Question 1

A(n) ____ is the basic storage unit in memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  byte 
B)  address 
C)  kilobyte 
D)  RAM 
A)  byte 
B)  address 
C)  kilobyte 
D)  RAM

Question 2

The ____ unit is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.

Accepted Answer

A)  system 
B)  master 
C)  control 
D)  base 
A)  system 
B)  master 
C)  control 
D)  base

Question 3

Saving is the process of copying items from a storage device such as a hard disk to RAM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The more RAM a computer has, the faster the computer will respond.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A method known as ____ processing uses multiple processors simultaneously to execute a single program or task.

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel 
B)  binary 
C)  multi-core 
D)  main core 
A)  parallel 
B)  binary 
C)  multi-core 
D)  main core

Question 6

RAM technology uses battery power to retain information even when the power to the computer is off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A(n) ____ is the point at which a peripheral attaches to or communicates with the system unit so it can send data or receive information from the computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  signal receptor 
B)  analog 
C)  port 
D)  baseline 
A)  signal receptor 
B)  analog 
C)  port 
D)  baseline

Question 8

A(n) ____ chip is a blank ROM chip onto which a programmer can write permanently.

Accepted Answer

A)  EEPROM 
B)  PROM 
C)  CMOS 
D)  CMIS 
A)  EEPROM 
B)  PROM 
C)  CMOS 
D)  CMIS

Question 9

Figure 4-4 A(n) _________________________ is a flash memory device that plugs in a USB port like the one shown in Figure 4-4 on a computer or portable device.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 4-4 A(n) _________________________ is...

Question 10

Programmers use _________________________ instructions to program a PROM chip.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Programmers use _________________________ instructions to program a...

Question 11

Some computer and chip manufacturers use the term ____ to refer to a personal computer processor chip.

Accepted Answer

A)  microprocessor 
B)  parallel processor 
C)  coprocessor 
D)  perpendicular processor 
A)  microprocessor 
B)  parallel processor 
C)  coprocessor 
D)  perpendicular processor

Question 12

Giga is a prefix that stands for thousand, and hertz is one cycle per minute; thus, one gigahertz equals one thousand ticks of the system clock per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For a wireless device to transmit signals via infrared light waves, both the computer and the device must have a(n) _________________________, which conforms to standards developed by the Infrared Data Association.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For a wireless device to transmit signals...

Question 14

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2 Ports and connectors have always been a little bit of a mystery to you, so you have decided to learn more about them. You are looking for a port that will allow a system unit to have the capability of recording sounds that have been created by a synthesizer and then processing the sounds to create new sounds. Which of the following ports satisfy this requirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  IrDA 
B)  Bluetooth 
C)  eSATA 
D)  MIDI 
A)  IrDA 
B)  Bluetooth 
C)  eSATA 
D)  MIDI

Question 15

What is the system clock?

Accepted Answer

The processor relies on a small quartz c

Question 16

A network card ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  enhances the audio-generating capabilities of a personal computer by allowing sound to be input through a microphone and output through external speakers or headphones 
B)  converts computer output into a signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen 
C)  connects computers through telephone or cable television lines 
D)  connects other computers and peripherals 
A)  enhances the audio-generating capabilities of a personal computer by allowing sound to be input through a microphone and output through external speakers or headphones 
B)  converts computer output into a signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen 
C)  connects computers through telephone or cable television lines 
D)  connects other computers and peripherals

Question 17

Each processor on a dual-core/multicore chip generally runs at a slower clock speed than a single-core processor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A(n) ____, which can be a peripheral or a chip, creates sound from digital instructions.

Accepted Answer

A)  external bus 
B)  synthesizer 
C)  internal bus 
D)  audiometer 
A)  external bus 
B)  synthesizer 
C)  internal bus 
D)  audiometer

Question 19

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1 In your role as a consultant for people buying new computer systems, you always work hard to stay abreast of the latest RAM guidelines for the various levels of users. One of your clients is a power user who runs CAD software. Which of the following configurations would be an appropriate system for her?

