Exam 2: Input, Output and Processing

Before installing software on your computer, it is important to check its _____.

The microprocessor and the CPU are basically the same thing.

Level 1 cache memory is stored directly on the central processing unit.

During parallel processing , independent parts of the same task are assigned to different processors and are computed simultaneously. ____________________

A common type of volatile memory is _____.

Clock speed is measured in gigabytes . ____________________

The _____ operation of the CPU's machine cycle carries out the commands of the instructions.

RAM is an example of volatile memory.

The _____ is a banner that stretches across the top of the Word window.

Computers with the same platform are considered _____.

In Windows, you can use the _______________ tool to view current processes and the status of hardware resources.

The processor relies on the _____ to coordinate the flow of its information and activities.

The Windows Update tool is found in the _____.

Evan is working on a presentation to give to his computer club about the importance of software updates. Evan tells his club that downloading a _____ software update will deliver fixes or enhancements as a single file.

Today's mobile devices use _______________ to store small amounts of data such as music.

Explain the machine cycle. List each of its basic operations and describe the functionality of each.

A multicore processor is capable of improving a computer's performance through all of the following EXCEPT: _____.

A condition known as ____________________ happens when the computer's operating system swaps data between RAM and virtual memory to run software.

The four basic operations in the machine cycle are output , decode, execute, and store. ____________________

The machine cycle is measured in rotations per second.