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Volatile memory devices can store data without using external power.

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The random access memory is called the main memory of a computer.

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Describe the various components of hardware and provide examples.

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Hardware consists of electronic componen...

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Custom developed software is less risky compared to other forms of software development.

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With ________, a personal computer, such as a desktop or portable computer, hosts several different operating systems.


A) PC virtualization
B) parallel computing
C) cloud computing
D) grid computing

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Horizontal-market application softwares serve the needs of a specific industry.

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Machine code ________.


A) is written in high-level languages
B) cannot be modified by humans
C) is usually written by humans
D) is the simplest mode of communicating with computers

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Which of the following is an example of a closed source project?


A) Firefox
B) Android
C) Microsoft Office
D) Ubuntu

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What is open source software?

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Open source software is a product of a v...

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List the various categories of application software.

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The three major categories of applicatio...

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The ________ is called the "brain" of the computer.


A) random access memory
B) read only memory
C) storage hardware
D) central processing unit

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Magnetic and optical disks are nonvolatile memory devices.

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A printer is an example of an input hardware device.

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Firmware is computer software that is installed into devices such as printers and print servers.

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Server application programs are programs that ________.


A) control the client computer's resources
B) are processed on client computers
C) are processed on server computers
D) control the server computer's resources

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What are the differences between volatile and nonvolatile memory? Give an example of each.Why is this important to know in a business?

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Volatile memory is impermanent and nonvo...

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Hardware includes electronic components that are used to input, process, output, and store data.

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Servers are generally accessed from other computers and they have limited video displays.

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A spreadsheet program is an example of a(n) ________.


A) vertical-market application
B) operating system
C) firmware
D) horizontal-market application

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What are the main operating systems? Provide a brief overview.

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The first main desktop operating system ...

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