Exam 2: Digital Devices

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The primary purpose of ________ software is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently.​

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The part of the data bus that runs between the microprocessor and RAM is called the _______ bus.​

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Instructions that tell a computer how to carry out processing tasks are referred to as a computer _______.​

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Remote storage that is available as an Internet service is called ______ storage.​

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_________ is a temporary holding area for data and programs.​

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______ is data that is entered into a computer. ______ is the result produced by a computer.​

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Computers run three main types of software: application software, development tools, and _______ software.​

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The most popular battery type used in today's electronic devices is __________.​

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When a peripheral device is connected or disconnected while the host device is operating, it is called hot-plugging.​

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The ____________ is the part of the microprocessor that performs arithmetic operations, such as addition and subtraction.​

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Microprocessors can't directly understand programming languages, so programs have to be converted into _____________ that corresponds to the microprocessor's instruction set.​

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The operating systems for smartphones are radically different to those used for tablet computers.​

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​Which of the following is an example of an operating system that is used by smartphones?

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Which of the following is an important consideration when evaluating storage options for digital devices?​

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A slate tablet configuration is basically a screen in a narrow frame that lacks a physical keyboard.​

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Solid state storage stores data in erasable, rewritable circuitry, rather than on spinning disks or streaming tape.​

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What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a portable system that is good for students and on-the-go professionals who want to create content and be productive, in addition to consuming content?​

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Smartwatches are multifunction devices that can include a camera, thermometer, compass, calculator, cell phone, GPS, media player, and fitness tracker.​

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At its time of construction, one of the fastest computers in the world is referred to as a(n)_________________.​

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