Question 1

Which of the following allows the processor to communicate with peripheral devices?

Accepted Answer

A) expansion bus 
B) index bus 
C) interpolated bus 
D) power bus 
A) expansion bus 
B) index bus 
C) interpolated bus 
D) power bus

Question 2

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A computing environment where an Internet server hosts and deploys applications

Accepted Answer

A) virtual desktop 
B) PaaS 
C) SaaS 
D) mashup 
E) cloud computing
F)word size
G)gigahertz
H)ASCII
I)clock speed
J)coding scheme
K)binary
L)multi-core
M)AMD
N)fan
O)nanosecond
P)CMOS
Q)ROM
R)nonvolatile
S)byte
T)motherboard 
A) virtual desktop 
B) PaaS 
C) SaaS 
D) mashup 
E) cloud computing
F)word size
G)gigahertz
H)ASCII
I)clock speed
J)coding scheme
K)binary
L)multi-core
M)AMD
N)fan
O)nanosecond
P)CMOS
Q)ROM
R)nonvolatile
S)byte
T)motherboard

Question 3

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-An environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access via the Internet

Accepted Answer

A) virtual desktop 
B) PaaS 
C) SaaS 
D) mashup 
E) cloud computing
F)word size
G)gigahertz
H)ASCII
I)clock speed
J)coding scheme
K)binary
L)multi-core
M)AMD
N)fan
O)nanosecond
P)CMOS
Q)ROM
R)nonvolatile
S)byte
T)motherboard 
A) virtual desktop 
B) PaaS 
C) SaaS 
D) mashup 
E) cloud computing
F)word size
G)gigahertz
H)ASCII
I)clock speed
J)coding scheme
K)binary
L)multi-core
M)AMD
N)fan
O)nanosecond
P)CMOS
Q)ROM
R)nonvolatile
S)byte
T)motherboard

Question 4

Each byte resides temporarily in a location in memory, called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each byte resides temporarily in a location...

Question 5

When someone reads a research paper about computers and runs across the term, bit, to what is the paper referring?

Accepted Answer

A) one portion of computer memory that uses 8-digital discrete electronic states to represent a character 
B) a digit that represents the electronic state called "off" 
C) the smallest unit of data a computer can process 
D) the most informative electronic element that represents data in a computer 
A) one portion of computer memory that uses 8-digital discrete electronic states to represent a character 
B) a digit that represents the electronic state called "off" 
C) the smallest unit of data a computer can process 
D) the most informative electronic element that represents data in a computer

Question 6

In your engineering class, you are required to calculate the approximate size of a series of chips. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Most chips are no bigger than one-half-inch square. 
B) Most chips are no bigger than three-quarter-inches square. 
C) Most chips are no bigger than one inch square. 
D) Most chips are no bigger than two inches square. 
A) Most chips are no bigger than one-half-inch square. 
B) Most chips are no bigger than three-quarter-inches square. 
C) Most chips are no bigger than one inch square. 
D) Most chips are no bigger than two inches square.

Question 7

Programs and app that you no longer need may consume a significant amount of space on your computer or mobile device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How many fans are typically in a desktop case?

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) at least three 
D) six 
A) one 
B) two 
C) at least three 
D) six

Question 9

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-The most widely used coding scheme to represent a set of characters

Accepted Answer

A) virtual desktop 
B) PaaS 
C) SaaS 
D) mashup 
E) cloud computing
F)word size
G)gigahertz
H)ASCII
I)clock speed
J)coding scheme
K)binary
L)multi-core
M)AMD
N)fan
O)nanosecond
P)CMOS
Q)ROM
R)nonvolatile
S)byte
T)motherboard 
A) virtual desktop 
B) PaaS 
C) SaaS 
D) mashup 
E) cloud computing
F)word size
G)gigahertz
H)ASCII
I)clock speed
J)coding scheme
K)binary
L)multi-core
M)AMD
N)fan
O)nanosecond
P)CMOS
Q)ROM
R)nonvolatile
S)byte
T)motherboard

Question 10

What method do chip manufacturers use to identify their chips?

