Exam 9: Maintaining Hardware and Software

External devices are connected to your computer through a(n)____.

Internal devices are connected to the ____, a circuit board inside your computer.

Viewing the properties of your hard disk cannot tell you about ____.

External devices are connected to your computer through a(n)coupling , which is a physical connection that is visible on the outside of the computer. _________________________

Because of its portability, ease of use, and capacity, backing up to a(n)USB flash drive is the option experienced computer users prefer. _________________________

Which of the following is NOT among the four main resources that Windows may assign to a device?

A hard disk is organized as a concentric stack of ____.

A disk that contains files whose clusters are not next to each other is said to be fractured.

A file is stored on a hard disk in ____-one or more sectors of storage space.

NTFS can access disk drives up to ____ in size.

If a hardware device isn't working properly, or if a program that you're installing indicates that it requires newer drivers than you currently have installed, first check ____ for updated drivers.