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The primary purpose of ________ software is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently.​

A) ​system
B) ​application
C) ​input
D) ​memory

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A slate tablet configuration is basically a screen in a narrow frame that lacks a physical keyboard.​

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Smartwatches are multifunction devices that can include a camera, thermometer, compass, calculator, cell phone, GPS, media player, and fitness tracker.​

Which of the following is an important consideration when evaluating storage options for digital devices?​

Computers run three main types of software: application software, development tools, and _______ software.​

Solid state storage stores data in erasable, rewritable circuitry, rather than on spinning disks or streaming tape.​

What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a portable system that is good for students and on-the-go professionals who want to create content and be productive, in addition to consuming content?​

At its time of construction, one of the fastest computers in the world is referred to as a(n) _________________.​

______ is data that is entered into a computer. ______ is the result produced by a computer.​

Remote storage that is available as an Internet service is called ______ storage.​

_________ is a temporary holding area for data and programs.​

Microprocessors can't directly understand programming languages, so programs have to be converted into _____________ that corresponds to the microprocessor's instruction set.​

The ____________ is the part of the microprocessor that performs arithmetic operations, such as addition and subtraction.​

Instructions that tell a computer how to carry out processing tasks are referred to as a computer _______.​

The most popular battery type used in today's electronic devices is __________.​

When a peripheral device is connected or disconnected while the host device is operating, it is called hot-plugging.​

The operating systems for smartphones are radically different to those used for tablet computers.​

The part of the data bus that runs between the microprocessor and RAM is called the _______ bus.​

​Which of the following is an example of an operating system that is used by smartphones?