Deck 1: Computer Hardware

Question 1

The ____________________ process consolidates all parts of a file into nearby areas of the disk, so that the disk drive can easily access them.

Answer 1

defragmentation

Question 2

The terms "computer chip," "microchip," and "chip" originated as technical jargon for "integrated circuit."

Answer 2

True

Question 3

____________________ is the area where data can be left on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.

Answer 3

Storage

Question 4

A digital device works with continuous data.

Question 5

The ____________________ is the component that holds the computer's circuit boards, CPU, power supply, memory, and storage devices.

Question 6

____________________ is an area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.

Question 7

A(n) ____________________ drive is the main storage device in most computer systems.

Question 8

A(n) ____________________ is composed of eight bits and it is abbreviated as an uppercase "B."

Question 9

The arithmetic logic unit uses registers to hold data that is being processed.

Question 10

A(n) ____________________ is a super-thin slice of semiconducting material packed with microscopic circuit elements, such as wires, transistors, capacitors, logic gates, and resistors.

Question 11

Most computers have only one location for storing data.

Question 12

In a computer, most processing takes place in a component called the central processing unit (CPU), which is sometimes described as the computer's "brain."

Question 13

In the context of computing, software refers to symbols that represent facts, objects, and ideas.

Question 14

A CD (compact disc) provides 1650-1700 MB of storage space for computer data.

Question 15

ROM circuitry holds hardwired instructions that are a permanent part of the circuitry and remain in place even when the computer power is turned off.

Question 16

Most computers include a CD drive or DVD drive that uses a magnet to read data stored on plastic-coated CDs and DVDs.

Question 17

The term ____________________ system usually refers to a desktop or notebook computer and all the input, output, and storage devices connected to it.

Question 18

Unlike disk storage, most ____________________ is volatile, which means it requires electrical power to hold data.

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is a multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions.

Question 20

Input can be supplied by a person, by the environment, or by another computer.

Question 21

Computer ____ is the result produced by a computer.

A)data
B)memory
C)output
D)input

Question 22

A ____ computer is a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used as a writing or drawing pad.

A)tablet
B)notebook
C)laptop
D)PC

Question 23

A ____ computer network depends on a centrally-located computer for processing and storage.

A)centralized
B)coded
C)distributed
D)contained

Question 24

A computer falls into the supercomputer category if it is, at the time of construction, one of the ____ computers in the world.

A)biggest
B)fastest
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 25

A personal computer is designed to meet the computing needs of a(n) ____.

A)individual
B)department
C)company
D)city

Question 26

Computer ____ is whatever is typed, submitted, or transmitted to a computer system.

A)input
B)output
C)data
D)circuitry

Question 27

Originally designed to accept input from devices called ____, mainframes today are typically accessed by desktop computers.

A)LCDs
B)pods
C)ports
D)terminals

Question 28

A(n) ____ is software that helps a computer control itself to operate efficiently and keep track of data.

A)application system
B)software system
C)hardware system
D)operating system

Question 29

A ____ computer network spreads the processing and storage tasks among many computers.

A)centralized
B)coded
C)distributed
D)contained

Question 30

A handheld ____ is typically used as an electronic appointment book, address book, calculator, and notepad.

A)PDA
B)laptop
C)desktop computer
D)mainframe

Question 31

A handheld computer features a small keyboard or touch-sensitive screen and is designed to fit
Into a pocket, run on ____, and be used while you are holding it.

A)batteries
B)solar power
C)electricity
D)magnetic charges

Question 32

Small notebook computers are sometimes called ____.

A)Netbooks
B)microlaptops
C)semilaptops
D)tinylaptops

Question 33

The purpose of a ____ is to serve data to computers connected to a network.

A)personal computer
B)server
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 34

A ____ computer is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

A)server
B)mainframe
C)desktop
D)tablet

Question 35

____ software helps users "apply" the computer to specific tasks, such as writing documents and editing photos

A)Hardware
B)Application
C)Operational
D)Storage

Question 36

Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called ____.

A)upgrading
B)processing
C)batching
D)utilizing

Question 37

A ____ computer (also referred to as a laptop), is a small, lightweight personal computer that incorporates the screen, the keyboard, storage, and processing components into a single
Portable unit.

A)notebook
B)journal
C)diary
D)briefcase

Question 38

Examples of input that a computer can accept include ____.

A)audio signals from a microphone
B)temperatures from a thermostat
C)instructions from a computer program
D)all of the above

Question 39

A ____ computer fits on a desk and runs on power from an electrical wall outlet.

A)mainframe
B)tabletop
C)PDA-style
D)desktop

Question 40

Networks are monitored by security personnel and supervised by ____ who set(s) up accounts and passwords for authorized network users.

A)IT managers
B)the government
C)network administrators
D)password administrators

Question 41

In the figure above, what does the 512 MB refer to in regards to the graphics card?

A)Graphics card speed
B)Graphics card video memory
C)Graphics card resolution output
D)Graphics card pixel concentration

Question 42

In the figure above, #1 is pointing to the ____.

A)ROM chip
B)Battery
C)Microprocessor
D)Memory Chip

Question 43

A(n) ____ device works with discrete-distinct and separate-data, such as the digits 1 and 0.

