Introduction to Business

Section 1: Computer Hardware

Self-Checks

1
Design factors for the workplace that are intended to maximize productivity by minimizing a worker’s discomfort are called ______ .
A)biometrics
B)ergonomics
C)esthetics
D)holistic
2
To prevent injury and promote comfort, keep your wrists ______ when you type.
A)arched
B)at an angle
C)flexed
D)straight
3
The main parts of a computer system include ______ .
A)CPU, monitor, and keyboard
B)hardware, software, and data
C)microprocessor, memory, and mouse
D)memory and data
4
A microprocessor is a small computer chip that contains ______ of circuits for data storage.
A)hundreds
B)thousands
C)millions
D)billions
5
A computer uses ______ (RAM) to hold all the data and instructions required during operations.
A)random access memory
B)random available memory
C)ready access memory
D)ready available memory
6
A multi-function machine that can be used as a scanner and a printer is ______ device.
A)an input
B)an output
C)both an input and an output
D)neither an input nor an output
7
When describing the capacity of a data storage device you could say a gigabyte is approximately 1,000 ______ .
A)kilobytes
B)megabytes
C)petabytes
D)terabytes
8
E-learning stands for ______ learning.
A)easy access learning
B)effective leaning
C)electronic
D)employee
9
When working at a computer workstation your monitor should be ______ .
A)at arm’s length
B)just above eye level
C)off to the side
D)perpendicular to the desktop
10
When you turn off a computer, information stored in RAM is ______ .
A)lost
B)parsed
C)saved in ROM
D)sent to the hard drive
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