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1. The system unit__is the case that holds the computers critical
components.

2. A(n)_workstation______ is a specialized, single-user computer that

typically has more power than a standard PC.
3. When not in use, a(n)_laptop____ computer folds up for easy
storage.

4. A tablet PC lets you use a(n )__stylus/Digital pen_______to tap or

write directly on the screen.

5. A popular type of handheld computer is the___PDA___________ _

6. A(n)__Server_____ is usually a powerful personal computer that

functions as the primary computer in a network.

7. A terminal is an example of a(n )___I/O_____ device.

8. In a traditional mainframe environment each user accesses the

mainframe through a device called a(n)___terminal______.

9. The capabilities of a(n )_miniframe computer__ _ are somewhere

between mainframes and personal computers.

10. _supercomputers_______ are the most powerful computers made.

i. System unit
ii. Workstation
iii. laptop
iv. Digital pen
v. PDA
vi. Server
vii. I/O devise
viii. Terminal
ix. Miniframe computer
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x. Supercomputers
I. True/ False
1. Hardware consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what
to do and how to do it. (False)
2. The computing phrase, garbage in garbage out, points out that the
accuracy of a computers input depends on the accuracy of the output.
(False)
3. Many people believe that computer literacy is vital to success in todays
world. (True)
4. An information system consist of hardware, software, data , and users.
(True)
5. A PDA provides personal organizer functions such as calendar, an
appointment book, an address book, a calculator, and a notepad. (True)

II. Fill in the blanks

a. In computer use, the skill of typing is often referred to as
__keyboarding_____.
b. A _buffer__ is a temporary storage area that holds data until the CPU
is ready for it.
c. You use mouse (or one of its variant) to position a _cursor___ on the
screen.
d. _ergonomics_____ is the study of the way people work with tools.
e. In many windows applications, you can open a shortcut menu by
_right click__ the mouse.

True/False
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i. A laser printer generates images by pushing electrically heated pins against

heat-sensitive paper
ii. A photo printer creates images using a laser beam and powdered ink, called
toner.
iii. An ink-jet printer is a type of impact printer that forms characters and
graphics by spraying tiny drops of liquid nitrogen onto a piece of paper.
iv. Printed information is called soft copy
v. Two commonly used types of impact printers are ink-jet printer and line
printer
vi. The computing phrase, garbage in garbage out, points out that the accuracy
of a computers input depends on the accuracy of the output.
vii. Many people believe that computer literacy is vital to success in todays
world.
viii. An information system consist of hardware, software, data , and users.
ix. A PDA provides personal organizer functions such as calendar, an
appointment book, an address book, a calculator, and a notepad.
x. Hardware consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to
do and how to do it.

Solutions
I) False
II) False
III) False
IV) False
V) False
VI) False
VII) True
VIII) True
IX) True
X) False