ITEC 1001- Ch 2 Hardware

Which of the following are storage devices?

(a) Optical drive (b) External hard drive (c) Universal serial bus (USB) drive

Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between ____.

1-4 gigahertz

Sometimes called a convertible laptop, a type of laptop that has a removable, or concealed keyboard as well as a touchscreen so that it can be used as a tablet is called a(n) ___

2-in-1

Popularized with transistor radios in the 1950s, this connector is still used with many (non-Apple) cell phones today. It is a:

3.5-mm connector

There are many protocols that are used to help streamline the communication of all digital devices. For example, Wi-Fi uses the _____ protocol. This protocol ensures that devices enabled with Wi-Fi can connect to any Wi-Fi network.

802.11

Which two of the following items are commonly included when you purchase a Windows PC laptop computer with a solid-state hard drive?

A universal serial bus (USB) port An operating system

Because its radio waves can pass through walls or desktops, ___-capable devices are becoming very popular.

Bluetooth

Click 3 characteristics of desktop computers.

Desktops use a full OS. Desktops allow for relatively easy upgrade and expansion. Desktops are often used in offices since they do not need to be mobile.

Sold in categories such as CAT5e (enhanced) or CAT6, or CAT7 cable is commonly used for connecting devices in a network. These are commonly called _______ cables.

Ethernet

Most tablets have solid-state drive (SSD) capacities measured in terabytes (TBs).

False

Which four steps are the part of the machine cycle?

Fetch, decode, execute, store

Which three of the following are common types of servers?

File Server Network Server Web Server

Nvidia

Founded in 1993, produces popular mobile device processors.

The physical parts of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and system unit are called computer ______.

Hardware

T.V. remotes use ___ signals.

Infrared

Put the steps of the information processing cycle in the correct order, with the first step at the top.

Input Process Output Store

Which three of the following are commonly associated with laptop computers?

Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad Mobile Full operating system

The small amount of memory, located within the CPU itself, is referred to as ___ cache.

L1

The connector and port developed for Apple devices such as iPhones and iPads is called _____.

Lightning

Which important process is performed by the CPU?

Machine cycle

Select two characteristics of a solid-state drive (SSD).

No moving parts Extremely fast

___ can damage a processor if not properly executed. It will also void your warranty.

Overclocking

Which two of the following responses best define the term "resolution" in output devices?

Quality of the image Number of pixels in a display

Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer.

Usually has a mobile operating system Has as a touchscreen Is highly mobile

Popular in the 1990s, the blue port in the image is used to connect computers to monitors or televisions. It is a(n):

VGA

This close-up of the side of a laptop computer. To the left of the HDMI port is a(n)___ .

VGA port

Not a feature of a tablet computer

You cannot upgrade RAM in a tablet computer. Tablet computers do not include a terabyte (TB) of storage. You cannot upgrade RAM in a tablet computer. Tablet computers do not include a terabyte (TB) of storage. , Most allow you to upgrade RAM Most allow you to upgrade RAM , Includes a terabyte (TB) or more of storage. Includes a terabyte (TB) or more of storage.

A multicore processor has the ability to execute two or more sets of instructions at the same time. This is called _____.

hyperthreading

IrDA stands for the _________ Data Association which establishes the protocols for infrared communication transfer.

infrared

The largest chip designing and manufacturing company in the world is ___

intel

A two-in-one computer combines a large tablet computer with a (usually) detachable ___

keyboard

Because a metal platter is physically spinning, hard drives have ___ .

longer access times

A desktop computer will typically use a ___ for most internal storage.

magnetic hard drive

While not designed to solve complex technical formulas, a computer that is more powerful than a server computer, and used by organizations to process large numbers of transactions simultaneously is called a __________.

mainframe

A cell phone that allows you to surf the web is called a(n) ___. This is actually a powerful computer capable of accepting input, processing data into information, providing data, and storing data.

smartphone

A hardware component that keeps data and information when the device is not powered is called a ____ device.

storage

The four basic functions of a computer are to: 1 - accept data input 2 - process data into information 3 - present output 4 - provide_________

storage

The most powerful computers,_________, can evaluate complex data very quickly. Many of these computers in the United States are owned by the government or major research institutions and can cost $1 million dollars or more.

supercomputers

One type of storage device is a ___ .

universal serial bus (USB) drive

Which two of the following are correct statements regarding all-in-one computers?

All-in-one computers house every component except the keyboard and mouse inside the same case as the monitor. An all-in-one computer is a stationary device with a separate keyboard and mouse. The motherboard is housed behind the monitor.

___ is the standard for video and audio input into televisions today.

HDMI

Programs and data currently being used by the processor are placed in the ___.

RAM

The instructions needed to boot-up a computer, such as the basic input/output system (BIOS), are typically stored in _____.

ROM

____ is actually storage since it retains data and information when the power has been turned off.

ROM

Which of the following provide data storage?

Server bank solid-state drive (SSD) External hard drive

Which two of the following are computers?

Smartphone Gaming console

Devices allowing the retention of data, when your computer has been shut down, for future use are called __.

Storage

Checking the hard drive on a device running Windows 10 can be done using the _____ app.

