Question 1

The microprocessor ____________________ is a timing device that sets the pace for executing instructions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The microprocessor ____________________ is a timing device...

Question 2

In RAM,a group of ____________________ bits is grouped together to form a byte.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In RAM,a group of ____________________ bits is...

Question 3

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-The circuitry that transports data to and from the microprocessor

Accepted Answer

A) BSoD 
B) Blu-ray 
C) expansion slot 
D) ROM 
E) FSB
F)CPU cache
G)laser
H)system unit
I)color depth
J)Plug and Play
K)virtual memory
L)CISC 
A) BSoD 
B) Blu-ray 
C) expansion slot 
D) ROM 
E) FSB
F)CPU cache
G)laser
H)system unit
I)color depth
J)Plug and Play
K)virtual memory
L)CISC

Question 4

CDs and DVDs are examples of magneticstorage media._________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Printer that produces characters and graphics by painting dots on a light-sensitive drum

Accepted Answer

A) BSoD 
B) Blu-ray 
C) expansion slot 
D) ROM 
E) FSB
F)CPU cache
G)laser
H)system unit
I)color depth
J)Plug and Play
K)virtual memory
L)CISC 
A) BSoD 
B) Blu-ray 
C) expansion slot 
D) ROM 
E) FSB
F)CPU cache
G)laser
H)system unit
I)color depth
J)Plug and Play
K)virtual memory
L)CISC

Question 6

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.
-What should Paul look for in a display device as a measure of image clarity?

Accepted Answer

A)  dot pitch 
B)  color depth 
C)  viewing angle width 
D)  image size 
A)  dot pitch 
B)  color depth 
C)  viewing angle width 
D)  image size

Question 7

The Intel i7 1.6 GHz processor is faster than the i5 2.4 GHz processor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ is the most widely used language for communication between computers and printers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Linux 
B)  PostScript 
C)  PCL 
D)  USB 
A)  Linux 
B)  PostScript 
C)  PCL 
D)  USB

Question 9

Perry is looking at his budget alongside his requirements for a new computer. He does not have a lot to spend, but he wants to get as much for his money as he possibly can; and he wants to be very confident that the choice he is making is well-informed.
-Which of the following would NOT be true of computers priced higher than $1,200?

Accepted Answer

A)  These computers contain one or more fast processors. 
B)  These computers have a generous amount of RAM. 
C)  These computers do not adequately support video editing tasks. 
D)  These computers are likely required by anyone working extensively with video editing. 
A)  These computers contain one or more fast processors. 
B)  These computers have a generous amount of RAM. 
C)  These computers do not adequately support video editing tasks. 
D)  These computers are likely required by anyone working extensively with video editing.

Question 10

-In the accompanying figure,picture E shows an example of a(n)____________________ device.

Accepted Answer

peripheral

Question 11

Processors with a smaller word size can process more data during each processor cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____________________ is a high-capacity optical storage technology with a 25 GB capacity per layer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a high-capacity optical storage technology...

Question 13

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.
-Where would Paul install his new optical drive?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal drive bay 
B)  a serial port 
C)  external drive bay 
D)  a DVI port 
A)  internal drive bay 
B)  a serial port 
C)  external drive bay 
D)  a DVI port

Question 14

Hard disk storage technology can be classified as ____ storage.

Accepted Answer

A)  optical 
B)  magnetic 
C)  fluid-state 
D)  pipelined 
A)  optical 
B)  magnetic 
C)  fluid-state 
D)  pipelined

Question 15

-In the accompanying figure,expansion slots are shown in pictureD._________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Window Phone apps run on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  iPhones 
B)  Droids 
C)  BlackBerry devices 
D)  none of the above 
A)  iPhones 
B)  Droids 
C)  BlackBerry devices 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

The ____ is the amount of data that a storage device can move from the storage medium to the computer per second.

Accepted Answer

A)  data migration rate 
B)  data transfer rate 
C)  data digitizing rate 
D)  data access rate 
A)  data migration rate 
B)  data transfer rate 
C)  data digitizing rate 
D)  data access rate

Question 18

Power ____ can originate from a number of sources: downed power lines,power grid switching by the electric company,faulty wiring,and large appliances powering on and off.

Accepted Answer

A)  flashes 
B)  surges 
C)  cycles 
D)  portages 
A)  flashes 
B)  surges 
C)  cycles 
D)  portages

Question 19

RAM is volatile,which means it must constantly receive electric power to hold data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

____ means a billion cycles per second.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gigahertz 
B)  Megahertz 
C)  Terahertz 
D)  Nanohertz 
A)  Gigahertz 
B)  Megahertz 
C)  Terahertz 
D)  Nanohertz

The microprocessor ____________________ is a timing device that sets the pace for executing instructions.

In RAM,a group of ____________________ bits is grouped together to form a byte.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The circuitry that transports data to and from the microprocessor

CDs and DVDs are examples of magneticstorage media._________________________

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Printer that produces characters and graphics by painting dots on a light-sensitive drum

The Intel i7 1.6 GHz processor is faster than the i5 2.4 GHz processor.

____ is the most widely used language for communication between computers and printers.

-In the accompanying figure,picture E shows an example of a(n)____________________ device.

Processors with a smaller word size can process more data during each processor cycle.

____________________ is a high-capacity optical storage technology with a 25 GB capacity per layer.

Hard disk storage technology can be classified as ____ storage.

-In the accompanying figure,expansion slots are shown in pictureD._________________________

Window Phone apps run on ____.

The ____ is the amount of data that a storage device can move from the storage medium to the computer per second.

Power ____ can originate from a number of sources: downed power lines,power grid switching by the electric company,faulty wiring,and large appliances powering on and off.

RAM is volatile,which means it must constantly receive electric power to hold data.

____ means a billion cycles per second.

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The microprocessor ____________________ is a timing device that sets the pace for executing instructions.

In RAM,a group of ____________________ bits is grouped together to form a byte.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The circuitry that transports data to and from the microprocessor

CDs and DVDs are examples of magneticstorage media._________________________

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Printer that produces characters and graphics by painting dots on a light-sensitive drum

The Intel i7 1.6 GHz processor is faster than the i5 2.4 GHz processor.

____ is the most widely used language for communication between computers and printers.

-In the accompanying figure,picture E shows an example of a(n)____________________ device.

Processors with a smaller word size can process more data during each processor cycle.

____________________ is a high-capacity optical storage technology with a 25 GB capacity per layer.

Hard disk storage technology can be classified as ____ storage.

-In the accompanying figure,expansion slots are shown in pictureD._________________________

Window Phone apps run on ____.

The ____ is the amount of data that a storage device can move from the storage medium to the computer per second.

Power ____ can originate from a number of sources: downed power lines,power grid switching by the electric company,faulty wiring,and large appliances powering on and off.

RAM is volatile,which means it must constantly receive electric power to hold data.

____ means a billion cycles per second.

Computers and Digital Basics

Software

Operating Systems and File Management

Local Area Networks

The Internet

The Web and E-mail

Digital Media

The Computer Industry: History,Careers,and Ethics

Information Systems Analysis and Design

Databases

Computer Programming

Filters