Exam 2: Digital Devices

The processors that are found in just about all desktop and laptop computers are _____ compatible.

Most computer ads specify the speed of a microprocessor in gigahertz.

Many touchscreens have a(n) _______________ coating designed to repel the oils deposited by fingers that tap and swipe the screen.

What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a portable system that is good for students and on-the-go professionals who want to create content and be productive, in addition to consuming content?

Processing is handled by the computer's CPU.

The part of the data bus that runs between the microprocessor and RAM is called the _______ bus.

What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a system that is ideal for dedicated gamers, serious designers, desktop publishers, and video editors?

When a peripheral device is connected or disconnected while the host device is operating, it is called hot-plugging.

Athlon and A-series processors manufactured by AMD are NOT x86 compatible.

The central processing unit (CPU) of most modern computers is a microprocessor.

A hard disk drive is an example of magnetic storage.

Ports that expand the options for input, output, and storage, are commonly called ____________ ports.

In the computer industry, the term _________ refers to the size and dimensions of a device or components.

The Intel i7 microprocessor is x86 compatible.

A multicore processor that executes more than one instruction at a time is referred to as a parallel processor.

A(n) ____________ is an integrated circuit designed to process instructions.

An example of system software is a computer operating system.

The main circuits on the system board that carry data are called the _________.

Land-grid arrays (LGAs) have two rows of pins that connect the chip to a circuit board.

During an instruction cycle, all parts of the instruction are performed by the microprocessor's control unit.