Question 1

Heat sinking uses a continuous flow of fluid to transfer the heated fluid away from the processor to a radiator-type grill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Most computers use flash memory to hold their startup instructions because it allows the computer easily to update its contents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

One gigahertz (GHz) equals how many ticks of the system clock per second?

Accepted Answer

A)  one thousand 
B)  one million 
C)  one billion 
D)  one trillion 
A)  one thousand 
B)  one million 
C)  one billion 
D)  one trillion C

Question 4

The role of memory to store both data and programs is known as which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  stored program 
B)  random memory 
C)  ROM 
D)  store and send 
A)  stored program 
B)  random memory 
C)  ROM 
D)  store and send

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your computer overheats and shuts down, what malfunction should you suspect?

Accepted Answer

A)  All the components within the system unit have shorted and created too much heat. 
B)  The ventilation ports located on the bottom of the system unit have become plugged or have otherwise failed. 
C)  The cooling fans are not working properly. 
D)  You tried to perform too many operations at one time and your computer overheated when it tried to complete all the operations. 
A)  All the components within the system unit have shorted and created too much heat. 
B)  The ventilation ports located on the bottom of the system unit have become plugged or have otherwise failed. 
C)  The cooling fans are not working properly. 
D)  You tried to perform too many operations at one time and your computer overheated when it tried to complete all the operations.

Question 6

A(n) ____________________ card connects other computers and peripherals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ card connects other computers and...

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When determining the amount of RAM necessary for a computer you wish to purchase, what should you consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  the size of the computer monitor 
B)  the number of expansion slots found in the computer 
C)  the processing speed of the CPU 
D)  the types of software you plan to use 
A)  the size of the computer monitor 
B)  the number of expansion slots found in the computer 
C)  the processing speed of the CPU 
D)  the types of software you plan to use

Question 8

Which of the following processors is a chip with two or more separate processor cores?

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel 
B)  compressed 
C)  multi-core 
D)  binary 
A)  parallel 
B)  compressed 
C)  multi-core 
D)  binary

Question 9

Which of the following is true of Bluetooth technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is similar to a USB port in that it can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds. 
B)  It is a special high-speed parallel port that allows users to attach peripherals such as disk drives and printers. 
C)  It is a special type of serial port that connects the system unit to a musical instrument. 
D)  It is an alternative to IrDA that uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices. 
A)  It is similar to a USB port in that it can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds. 
B)  It is a special high-speed parallel port that allows users to attach peripherals such as disk drives and printers. 
C)  It is a special type of serial port that connects the system unit to a musical instrument. 
D)  It is an alternative to IrDA that uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices.

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What numbering system uses only the numbers 0 and 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  octo system 
B)  binary system 
C)  8-bit system 
D)  ASCII system 
A)  octo system 
B)  binary system 
C)  8-bit system 
D)  ASCII system

Question 11

The larger the number of bits handled by the bus, the slower the computer transfers data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A(n) ____________________ port is similar to a USB port in that it can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ port is similar to a...

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a dog is identified by scanning the shoulder or neck of the animal, what provides the information about the dog?

Accepted Answer

A)  an animal ID processor 
B)  an ALU 
C)  a chip implant 
D)  a tattooed ID number identified by the scanning device 
A)  an animal ID processor 
B)  an ALU 
C)  a chip implant 
D)  a tattooed ID number identified by the scanning device

Question 14

____________________ memory does not lose its contents when power is removed from the computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ memory does not lose its contents...

Question 15

Which of the following flash drives is a flash memory device that plugs in a port like the one shown in the accompanying figure on a computer or portable device?

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral 
B)  fixed 
C)  embedded 
D)  USB 
A)  peripheral 
B)  fixed 
C)  embedded 
D)  USB

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A power unit contains all the electronics found in a computer. 
B)  System units are available in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on the digital device. 
C)  Circuit boards found in the device unit are uniform in size and shape regardless of the type of digital device. 
D)  The only digital device that does not have a command board is a convertible Tablet PC. 
A)  A power unit contains all the electronics found in a computer. 
B)  System units are available in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on the digital device. 
C)  Circuit boards found in the device unit are uniform in size and shape regardless of the type of digital device. 
D)  The only digital device that does not have a command board is a convertible Tablet PC.

