WGU C724 Study Sets questions with correct answers

The evolution of software has produced the ability to manage large databases of information, known as - Answer database management systems (DBMS) was the first computer software language for business applications - Answer Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL) is a programming environment that provides tools to developers to write code. - Answer Integrated Development Environment (IDE) components include devices that provide input into the processing unit. These include peripherals, such as the keyboard, mouse, microphone (audio input), sensors, and document or visual scanners. - Answer Input which is the brain of the computer. Historically, this unit included several components, such as a control unit, a processor, an arithmetic or logic unit, and memory components. - Answer Central Processing Unit (CPU) components include primary temporary storage and secondary long-term storage devices. - Answer Storage is temporary or short-term storage used by the processor. - Answer Random Access Memory (RAM) components include internal storage devices or processes, as well as external peripherals such as monitor screens (visual output), speakers (audio output), and printers (physical output). - Answer Output