17. The periferal devices is a
hardware device that connects to
computer usualy by cables
(Mark(s): 2)
True
O
False
Can not say
O None of the above
Answers
Answer:
Explanation:
1. TRUE or FALSE? In order to be classified as a “computer,” a device must have a
keyboard and display screen.
FALSE
2. TRUE or FALSE? A bus is a collection of wires that carry information as electrical
signals between the hardware components of a computer.
TRUE
3. TRUE or FALSE? As computer programs can be complex and difficult to write, they
are known as “hardware.”
FALSE
4. TRUE or FALSE? A bit is a unit of data that correspond to one of two potential values
(commonly written as 0 and 1).
TRUE
5. TRUE or FALSE? A kilobyte of storage is 210 = 1,024 bytes, where a byte is a
collection of eight bits.
TRUE
6. TRUE or FALSE? A hard disk is classified as volatile memory, because it requires a
constant power supply in order to retain its information.
FALSE
7. TRUE or FALSE? Keyboards and mice are examples of computer input devices.
TRUE
8. TRUE or FALSE? A directory is a collection of files that are organized together and
labeled with a common name.
1.2
TRUE
9. TRUE or FALSE? The World Wide Web was developed in the early 1970’s, shortly
after the creation of the Internet.
FALSE
10. TRUE or FALSE? A Web browser is an example of applications software.
TRUE
11. Describe the difference between hardware and software and identify two examples of
each type.
The term hardware refers to the physical components of the computer, such as the
monitor, keyboard, hard drive, etc. Software refers to the programs that execute (i.e.,
run) on the computer, carrying out tasks such as word processing or accessing the Web.