Question 1

Your business is looking to rely on cloud computing services to create applications using web-based development platforms. What is the term for this?

Accepted Answer

A) Infrastructure as a Service 
B) Software as a Service 
C) Data as a Service 
D) Platform as a Service 
A) Infrastructure as a Service 
B) Software as a Service 
C) Data as a Service 
D) Platform as a Service

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true of the new multi-core processor you have just purchased?

Accepted Answer

A) The multi-core processor is more energy efficient than separate multiple processors. 
B) Each processor core on the multi-core processor runs at a faster speed than a single-core processor. 
C) The multi-core processor requires a lower level of power consumption. 
D) The multi-core processor emits less heat inside the case. 
A) The multi-core processor is more energy efficient than separate multiple processors. 
B) Each processor core on the multi-core processor runs at a faster speed than a single-core processor. 
C) The multi-core processor requires a lower level of power consumption. 
D) The multi-core processor emits less heat inside the case.

Question 3

Which of the following determines the number of bits that the computer can transmit at one time?

Accepted Answer

A) bus diameter 
B) bus width 
C) bus circumference 
D) bus interpolation 
A) bus diameter 
B) bus width 
C) bus circumference 
D) bus interpolation

Question 4

Which of the following is the main circuit board of the system unit?

Accepted Answer

A) control board 
B) system board 
C) master board 
D) index board 
A) control board 
B) system board 
C) master board 
D) index board

Question 5

Inserting dirty media can damage a computer or mobile device's internal components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following cards converts computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen?

Accepted Answer

A) output 
B) graphics 
C) express 
D) PC 
A) output 
B) graphics 
C) express 
D) PC

Question 7

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-One billion ticks of a system clock per second

Accepted Answer

A) virtual desktop 
B) PaaS 
C) SaaS 
D) mashup 
E) cloud computing
F)word size
G)gigahertz
H)ASCII
I)clock speed
J)coding scheme
K)binary
L)multi-core
M)AMD
N)fan
O)nanosecond
P)CMOS
Q)ROM
R)nonvolatile
S)byte
T)motherboard 
A) virtual desktop 
B) PaaS 
C) SaaS 
D) mashup 
E) cloud computing
F)word size
G)gigahertz
H)ASCII
I)clock speed
J)coding scheme
K)binary
L)multi-core
M)AMD
N)fan
O)nanosecond
P)CMOS
Q)ROM
R)nonvolatile
S)byte
T)motherboard

Question 8

What is the purpose of the system bus?

Accepted Answer

A) It connects the processor to main memory. 
B) It connects the processor to peripherals. 
C) It connects the processor to cache. 
D) It connects main memory to peripherals. 
A) It connects the processor to main memory. 
B) It connects the processor to peripherals. 
C) It connects the processor to cache. 
D) It connects main memory to peripherals.

Question 9

Liquid cooling technology uses a continuous flow of fluid(s) in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor to a radiator-type grill, which cools the liquid, and then returns the cooled fluid to the processor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When the computer's power is turned off, volatile memory does not lose its contents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Custom-built computers often do not include recovery media to restore the computer in the event it fails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The role of memory to store both data and programs is known as which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A) stored program 
B) random memory 
C) ROM 
D) store and send 
A) stored program 
B) random memory 
C) ROM 
D) store and send

Question 13

A(n) ____________________ is the basic storage unit in memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is the basic storage unit...

Question 14

In the machine cycle, fetching refers to the process of translating instructions into signals the computer can execute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the machine cycle, decoding is the process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Dynamic RAM (DRAM) chips are faster and more reliable than any version of SDRAM chips.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If you are using a desktop or laptop, defragment the computer's hard disk should you notice a decline in the computer's performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The case of the system unit is made of metal or plastic and protects the internal electronic components from damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List at least three reasons why home and business users choose cloud computing.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary, but should

Question 20

A(n) ____________________ is a bracelet designed to protect electronics from an electrostatic discharge by preventing a buildup of static electricity on a user.

Accepted Answer

antistatic

Your business is looking to rely on cloud computing services to create applications using web-based development platforms. What is the term for this?

Which of the following is NOT true of the new multi-core processor you have just purchased?

Which of the following determines the number of bits that the computer can transmit at one time?

Which of the following is the main circuit board of the system unit?

Inserting dirty media can damage a computer or mobile device's internal components.

Which of the following cards converts computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -One billion ticks of a system clock per second

What is the purpose of the system bus?

Liquid cooling technology uses a continuous flow of fluid(s) in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor to a radiator-type grill, which cools the liquid, and then returns the cooled fluid to the processor.

When the computer's power is turned off, volatile memory does not lose its contents.

Custom-built computers often do not include recovery media to restore the computer in the event it fails.

The role of memory to store both data and programs is known as which of the following concepts?

A(n) ____________________ is the basic storage unit in memory.

In the machine cycle, fetching refers to the process of translating instructions into signals the computer can execute.

In the machine cycle, decoding is the process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory.

Dynamic RAM (DRAM) chips are faster and more reliable than any version of SDRAM chips.

If you are using a desktop or laptop, defragment the computer's hard disk should you notice a decline in the computer's performance.

The case of the system unit is made of metal or plastic and protects the internal electronic components from damage.

List at least three reasons why home and business users choose cloud computing.

A(n) ____________________ is a bracelet designed to protect electronics from an electrostatic discharge by preventing a buildup of static electricity on a user.

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Exam 6: Computing Components

Your business is looking to rely on cloud computing services to create applications using web-based development platforms. What is the term for this?

Which of the following is NOT true of the new multi-core processor you have just purchased?

Which of the following determines the number of bits that the computer can transmit at one time?

Which of the following is the main circuit board of the system unit?

Inserting dirty media can damage a computer or mobile device's internal components.

Which of the following cards converts computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -One billion ticks of a system clock per second

What is the purpose of the system bus?

Liquid cooling technology uses a continuous flow of fluid(s) in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor to a radiator-type grill, which cools the liquid, and then returns the cooled fluid to the processor.

When the computer's power is turned off, volatile memory does not lose its contents.

Custom-built computers often do not include recovery media to restore the computer in the event it fails.

The role of memory to store both data and programs is known as which of the following concepts?

A(n) ____________________ is the basic storage unit in memory.

In the machine cycle, fetching refers to the process of translating instructions into signals the computer can execute.

In the machine cycle, decoding is the process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory.

Dynamic RAM (DRAM) chips are faster and more reliable than any version of SDRAM chips.

If you are using a desktop or laptop, defragment the computer's hard disk should you notice a decline in the computer's performance.

The case of the system unit is made of metal or plastic and protects the internal electronic components from damage.

List at least three reasons why home and business users choose cloud computing.

A(n) ____________________ is a bracelet designed to protect electronics from an electrostatic discharge by preventing a buildup of static electricity on a user.

Introducing Todays Technologies

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communicating Digital Content

Building Solutions

Working in the Enterprise

Filters