Exam 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

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The length of time it takes for a processor to request, locate, open and deliver information stored in RAM is measured in ________.

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Game controllers are output devices.

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Dropbox is an example of ________.

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Microphones and scanners are examples of ________ devices.

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An SD card is an example of a(n) ________ card.

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Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
CPU
stores programs and data the computer is currently using
OLED
more energy efficient than LCD monitors
QWERTY
standard keyboard layout
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CPU
stores programs and data the computer is currently using
OLED
more energy efficient than LCD monitors
QWERTY
standard keyboard layout
RAM
holds start up instructions needed when the computer is powered on
ROM
processes commands issued by software instructions
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The ________ is the biggest power consumer on a computing device.

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Keyboards that display on-screen when text input is required are known as virtual keyboards.

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________ is a power-saving mode that stores data to a computer's hard drive instead of to its memory.

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Information is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.

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A keyboard and touch screen are the most common of ________ devices.

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RAM is a ________ storage location.

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Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
processing
physical components of a computer
information
data organized in a meaningful way
software
represents a fact, figure, or idea
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processing
physical components of a computer
information
data organized in a meaningful way
software
represents a fact, figure, or idea
hardware
computer programs
data
turning data into information
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________ mode puts the computer in low power usage, but keeps programs in RAM.

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Each of these is a basic type of a touch screen, EXCEPT ________.

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The terms data and information can be used interchangeably.

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All printers can print from smartphones and tablets.

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A ________ is approximately 1000 bytes.

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________ is a wireless transmission standard that lets you connect mobile computing devices to peripheral devices over short distances.

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The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.

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