Question 1

Storage that is wiped clean when power is cut off from a device is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  flash memory 
B)  read-only memory 
C)  holographic memory 
D)  volatile memory 
E)  non-volatile memory 
A)  flash memory 
B)  read-only memory 
C)  holographic memory 
D)  volatile memory 
E)  non-volatile memory

Question 2

The _____ is the part of a computer that executes the instructions of a computer program.

Accepted Answer

A)  software 
B)  flash memory 
C)  DWDM 
D)  random-access memory or RAM 
E)  microprocessor 
A)  software 
B)  flash memory 
C)  DWDM 
D)  random-access memory or RAM 
E)  microprocessor

Question 3

For many applications, the _____________ will outperform a single speedy chip, while running cooler and drawing less power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For many applications, the _____________ will outperform...

Question 4

The process of separating out the densely packed materials inside tech products so that the value in e-waste can be effectively harvested is extremely skill intensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ is a nonvolatile, chip-based storage, often used in mobile phones, cameras, and MP3 players.

Accepted Answer

A)  Random-access memory 
B)  Cache memory 
C)  Optical storage memory 
D)  Holographic memory 
E)  Flash memory 
A)  Random-access memory 
B)  Cache memory 
C)  Optical storage memory 
D)  Holographic memory 
E)  Flash memory

Question 6

The term _____ refers to computers that are among the fastest of any in the world at the time of their introduction.

Accepted Answer

A)  mainframes 
B)  quantum computers 
C)  supermini computers 
D)  minisuper computers 
E)  supercomputers 
A)  mainframes 
B)  quantum computers 
C)  supermini computers 
D)  minisuper computers 
E)  supercomputers

Question 7

Modern supercomputing is typically done via a technique called massively parallel processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Moore's Law states that:

Accepted Answer

A)  magnetic disk storage density doubles annually. 
B)  the cost per unit of useful light emitted by an LED falls by a factor of 10 every decade. 
C)  the value of a telecommunications network is proportional to the square of the number of connected users of the system. 
D)  chip performance per dollar doubles every eighteen months. 
E)  the cost of a semiconductor chip fabrication plant is cut in half every four years. 
A)  magnetic disk storage density doubles annually. 
B)  the cost per unit of useful light emitted by an LED falls by a factor of 10 every decade. 
C)  the value of a telecommunications network is proportional to the square of the number of connected users of the system. 
D)  chip performance per dollar doubles every eighteen months. 
E)  the cost of a semiconductor chip fabrication plant is cut in half every four years.

Question 9

What problem is faced by multicore processors running older software written for single-brain chips?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multicore processors usually run older software by using only one core at a time. 
B)  Multicore processors draw more power than single-brain processors to solve the same problem. 
C)  Multicore processors require greater cooling to run the same software as single-brain processors. 
D)  Individual cores in multicore processors have smaller memories than single-brain chips and are consequently slower. 
E)  Multicore processors still have some fair distance to go before going mainstream. 
A)  Multicore processors usually run older software by using only one core at a time. 
B)  Multicore processors draw more power than single-brain processors to solve the same problem. 
C)  Multicore processors require greater cooling to run the same software as single-brain processors. 
D)  Individual cores in multicore processors have smaller memories than single-brain chips and are consequently slower. 
E)  Multicore processors still have some fair distance to go before going mainstream.

Question 10

Give a brief description of each of the factors that is impeding the continued validity of Moore's Law.

Accepted Answer

Moore's Law is possible because the dist

Question 11

_____ is a technique in which computers are designed with many microprocessors that work together, simultaneously, to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nanocomputing 
B)  Quantum computing 
C)  Grid computing 
D)  Massively parallel processing 
E)  Cloud computing 
A)  Nanocomputing 
B)  Quantum computing 
C)  Grid computing 
D)  Massively parallel processing 
E)  Cloud computing

Question 12

Storage that retains data even when powered down is known as _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Storage that retains data even when powered...

Question 13

A(n) _____ is a high-speed glass or plastic-lined networking cable used in telecommunications.

Accepted Answer

optical fi

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding the current electronic waste scenario is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic waste increases with the rise of living standards worldwide. 
B)  The content of gold in a pound of electronic waste is lesser than that in a pound of mined ore. 
C)  The process of separating densely packed materials inside tech products to effectively harvest the value in e-waste is skill intensive. 
D)  Sending e-waste abroad can be much more expensive than dealing with it at home. 
E)  E-waste trade is mostly transparent, and stringent guidelines ensure that all e-waste is accounted for. 
A)  Electronic waste increases with the rise of living standards worldwide. 
B)  The content of gold in a pound of electronic waste is lesser than that in a pound of mined ore. 
C)  The process of separating densely packed materials inside tech products to effectively harvest the value in e-waste is skill intensive. 
D)  Sending e-waste abroad can be much more expensive than dealing with it at home. 
E)  E-waste trade is mostly transparent, and stringent guidelines ensure that all e-waste is accounted for.

