Deck 1: Introducing Hardware

Question 1

A ____ bus port can be used by many different input/output devices,such as keyboards,printers,scanners,and digital cameras.

A)unified serial
B)universal static
C)universal serial
D)universal standards

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Some very basic instructions are stored on the motherboard-just enough to start the computer,use some simple hardware devices such as a monitor and keyboard,and search for an operating system stored on a storage device such as a hard drive or CD.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The ____ is a group of microchips on the motherboard that control the flow of data and instructions to and from the processor.

A)chipset
B)block
C)bridge
D)gate

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In the world of computers,the term ____ refers to the computer's physical components,such as the monitor,keyboard,motherboard,and hard drive.

A)software
B)middleware
C)architecture
D)hardware

Question 5

The term ____ refers to the set of instructions that directs the hardware to accomplish a task.

A)software
B)hardware
C)middleware
D)stack

Question 6

USB ____ drives are compact,easy to use,and currently hold up to 64 GB of data.

A)worm
B)optical
C)hard
D)flash

Question 7

When data and instructions are not being used,they must be kept in permanent storage,sometimes called primary storage.

Question 8

Parallel ATA,sometimes called the EIDE (Enhanced IDE)standard or the IDE standard,is slower than SATA.

Question 9

A motherboard can have more than one bus,each using a different protocol,speed,data path size,and so on.

Question 10

The ____ or system timer is dedicated to timing the activities of the chips on the motherboard.

A)randomizer
B)ALU
C)system clock
D)interrupt manager

Question 11

To perform a computing task,software uses hardware for four basic functions: ____.

A)input, storage, retrieval, and display
B)input, processing, storage, and output
C)input, storage, alteration, and output
D)output, input, analysis, and viewing

Question 12

A(n)____ drive is considered standard equipment on most computer systems today because most software is distributed on CDs or DVDs.

A)floppy
B)flash
C)optical
D)hard

Question 13

A serial port transmits data in parallel and is most often used by an older printer.

Question 14

A 1 or 0 in this system is called a ____.

A)byte
B)word
C)datum
D)bit

Question 15

A(n)____ is a set of rule and standards that any two entities use for communication.

A)protocol
B)language
C)interface
D)interaction

Question 16

The printer produces output on paper,often called ____ copy.

A)real
B)soft
C)hard
D)virtual

Question 17

Primary storage is provided by devices called memory or ____ located on the motherboard and on some adapter cards.

A)ROM
B)BIOS
C)Flash
D)RAM

Question 18

A device that is not installed directly on the motherboard is called a(n)____ device.

A)standard
B)peripheral
C)extraneous
D)perimeter

Question 19

Most input/output devices communicate with components inside the computer case through a wireless connection or through cables attached to the case at a connection called a(n)____.

A)port
B)slot
C)interface
D)socket

Question 20

Most ____ drives consist of a sealed case containing platters or disks that rotate at a high speed.

A)optical
B)hard
C)flash
D)solid state

Question 21

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Monitor
b.CPU
c.Megahertz
d.Flash ROM
e.Mouse
f.Hertz
g.Keyboard
h.Gigahertz
i.Motherboard
The primary input device of a computer

Question 22

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Monitor
b.CPU
c.Megahertz
d.Flash ROM
e.Mouse
f.Hertz
g.Keyboard
h.Gigahertz
i.Motherboard
Non-volatile memory and can be reprogrammed

Question 23

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Monitor
b.CPU
c.Megahertz
d.Flash ROM
e.Mouse
f.Hertz
g.Keyboard
h.Gigahertz
i.Motherboard
One million cycles per second

Question 24

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Monitor
b.CPU
c.Megahertz
d.Flash ROM
e.Mouse
f.Hertz
g.Keyboard
h.Gigahertz
i.Motherboard
One cycle per second

Question 25

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Monitor
b.CPU
c.Megahertz
d.Flash ROM
e.Mouse
f.Hertz
g.Keyboard
h.Gigahertz
i.Motherboard
The visual device that displays the primary output of the computer

Question 26

____________________ are circuits or paths that enable data,instructions,and power to move from component to component on the board.

Question 27

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Monitor
b.CPU
c.Megahertz
d.Flash ROM
e.Mouse
f.Hertz
g.Keyboard
h.Gigahertz
i.Motherboard
Pointing device used to move a pointer on the screen and to make selections

Question 28

The size and shape of an expansion slot depend on the kind of ____________________ it uses.

Question 29

The most important component of the computer's electrical system is the ____,which is usually near the rear of the case.

A)power supply
B)cooling fan
C)drive cage
D)power bus

Question 30

The ____ card,also called a graphics card,provides one or more ports for a monitor.

A)video
B)interface
C)input
D)output

Question 31

The ____ card provides a port for a network cable to connect the PC to a network.

A)video
B)interface
C)modem
D)network

Question 32

Everything in a computer is ____.

A)decimal
B)binary
C)hexadecimal
D)integers

Question 33

RAM memory is called ____________________ because it is temporary in nature.

Question 34

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Monitor
b.CPU
c.Megahertz
d.Flash ROM
e.Mouse
f.Hertz
g.Keyboard
h.Gigahertz
i.Motherboard
Contains a socket to hold the CPU

Question 35

Software embedded into hardware is often referred to as ____________________ because of its hybrid nature.

Question 36

Motherboard settings are stored in a small amount of RAM located on the firmware chip and are called ____.

A)CMOS ROM
B)CMOS RAM
C)DMOS ROM
D)HMAC RAM

Question 37

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Monitor
b.CPU
c.Megahertz
d.Flash ROM
e.Mouse
f.Hertz
g.Keyboard
h.Gigahertz
i.Motherboard
Writes data and instructions in storage devices and performs calculations and other data processing

Question 38

Data and instructions are stored on special ROM (read-only memory)chips on the board and are called the ____.

A)flash
B)microcode
C)BIOS
D)Symbols

Question 39

A(n)___________________ is a circuit board that holds microchips,or integrated circuits (ICs),and the circuitry that connects these chips.

Question 40

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Monitor
b.CPU
c.Megahertz
d.Flash ROM
e.Mouse
f.Hertz
g.Keyboard
h.Gigahertz
i.Motherboard
One billion cycles per second

Question 41

List three components that allow the processor to communicate with other devices.

Question 42

List and describe the elements that each hardware input,output,or storage device requires.

Question 43

What is the easiest way to determine the function of a particular expansion card?

Question 44

Describe the binary number system.

Question 45

Describe the two major ATA standards for drive interface.

Question 46

Describe a floppy disk drive.

Question 47

Where are expansion cards mounted?

Question 48

Describe the purpose of the chipset.

Question 49

List three devices that are contained inside the computer case.

Question 50

Describe solid state devices.