A)digital
B)analog
C)either a.or b.
D)neither a.nor b

Question 44

For protection against power outages, you can connect your computer to a(n) ____ power supply that offers battery backup along with surge protection.

A)uninterruptible
B)interruptible
C)corrupt-proof
D)metered

Question 45

A DVD (digital video disc or digital versatile disc) is a variation of CD technology with a capacity of ____GB.

A)2.7
B)3.7
C)4.7
D)5.7

Question 46

____ is the world's largest network, connecting millions of personal computers, servers,
Mainframes, and supercomputers.

A)E-bay
B)Amazon
C)The U.S.
Government
D)The Internet

Question 47

Unicode uses ____ bits and provides codes for 65,000 characters-a real bonus for representing the alphabets of multiple languages.

A)8
B)12
C)16
D)18

Question 48

CDs and DVDs are durable storage media because their ____ storage technology essentially etches data onto the disc surface.

A)optical
B)magnetic
C)discrete
D)static

Question 49

In the figure above, what does the 2.53 GHz, found in the first bullet point, refer to?

A)Microprocessor speed
B)Hard disk processor speed
C)Network processor speed
D)Modem connection speed

Question 50

If a read-write head runs into a dust particle or some other contaminant, it can cause a
____ crash, which damages some of the data on the disk.

A)tail
B)head
C)top-down
D)bottom-up

Question 51

The following is NOT one of today's personal computer platforms: ____.

A)PC
B)Mac
C)Firefox
D)Linux

Question 52

In the figure above, #2 is pointing to the ____.

A)ROM chips
B)Battery
C)Microprocessor
D)Memory modules

Question 53

ROM contains a small set of instructions called the ____ that tell the computer how to access the hard disk, find the operating system, and load it into RAM.

A)BIOS
B)Processor
C)Manager
D)Data Store

Question 54

The ALU performs ____ operations.

A)arithmetic
B)ASCII
C)algorithm-based
D)logarithm-based

Question 55

ASCII requires only ____ bits for each character

A)5
B)6
C)7
D)8

Question 56

____ microprocessors are designed for specialized tasks, such as monitoring the performance of automobile engines, controlling washing machine spin cycles, or running assembly-line robots.

A)Mainframe
B)Embedded
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 57

A superset of ASCII, called ____ ASCII, uses eight bits to represent each character.

A)Enhanced
B)Extended
C)Super
D)Complex

Question 58

The system unit contains storage devices, a power supply, and the computer's main circuit board, called a ____.

A)motherboard
B)system board
C)mainboard
D)any of the above

Question 59

In the figure above, the computer specifications lists four USB ports.What can they be used for?

A)Attaching peripherals such as a keyboard
B)Connecting a flash drive
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 60

A ____ flash drive is a popular removable, portable storage device featuring a built-in connector.

A)VGA
B)USB
C)DVI
D)floppy

Question 61

Case 1-1
Christina is putting together a presentation for the Marketing Department personnel explaining data storage options. Please answer the three questions below.
A Marketing Assistant asked if putting a magnet near several CDs would affect the performance of the CDs.Christina explained that it would not have an affect as CDs are read using ____.

A)small magnets
B)a small laser light
C)a series of small magnets
D)a large laser beam

Question 62

Case 1-1
Christina is putting together a presentation for the Marketing Department personnel explaining data storage options. Please answer the three questions below.
The Marketing Department Secretary inquired about the difference in transfer rates between a DVD drive versus a Blu-ray drive.A 1X DVD drive can access 10.8 Mbps; a 1X Blu-ray drive handles ____ Mbps.

A)20
B)24
C)30
D)36

Question 63

USB flash drives use volatile storage technology, which provides fast access to data, and uses very little power.____________________

Question 64

The series of instructions that tell a computer how to carry out a processing task is referred to as a(n) computer program.____________________

Question 65

A computer network can encompass as few as one or as many as thousands of computers.____________________

Question 66

A microprocessor is a(n) integrated circuit designed to process instructions.____________________

Question 67

Hard disks use optical storage technology.____________________

Question 68

RAM is a temporary holding area for data, application program instructions, and the operating system.____________________

Question 69

A(n) output device, such as a keyboard or mouse, gathers data and transforms it into a series of electronic signals for the computer to store and manipulate.____________________

Question 70

A traditional light switch has two discrete states-on and off-so it is a(n) analog device.____________________

Question 71

Case 1-1
Christina is putting together a presentation for the Marketing Department personnel explaining data storage options. Please answer the three questions below.
A Marketing Manager asks Christina what could have caused the recent head crash on his hard drive. Christina explains that this happens when the ____ head runs into a dust particle or some other contaminant.

A)write
B)read
C)read-write
D)optical

Question 72

The control unit directs microprocessor tasks.____________________

Question 73

CDs, BDs, and DVDs come in several varieties. Please describe "ROM," "R," and "RW" versions of these types of media.

Question 74

A(n) computer program forms the software that sets up a computer to do a specific task.____________________

Question 75

Computers can be connected using a centralized or distributed model. Please describe each of these two models.