Question 1

ROM BIOS is a small set of instructions that tells the computer all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  how to access the hard disk 
B)  where to find the operating system 
C)  how to load the operating system into RAM 
D)  what the data transfer rate should be 
A)  how to access the hard disk 
B)  where to find the operating system 
C)  how to load the operating system into RAM 
D)  what the data transfer rate should be

Question 2

A(n)____ printer can print on both sides of the paper.

Accepted Answer

A)  duplex 
B)  remastered 
C)  dot-matrix 
D)  ink-jet 
A)  duplex 
B)  remastered 
C)  dot-matrix 
D)  ink-jet

Question 3

Many seasoned users have encountered the Windows ____________________,which suddenly replaces the usual graphical screen display with an enigmatic error message written in white text against a blue background.

Accepted Answer

BSoD
blue screen of

Question 4

The term "form factor" refers to the size and dimensions of a component,such as a system board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A fast front side bus moves data quickly and allows the processor to work at full capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Special high-speed memory that allows a microprocessor to access data more rapidly than from memory located elsewhere on the system board

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 9

What features should you look for in a printer? Describe at least four in detail.

Accepted Answer

Printers differ in resolution,speed,duty

Question 10

____ is a type of memory circuitry that holds the computer's startup routine.

Accepted Answer

A)  RIM (Read initial memory) 
B)  RAM (Random access memory) 
C)  ROM (Read only memory) 
D)  REM (Ready ever memory) 
A)  RIM (Read initial memory) 
B)  RAM (Random access memory) 
C)  ROM (Read only memory) 
D)  REM (Ready ever memory)

Question 11

The number of colors a monitor can display is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  resolution 
B)  color depth 
C)  veracity 
D)  GPU 
A)  resolution 
B)  color depth 
C)  veracity 
D)  GPU

Question 12

A printer's ____ determines how many pages a printer is able to churn out.

Accepted Answer

A)  resolution 
B)  duplex index 
C)  duty cycle 
D)  PCL 
A)  resolution 
B)  duplex index 
C)  duty cycle 
D)  PCL

Question 13

RAM circuitry holds "hard-wired" instructions that are a permanent part of the circuitry._________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A card reader is a storage device that is used to read from and write to solid state storage cards,like Secure Digital (SD)and CompactFlash cards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of RAM is ____________________,which means that it requires...

Question 16

-The item in the accompanying figure is a portable storage device featuring a built-in connector that plugs directly into a computer's USB port.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What factors affect storage speed?

Accepted Answer

Quick access to data is important,so fas

Question 18

Many of today's microprocessors perform ____,in which multiple instructions are executed at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A)  serial processing 
B)  multitasking 
C)  parallel processing 
D)  benchmarking 
A)  serial processing 
B)  multitasking 
C)  parallel processing 
D)  benchmarking

Question 19

A good computer maintenance routine would include regularly ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  running utilities like Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter 
B)  scanning your computer for viruses and spyware 
C)  deleting your browser's history and cache files 
D)  all of the above 
A)  running utilities like Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter 
B)  scanning your computer for viruses and spyware 
C)  deleting your browser's history and cache files 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amount of EEPROM 
B)  Capacity of hard disk storage 
C)  Amount of RAM 
D)  Amount of ROM 
A)  Amount of EEPROM 
B)  Capacity of hard disk storage 
C)  Amount of RAM 
D)  Amount of ROM

ROM BIOS is a small set of instructions that tells the computer all of the following EXCEPT ____.

A(n)____ printer can print on both sides of the paper.

Many seasoned users have encountered the Windows ____________________,which suddenly replaces the usual graphical screen display with an enigmatic error message written in white text against a blue background.

The term "form factor" refers to the size and dimensions of a component,such as a system board.

A fast front side bus moves data quickly and allows the processor to work at full capacity.

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

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

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Special high-speed memory that allows a microprocessor to access data more rapidly than from memory located elsewhere on the system board

What features should you look for in a printer? Describe at least four in detail.

____ is a type of memory circuitry that holds the computer's startup routine.

The number of colors a monitor can display is referred to as ____.

A printer's ____ determines how many pages a printer is able to churn out.

RAM circuitry holds "hard-wired" instructions that are a permanent part of the circuitry._________________________

A card reader is a storage device that is used to read from and write to solid state storage cards,like Secure Digital (SD)and CompactFlash cards.

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

-The item in the accompanying figure is a portable storage device featuring a built-in connector that plugs directly into a computer's USB port.

What factors affect storage speed?

Many of today's microprocessors perform ____,in which multiple instructions are executed at the same time.

A good computer maintenance routine would include regularly ____.

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The Internet

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Exam 2: Computer Hardware

ROM BIOS is a small set of instructions that tells the computer all of the following EXCEPT ____.

A(n)____ printer can print on both sides of the paper.

Many seasoned users have encountered the Windows ____________________,which suddenly replaces the usual graphical screen display with an enigmatic error message written in white text against a blue background.

The term "form factor" refers to the size and dimensions of a component,such as a system board.

A fast front side bus moves data quickly and allows the processor to work at full capacity.

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

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

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Special high-speed memory that allows a microprocessor to access data more rapidly than from memory located elsewhere on the system board

What features should you look for in a printer? Describe at least four in detail.

____ is a type of memory circuitry that holds the computer's startup routine.

The number of colors a monitor can display is referred to as ____.

A printer's ____ determines how many pages a printer is able to churn out.

RAM circuitry holds "hard-wired" instructions that are a permanent part of the circuitry._________________________

A card reader is a storage device that is used to read from and write to solid state storage cards,like Secure Digital (SD)and CompactFlash cards.

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

-The item in the accompanying figure is a portable storage device featuring a built-in connector that plugs directly into a computer's USB port.

What factors affect storage speed?

Many of today's microprocessors perform ____,in which multiple instructions are executed at the same time.

A good computer maintenance routine would include regularly ____.

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