Question 1

_____ is an optical or laser disc whose information cannot be changed.

Accepted Answer

A) CD-ROM 
B) Hard disk 
C) CD-RW 
D) DVD-RW

Question 2

The CPU and RAM make up the real brains of a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Anna finds out that the component of her computer's CPU that performs logic operations is not working.She logs a complaint with the assistance desk in her office requesting the service personnel to fix the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) control unit 
B) RAM 
C) arithmetic logic unit 
D) cache

Question 4

RAM is a permanent storage unit that holds all the information you are working with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ come equipped with all of the features of larger desktop computers and are a very good solution if you need a fully functional computer that you can take from one place to another.

Accepted Answer

A) Notebook computers 
B) Mainframes 
C) Supercomputers 
D) Minicomputers

Question 6

Ludmilla is planning to buy a special type of CPU for her notebook computer that changes speed,and therefore power consumption,in response to fluctuation in use.She is looking for a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) flash memory card 
B) RAM 
C) CPU clock 
D) mobile CPU

Question 7

Utility software manages how your hardware devices work together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

BioNext,a genomics research facility,uses scanners that are used to scan some human physical attributes like fingerprints or irises for security purposes.BioNext is using ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Image scanners 
B) Optical mark readers 
C) Biometric scanners 
D) Optical character readers

Question 9

_____ is the little dark rectangle that you use to move the cursor with your finger,often found on notebook computers.

Accepted Answer

A) Touch screen 
B) Touchpad 
C) Stylus 
D) Game controller

Question 10

A _____ digit is the smallest unit of information that your computer can process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ digit is the smallest unit...

Question 11

A port is a special type of CPU.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Michael wants to wirelessly connect his cell phone to a computer.Which of the following can assist him in doing this?

Accepted Answer

A) Infrared 
B) Bluetooth 
C) USB port 
D) Firewire port

Question 13

_____ are used to convert information that exists in visible form into electronic form.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are used to convert information that...

Question 14

Storage devices are tools you use to store _____ for use at a later time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Storage devices are tools you use to...

Question 15

_____ software is application software that is unique to a particular industry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ software is application software that is...

Question 16

xD Picture Cards,SD cards,and CF Cards are examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Thumb drives 
B) Flash memory cards 
C) CD-ROMs 
D) Solid state hard drives

Question 17

Which of the following helps you develop databases and use the information stored in them?

Accepted Answer

A) Microsoft Word 
B) Adobe PhotoShop 
C) Microsoft Access 
D) Corel Quattro Pro

Question 18

Greenzone,a utility software,can be used to remove those software from your hard disk that you no longer want.Greenzone is an example of a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A) uninstaller software 
B) spam-blocker software 
C) firewall 
D) screen saver

Question 19

Application software is the software that enables you to solve specific problems or perform specific tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The advantage of a(n)_____ technology is that it produces brighter,more efficient,and thinner displays than traditional LCDs.

Accepted Answer

A) flat-panel liquid crystal display 
B) organic light-emitting diode 
C) polymer light-emitting diode 
D) light-emitting polymer

Exam 10: Computer Hardware and Software

_____ is an optical or laser disc whose information cannot be changed.

The CPU and RAM make up the real brains of a computer.

Anna finds out that the component of her computer's CPU that performs logic operations is not working.She logs a complaint with the assistance desk in her office requesting the service personnel to fix the ____.

RAM is a permanent storage unit that holds all the information you are working with.

_____ come equipped with all of the features of larger desktop computers and are a very good solution if you need a fully functional computer that you can take from one place to another.

Ludmilla is planning to buy a special type of CPU for her notebook computer that changes speed,and therefore power consumption,in response to fluctuation in use.She is looking for a ____.

Utility software manages how your hardware devices work together.

BioNext,a genomics research facility,uses scanners that are used to scan some human physical attributes like fingerprints or irises for security purposes.BioNext is using ____.

_____ is the little dark rectangle that you use to move the cursor with your finger,often found on notebook computers.

A _____ digit is the smallest unit of information that your computer can process.

A port is a special type of CPU.

Michael wants to wirelessly connect his cell phone to a computer.Which of the following can assist him in doing this?

_____ are used to convert information that exists in visible form into electronic form.

Storage devices are tools you use to store _____ for use at a later time.

_____ software is application software that is unique to a particular industry.

xD Picture Cards,SD cards,and CF Cards are examples of which of the following?

Which of the following helps you develop databases and use the information stored in them?

Greenzone,a utility software,can be used to remove those software from your hard disk that you no longer want.Greenzone is an example of a(n) ____.

Application software is the software that enables you to solve specific problems or perform specific tasks.

The advantage of a(n) _____ technology is that it produces brighter,more efficient,and thinner displays than traditional LCDs.