Question 1

The CPU consists of which two parts?

Accepted Answer

A) The arithmetic logic unit and the front side bus 
B) The control unit and the arithmetic logic unit 
C) The control unit and the front side bus 
D) Cache memory and SSD storage 
A) The arithmetic logic unit and the front side bus 
B) The control unit and the arithmetic logic unit 
C) The control unit and the front side bus 
D) Cache memory and SSD storage

Question 2

RAID 0 automatically duplicates your data and saves it on two identical drives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Running the CPU at a faster speed than the manufacturer recommends is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Running the CPU at a faster speed...

Question 4

The audio subsystem consists of the speakers and a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The audio subsystem consists of the speakers...

Question 5

Which statement pertaining to system reliability is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Having the latest version of software products can make your system more reliable. 
B) An accumulation of temporary Internet files has no effect on your computer's overall performance. 
C) You can clean out unnecessary programs from your Startup folder. 
D) When you defrag your hard drive, it works more efficiently. 
A) Having the latest version of software products can make your system more reliable. 
B) An accumulation of temporary Internet files has no effect on your computer's overall performance. 
C) You can clean out unnecessary programs from your Startup folder. 
D) When you defrag your hard drive, it works more efficiently.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a permanent storage option?

Accepted Answer

A) Optical drive 
B) Random access memory 
C) Internal hard drive 
D) SSD 
A) Optical drive 
B) Random access memory 
C) Internal hard drive 
D) SSD

Question 7

Optical discs store data using tiny pits and lands burned by a laser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dolby Digital 7.1 requires a total of eight speakers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cache memory levels are based on proximity to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the hard drive 
B) RAM 
C) the processor 
D) the video card 
A) the hard drive 
B) RAM 
C) the processor 
D) the video card

Question 10

The use of multiple cores on one CPU chip allows the execution of two or more sets of instructions at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Solid state hybrid drives are a combination of a mechanical hard drive and an SSD drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The control unit is one component of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) CPU 
B) cache 
C) front side bus 
D) clock 
A) CPU 
B) cache 
C) front side bus 
D) clock

Question 13

The heads of a hard disk drive touch the surface of the platter to read or write the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ________ of a CPU dictates how many instructions the CPU can process each second.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ of a CPU dictates how...

Question 15

How do optical discs store data?

Accepted Answer

A) A laser burns tiny pits onto a disc. 
B) A magnet aligns iron particles on a platter. 
C) Electronic memory records data on chips. 
D) A digital spectrometer leaves grooves in a platter. 
A) A laser burns tiny pits onto a disc. 
B) A magnet aligns iron particles on a platter. 
C) Electronic memory records data on chips. 
D) A digital spectrometer leaves grooves in a platter.

Question 16

Accessing data from the hard drive to send to the CPU is faster than accessing data from RAM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The CPU is located on the ________.

Accepted Answer

motherboard; system

Question 18

The ________ has the largest capacity of any storage device.

Accepted Answer

mechanical hard driv

Question 19

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I. RAM
II. hyperthreading
III. clock speed
IV. quad-core processor
V. ROM

Accepted Answer

A)  a CPU with 4 cores 
B)  volatile storage 
C)  measure of CPU speed 
D)  permanent storage 
E)  simultaneous execution of more than one instruction 
A)  a CPU with 4 cores 
B)  volatile storage 
C)  measure of CPU speed 
D)  permanent storage 
E)  simultaneous execution of more than one instruction

Question 20

Select the best way to determine your RAM allocation.

Accepted Answer

A) List all programs you would run simultaneously and the amount of RAM each needs and add together. 
B) Count the number of available slots on the motherboard. 
C) Divide the number of used memory slots by the number of total memory slots. 
D) Monitor RAM usage in performance monitor and calculate an average of RAM used over 10 random periods. 
A) List all programs you would run simultaneously and the amount of RAM each needs and add together. 
B) Count the number of available slots on the motherboard. 
C) Divide the number of used memory slots by the number of total memory slots. 
D) Monitor RAM usage in performance monitor and calculate an average of RAM used over 10 random periods.

The CPU consists of which two parts?

RAID 0 automatically duplicates your data and saves it on two identical drives.

Running the CPU at a faster speed than the manufacturer recommends is called ________.

The audio subsystem consists of the speakers and a(n) ________.

Which statement pertaining to system reliability is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT a permanent storage option?

Optical discs store data using tiny pits and lands burned by a laser.

Dolby Digital 7.1 requires a total of eight speakers.

Cache memory levels are based on proximity to ________.

The use of multiple cores on one CPU chip allows the execution of two or more sets of instructions at the same time.

Solid state hybrid drives are a combination of a mechanical hard drive and an SSD drive.

The control unit is one component of the ________.

The heads of a hard disk drive touch the surface of the platter to read or write the data.

The ________ of a CPU dictates how many instructions the CPU can process each second.

How do optical discs store data?

Accessing data from the hard drive to send to the CPU is faster than accessing data from RAM.

The CPU is located on the ________.

The ________ has the largest capacity of any storage device.

Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. RAM II. hyperthreading III. clock speed IV. quad-core processor V. ROM

Select the best way to determine your RAM allocation.

Using Technology to Change the World

Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources

Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Media and Ethics

Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

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Exam 6: Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System

The CPU consists of which two parts?

RAID 0 automatically duplicates your data and saves it on two identical drives.

Running the CPU at a faster speed than the manufacturer recommends is called ________.

The audio subsystem consists of the speakers and a(n) ________.

Which statement pertaining to system reliability is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT a permanent storage option?

Optical discs store data using tiny pits and lands burned by a laser.

Dolby Digital 7.1 requires a total of eight speakers.

Cache memory levels are based on proximity to ________.

The use of multiple cores on one CPU chip allows the execution of two or more sets of instructions at the same time.

Solid state hybrid drives are a combination of a mechanical hard drive and an SSD drive.

The control unit is one component of the ________.

The heads of a hard disk drive touch the surface of the platter to read or write the data.

The ________ of a CPU dictates how many instructions the CPU can process each second.

How do optical discs store data?

Accessing data from the hard drive to send to the CPU is faster than accessing data from RAM.

The CPU is located on the ________.

The ________ has the largest capacity of any storage device.

Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. RAM II. hyperthreading III. clock speed IV. quad-core processor V. ROM

Select the best way to determine your RAM allocation.

Using Technology to Change the World

Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources

Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Media and Ethics

Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

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