Memory: Personal Computer and Storage Device
1. How does short-term memory and long-term memory in a human compare to computer memory? – because they both store information , one stores information that is long lasting and the other stores information that is only meant to last a short period of time.
2. If a person opens MS Word and starts to write, will the information be automatically saved if the computer reboots? Explain—if the computer reboots by itself yes it would be automatically saved but if it doesn’t reboot by itself and you just turn it off it want save.
3. A. A Human beings physical body compares to what in a computer? - Hardware B. A human being’s ability to think compares to what in a computer? – CPU.
4. Why is it important to back-up information that is saved on a computer hard-drive?
- Because if the hard drive fails you’ll have a backup of all your information you need.
5. If a person does not have his/her flash-drive, how can a student still save and retrieve his/her assignments? –Email.
6. A. Can a CPU (Central Processing Unit) on a motherboard be replaced? –No it’s a part of the motherboard.
B. What does CPU stand for? –Central Processing Unit.
7. What is the name of the operating system installed on all new PCs? –Windows 7.
8. Approximately, what percentage of all the PC computers in the world use Microsoft operating system software? -90% of all PCs haves Microsoft operating system.
9. What are the symbols used for the binary numbering system. – 0 and 1 are the symbols used.
10. Define broadband: is a fast internet connection.
11. Per the notes, what are three ways a person can avoid getting a virus on a computer? – Run anti-virus and anti-spyware on a PC, Get a MAC and DO NOT open any email from unknown sources.
12. According to the notes and lecture, what is the most secure and efficient way to back-up data? –a storage device.
13. Per the notes---- Briefly, explain how a computer at SMCC, which in a
2. If a person opens MS Word and starts to write, will the information be automatically saved if the computer reboots? Explain—if the computer reboots by itself yes it would be automatically saved but if it doesn’t reboot by itself and you just turn it off it want save.
3. A. A Human beings physical body compares to what in a computer? - Hardware B. A human being’s ability to think compares to what in a computer? – CPU.
4. Why is it important to back-up information that is saved on a computer hard-drive?
- Because if the hard drive fails you’ll have a backup of all your information you need.
5. If a person does not have his/her flash-drive, how can a student still save and retrieve his/her assignments? –Email.
6. A. Can a CPU (Central Processing Unit) on a motherboard be replaced? –No it’s a part of the motherboard.
B. What does CPU stand for? –Central Processing Unit.
7. What is the name of the operating system installed on all new PCs? –Windows 7.
8. Approximately, what percentage of all the PC computers in the world use Microsoft operating system software? -90% of all PCs haves Microsoft operating system.
9. What are the symbols used for the binary numbering system. – 0 and 1 are the symbols used.
10. Define broadband: is a fast internet connection.
11. Per the notes, what are three ways a person can avoid getting a virus on a computer? – Run anti-virus and anti-spyware on a PC, Get a MAC and DO NOT open any email from unknown sources.
12. According to the notes and lecture, what is the most secure and efficient way to back-up data? –a storage device.
13. Per the notes---- Briefly, explain how a computer at SMCC, which in a