it becomes-

  20. A.

    objects

    B.

    data

    C.

    ideas

    D.

    facts