Question 1

Solid state storage, also called flash memory storage, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  provides slower access to data than magnetic storage technology 
B)  provides faster access to data than optical storage technology 
C)  includes moving parts 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

In the accompanying figure, the item marked C is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  USB port 
B)  serial port 
C)  parallel port 
D)  keyboard port

Question 3

____ means a billion cycles per second.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gigahertz 
B)  Megahertz 
C)  Terahertz 
D)  Nanohertz

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a rerecordable optical storage medium?

Accepted Answer

A)  BD-RE 
B)  CD-RW 
C)  DVD+RW 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  pixels 
B)  picas 
C)  points 
D)  icons

Question 6

In the accompanying figure, the connection between pictures A and B represents the expansion bus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____________________ is a limited version of Windows that allows you to use your mouse, screen, and keyboard, but no other peripherals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a limited version of Windows...

Question 8

CD and DVD storage technologies can be classified as ____ storage.

Accepted Answer

A)  solid state 
B)  bubble 
C)  magnetic 
D)  optical

Question 9

A(n) ____ tablet configuration resembles a high-tech clipboard and lacks a built-in keyboard.

Accepted Answer

A)  convertible 
B)  slate 
C)  ultra-mobile 
D)  portable

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Sequential access 
B)  Quick access 
C)  Random access 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

The main component of a typical desktop computer is the ____, which houses the processor, memory, some storage devices, and display and sound circuitry.

Accepted Answer

A)  kiosk 
B)  system unit 
C)  form factor 
D)  platform

Question 12

A(n) ____ is a small form factor tablet computer designed to run most of the software available for larger portable computers.

Accepted Answer

A)  digital 
B)  mini-notebook 
C)  ultra-mobile PC 
D)  microtablet

Question 13

Computer ____________________ are also known as display devices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Computer ____________________ are also known as display...

Question 14

A ____ printer can print on both sides of the paper.

Accepted Answer

A)  duplex 
B)  remastered 
C)  dot-matrix 
D)  ink-jet

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In RAM, a microscopic electronic part called...

Question 16

Case Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1 Perry is looking at his budget alongside his requirements for a new computer. He does not have a lot to spend but he wants to get as much for his money as he possibly can, and he wants to be very confident that the choice he is making is well-informed. If Perry decides that he does not need the computer equivalent of a luxury automobile and that his needs are more in line with those of the average user, what can he expect to pay?

Accepted Answer

A)  US$100 to $700 
B)  US$700 to $1000 
C)  US$700 to $2,000 
D)  over US$2,000

Question 17

The microprocessor ____________________ is a timing device that sets the pace for executing instructions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The microprocessor ____________________ is a timing device...

Question 18

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-4 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. Paul has just purchased a new Blu-ray disc drive. Where would he install this drive?

Accepted Answer

A)  flash drive 
B)  a serial port 
C)  external drive bay 
D)  a DVI port

Question 19

On a display device the refresh rate is the distance in millimeters between like-colored pixels, and is a measure of image clarity.

Accepted Answer