Question 1

Personal computer hard disk platters typically have storage capacities ranging from 40 GB to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   60 GB
B)   100 GB
C)   750 GB
D)   1 TB D

Question 2

In the accompanying figure, the microprocessor is shown in picture B .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

____ time is the average time it takes a computer to locate and read data on the storage medium.

Accepted Answer

A)   Identification
B)   Isolation
C)   Access
D)   Find C

Question 4

If the system runs out of RAM, the operating system uses an area of the hard disk called ____ to store parts of a program or data file until they are needed.

Accepted Answer

A)   volatile memory
B)   capacitor memory
C)   virtual memory
D)   integrated memory

Question 5

DVD-RW technology allows you to write data to a disc, and then later change that data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In RAM, a group of ____________________ bits is grouped together to form a byte.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In RAM, a group of ____________________ bits...

Question 7

A storage ____________________ is the disk, CD, tape, paper, or other substance that contains data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A storage ____________________ is the disk, CD,...

Question 8

A printer's ____ determines how many pages a printer is able to churn out.

Accepted Answer

A)   resolution
B)   duplex index
C)   duty cycle
D)   PCL

Question 9

RAM is ____________________, which means that it requires electrical power to hold data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of RAM is ____________________, which means that it...

Question 10

A built-in ____ in your personal computer can make it simpler to transfer photos from a solid state memory card used in your digital camera.

Accepted Answer

A)   card reader
B)   USB drive
C)   U3 drive
D)   MP3 media player

Question 11

Internal drive bays can easily detach from the system unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   resolution
B)   color depth
C)   veracity
D)   GPU

Question 13

In the accompanying figure, the item marked A is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   USB port
B)   mouse port
C)   printer port
D)   modem port

Question 14

A processor that includes circuitry for two or more processing units is called a ____ processor.

Accepted Answer

A)   HyperTransport
B)   pipelined
C)   multi-core
D)   serial

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   outlet
B)   surge
C)   backup
D)   battery

Question 17

Overclocking is a technique for increasing the speed of a computer component, such as ____. It can be very risky.

Accepted Answer

A)   the processor
B)   graphics card
C)   memory
D)   all of the above

Question 18

____ is the most widely used language for communication between computers and printers.

Accepted Answer

A)   Linux
B)   PostScript
C)   PCL
D)   USB

Question 19

In the accompanying figure, expansions slots are shown in picture D .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sequential access is the ability of a device to "jump" directly to requested data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Computer Hardware

Personal computer hard disk platters typically have storage capacities ranging from 40 GB to ____.

In the accompanying figure, the microprocessor is shown in picture B .

____ time is the average time it takes a computer to locate and read data on the storage medium.

If the system runs out of RAM, the operating system uses an area of the hard disk called ____ to store parts of a program or data file until they are needed.

DVD-RW technology allows you to write data to a disc, and then later change that data.

In RAM, a group of ____________________ bits is grouped together to form a byte.

A storage ____________________ is the disk, CD, tape, paper, or other substance that contains data.

A printer's ____ determines how many pages a printer is able to churn out.

RAM is ____________________, which means that it requires electrical power to hold data.

A built-in ____ in your personal computer can make it simpler to transfer photos from a solid state memory card used in your digital camera.

Internal drive bays can easily detach from the system unit.

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

In the accompanying figure, the item marked A is a(n) ____.

A processor that includes circuitry for two or more processing units is called a ____ processor.

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

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

Overclocking is a technique for increasing the speed of a computer component, such as ____. It can be very risky.

____ is the most widely used language for communication between computers and printers.

In the accompanying figure, expansions slots are shown in picture D .

Sequential access is the ability of a device to "jump" directly to requested data.