Exam 2: Computer Hardware

-The item in the accompanying figure can have capacities ranging from ____.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Special high-speed memory that allows a microprocessor to access data more rapidly than from memory located elsewhere on the system board

The term ____ refers to the size and dimensions of a computer component.

You can usually identify the microprocessor when looking inside a computer,as it is the only chip on the motherboard.

The term "form factor" refers to the size and dimensions of a component,such as a system board.

Storage capacity usually is measured in ____.

The number of colors a monitor can display is referred to as ____.

____ are the form factor of choice for computer owners who might want to upgrade components in the future because it is easy to get inside the case and swap out parts.

Gaming computers typically include ____.

RAM capacity is often expressed in nanoseconds (ns)._________________________

-The item marked D in the accompanying figure is an audio port.

RAM can be thought of as the ____ for the computer's processor.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Memory circuitry that holds the computer's startup routine

A microprocessor whose instruction set includes a limited set of simple instructions uses ____ technology.

The instructions that your computer performs when it is first turned on are permanently stored in ____________________.

A ____ is a device that not only provides surge protection,but also furnishes your computer with battery backup power during a power outage.

The number of horizontal and vertical pixels that a device displays on a screen is referred to as its ____________________.

A(n)____ strip monitors the electrical current that passes from the outlet to all the devices plugged into the strip.

For gaming systems,a response rate of ____ or less is desirable.

A technology called ____ allows the processor to begin executing another instruction before it completes the previous instruction.