Exam 1: Computer Hardware

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Maxwell made a presentation to his class about the importance of computer memory. After his presentation was over, he was asked several questions. Select the best answer for each question. What is the name of the process that changes the firmware?

Computer _____ is whatever is typed into, submitted to, or transmitted to a computer system.

Input can be supplied by a person or by the environment, but not by another computer.

Which of the following microprocessors is the fastest?

ASCII uses eight bits to represent each character.

A byte is composed of _____ bits.

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following is pointed to by callout D?

Transferring data from disk to memory is as fast as transferring data from memory to the processor.

Extended ASCII uses _____ bits to represent each character.

A small circuit board, called a(n) _____, is required to record and play music, narration, and sound effects.

CDs, BDs, and DVDs come in several varieties.  Please describe "ROM," "R," and "RW" versions of these types of media.

Which of the following is a type of computer memory that holds the operating system?

The process of copying files from a network server to your own computer is referred to as _____.

ASCII requires only _____ bits to represent each characters.

____________________ is a set of instructions held semi-permanently in special ROM chips on the motherboard.

Which of the following is the main storage device in most desktop computers?

A computer is an electronic, digital device that works with continuous data.

More ____________________ capacity means your computer can load in lots of program instructions and data while other processing occurs.

In the world of computers "kilo" means 1,000.

Which of the following operating systems is used on the iPad and iPhone?