Computer Basics
Hardware, software, binary and shortcuts. A fast warm-up with a speed bonus.
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What does CPU stand for?
- Central Program Utility
- Core Processing Utility
- Computer Personal Unit
- Central Processing Unit
Which component is often called the "brain" of the computer?
- The hard disk
- The CPU
- The monitor
- The keyboard
What does RAM stand for?
- Read Access Memory
- Random Access Memory
- Random Allocated Module
- Rapid Action Memory
What happens to the contents of RAM when the power is switched off?
- They are printed
- They are lost
- They move to the CPU
- They are saved automatically
What does ROM stand for?
- Read Only Memory
- Random Output Memory
- Readable Online Module
- Run Once Memory
Which of these is an input device?
- Printer
- Keyboard
- Speaker
- Monitor
Which of these is an output device?
- Printer
- Mouse
- Microphone
- Scanner
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