Exam 2: Computer Hardware

Smart cards can store personal identification data or funds.

Kevin edits a digital photograph. If Kevin uses an image editing program for this purpose, the program will use the arithmetic/logic unit, with help from the _____ when needed, using only arithmetic and logical operations.

_________ are CPUs that contain the processing components or cores of several independent processors in a single CPU. A)Multi-core CPUs B)Single-core CPUs C)Thin component CPUs D.  Thick component CPUs

Which of the following refers to a measurement of the number of instructions that a CPU can process per second?

In his supermarket, Davis uses a device that scans a collection of lines of varying widths on products and automatically feeds the data of the products into a computer. The device used by Davis is a _____.

The hardware shown in the accompanying image is a(n) _____.

_____ are display devices that can be touched to provide input to the computer associated with them.

Remote storage services accessed via the Internet are often referred to as _____.

The input device in the accompanying image is a _____.

A _____ is a device made of semiconductor material that controls the flow of electrons inside a chip.

The accompanying image shows a(n) _____ that is the hardware located in a system unit.

_________ produce three-dimensional (3D) objects that can create a wide variety of objects, such as a 3D model of a new building, a prototype of a new product, custom medical and dental implants, and edible products printed from sugar or chocolate. A)3D analyzers B)3D scanners C)3D printers D)3D projectors

Brianna has developed a new device to be used by people with physical disabilities. Brianna's device can be classified as _____.

Brief speech recognition systems and digital cameras.

The _____ allows the core of a computer to communicate with other CPU components, such as the memory controller and other cores.

A(n) _____ is high-speed memory built into the CPU that temporarily stores data during processing.

The hardware shown in the accompanying image is a(n) _____.

Identify a true statement about RAM (random access memory).

A magnetic tape is a storage media consisting of plastic tape coated with a magnetizable substance.

A(n)_____ is an impact printer.