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a __________ computer.  personal  mainframe  microprocessor  mini RATIONALE ENIAC is an example of a mainframe computer. Mainframes are computers that are primarily used by larg ... e organizations for critical applications and bulk data processing. CONCEPT History of Computers 2 Bethany sends a text message to her boyfriend while listening to music. Which device is Bethany most likely using in this scenario?  A laptop computer  A tablet  A desktop computer  A smartphone RATIONALE Bethany is using a smartphone, which provides functions including text messaging, phone calls, and Internet browsing. CONCEPT Types of Computers 3 Which of the following components is used for data storage?  Keyboard  CPU  DVD  Monitor RATIONALE A DVD is an optical disc that is used for data storage. A keyboard is an input device. A monitor is an output device. The CPU is used to process data. CONCEPT Computer Components and Roles 4 Which of the following statements about the relationship between hardware and software is FALSE?  Computer hardware controls the computer's software by telling it what to do.  Computer hardware can be physically touched, while computer software is intangible.  Both hardware and software are needed for the computer to function effectively.  Computer hardware cannot be used without an operating system. RATIONALE Computer hardware does not control the computer's software. The reverse is true: the software controls the hardware and tells it what to do. The other statements are all true. Hardware is tangible, and software is intangible. Hardware and software are co-dependent: both are needed for the computer to function, and one cannot operate without the other. [Show More]

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