Question 15

Disney's says the MagicBand and supporting systems have cut turnstile transaction time by 60%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The managerial definition of Moore's Law suggests that computing costs related to chips (microprocessors and silicon-based storage) double every eighteen months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Grid computing is a type of computing in which:

Accepted Answer

A)  special software is installed on several computers enabling them to work together on a common problem. 
B)  computers are designed with many microprocessors that work together, simultaneously, to solve problems. 
C)  quantum properties, such as superposition and entanglement, are used to represent data and perform operations on these data. 
D)  microprocessors with two or more (typically lower power) calculating processor cores are fabricated on the same piece of silicon to solve multiple problems. 
E)  computer software seeks to reproduce or mimic human thought, decision making, or brain functions. 
A)  special software is installed on several computers enabling them to work together on a common problem. 
B)  computers are designed with many microprocessors that work together, simultaneously, to solve problems. 
C)  quantum properties, such as superposition and entanglement, are used to represent data and perform operations on these data. 
D)  microprocessors with two or more (typically lower power) calculating processor cores are fabricated on the same piece of silicon to solve multiple problems. 
E)  computer software seeks to reproduce or mimic human thought, decision making, or brain functions.

Question 18

Hyperefficient chips of the future may also be made out of carbon nanotubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Storage that is wiped clean when power is cut off from a device is known as _____.

The _____ is the part of a computer that executes the instructions of a computer program.

For many applications, the _____________ will outperform a single speedy chip, while running cooler and drawing less power.

The process of separating out the densely packed materials inside tech products so that the value in e-waste can be effectively harvested is extremely skill intensive.

_____ is a nonvolatile, chip-based storage, often used in mobile phones, cameras, and MP3 players.

The term _____ refers to computers that are among the fastest of any in the world at the time of their introduction.

Modern supercomputing is typically done via a technique called massively parallel processing.

Moore's Law states that:

What problem is faced by multicore processors running older software written for single-brain chips?

Give a brief description of each of the factors that is impeding the continued validity of Moore's Law.

_____ is a technique in which computers are designed with many microprocessors that work together, simultaneously, to solve problems.

Storage that retains data even when powered down is known as _____ memory.

A(n) _____ is a high-speed glass or plastic-lined networking cable used in telecommunications.

Which of the following statements regarding the current electronic waste scenario is true?

Disney's says the MagicBand and supporting systems have cut turnstile transaction time by 60%.

The managerial definition of Moore's Law suggests that computing costs related to chips (microprocessors and silicon-based storage) double every eighteen months.

Grid computing is a type of computing in which:

Hyperefficient chips of the future may also be made out of carbon nanotubes.

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Exam 5: Moores Law and More: Fast, Cheap Computing and What This Means for the Manager

Storage that is wiped clean when power is cut off from a device is known as _____.

The _____ is the part of a computer that executes the instructions of a computer program.

For many applications, the _____________ will outperform a single speedy chip, while running cooler and drawing less power.

The process of separating out the densely packed materials inside tech products so that the value in e-waste can be effectively harvested is extremely skill intensive.

_____ is a nonvolatile, chip-based storage, often used in mobile phones, cameras, and MP3 players.

The term _____ refers to computers that are among the fastest of any in the world at the time of their introduction.

Modern supercomputing is typically done via a technique called massively parallel processing.

Moore's Law states that:

What problem is faced by multicore processors running older software written for single-brain chips?

Give a brief description of each of the factors that is impeding the continued validity of Moore's Law.

_____ is a technique in which computers are designed with many microprocessors that work together, simultaneously, to solve problems.

Storage that retains data even when powered down is known as _____ memory.

A(n) _____ is a high-speed glass or plastic-lined networking cable used in telecommunications.

Which of the following statements regarding the current electronic waste scenario is true?

Disney's says the MagicBand and supporting systems have cut turnstile transaction time by 60%.

The managerial definition of Moore's Law suggests that computing costs related to chips (microprocessors and silicon-based storage) double every eighteen months.

Grid computing is a type of computing in which:

Hyperefficient chips of the future may also be made out of carbon nanotubes.

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