Accepted Answer

A) clock speed 
B) vPro technology 
C) multi-core identification compatibility schematic 
D) model name or number 
A) clock speed 
B) vPro technology 
C) multi-core identification compatibility schematic 
D) model name or number

Question 11

A(n) ____________________ card converts computer output into a signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ card converts computer output into...

Question 12

Which of the following is another term for the system unit?

Accepted Answer

A) form factor 
B) chassis 
C) motherboard 
D) chip 
A) form factor 
B) chassis 
C) motherboard 
D) chip

Question 13

____________________ cache is a type of cache that helps speed the processes of a computer because it stores frequently used instructions and data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ cache is a type of cache...

Question 14

Coding schemes map a set of ____________________ characters (letters and numbers) and special symbols to a sequence of numeric values that a computer can process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Coding schemes map a set of ____________________...

Question 15

Which of the following is the component of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer?

Accepted Answer

A) control unit 
B) concatenation unit 
C) compression unit 
D) micro unit 
A) control unit 
B) concatenation unit 
C) compression unit 
D) micro unit

Question 16

A nanosecond (abbreviated ns) is one ____________________ of a second.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nanosecond (abbreviated ns) is one ____________________...

Question 17

-Explain the item in the accompanying figure, and use the following terms in your

Accepted Answer

chip, inte

Question 18

L2 cache is slightly faster than L1 cache but has a much smaller capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Platform as a Service is also known as a virtual desktop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The batteries in mobile computers and devices typically are rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following allows the processor to communicate with peripheral devices?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A computing environment where an Internet server hosts and deploys applications

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -An environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access via the Internet

Each byte resides temporarily in a location in memory, called a(n) ____________________.

When someone reads a research paper about computers and runs across the term, bit, to what is the paper referring?

In your engineering class, you are required to calculate the approximate size of a series of chips. Which of the following is true?

Programs and app that you no longer need may consume a significant amount of space on your computer or mobile device.

How many fans are typically in a desktop case?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The most widely used coding scheme to represent a set of characters

What method do chip manufacturers use to identify their chips?

A(n) ____________________ card converts computer output into a signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen.

Which of the following is another term for the system unit?

____________________ cache is a type of cache that helps speed the processes of a computer because it stores frequently used instructions and data.

Coding schemes map a set of ____________________ characters (letters and numbers) and special symbols to a sequence of numeric values that a computer can process.

Which of the following is the component of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer?

A nanosecond (abbreviated ns) is one ____________________ of a second.

-Explain the item in the accompanying figure, and use the following terms in your

L2 cache is slightly faster than L1 cache but has a much smaller capacity.

Platform as a Service is also known as a virtual desktop.

The batteries in mobile computers and devices typically are rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

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Exam 6: Computing Components

Which of the following allows the processor to communicate with peripheral devices?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A computing environment where an Internet server hosts and deploys applications

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -An environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access via the Internet

Each byte resides temporarily in a location in memory, called a(n) ____________________.

When someone reads a research paper about computers and runs across the term, bit, to what is the paper referring?

In your engineering class, you are required to calculate the approximate size of a series of chips. Which of the following is true?

Programs and app that you no longer need may consume a significant amount of space on your computer or mobile device.

How many fans are typically in a desktop case?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The most widely used coding scheme to represent a set of characters

What method do chip manufacturers use to identify their chips?

A(n) ____________________ card converts computer output into a signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen.

Which of the following is another term for the system unit?

____________________ cache is a type of cache that helps speed the processes of a computer because it stores frequently used instructions and data.

Coding schemes map a set of ____________________ characters (letters and numbers) and special symbols to a sequence of numeric values that a computer can process.

Which of the following is the component of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer?

A nanosecond (abbreviated ns) is one ____________________ of a second.

-Explain the item in the accompanying figure, and use the following terms in your

L2 cache is slightly faster than L1 cache but has a much smaller capacity.

Platform as a Service is also known as a virtual desktop.

The batteries in mobile computers and devices typically are rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

Introducing Todays Technologies

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communicating Digital Content

Building Solutions

Working in the Enterprise

Filters