Exam 2: Digital Devices

An DIP is a square chip package, typically used for microprocessors, with pins arranged in concentric squares.​

When a peripheral device is connected or disconnected while the host device is operating, it is called hot-plugging.​

System software is a set of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task.​

RAM is volatile.​

All remote storage is considered to be cloud storage.​

During an instruction cycle, all parts of the instruction are performed by the microprocessor's control unit.​

The number of horizontal and vertical pixels that a device displays on the screen is referred to as screen ________.​

ROM is temporary and volatile, RAM is more permanent and non-volatile.​

In a display device, __________ is the distance in millimeters between like-colored LEDs.​

Which of the following is an example of why hard disk drives are so popular?​

_________ is the amount of data a storage device can move per second from the storage medium to RAM.​

A large, closet-sized computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users is most likely a __________ computer.​

A hard disk drive is an example of magnetic storage.​

A(n) __________ is a multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions.​

What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a portable system that is good for students and on-the-go professionals who want to create content and be productive, in addition to consuming content?​

A(n) __________ is software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with its host device.​

What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a portable system that is great for consuming content?such as ebooks, music, and videos but not so great for creating content or multitasking?​

Most computers have temporary holding areas called __________.​

A USB _____ is an inexpensive device that turns one USB port into multiple ports.​