Exam 2: Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

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The word computer consists of 64 bits,which is equivalent to _____ bytes.

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An object code must be translated into source code for a computer to be able to read and execute it.

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What is a bus on a network?

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A(n)_____ is an interface between a computer and a printer that enables the computer to transfer multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously.

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Describe touch screen.

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The _________ is the heart of a computer.

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The control programs managing computer hardware and software perform the _____ function to control and prioritize tasks performed by the CPU.

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The Clipboard's contents are typically stored in _____.

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Codes written for one type of computer using _________ language do not work on another type of computer.

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Which of the following statements is true of inkjet printers?

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In a network-attached storage (NAS),as the number of users increases,its performance increases.

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Which of the following is the OS for most PCs and belongs to the system software group?

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What is assembly language? Provide an example.

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A server is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and software.

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Third-generation computers introduced _____.

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Identify a true statement about memory devices.

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A _____ is a peripheral device for recording,storing,and retrieving information.

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A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.

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Explain how a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)provides fault tolerance and improves performance.

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How is read-only memory (ROM)different from random access memory (RAM)?

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