Exam 2: Computer Hardware

Personal computer hard disk platters typically have storage capacities ranging from 40 GB to ____.

In the accompanying figure, the microprocessor is shown in picture B .

____ time is the average time it takes a computer to locate and read data on the storage medium.

If the system runs out of RAM, the operating system uses an area of the hard disk called ____ to store parts of a program or data file until they are needed.

DVD-RW technology allows you to write data to a disc, and then later change that data.

In RAM, a group of ____________________ bits is grouped together to form a byte.

A storage ____________________ is the disk, CD, tape, paper, or other substance that contains data.

A printer's ____ determines how many pages a printer is able to churn out.

RAM is ____________________, which means that it requires electrical power to hold data.

A built-in ____ in your personal computer can make it simpler to transfer photos from a solid state memory card used in your digital camera.

Internal drive bays can easily detach from the system unit.

The number of colors a monitor can display is referred to as ____.

In the accompanying figure, the item marked A is a(n) ____.

A processor that includes circuitry for two or more processing units is called a ____ processor.

The term form factor refers to the size and dimensions of a component, such as a system board.

A(n) ____ strip monitors the electrical current that passes from the outlet to all the devices plugged into the strip.

Overclocking is a technique for increasing the speed of a computer component, such as ____. It can be very risky.

____ is the most widely used language for communication between computers and printers.

In the accompanying figure, expansions slots are shown in picture D .

Sequential access is the ability of a device to "jump" directly to requested data.