CS 150 Computer Literacy

Quiz 1 Answers

                                             
                                             

 

1. RAM is volatile memory:

True

 

2. The best way to see a hierarchical structure of a disk is to use Windows Explorer:

True

 

3. What part of the computer handles the execution of instructions?

Processor

 


4. This Picture is a representation of data being moved across normal telephone lines, what type of signal is it?

Analog

 

5. What is the role of the operating system?

All of the above (GUI, File Manager, Manage Resources, Communicator)

 

6. What is analogous to a road map that the computer uses to get to various folders and files your computer?

Path

 

7. Where is the CPU located?

On the motherboard

 

8. What is the folder / directory that is the beginning of a path called?

Root Folder

 

9. All of these are reasons to create folders EXCEPT:

Keeps your disc less organized

 

10. Which memory knows where to look for the OS during “boot up”?

ROM

 

 

Bonus: The Vice Presidents name is Cheney