Question 1

Addressability refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of bits stored in each addressable location 
B)  The size of each addressable location 
C)  The size of a memory address 
D)  The capacity of a memory device 
E)  The number of bytes currently holding data in a memory device 
A)  The number of bits stored in each addressable location 
B)  The size of each addressable location 
C)  The size of a memory address 
D)  The capacity of a memory device 
E)  The number of bytes currently holding data in a memory device

Question 2

Which parallel-processing approach applies the same program to multiple data sets using multiple ALUs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synchronous processing 
B)  Tandem processing 
C)  Pipelining processing 
D)  Transfer processing 
E)  Decode processing 
A)  Synchronous processing 
B)  Tandem processing 
C)  Pipelining processing 
D)  Transfer processing 
E)  Decode processing

Question 3

The prefix giga refers to which power of two?

Accepted Answer

A)  210 
B)  220 
C)  230 
D)  240 
E)  250 
A)  210 
B)  220 
C)  230 
D)  240 
E)  250

Question 4

Which of the following is a device that allows a computer to connect to the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hertz 
B)  Pentium 4 
C)  Random access 
D)  Cycles per second 
E)  Modem 
A)  Hertz 
B)  Pentium 4 
C)  Random access 
D)  Cycles per second 
E)  Modem

Question 5

In a von Neumann architecture, the units that store information and the units that process information are the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The term embedded system now refers to any computer that is pre-programmed to perform a dedicated or narrow range of functions as part of a larger system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which type of touch screen has a laminate applied over the glass that conducts electricity, which flows to the finger or stylus when touched?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistive 
B)  Capacitive 
C)  Infrared 
D)  Surface acoustic wave (SAW) 
A)  Resistive 
B)  Capacitive 
C)  Infrared 
D)  Surface acoustic wave (SAW)

Question 8

A volatile storage device loses the contents of its memory if its power supply is turned off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the role of random-access memory (RAM) in a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAM stores information temporarily and permits each computer byte of memory to be accessed directly. 
B)  RAM permits you to begin at the beginning of the data memory retrieval process and access each byte of memory until you get the one you desire. 
C)  RAM allows permanent storage of memory to be stored on the hard drive. 
D)  RAM regulates the integrity and security of all software loaded on to the computer. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  RAM stores information temporarily and permits each computer byte of memory to be accessed directly. 
B)  RAM permits you to begin at the beginning of the data memory retrieval process and access each byte of memory until you get the one you desire. 
C)  RAM allows permanent storage of memory to be stored on the hard drive. 
D)  RAM regulates the integrity and security of all software loaded on to the computer. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 10

A _______________ is a set of wires through which data travels between components of a computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ is a set of wires...

Question 11

A von Neumann computer architecture is best characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Program input device 
B)  Read-only memory 
C)  Random access memory 
D)  Stored-program concept 
E)  The use of disk drives 
A)  Program input device 
B)  Read-only memory 
C)  Random access memory 
D)  Stored-program concept 
E)  The use of disk drives

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of all embedded systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  The logic is so specialized that it is implemented as a single program. 
B)  The size and speed of the code is no longer an issue with modern processors, so assembly language is seldom used. 
C)  They are based on networks of distributed microprocessors. 
D)  They are designed to perform a narrow range of functions as part of a larger system. 
E)  They are implemented completely in hardware (i.e., without software). 
A)  The logic is so specialized that it is implemented as a single program. 
B)  The size and speed of the code is no longer an issue with modern processors, so assembly language is seldom used. 
C)  They are based on networks of distributed microprocessors. 
D)  They are designed to perform a narrow range of functions as part of a larger system. 
E)  They are implemented completely in hardware (i.e., without software).

Question 13

The prefix kilo means 1000 when referring to speed and 1024 when referring to storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The bit pattern stored at a particular memory location conveys the kind of information that it represents (a number, part of an image, etc.).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The prefix _______________ stands for 103 (1000) or 210 (1024).

Accepted Answer

Question 16

The information on a disk drive is organized into concentric circles called _______________, which are divided into sectors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The information on a disk drive is...

Question 17

A computer's front-side bus (FSB) is small, fast memory that is usually built into the processor chip.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The primary circuit board on which the core components of a computer reside is called the _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary circuit board on which the...

