Computing

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1. What Is an Input device

  • Storage that can be disconnected from the main computer unit, for example to transfer files between computers.
  • A device that is used to enter data into a computer. It takes data that a user presents and converts it into binary code.
  • A device that presents the result of processing. It converts binary data into a form which can be read by a user, or into a result in the external world.
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2. What Is System diagnosis utility

  • A utility that scans the computer for common faults and problems and presents the results (and suggestions for the solution) to the user.
  • The tools provided by the operating system to allow the computer and the user to give instructions to the computer and receive and understand the results.
  • Systems software that performs a common maintenancece task.

3. What Is A Virus

  • A malware program that attaches itself to files and is designed to spread within a computer and to other computers, usually causing the computer to become unreliable.
  • A malware program that uses the resources of the computer in which it is installed to spread to other computers and cause the computers to become unreliable. (Unlike a virus, a worm does not attach itself to files.)
  • A malware program that runs silently on a user’s computer and enables another user to connect to the computer and take control of it.

4. What Is Internal storage

  • Storage that is built into the main computer unit.
  • A device that is used to store data when it is not in use, including after the computer has been switch off.
  • Storage that works by storing the data in electronic circuits.

5. What Is Firewall

  • A utility or device that monitors the traffic between a computer and the internet and only allows connections that are authorised.
  • A utility that searches for and removes any malware on a computer
  • A utility that searches for and removes any viruses on a computer.

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