Exam 2: Computer Hardware

In the figure above, the item marked 1 is a(n) ____.

A(n) ____________________ can be triggered by jarring the hard disk while it is in use.

The design of most computer keyboards is based on the typewriter's POINTY layout.

A(n) ____ is a small form factor tablet computer designed to run most of the software available for larger portable computers.

To reboot a PC, hold down the ____ keys at the same time.

Most processors in today's personal computers use RISC technology.

A ____ is a device that not only provides surge protection, but also furnishes your computer with battery backup power during a power outage.

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

The number of horizontal and vertical pixels that a device displays on a screen is referred to as its ____________________.

A microprocessor can operate at full efficiency only if all components in the computer can also handle the faster speeds.

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

Give some examples of storage devices.

Data stored on a(n) DVD+RW disk can be recorded and erased multiple times, making it a very flexible storage option.

The segment of the data bus that extends between RAM and peripheral devices is called the ____________________ bus.

A ____ computer is a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used as a writing or drawing pad.

What are the advantages of solid state storage?

It takes 800 pounds of force to remove a ____ plate, which contains a unique ID number, a warning message, and an 800 number to report a stolen computer.

Critical Thinking questions (Multiple Choice) RAM can be thought of as the ____ for the computer's processor.