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Tim is trying to explain to his aunt how her computer works, but she does not understand what a CPU does. Which description will most likely help Tim’s aunt understand the CPU’s role?

A
The CPU guides the function of the hardware.
B
The CPU stores data for the transfer of information.
C
The CPU processes commands from software.
D
The CPU translates operating system data.
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A computer’s BIOS is defined as the

A
license that operates hardware.
B
instructions within hardware.
C
software within hardware.
D
application software for hardware.
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What software controls a computer’s basic functions?

A
the central processor
B
the BIOS
C
the motherboard
D
the operating system
5

In terms of technology, software is defined as

A
a computer’s processing capabilities.
B
code that runs computer programs.
C
information processed by a computer.
D
a computer’s applications and programs.
6

Web browsers, word processing software, and e-mail clients are examples of

A
application software.
B
BIOS.
C
licensed software.
D
operating systems.
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independentlyjointlyrepeatedlyseparately

A
independently
B
jointly
C
repeatedly
D
separately
8

What does software alone enable a computer to do?

A
connect to the Internet
B
control processing speeds
C
interact with the user
D
manage other software
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What does the hard disk drive do?

A
It stores all of the information on a computer.
B
It controls a computer’s operating system.
C
It enables visual interaction with a computer.
D
It contains all of a computer’s internal parts.
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communicationinputoutputdistribution

A
communication
B
input
C
output
D
distribution

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