UNIT 1 — MILESTONE 1
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You passed this Milestone 12 questions were answered correctly. 5 questions were answered incorrectly. 1Ashlee
... [Show More] recently traveled with friends during spring break. She used her cellular Android device to change the settings on her home security system. When she finished, she began to play a game, using an e-reader equipped with a touch screen. Which device did Ashlee NOT use in this scenario?
A smartphone
A laptop
An integrated computer system
A tablet RATIONALE
Ashley used a cellular Android device (smartphone), an easy chair to play a game (integrated computer systems) and an e-reader with a touch screen (tablet). Ashley did not use a laptop. CONCEPT
Types of Computers 2A series of steps undertaken to reach a goal is known as which of the following?
Hardware
A process
Software
Data management RATIONALE
A series of steps undertaken to reach a goal is known as a process. CONCEPT
Information Systems 3To improve the operating speed of his computer, Richard can use a disk defragmentation program, which is a form of __________.
operating system software
productivity software
utility software
integrated development environment software RATIONALE
A defragmentation tool is a type of common utility software. Utility software enables you to repair, modify, and maintain your computer in some way, such as by improving processing speed. CONCEPT
Computer Software 4Which external hardware component is shown in the given image?
Mouse
CD/DVD drive
Keyboard
Touchpad RATIONALE
The image depicts a keyboard from a laptop computer. Keyboards are peripheral devices that enable users to input text and numbers to a computer system. CONCEPT
External Computer Hardware 5
Select the true statement about the CPU.
It executes commands sent by program software.
It provides a central connection for computer components.
It transfers data from the hard disk for processing. [Show Less]