Understanding Software and Hardware Answers

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The motherboard is considered the "brain” of a computer because it

A
controls a computer’s speed.
B
performs specific tasks.
C
connects a system’s components.
D
processes stored information.
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Nina is trying to learn more about how computers work. She has repeatedly read that the motherboard is the "brain” of the computer.

A
stores all of the computer’s information.
B
enables the computer to function.
C
processes the data on the computer.
D
guides the computer’s activities.
3

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
4

Which types of computer hardware are internal? Check all that apply.

A
the camera
B
the CPU
C
the hard disk drive
D
the monitor
E
the motherboard
F
the speakers
5

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A
communication
B
input
C
output
D
distribution
7

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.
8

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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A
independently
B
jointly
C
repeatedly
D
separately
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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

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