Question 17

Which of the following is a kind of ROM chip that contains permanently written data, instructions, or information that is recorded when the chip is manufactured?

Accepted Answer

A)  L1 cache 
B)  Flash memory 
C)  firmware 
D)  microcode 
A)  L1 cache 
B)  Flash memory 
C)  firmware 
D)  microcode

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When your cousin connects his electronic keyboard to the system unit of his computer, what type of port does he most likely use?

Accepted Answer

A)  IrDA port 
B)  synthesizer port 
C)  eMiniMusic port 
D)  MIDI port 
A)  IrDA port 
B)  synthesizer port 
C)  eMiniMusic port 
D)  MIDI port

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When your computer technician talks about your computer's bay, what is she talking about?

Accepted Answer

A)  the location in the system unit where you can install peripheral cards 
B)  the opening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment 
C)  the location on the motherboard where the CPU is installed 
D)  the opening inside the system unit where special computer diagnostic equipment that ensures the integrity of your computer's operations is located 
A)  the location in the system unit where you can install peripheral cards 
B)  the opening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment 
C)  the location on the motherboard where the CPU is installed 
D)  the opening inside the system unit where special computer diagnostic equipment that ensures the integrity of your computer's operations is located

Question 20

Saving is the process of copying items from a storage device such as a hard disk to RAM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Heat sinking uses a continuous flow of fluid to transfer the heated fluid away from the processor to a radiator-type grill.

Most computers use flash memory to hold their startup instructions because it allows the computer easily to update its contents.

One gigahertz (GHz) equals how many ticks of the system clock per second?

The role of memory to store both data and programs is known as which of the following concepts?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your computer overheats and shuts down, what malfunction should you suspect?

A(n) ____________________ card connects other computers and peripherals.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When determining the amount of RAM necessary for a computer you wish to purchase, what should you consider?

Which of the following processors is a chip with two or more separate processor cores?

Which of the following is true of Bluetooth technology?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What numbering system uses only the numbers 0 and 1?

The larger the number of bits handled by the bus, the slower the computer transfers data.

A(n) ____________________ port is similar to a USB port in that it can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a dog is identified by scanning the shoulder or neck of the animal, what provides the information about the dog?

____________________ memory does not lose its contents when power is removed from the computer.

Which of the following flash drives is a flash memory device that plugs in a port like the one shown in the accompanying figure on a computer or portable device?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is true?

Which of the following is a kind of ROM chip that contains permanently written data, instructions, or information that is recorded when the chip is manufactured?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When your cousin connects his electronic keyboard to the system unit of his computer, what type of port does he most likely use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When your computer technician talks about your computer's bay, what is she talking about?

Saving is the process of copying items from a storage device such as a hard disk to RAM.

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Heat sinking uses a continuous flow of fluid to transfer the heated fluid away from the processor to a radiator-type grill.

Most computers use flash memory to hold their startup instructions because it allows the computer easily to update its contents.

One gigahertz (GHz) equals how many ticks of the system clock per second?

The role of memory to store both data and programs is known as which of the following concepts?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your computer overheats and shuts down, what malfunction should you suspect?

A(n) ____________________ card connects other computers and peripherals.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When determining the amount of RAM necessary for a computer you wish to purchase, what should you consider?

Which of the following processors is a chip with two or more separate processor cores?

Which of the following is true of Bluetooth technology?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What numbering system uses only the numbers 0 and 1?

The larger the number of bits handled by the bus, the slower the computer transfers data.

A(n) ____________________ port is similar to a USB port in that it can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a dog is identified by scanning the shoulder or neck of the animal, what provides the information about the dog?

____________________ memory does not lose its contents when power is removed from the computer.

Which of the following flash drives is a flash memory device that plugs in a port like the one shown in the accompanying figure on a computer or portable device?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is true?

Which of the following is a kind of ROM chip that contains permanently written data, instructions, or information that is recorded when the chip is manufactured?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When your cousin connects his electronic keyboard to the system unit of his computer, what type of port does he most likely use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When your computer technician talks about your computer's bay, what is she talking about?

Saving is the process of copying items from a storage device such as a hard disk to RAM.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

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