Question 1

If a computer advertisement states a computer operates at 5 GHz, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The computer contains 5 GHz of RAM. 
B)  The CPU in the computer is an Intel processor. 
C)  The system clock has a clock speed of five billion clock cycles per second. 
D)  It guarantees the computer runs faster than one that operates at 4 GHz. 
A)  The computer contains 5 GHz of RAM. 
B)  The CPU in the computer is an Intel processor. 
C)  The system clock has a clock speed of five billion clock cycles per second. 
D)  It guarantees the computer runs faster than one that operates at 4 GHz.

Question 2

Each processor core on a multi-core processor generally runs at a faster speed than a single-core processor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

____________________ operations involve comparing one data item with another to determine whether the first item is greater than, equal to, or less than the other item.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ operations involve comparing one data item...

Question 4

Which of the following cards converts computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen?

Accepted Answer

A)  output 
B)  graphics 
C)  express 
D)  PC 
A)  output 
B)  graphics 
C)  express 
D)  PC

Question 5

____________________ stores the data being processed and the resulting information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ stores the data being processed and...

Question 6

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 7

Which of the following allows the processor to communicate with peripheral devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  expansion bus 
B)  index bus 
C)  interpolated bus 
D)  power bus 
A)  expansion bus 
B)  index bus 
C)  interpolated bus 
D)  power bus

Question 8

You want to allow sound to be input through a microphone and output through external speakers on your computer. What must you have in order to do this?

Accepted Answer

A)  sound card 
B)  SCSI port 
C)  port duplicator 
D)  peripheral device manager 
A)  sound card 
B)  SCSI port 
C)  port duplicator 
D)  peripheral device manager

Question 9

Together, the four basic operations on a processor (fetching, decoding, executing, and storing) comprise a pipeline cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

You should read reviews for programs and apps before you download and/or install them to make sure the program or app will meet your needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A(n) ____________________ card converts computer output into a signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ card converts computer output into...

Question 13

Platform as a Service is also known as a virtual desktop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A byte is uninformative because it provides only enough different combinations of 0s and 1s to represent 8 individual characters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is contained on an integrated circuit and can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges?

Accepted Answer

A)  transistor 
B)  switcher 
C)  capacitor 
D)  resistor 
A)  transistor 
B)  switcher 
C)  capacitor 
D)  resistor

Question 17

Which of the following is the most common type of volatile memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  ROM 
B)  Flash memory 
C)  CMOS 
D)  RAM 
A)  ROM 
B)  Flash memory 
C)  CMOS 
D)  RAM

Question 18

Which kind of tablet positions the case below a keyboard, providing functionality similar to that of a laptop?

Accepted Answer

A)  slate 
B)  console 
C)  integrated 
D)  convertible 
A)  slate 
B)  console 
C)  integrated 
D)  convertible

Question 19

Which of the following is an application that incorporates data from multiple providers into a new application?

Accepted Answer

A)  combo 
B)  mashup 
C)  aggregate 
D)  integrated app 
A)  combo 
B)  mashup 
C)  aggregate 
D)  integrated app

Question 20

What are three names for the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  analog interpreter, AI, interpreter 
B)  CPU, processor, central processing unit 
C)  control processing unit, CPU, processor 
D)  command processing circuit, CPC, processor 
A)  analog interpreter, AI, interpreter 
B)  CPU, processor, central processing unit 
C)  control processing unit, CPU, processor 
D)  command processing circuit, CPC, processor

If a computer advertisement states a computer operates at 5 GHz, what does that mean?

Each processor core on a multi-core processor generally runs at a faster speed than a single-core processor.

____________________ operations involve comparing one data item with another to determine whether the first item is greater than, equal to, or less than the other item.

Which of the following cards converts computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen?

____________________ stores the data being processed and the resulting information.

What numbering system uses only the numbers 0 and 1?

Which of the following allows the processor to communicate with peripheral devices?

You want to allow sound to be input through a microphone and output through external speakers on your computer. What must you have in order to do this?

Together, the four basic operations on a processor (fetching, decoding, executing, and storing) comprise a pipeline cycle.

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

You should read reviews for programs and apps before you download and/or install them to make sure the program or app will meet your needs.

A(n) ____________________ card converts computer output into a signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen.

Platform as a Service is also known as a virtual desktop.

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

A byte is uninformative because it provides only enough different combinations of 0s and 1s to represent 8 individual characters.

Which of the following is contained on an integrated circuit and can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges?

Which of the following is the most common type of volatile memory?

Which kind of tablet positions the case below a keyboard, providing functionality similar to that of a laptop?

Which of the following is an application that incorporates data from multiple providers into a new application?

What are three names for the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer?

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Exam 6: Computing Components

If a computer advertisement states a computer operates at 5 GHz, what does that mean?

Each processor core on a multi-core processor generally runs at a faster speed than a single-core processor.

____________________ operations involve comparing one data item with another to determine whether the first item is greater than, equal to, or less than the other item.

Which of the following cards converts computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen?

____________________ stores the data being processed and the resulting information.

What numbering system uses only the numbers 0 and 1?

Which of the following allows the processor to communicate with peripheral devices?

You want to allow sound to be input through a microphone and output through external speakers on your computer. What must you have in order to do this?

Together, the four basic operations on a processor (fetching, decoding, executing, and storing) comprise a pipeline cycle.

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

You should read reviews for programs and apps before you download and/or install them to make sure the program or app will meet your needs.

A(n) ____________________ card converts computer output into a signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen.

Platform as a Service is also known as a virtual desktop.

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

A byte is uninformative because it provides only enough different combinations of 0s and 1s to represent 8 individual characters.

Which of the following is contained on an integrated circuit and can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges?

Which of the following is the most common type of volatile memory?

Which kind of tablet positions the case below a keyboard, providing functionality similar to that of a laptop?

Which of the following is an application that incorporates data from multiple providers into a new application?

What are three names for the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer?

Introducing Todays Technologies

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communicating Digital Content

Building Solutions

Working in the Enterprise

Focus on Web Development

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