Accepted Answer

A)  2.13 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, with 2 GB/DDR2 SDRAM 
B)  2.93 GHz Core 2 Extreme processor, with 4 GB/DDR2 SDRAM 
C)  2.20 GHz Athlon 64 X2 processor, with 1 GB/DDR2 SDRAM 
D)  2.00 GHz Sempron processor, with 512 MB/DDR SDRAM 
A)  2.13 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, with 2 GB/DDR2 SDRAM 
B)  2.93 GHz Core 2 Extreme processor, with 4 GB/DDR2 SDRAM 
C)  2.20 GHz Athlon 64 X2 processor, with 1 GB/DDR2 SDRAM 
D)  2.00 GHz Sempron processor, with 512 MB/DDR SDRAM

Question 20

Less expensive, basic PCs use a brand of Intel processor(s) called the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pentium 
B)  Celeron 
C)  Xeon and Itanium 
D)  Acceleron and Celerium 
A)  Pentium 
B)  Celeron 
C)  Xeon and Itanium 
D)  Acceleron and Celerium

A(n) ____ is the basic storage unit in memory.

The ____ unit is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.

Saving is the process of copying items from a storage device such as a hard disk to RAM.

The more RAM a computer has, the faster the computer will respond.

A method known as ____ processing uses multiple processors simultaneously to execute a single program or task.

RAM technology uses battery power to retain information even when the power to the computer is off.

A(n) ____ is the point at which a peripheral attaches to or communicates with the system unit so it can send data or receive information from the computer.

A(n) ____ chip is a blank ROM chip onto which a programmer can write permanently.

Figure 4-4 A(n) _________________________ is a flash memory device that plugs in a USB port like the one shown in Figure 4-4 on a computer or portable device.

Programmers use _________________________ instructions to program a PROM chip.

Some computer and chip manufacturers use the term ____ to refer to a personal computer processor chip.

Giga is a prefix that stands for thousand, and hertz is one cycle per minute; thus, one gigahertz equals one thousand ticks of the system clock per minute.

For a wireless device to transmit signals via infrared light waves, both the computer and the device must have a(n) _________________________, which conforms to standards developed by the Infrared Data Association.

What is the system clock?

A network card ____.

Each processor on a dual-core/multicore chip generally runs at a slower clock speed than a single-core processor.

A(n) ____, which can be a peripheral or a chip, creates sound from digital instructions.

Less expensive, basic PCs use a brand of Intel processor(s) called the ____.

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Exam 4: The Components of the System Unit

A(n) ____ is the basic storage unit in memory.

The ____ unit is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.

Saving is the process of copying items from a storage device such as a hard disk to RAM.

The more RAM a computer has, the faster the computer will respond.

A method known as ____ processing uses multiple processors simultaneously to execute a single program or task.

RAM technology uses battery power to retain information even when the power to the computer is off.

A(n) ____ is the point at which a peripheral attaches to or communicates with the system unit so it can send data or receive information from the computer.

A(n) ____ chip is a blank ROM chip onto which a programmer can write permanently.

Figure 4-4 A(n) _________________________ is a flash memory device that plugs in a USB port like the one shown in Figure 4-4 on a computer or portable device.

Programmers use _________________________ instructions to program a PROM chip.

Some computer and chip manufacturers use the term ____ to refer to a personal computer processor chip.

Giga is a prefix that stands for thousand, and hertz is one cycle per minute; thus, one gigahertz equals one thousand ticks of the system clock per minute.

For a wireless device to transmit signals via infrared light waves, both the computer and the device must have a(n) _________________________, which conforms to standards developed by the Infrared Data Association.

What is the system clock?

A network card ____.

Each processor on a dual-core/multicore chip generally runs at a slower clock speed than a single-core processor.

A(n) ____, which can be a peripheral or a chip, creates sound from digital instructions.

Less expensive, basic PCs use a brand of Intel processor(s) called the ____.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and World Wide Web

Application Software

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

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