Exam 19: Evaluating Computer System Components

________ makes the audio appear to come from all directions.

The ________ optical disc has the largest storage capacity.

An expansion card that translates binary data into images is a(n) ________ card.

The sound in Dolby's eighth channel is sent to a(n) ________.

Match each of the following storage options or connection methods to its capacity or speed: I. USB 3.0 transfer rate II. DVD storage capacity III. Blu-ray storage capacity IV. eSATA transfer rate V. USB 2.0 transfer rate A. 400 Mbps B. 7 GB of data C. 3 Gbps D. 50 GB of data E. 5 Gbps

Because displaying graphics demands a lot of the CPU, a video card also comes with its own ________.

If you want to be able to use a form of optical media (such as a CD or DVD) that you can write to as many times as you like, your media should be in ________ format.

Optical drives use a(n) ________ to store and read data on a CD or DVD.

A(n) ________ performs the same kind of computational work that a CPU performs but is specialized to handle 3-D graphics and image and video processing.

The current surround sound standard is from ________.

Match each of the following components to its most common use: I. GPU II. video adapter III. DVI IV. HDMI V. eSATA A. port used for connecting gaming consoles B. special processor for images and 3-D graphics C. expansion card used to translate binary data into images D. can be used to connect an external hard drive E. port used for digital LCD connection

Which of the following is NOT an optical storage device?

Which of the following is NOT a type of optical media?

The fastest USB port currently available is using the new standard USB ________.

A ________ drive has no moving parts.

Video cards include their own RAM, called ________.