Exam 2: Computer Hardware

____ is the ability of a device to "jump" directly to the requested data.

Dot pitch is the distance in millimeters between like-colored ____ -the small dots of light that form an image.

-In the accompanying figure,which of the following is NOT true of the component in picture C?

Which of the following is tracking and recovery software?

Discuss where a computer stores its basic hardware settings,why it does so,and what some of those settings are.

A built-in ____ in your personal computer can make it simpler to transfer photos from a solid state memory card used in your digital camera.

____________________ is special high-speed memory that allows the processor to access data more rapidly than from memory located elsewhere on the system board.

-The microprocessor is the most important component of a computer and usually the most expensive single component._________________________

Hot plugging is allowed with what kind of devices?

Which is the highest resolution?

A ____ computer is a handheld computer that is essentially a large version of an enhanced media player.

-In the accompanying figure,the lighter,smooth surface areas of the CD 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. -If Paul wants to buy an inexpensive,compact monitor,he should buy a(n)____ monitor.

In RAM,a microscopic electronic part called a(n)____________________ is used to hold a bit.

Tablet computers,handheld devices,retail store self checkouts,and information kiosks collect input from a ____.

A ____ is a device that not only provides surge protection,but also furnishes your computer with battery backup power during a power outage.

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

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The case that holds the computer's main circuit boards,microprocessor,memory,power supply,and storage devices

-The item marked E in the accompanying figure is an Ethernet network port.

A(n)____ media player is a handheld device designed for playing music and videos,which offers a camera,access to the Internet,and a variety of apps.