Exam 4: Hardware and Software

Cache memory helps to speed up the overall throughput of the CPU.

The CPU keeps frequently used instructions in the ________.

Hardware includes electronic components that are used to input,process,output,and store data.

Microsoft Windows has led the way in easy-to-use interfaces.

The random access memory is called the main memory of a computer.

________ consists of programs that perform business functions such as general ledger and accounting.

After 2006,both Windows and Mac OS use the Intel instruction set.

The operating system directs the CPU to place new programs or data into unused memory or memory that has been made available for that purpose.This is called memory swapping.

Main memory is also known as ________.

When multiple programs are running,main memory helps by using memory swapping.

Explain client and server computers.

Data moves between components on the motherboard via the ________.

Applications such as a browser that runs minimal code are known as ________.

A UPC reader is an example of an input device.

The operating system employs ________ so that users can run multiple applications and files at the same time.

Which of the following is an example of cloud computing?

What are the differences between volatile and nonvolatile memory? Give an example of each.Why is this important to know in business?

Which of the following is likely to be used by organizations with limited budgets?

RAM contains a block of data and instructions for the operating system.

One ________ is equivalent to 1024 GB.