This PC

A stationary (non-mobile) computer that combines the power of a desktop with a neat, clean, look is a(n):

all-in-one

Devices that integrate the computer case (chassis) and system components into the monitor, but have an external keyboard and mouse are called ___ computers

all-in-one

Smartphones owe much of their popularity and computing flexibility to______.

apps

A high-speed storage area usually located directly on the CPU is called

cache

In addition to the RAM, modern processors temporarily keep frequently accessed data in a _____.

cache

Hard drive _______ is the amount of storage you have available to save data and information.

capacity

The amount of instructions the CPU can process per second is dictated by the ___

clock

A digital device that accepts input, processes data into information, stores data, and provides output is a _________.

computer

This personal computer is a good choice for gamers who want to be able to expand its capabilities and for families with children who might drop a laptop. It's called a ______ computer.

desktop

Screen size is measured by the ___.

diagonal distance between the upper right and lower left corners of the screen.

Screen size is measured ________ from one corner of the screen to the other.

diagonally

The windows 10 app used remove unwanted files from your computer's hard drive is called _______ Cleanup.

disk

Memory, such as RAM or cache, is __ and has no moving parts.

electronic (solid state)

A computer that is integrated (is a part of) with a larger device, such as a programmable thermostat, is called a(n) _______ computer. It has a real-time operating system (RTOS).

embedded

Small computers that are a component of other devices are called ___ computers.

embedded

A protocol commonly used to transfer large files from one server to another on the Internet is the ___.

file transfer protocol (FTP)

The output of a computer that creates a visual image is called ___.

graphics

High-Definition _________ Interface is a standard interface for audio-video connectivity which allows for the transmission of high-definition audio and video signals.

multimedia

The actual number of pixels (resolution) in a monitor is called ________ resolution

native

When a computer is shut down, the information in the memory (the RAM, the caches, the registers) is ___.

not saved

Changing processor setting so that computer runs faster than recommended by the manufacturer is called _______.

overclocking

Media players allow you to listen to audio files such as music, podcasts, listen to audio books, and watch videos. Media players are often referred to as _____ Media Players due to their transportability and customization.

personal

Because they are inexpensive and reliable ___ have become extremely popular storage devices.

thumbdrives (USB or flash drives)

The graphics adapter inside a digital device is also called the ________ card.

video

If you buy a new computer game that emphasizes graphics, or new photo/video editing software for your desktop computer, you may want to purchase a new ___.

video/graphics card

Data from the hard drive reaches the CPU ___ than data from the RAM.

slower

Which computer component found on the motherboard (magnified in the image) is often called the brains of the computer?

CPU

One way to delete unused files from your Windows hard drive is to use the Disk ___ app.

Cleanup

A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ____.

Computer

AMD

Founded in 1969, this company's technology is featured inside most gaming consoles including the PS5.

Which two of the following are used for measuring typical hard drive capacities for personal computers?

Gigabytes Terabytes

The physical parts of a computer such as the system unit (like the tower unit shown) or a monitor are referred to as computer

Hardware

Tablet computer

Tablet computers are highly portable, have a smaller operating system (OS), and include a touchscreen, Tablet computers are highly portable, have a smaller operating system (OS), and include a touchscreen , Highly portable Highly portable , Smaller OS (usually) Smaller OS (usually) , Touchscreen is primary input Touchscreen is primary input

All computations and activities in a digital device are conducted by the ___

processor

IP, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS are all acronyms that describe different _______.

protocols

Wi-Fi waves are basically _____ waves.

radio

Digital device manufactures include separate chips of storage (nonvolatile) that contain instructions not designed to be rewritten or removed. An example of these instructions includes the basic input-output system (BIOS). This type of storage is separate from the hard drive and is referred to as _______-only memory (ROM)

read

The _______ of monitors and other display devices is measured in pixels.

resolution

The location of the computer's ___ unit, which houses a computer's motherboard, depends on the type of computer. For example, in this laptop, it is located under the keyboard.

system

The amount of space a device takes up on a desk or table is referred to as its _____.

footprint

Typical SSD capacities for tablet computers or smartphones are measured in _____.

gigabytes

Magnetically charged particles on spinning disks are how traditional ________ drives store data.

hard

Because they have no moving parts, solid-state drives (SSDs) costs tend to be ___.

higher

Memory, such as a computer's RAM ___.

holds data and programs being used by the processor.

The devices shown in the image (iPod, Chromecast, Roku, etc.) are referred to as Personal ___ Players

media

In an all-in-one computer, such as the one pictured in the image, the motherboard is housed behind the _________.

monitor

A processor with one control unit and one arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is called a ____.

single-core processor

A hole or slot in a computer, designed to accept a specific connector, is called a ___.

port

A type of interface that enables communication between digital devices, allows data transfer, and for devices to be electrically charged is called Universal __________ Bus.

serial

The system unit of a computer houses the computer's main circuit board. This circuit board, which holds the CPU, is called the ________.

motherboard

Two or more complete processors residing on the same chip and capable of executing two or more sets of instructions at a time is called a ____-core processor.

multi

A computer system in a network that is shared by multiple users is called a _________.

server