Question 1

In a video card, GPU stands for ________.

Accepted Answer

graphics p

Question 2

Level 1 cache usually contains the least amount of storage of the cache memory levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the following are part of the machine cycle EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fetch 
B)  encode 
C)  execute 
D)  store 
A)  fetch 
B)  encode 
C)  execute 
D)  store

Question 4

Select the best way to determine your RAM allocation.

Accepted Answer

A)  List all programs you would run simultaneously and the amount of RAM each needs and add together. 
B)  Count the number of available slots on the motherboard. 
C)  Divide the number of used memory slots by the number of total memory slots. 
D)  Monitor RAM usage in performance monitor and calculate an average of RAM used over 10 random periods. 
A)  List all programs you would run simultaneously and the amount of RAM each needs and add together. 
B)  Count the number of available slots on the motherboard. 
C)  Divide the number of used memory slots by the number of total memory slots. 
D)  Monitor RAM usage in performance monitor and calculate an average of RAM used over 10 random periods.

Question 5

macOS X uses ________ software to automatically backup and restore data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of macOS X uses ________ software to automatically...

Question 6

The CPU is composed of two units, the control unit and the ________.

Accepted Answer

arithmetic

Question 7

Cache memory is a form of ROM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Running the Disk Defragmenter utility will ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  detect and remove spyware 
B)  mark bad memory cells 
C)  make the hard drive work more efficiently 
D)  clean out your Startup folder 
A)  detect and remove spyware 
B)  mark bad memory cells 
C)  make the hard drive work more efficiently 
D)  clean out your Startup folder

Question 9

Windows has tools to monitor CPU utilization in Task Manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: virtual memory
random access memory
video memory
physical memory
cache memory

Accepted Answer

The Answer of found on a video card and space is...

Question 11

RAID 0 automatically duplicates your data and saves it on two identical drives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Desktop computer systems are less reliable than laptop computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When referring to hard drives, access time is measured in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  megahertz 
B)  bits per second 
C)  milliseconds 
D)  kilobytes 
A)  megahertz 
B)  bits per second 
C)  milliseconds 
D)  kilobytes

Question 14

Many computer manufacturers offer ________ programs to reduce the number of computers disposed in landfills.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many computer manufacturers offer ________ programs to...

Question 15

RAM is an example of ________ storage because when the power is turned off, RAM is cleared out.

Accepted Answer

The answer of RAM is an example of ________ storage...

Question 16

To speed up the display of graphics, a(n) ________ is integrated into most video cards.

Accepted Answer

A)  GPU 
B)  CPU 
C)  ALU 
D)  SSD 
A)  GPU 
B)  CPU 
C)  ALU 
D)  SSD

Question 17

The control unit is one component of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  CPU 
B)  cache 
C)  front side bus 
D)  clock 
A)  CPU 
B)  cache 
C)  front side bus 
D)  clock

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a permanent storage option?

Accepted Answer

A)  Optical drive 
B)  Random access memory 
C)  Internal hard drive 
D)  SSD 
A)  Optical drive 
B)  Random access memory 
C)  Internal hard drive 
D)  SSD

Question 19

A(n) ________ moves over the spinning platters to retrieve data from a mechanical hard disk.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ moves over the spinning platters...

Question 20

________ is a feature of a CPU that allows it to begin to fetch the next instruction before it has finished executing the current one.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a feature of a CPU...

In a video card, GPU stands for ________.

Level 1 cache usually contains the least amount of storage of the cache memory levels.

All of the following are part of the machine cycle EXCEPT ________.

Select the best way to determine your RAM allocation.

macOS X uses ________ software to automatically backup and restore data.

The CPU is composed of two units, the control unit and the ________.

Cache memory is a form of ROM.

Running the Disk Defragmenter utility will ________.

Windows has tools to monitor CPU utilization in Task Manager.

RAID 0 automatically duplicates your data and saves it on two identical drives.

Desktop computer systems are less reliable than laptop computers.

When referring to hard drives, access time is measured in ________.

Many computer manufacturers offer ________ programs to reduce the number of computers disposed in landfills.

RAM is an example of ________ storage because when the power is turned off, RAM is cleared out.

To speed up the display of graphics, a(n) ________ is integrated into most video cards.

The control unit is one component of the ________.

Which of the following is NOT a permanent storage option?

A(n) ________ moves over the spinning platters to retrieve data from a mechanical hard disk.

________ is a feature of a CPU that allows it to begin to fetch the next instruction before it has finished executing the current one.

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Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

System Software: the Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Media and Ethics

Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Behind the Scenes: Software Programming

Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems

Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World

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Exam 6: Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System

In a video card, GPU stands for ________.

Level 1 cache usually contains the least amount of storage of the cache memory levels.

All of the following are part of the machine cycle EXCEPT ________.

Select the best way to determine your RAM allocation.

macOS X uses ________ software to automatically backup and restore data.

The CPU is composed of two units, the control unit and the ________.

Cache memory is a form of ROM.

Running the Disk Defragmenter utility will ________.

Windows has tools to monitor CPU utilization in Task Manager.

RAID 0 automatically duplicates your data and saves it on two identical drives.

Desktop computer systems are less reliable than laptop computers.

When referring to hard drives, access time is measured in ________.

Many computer manufacturers offer ________ programs to reduce the number of computers disposed in landfills.

RAM is an example of ________ storage because when the power is turned off, RAM is cleared out.

To speed up the display of graphics, a(n) ________ is integrated into most video cards.

The control unit is one component of the ________.

Which of the following is NOT a permanent storage option?

A(n) ________ moves over the spinning platters to retrieve data from a mechanical hard disk.

________ is a feature of a CPU that allows it to begin to fetch the next instruction before it has finished executing the current one.

The Impact of Technology in a Changing World

Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources

Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

System Software: the Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Media and Ethics

Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Behind the Scenes: Software Programming

Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems

Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World

Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works

the History of the Personal Computer

Careers in It

Filters