University of West FloridaISM 3011 CH

University of West FloridaISM 3011

CH. 2: REVIEW (e-Business Systems Fundamentals)

1)Identify an advantage of a mouse over a trackball.

2. A(n)                is a common output device for soft copy.

3. The hardware component of a computer system consists of programs written in computer languages.

4. A                is a link between devices connected to a computer.

5. A                is a peripheral device for recording, storing, and retrieving information.

6. The word computer consists of 64 bits, which is equivalent to                        bytes.

7. A byte is a single value of 0 or 1.

8.                means saving data in computer memory.

9. In the context of storage devices, CD-ROMs and DVDs are examples of                           .

10. The                 is the heart of a computer.

11.                is used for drafting and has replaced traditional tools, such as T-squares, triangles, paper, and pencils.

12.                holds data when the computer is off or during the course of a program's operation.

13. The hardware component of a computer system consists of programs written in computer languages.