Question 19

What does the term Core i5 refer to in the description of the components of the Dell Inspiron 5000 laptop?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presence of two central core processors on one chip in the laptop computer 
B)  The presence of two central core lithium batteries in the laptop computer 
C)  The presence of two central hard drives in the laptop computer 
D)  The presence of two front side buses (FSBs) in the laptop computer 
E)  The presence of two software operating systems in the laptop computer 
A)  The presence of two central core processors on one chip in the laptop computer 
B)  The presence of two central core lithium batteries in the laptop computer 
C)  The presence of two central hard drives in the laptop computer 
D)  The presence of two front side buses (FSBs) in the laptop computer 
E)  The presence of two software operating systems in the laptop computer

Question 20

A computer's _______________ is the number of bits that are stored in each addressable memory location.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer's _______________ is the number of...

Addressability refers to which of the following?

Which parallel-processing approach applies the same program to multiple data sets using multiple ALUs?

The prefix giga refers to which power of two?

Which of the following is a device that allows a computer to connect to the Internet?

In a von Neumann architecture, the units that store information and the units that process information are the same.

The term embedded system now refers to any computer that is pre-programmed to perform a dedicated or narrow range of functions as part of a larger system.

Which type of touch screen has a laminate applied over the glass that conducts electricity, which flows to the finger or stylus when touched?

A volatile storage device loses the contents of its memory if its power supply is turned off.

What is the role of random-access memory (RAM) in a computer?

A _______________ is a set of wires through which data travels between components of a computer.

A von Neumann computer architecture is best characterized by which of the following?

Which of the following statements is true of all embedded systems?

The prefix kilo means 1000 when referring to speed and 1024 when referring to storage.

The bit pattern stored at a particular memory location conveys the kind of information that it represents (a number, part of an image, etc.).

The prefix _______________ stands for 10³ (1000) or 2¹⁰ (1024).

The information on a disk drive is organized into concentric circles called _______________, which are divided into sectors.

A computer's front-side bus (FSB) is small, fast memory that is usually built into the processor chip.

The primary circuit board on which the core components of a computer reside is called the _______________.

What does the term Core i5 refer to in the description of the components of the Dell Inspiron 5000 laptop?

A computer's _______________ is the number of bits that are stored in each addressable memory location.

The Big Picture

Binary Values and Number Systems

Data Representation

Gates and Circuits

Low-Level Programming Languages and Pseudocode

Problem Solving and Algorithms

Abstract Data Types and Subprograms

Object-Oriented Design and High-Level Programming Languages

Operating Systems

File Systems and Directories

Information Systems

Artificial Intelligence

Simulation, Graphics, Gaming, and Other Applications

Networks

The World Wide Web

Computer Security

Limitations of Computing

broad concept of computer security and its importance in modern society.

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Exam 5: Computing Components

Addressability refers to which of the following?

Which parallel-processing approach applies the same program to multiple data sets using multiple ALUs?

The prefix giga refers to which power of two?

Which of the following is a device that allows a computer to connect to the Internet?

In a von Neumann architecture, the units that store information and the units that process information are the same.

The term embedded system now refers to any computer that is pre-programmed to perform a dedicated or narrow range of functions as part of a larger system.

Which type of touch screen has a laminate applied over the glass that conducts electricity, which flows to the finger or stylus when touched?

A volatile storage device loses the contents of its memory if its power supply is turned off.

What is the role of random-access memory (RAM) in a computer?

A _______________ is a set of wires through which data travels between components of a computer.

A von Neumann computer architecture is best characterized by which of the following?

Which of the following statements is true of all embedded systems?

The prefix kilo means 1000 when referring to speed and 1024 when referring to storage.

The bit pattern stored at a particular memory location conveys the kind of information that it represents (a number, part of an image, etc.).

The prefix _______________ stands for 103 (1000) or 210 (1024).

The information on a disk drive is organized into concentric circles called _______________, which are divided into sectors.

A computer's front-side bus (FSB) is small, fast memory that is usually built into the processor chip.

The primary circuit board on which the core components of a computer reside is called the _______________.

What does the term Core i5 refer to in the description of the components of the Dell Inspiron 5000 laptop?

A computer's _______________ is the number of bits that are stored in each addressable memory location.

The Big Picture

Binary Values and Number Systems

Data Representation

Gates and Circuits

Low-Level Programming Languages and Pseudocode

Problem Solving and Algorithms

Abstract Data Types and Subprograms

Object-Oriented Design and High-Level Programming Languages

Operating Systems

File Systems and Directories

Information Systems

Artificial Intelligence

Simulation, Graphics, Gaming, and Other Applications

Networks

The World Wide Web

Computer Security

Limitations of Computing

broad concept of computer security and its importance in modern society.

Filters

The prefix _______________ stands for 10³ (1000) or 2¹⁰ (1024).