Exam 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

A(n)________ microphone picks up sounds coming from all directions at once and is well suited for conference calls.

An SD card is an example of a(n)________ card.

________ is the set of computer programs that allows the hardware to perform different tasks.

________ is a representation of a fact, a figure, or an idea and can be a number, a word, a picture, or even a recording of sound.

________ is a power-saving mode that stores data to a computer's hard drive instead of to its memory.

All of the following are examples of nonvolatile storage EXCEPT ________.

Dropbox is an example of ________.

A(n)________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one instruction at a time.

Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression?

A(n)________ is a small camera that sits on top of a monitor and can be used to transmit live video.

The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.

A connectivity port which transfers data at speeds up to 10,000 Mbps is ________.

In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight ________.

Apple's OS X and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software.

Most game controllers are wireless.

An Apple iPad and a Samsung Galaxy Tab are examples of ________ computers.

A(n)________ is an input device that looks like a pen.

Starting a computer when it is powered off is called a warm boot.

All of the following are names for a flash drive EXCEPT ________ drive.