Question 1

List at least five of the rules you should follow when managing files on your computer effectively.

Accepted Answer

Use descriptive names when saving files

Question 2

For good basic performance, a computer running Windows Vista should have at least ____ of RAM.

Accepted Answer

A) 512 MB 
B) 1 GB 
C) 2 GB 
D) 3 GB 
A) 512 MB 
B) 1 GB 
C) 2 GB 
D) 3 GB

Question 3

Utilities that help you find information in your files and folders are called ____ search tools.

Accepted Answer

A) Windows 
B) File management 
C) desktop 
D) Spotlight 
A) Windows 
B) File management 
C) desktop 
D) Spotlight

Question 4

To access the EEPROM setup program on your computer, hold down the ____ key as your computer boots.

Accepted Answer

A) F1 
B) F2 
C) F10 
D) Esc 
A) F1 
B) F2 
C) F10 
D) Esc

Question 5

In the table above, the extensions shown in item 4 are ____ files.

Accepted Answer

A) configuration 
B) data 
C) support 
D) program 
A) configuration 
B) data 
C) support 
D) program

Question 6

A(n)____________________ is a logical representation of where you store your files on a computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a logical representation of where...

Question 7

A computer file's location is defined by a path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the figure above, item ____ refers to a file.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) none of the above 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) none of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about cache?

Accepted Answer

A) L1 and L2 cache are located on the processor chip. 
B) Cache capacity is typically measured in megabytes. 
C) A processor can access data from its cache faster than from memory elsewhere on the motherboard. 
D) The amount of cache memory affects performance. 
A) L1 and L2 cache are located on the processor chip. 
B) Cache capacity is typically measured in megabytes. 
C) A processor can access data from its cache faster than from memory elsewhere on the motherboard. 
D) The amount of cache memory affects performance.

Question 10

The main directory of a disk is called the ____ directory.

Accepted Answer

A) root 
B) sub 
C) folder 
D) network 
A) root 
B) sub 
C) folder 
D) network

Question 11

Most PC processors use ____ technology.

Accepted Answer

A) ALU 
B) RISC 
C) CISC 
D) DIMM 
A) ALU 
B) RISC 
C) CISC 
D) DIMM

Question 12

Item ____ in the above figures refers to the Save As dialog box.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 13

____ RAM was first developed for the popular Nintendo 64 game system then adapted for use in personal computers in 1999.

Accepted Answer

A) Synchronous dynamic 
B) Rambus dynamic 
C) Synchronous 
D) Cache 
A) Synchronous dynamic 
B) Rambus dynamic 
C) Synchronous 
D) Cache

Question 14

A processor is typically the most important and the most expensive single component of a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Your colleague, Joan, brings a computer ad to work. The ad specifies the following information: 1 GB 675 MHz Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM (max. 2 GB)If Joan wants to upgrade and add more RAM, what is the maximum RAM capacity for the computer in the ad?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your colleague, Joan, brings a computer ad...

Question 16

Which of the following is true about dual-core processors?

Accepted Answer

A) A computer's operating system and software should be optimized to use them. 
B) They use two chips. 
C) They are slower than single-core processors. 
D) They perform tasks at a minimum speed. 
A) A computer's operating system and software should be optimized to use them. 
B) They use two chips. 
C) They are slower than single-core processors. 
D) They perform tasks at a minimum speed.

Question 17

The most significant technology that made computers possible is the integrated circuit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The pace for executing instructions is set by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) system timer 
B) instruction set 
C) control unit 
D) processor clock 
A) system timer 
B) instruction set 
C) control unit 
D) processor clock

Question 19

RAM holds data in circuitry that's directly connected to the motherboard; whereas, the hard drive stores data on ____ media.

Accepted Answer

A) volatile 
B) solid-state 
C) optical 
D) magnetic 
A) volatile 
B) solid-state 
C) optical 
D) magnetic

Question 20

The small circuit board shown in the figure above is called a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) PGA 
B) DIMM 
C) DIP 
D) motherboard 
A) PGA 
B) DIMM 
C) DIP 
D) motherboard

List at least five of the rules you should follow when managing files on your computer effectively.

For good basic performance, a computer running Windows Vista should have at least ____ of RAM.

Utilities that help you find information in your files and folders are called ____ search tools.

To access the EEPROM setup program on your computer, hold down the ____ key as your computer boots.

In the table above, the extensions shown in item 4 are ____ files.

A(n)____________________ is a logical representation of where you store your files on a computer.

A computer file's location is defined by a path.

In the figure above, item ____ refers to a file.

Which of the following is NOT true about cache?

The main directory of a disk is called the ____ directory.

Most PC processors use ____ technology.

Item ____ in the above figures refers to the Save As dialog box.

____ RAM was first developed for the popular Nintendo 64 game system then adapted for use in personal computers in 1999.

A processor is typically the most important and the most expensive single component of a computer.

Your colleague, Joan, brings a computer ad to work. The ad specifies the following information: 1 GB 675 MHz Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM (max. 2 GB)If Joan wants to upgrade and add more RAM, what is the maximum RAM capacity for the computer in the ad?

Which of the following is true about dual-core processors?

The most significant technology that made computers possible is the integrated circuit.

The pace for executing instructions is set by the ____.

RAM holds data in circuitry that's directly connected to the motherboard; whereas, the hard drive stores data on ____ media.

The small circuit board shown in the figure above is called a ____.

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Exam 4: Digital Electronics and File Management

List at least five of the rules you should follow when managing files on your computer effectively.

For good basic performance, a computer running Windows Vista should have at least ____ of RAM.

Utilities that help you find information in your files and folders are called ____ search tools.

To access the EEPROM setup program on your computer, hold down the ____ key as your computer boots.

In the table above, the extensions shown in item 4 are ____ files.

A(n)____________________ is a logical representation of where you store your files on a computer.

A computer file's location is defined by a path.

In the figure above, item ____ refers to a file.

Which of the following is NOT true about cache?

The main directory of a disk is called the ____ directory.

Most PC processors use ____ technology.

Item ____ in the above figures refers to the Save As dialog box.

____ RAM was first developed for the popular Nintendo 64 game system then adapted for use in personal computers in 1999.

A processor is typically the most important and the most expensive single component of a computer.

Your colleague, Joan, brings a computer ad to work. The ad specifies the following information: 1 GB 675 MHz Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM (max. 2 GB)If Joan wants to upgrade and add more RAM, what is the maximum RAM capacity for the computer in the ad?

Which of the following is true about dual-core processors?

The most significant technology that made computers possible is the integrated circuit.

The pace for executing instructions is set by the ____.

RAM holds data in circuitry that's directly connected to the motherboard; whereas, the hard drive stores data on ____ media.

The small circuit board shown in the figure above is called a ____.

Computer and Internet Basics

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Networks and the Internet

Data Security

The Web and E-Commerce

Digital Media

The Computer Industry and Careers

Trends in Technology

Filters