Exam 4: The Components of the System Unit

A(n) _________________________ converts computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen.

The first step in cleaning a computer is ____.

A microsecond is one-trillionth of a second.

Some external peripherals such as an external modem, speakers, or a tape drive have a(n) _________________________, which is an external power supply.

A(n) _________________________ is a thin, credit card-sized device that adds memory, storage, sound, fax/modem, network, and other capabilities to mobile computers.

A(n) ____ circuit, which is etched on a computer chip, contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current.

Discuss parallel processing and explain what massively parallel processing is as well.

A(n) _________________________ is a small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as a processor.

The _________________________ interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.

A ____ is equal to exactly 1,024 bytes, but computer users often round it down to 1,000 bytes to simplify memory and storage definitions.

On a personal computer, the various functions performed by the processor extend over many separate chips and often multiple circuit boards.