Exam 1: Introduction to Computer Hardware

L2 cache is built onto the processor chip. _________________________

A ____ is a vertical stick or lever that pivots in a 360-degree range of motion.

The ____ includes the instructions for starting up your computer as it performs the power-on self test.

In 1834, English mathematics professor Charles Babbage designed a calculator called the Analytical Engine.

____ chips need to be recharged constantly or they lose their data.

Clock speed is measured in bytes . _________________________

____ cables transfer uncompressed video data and digital audio data among compliant devices.

The motherboard is the main circuit board that houses much of a computer's electronics.

Using a pointing device to move an object on the screen is called ____.

____ is the first step in the computer machine cycle.

The ____, a ruler-like device with a sliding strip in its center, lets users perform complex calculations.

Plotters, sometimes referred to as data or video plotters, let you display computer output on a wall.

Touch and hold an object and then move it with a fingertip to complete the ____ gesture.

Notebooks that weigh less than 4 pounds are called Ultrabooks.

____ is the third step in the computer machine cycle.

Move two fingers together to complete the ____ gesture.

A ____ is a pointing device with a ball anchored inside a casing.

Megahertz specifies billions of cycles per second. _________________________

The function keypad on a keyboard lets you move around a document and scroll up and down.

Some large-format printers called ____ use charged wires to produce high-quality drawings for professional applications.