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computer hardware and software quiz

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We use a __________________________ to type text into the computer .
Keyboard
The _________________________ performs most of the calculations which enable a computer to function. It is sometimes referred to as the "brain" of the computer.
processor
The enclosure that contains the main components of a computer is the __________________ . It has also been erroneously called the CPU.
case
A USB Flash Drive is a portable __________________ device.
storage
Two computer input devices are the following: ___________________, _______________________.
mouse, scanner
Two computer output devices are the following: ______________________, _______________________.
monitor, printer
Non-volatile (permanent) data storage inside the computer is usually on the computer's ____________.
harddisk
Is the disk in the C: drive a fixed or removable disk? _________________
fixed
Volatile type of computer memory (where the information is lost if the computer is turned off) is ________________________________.
RAM
Piece of equipment which ties everything together and allows all the parts of your computer to receive power and communicate with one another is the _________________________.
motherboard
The physical devices of a computer are called "computer hardware",computer programs and operating systems are called computer _______________.
software
Microsoft Word is a computer ______________________.
program
Microsoft Windows is a computer ____________________.
operating system
A computer's hard drive is sometimes called the __________ drive.
C :
A software application which enables a user to display and interact with information on a web page is called a _____________________
browser
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