Exam 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Which of the following storage devices has the most capacity?

Starting a computer when it is powered off is called a warm boot.

Which of the following is the smallest unit of measure?

A(n) ________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one instruction at a time.

Software that is used to maintain, increase, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities in known as ________ technology.

A(n) ________ is a computer that is designed to execute a few programs extremely rapidly.

Inkjet printers use the CMOK printing process.

________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as a car.

A(n) ________ is a small video camera that sits on top of a monitor or is built into a computing device and can be used to transmit live video.

The representation of a fact, figure, or idea is called ________.

A(n) ________ port allows your computer to connect to the Internet or to other networks.

The ________ keyboard layout gets its name from the first six letters in the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard and is the most common English-language keyboard layout.

________ is concerned with the design and arrangement of machines and furniture to avoid uncomfortable or unsafe experiences.

Rank the following from smallest capacity to largest capacity: I. terabyte II. gigabyte III. kilobyte IV. megabyte V. petabyte A. largest B. second largest C. third largest D. fourth largest E. fifth largest

________ is a representation of a fact, a figure, or an idea and can be a number, a word, a picture, or even a recording of a sound.

Computers use ________ language to process data at the most basic level.

Blu-ray and DVDs are referred to as ________ media.

What is the difference between data and information?

________ is a power-saving mode that stores data to a computer's hard drive instead of to its memory.

If you needed to print parts on the spot, you might use a(n) ________ printer.