Question 1

The ________ has the largest potential capacity of any storage device.

Accepted Answer

mechanical hard driv

Question 2

The time it takes a storage device to locate stored data and make it available for processing is called ________ time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The time it takes a storage device...

Question 3

According to the book, if your CPU usage levels are greater than ________ during most of your work session, a faster CPU can greatly increase your computer's performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  60% 
B)  70% 
C)  80% 
D)  90% 
A)  60% 
B)  70% 
C)  80% 
D)  90%

Question 4

________ is the type of RAM memory used most often in today's lower-end computers.

Accepted Answer

DDR3; Double data ra

Question 5

Cache memory levels are based on proximity to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the hard drive 
B)  RAM 
C)  the processor 
D)  the video card 
A)  the hard drive 
B)  RAM 
C)  the processor 
D)  the video card

Question 6

Which of the following is not true about 3D sound cards?

Accepted Answer

A)  They produce a fuller, richer sound than stereo sound. 
B)  They provide surround sound. 
C)  They are better at convincing the hearer that sound is omnidirectional. 
D)  Most computers now include one. 
A)  They produce a fuller, richer sound than stereo sound. 
B)  They provide surround sound. 
C)  They are better at convincing the hearer that sound is omnidirectional. 
D)  Most computers now include one.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a permanent storage option?

Accepted Answer

A)  External hard drive 
B)  Random access memory 
C)  Internal hard drive 
D)  SSD 
A)  External hard drive 
B)  Random access memory 
C)  Internal hard drive 
D)  SSD

Question 8

The rule of thumb that predicts that the number of transistors on a CPU will double every two years is called ________ Law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Charles' 
B)  Moore's 
C)  Intel's 
D)  Boyle's 
A)  Charles' 
B)  Moore's 
C)  Intel's 
D)  Boyle's

Question 9

To securely erase data, the U.S. Department of Defense suggests that data be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  overwritten seven times 
B)  deleted 
C)  encoded 
D)  refactored 
A)  overwritten seven times 
B)  deleted 
C)  encoded 
D)  refactored

Question 10

Which of the following activities is carried out by the ALU?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moves read/write heads 
B)  Performs arithmetic calculations 
C)  Creates virtual memory 
D)  Renders video images 
A)  Moves read/write heads 
B)  Performs arithmetic calculations 
C)  Creates virtual memory 
D)  Renders video images

Question 11

________ makes the audio appear to come from all directions.

Accepted Answer

Surround s

Question 12

Desktop computer systems are less reliable than laptop computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following storage devices has the largest potential capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compact disc 
B)  SD card 
C)  Bluray disc 
D)  Mechanical hard drive 
A)  Compact disc 
B)  SD card 
C)  Bluray disc 
D)  Mechanical hard drive

Question 14

A(n) ________ enables the computer to drive the speaker system.

Accepted Answer

A)  GPU port 
B)  display port 
C)  sound card 
D)  PCI bus 
A)  GPU port 
B)  display port 
C)  sound card 
D)  PCI bus

Question 15

An SSHD drive is a combination of both a mechanical hard drive and an ________ into a single device

Accepted Answer

SSD, Solid

Question 16

A ________ drive has no moving parts.

Accepted Answer

A)  solid state 
B)  hard disk 
C)  compact disc 
D)  Blu-ray 
A)  solid state 
B)  hard disk 
C)  compact disc 
D)  Blu-ray

Question 17

Registers are areas of memory that are located close to the CPU.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ________ connects the CPU to the system memory.

Accepted Answer

front side

Question 19

All of the following are part of the machine cycle except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fetch 
B)  encode 
C)  execute 
D)  store 
A)  fetch 
B)  encode 
C)  execute 
D)  store

Question 20

Accessing data from the hard drive to send to the CPU is faster than accessing data from RAM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ________ has the largest potential capacity of any storage device.

The time it takes a storage device to locate stored data and make it available for processing is called ________ time.

According to the book, if your CPU usage levels are greater than ________ during most of your work session, a faster CPU can greatly increase your computer's performance.

________ is the type of RAM memory used most often in today's lower-end computers.

Cache memory levels are based on proximity to ________.

Which of the following is not true about 3D sound cards?

Which of the following is not a permanent storage option?

The rule of thumb that predicts that the number of transistors on a CPU will double every two years is called ________ Law.

To securely erase data, the U.S. Department of Defense suggests that data be ________.

Which of the following activities is carried out by the ALU?

________ makes the audio appear to come from all directions.

Desktop computer systems are less reliable than laptop computers.

Which of the following storage devices has the largest potential capacity?

A(n) ________ enables the computer to drive the speaker system.

An SSHD drive is a combination of both a mechanical hard drive and an ________ into a single device

A ________ drive has no moving parts.

Registers are areas of memory that are located close to the CPU.

The ________ connects the CPU to the system memory.

All of the following are part of the machine cycle except ________.

Accessing data from the hard drive to send to the CPU is faster than accessing data from RAM.

The Impact of Technology in a Changing World

Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources

Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

System Software: the Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics

Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Behind the Scenes: Software Programming

Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems

Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World

Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works

Technology In Action Complete: Appendix A

Technology In Action Complete: Appendix B

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Exam 6: Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System

The ________ has the largest potential capacity of any storage device.

The time it takes a storage device to locate stored data and make it available for processing is called ________ time.

According to the book, if your CPU usage levels are greater than ________ during most of your work session, a faster CPU can greatly increase your computer's performance.

________ is the type of RAM memory used most often in today's lower-end computers.

Cache memory levels are based on proximity to ________.

Which of the following is not true about 3D sound cards?

Which of the following is not a permanent storage option?

The rule of thumb that predicts that the number of transistors on a CPU will double every two years is called ________ Law.

To securely erase data, the U.S. Department of Defense suggests that data be ________.

Which of the following activities is carried out by the ALU?

________ makes the audio appear to come from all directions.

Desktop computer systems are less reliable than laptop computers.

Which of the following storage devices has the largest potential capacity?

A(n) ________ enables the computer to drive the speaker system.

An SSHD drive is a combination of both a mechanical hard drive and an ________ into a single device

A ________ drive has no moving parts.

Registers are areas of memory that are located close to the CPU.

The ________ connects the CPU to the system memory.

All of the following are part of the machine cycle except ________.

Accessing data from the hard drive to send to the CPU is faster than accessing data from RAM.

The Impact of Technology in a Changing World

Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources

Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

System Software: the Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics

Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Behind the Scenes: Software Programming

Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems

Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World

Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works

Technology In Action Complete: Appendix A

Technology In Action Complete: Appendix B

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