Exam 2: Computer Hardware

The microprocessor is the most important component of a computer, and usually the most expensive single component.

The more data and programs that can fit into EEPROM , the less time your computer will spend moving data to and from virtual memory.

____________________ is a high-capacity optical storage technology with a 25 GB capacity per layer.

Printers, display devices, and speakers are examples of ____________________ devices.

CDs and DVDs are examples of magnetic storage media.

The accompanying figure shows us a ____.

In the accompanying figure, the dark crater like spots on the CD surface are called ____________________.

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

A ____ is a touch-sensitive surface on which you can slide your fingers to move the on-screen pointer.

A ____ computer is also referred to as a laptop computer.

A ____ computer is a small, lightweight personal computer with screen, keyboard, storage, and processing components integrated into a single unit.

Power ____ can originate from a number of sources: downed power lines, power grid switching by the electric company, faulty wiring, and large appliances powering on and off.

An ink jet printer has a nozzle-like print head that sprays ink onto paper to form characters and graphics.

What features should you look for in a printer? Describe at least four in detail.

A microprocessor's clock speed is equal to the number of instructions it can execute in one second.

System configuration information, such as the date and time, hard disk capacity, RAM capacity, and number and types of drives, is stored in a non-volatile ____________________ chip.

Currently, hard drive capacity is measured in gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB).

In the accompanying figure, picture E shows us an example of a(n) ____________________ device.

Hard disk storage technology can be classified as ____ storage.

A hard disk ____ is a flat, rigid disk made of aluminum or glass and coated with magnetic iron oxide particles.