INTRO TO COMP - SA2

is the number of bytes (characters) a storage medium can hold

capacity

Current ____ have storage capacities of 16 GB to 256 GB and more.

SSD

The function of the mouse buttons and the wheel varies depending on the program.

True

A(n) ____ device is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people

output

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

False

RAM technology uses battery power to retain information even when the power to the computer is off.

False

The access time (speed) of memory has no effect on the overall performance of a computer.

False

The higher the nits of an LCD monitor or LCD screen, the dimmer the images

False

The lower the time in milliseconds it takes to turn on or off on an LCD monitor, the slower the response time.

False

Machine Cycle: Process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory

Fetching

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

True

When the processor needs an instruction or data, it searches memory in this order: L1 cache, then L2 cache, then L3 cache (if it exists), then RAM - with a greater delay in processing for each level it must search.

True

Also known as Graphics Card

Video Card

Common types of flash memory cards include ________

all other choices are correct

Printed information, called ____ copy, exists physically and is a more permanent form of output.

hard

The ____ is a symbol on the screen, usually a blinking vertical bar, that indicates where the next character typed will display.

insertion point

Some computer and chip manufacturers use the term ____ to refer to a personal computer processor chip

microprocessor

the component of the processor that performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

______ is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed

Backup

The _____ interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.

CPU or processor

The case of the system unit, sometimes called _____

Chassis

The pace of the system clock, called the ____ speed, is measured by the number of ticks per second.

Clock

Each tick of the system clock equates to a ______

Clock cycle

____ storage is an Internet service that provides storage to computer users.

Cloud computing/Cloud storage

Contain the framework to support and enclose internal components of the computer system.

Computer Case

a small piece of semi-conducting material, usually silicon, on which integrated circuits are etched.

Computer Chip

Consists of hardware and software components.

Computer system

directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer

Control Unit

Most high-performance PCs use some type of processor in the Intel ________ family.

Core

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

Decoding

Electronic components and most storage devices are part of the system unit.

Desktop personal computers

If the computer has an internal hard disk (drive C) and a DVD drive (drive D) and no other disk drives, what drive will the USB flash drive probably be.

E (drive E)

Machine Cycle: Process of carrying out commands

Executing

What are the 4 process of Machine Cycle

Fetching - Decoding - Executing - Storing

_________ is the process of dividing a disk into tracks and sectors, so the operating system can store and locate data and information of the disk

Formatting

____, are special keys programmed to issue commands to a computer

Function keys

____ is a chip that controls the manipulation and display of graphics on a display device.

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

The inflexible, circular platters on ____ disks use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information on a disk's surface.

Hard

physical equipment such as: The case, storage drives, keyboards, monitors, cables, speakers, and printers

Hardware

With ____ printing, a printer communicates with a device using light waves.

Infrared

The faster the clock speed, the more ________ the processor can execute per second

Instruction

__________ circuit, which is etched on a computer chip, contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current

Integrated Circuits (IC)

AMD is the leading manufacturer of ____-compatible processors, which have an internal design similar to Intel processors, perform the same functions, can be as powerful, but often are less expensive

Intel

Allows data to travel among the various components. It is the main printed circuit board of the system unit that contains the buses, or electrical pathways found in a computer.

Motherboard

processor is a chip with two or more separate processors.

Multi-core processor

disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser

Optical Disc

_________disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser.

Optical disc

A printer uses software that enables it to interpret a(n) ____, which tells the printer how to lay out the contents of a printed page.

Page Description Language (PDL)

Converts the Alternating high Voltage current (AC) into Direct Current (DC)

Power Supply

A processor contains small high-speed storage locations, called ____, that temporarily hold data and instructions

Registers

To fit in notebook and many handheld computers, the keyboards usually are ______.

Smaller and have fewer keys

Machine Cycle: Process of writing the result of memory

Storing

a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data

System Unit

is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.

System Unit

a small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.

Touchpad

_____ which is contained on an integrated circuit, can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges

Transistor

A byte is uninformative because it provides only enough difference of 0s and 1s to represent 8 individual characters.

True

A newer of OLED technology is in the head - mounted display (HMD), which is a display in a helmet, goggles, or glasses. False

True

Having plug or play support means you can plug in a device, turn on the computer, and then immediately begin using the device.

True

In addition to games, joysticks, wheels, and gamepads that include force feedback are used in practical applications such as in the military and aviation.

True

L2 cache is slightly faster than L1 cache but has a much smaller capacity

True

Pixel pitch describes the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black that can be displayed on an LCD monitor.

True

Saving is the process of copying items from a storage device such as a hard disk to RAM.

True

Some motherboards include all necessary capabilities and do not require adapter cards.

True

is an output device that conveys text, graphics, and video information

display

The goal of ________ is to incorporate comfort, efficiency, and safety in the design of items in the workplace.

ergonomic

________ keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries

ergonomic keyboard

A(n) ____ keyboard is designed specifically for users that enjoy playing games on the computer.

gaming

________ device is any hardware component that allows users to enter data or instructions into the computer

input device

A(n) ____ mouse uses devices that emit and sense light to detect movement

optical mouse

An audio ____ device is a component of a computer that produces music, speech, or other sounds, such as beeps.

output

it begins by fetching a second instruction before the first instruction finishes the machine cycle

pipelining

_________ hard drive is a self-contained unit that you insert in and remove from a slot or USB port in a device or a computer.

pocket or removable

In a graphical user interface, a(n) ____ is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape changes as a user moves a pointing device

pointer

In a graphical user interface, a(n) ________ is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape changes as a user moves a pointing device

pointer

the device is an input device that allows a user to control a pointer on the screen

pointing device

The ____ is the component of the system unit that converts the wall outlet AC power into the DC power a computer requires.

power supply

A hard copy also is called a(n) ________.

printout

holds data, instructions, and information for future use.

storage

________ device is the computer hardware that records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media (

storage device

A type of processor called ________ on a chip integrates the functions of a processor, memory, and a video card on a single chip

system

A(n) ____ drive is a flash memory storage device that plugs in a USB port on a computer or portable device.

thumb

A(n) ____ is a touch - sensitive display device that users interact with by touching the screen with a finger.

touch screen

All computer keyboards have ____ that includes letters of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation marks, and other basic keys.

typing area

used to store data and instructions.

Memory

Replacing a motherboard is a fairly simple process, whereas replacing a processor is much more complicated.

True

any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer

input

A printer creates images using a laser beam and powdered ink, called

toner

Optical discs usually are ____ than one-twentieth of an inch thick.

4.75 inches in diameter and less

An Advantage of portable hard disks and removable hard disks is that users can ____

all other choices are correct