Exam 2: Computer Hardware

To minimize virtual memory use,load up your computer with as much EEPROM as possible._________________________

The ____ is a security mechanism that is factory-installed on many personal computers.

Paul decided to upgrade his computer system. He purchased a new optical disc drive to replace his old CD-ROM drive. He has decided to replace his old CRT display device and already upgraded his graphics card to support a more modern display device. He also plans to purchase a new printer to replace his old dot-matrix printer. -If Paul is most concerned with the sharpness of the images and text he will be printing,he should focus on comparing the ____ of the printers he is considering purchasing.

____ technology produces an image by filtering light through a layer of liquid crystal cells.

____ are the result of a series of tests used to gauge overall microprocessor speed and are useful in comparing microprocessor performance.

-In the accompanying figure,the microprocessor is shown in picture B._________________________

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

CD,DVD,and Blu-ray technologies can be classified as ____ storage.

Hot plugging is allowed with what kind of devices?

-In the accompanying figure,the dark,crater-like spots on the CD surface are called ____________________.

Paul decided to upgrade his computer system. He purchased a new optical disc drive to replace his old CD-ROM drive. He has decided to replace his old CRT display device and already upgraded his graphics card to support a more modern display device. He also plans to purchase a new printer to replace his old dot-matrix printer. -Paul remembers that the monitor he was looking at included backlighting.What type of monitor was it?

System configuration information,such as the date and time,hard disk capacity,RAM capacity,and number and types of drives,is stored in a non-volatile ____________________ chip.

-In the accompanying figure,the item marked C is a ____.

-The accompanying figure shows a ____.

Overclocking is a technique for increasing the speed of a computer component,such as ____.It can be very risky.

A laptop can ____.

Laura plans to buy a new computer. She is interested in the technical features of the different types of memory she will find in her computer system: RAM, ROM, and EEPROM. She works with documents, edits and creates graphics, and likes to play 3D virtual reality games. -Laura wants to make sure her computer is fast enough for her everyday use.Which of the listed features is the most important?

RAM is ____________________,which means that it requires electrical power to hold data.

EIDE,ATA,SCSI,and DMA refer to the different types of circuitry used to transfer data between the hard disk and other components._________________________

Sequential access is the ability of a device to "jump" directly to requested data._________________________