Exam 1: Introduction to Computer Hardware

____ is storage space for recently or frequently used data in a place that is quick and easy to access.

____ control keys let you control the playback of digital music or video; they might also include keys for controlling the volume and screen brightness. Function

____ is the memory permanently installed on your system when your computer is manufactured. Cache Cache

The ____ contains most of the electronic circuitry in the computer.

A scanner creates hard copy output on paper, film, photo paper, and other media.

Touch and hold an object and then move it with a fingertip to complete the ____ gesture.

Two of the most important parts of the CPU are the control unit and the algorithm loop unifier (ALU).

____ are speakers small enough to place in your ears.

A multicore processor is generally slower and less powerful than a single core processor.

____ chips need to be recharged constantly or they lose their data.

The ALU temporarily holds data, such as two numbers to add, in ____.