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True or False: RAM is permanent memory in the computer.
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False: RAM is temporary, ROM is permanent.
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What is an input device? Example?
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A device that allows the input of data into the computer. Examples: keyboard, mice, scanners.
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What is an output device and an example?
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Output devices produce data after it has been processed in hard copy or soft copy, such as a computer monitor.
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What does USB stand for and what is it?
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Universal Serial Bus; it is a mobile storage device.
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Name two different types of compact disc options.
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CD-ROMS and CD-RW
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What type of port connects a computer to a printer?
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parallel ports
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What type of software can help a blind student?
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Speech Output Software
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What is an example of System Software?
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Mac OS or Windows 7
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What is application software and some examples?
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Software that allows the computer to carry out certain operations such as Microsoft Word.
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Why is processor speed important and how is it expressed?
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It shows how fast data can move in and out of memory and is measured in megahertz.
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