Understanding Essential Computer Concepts

LAN

A ________ consists of connected computers and peripheral devices that are located relatively close to each other.

SSD

A ________ is based on flash memory, but is intended as a replacement for traditional hard disk drives.

False

Operating software enables you to perform specific tasks such as writing letters, creating presentations, analyzing statistics, creating graphics, and enhancing photos.

Volatile

RAM is often referred to as _________ memory.

Spyware

Secretly gathers information from a computer and sends it without the users permission

Operating System

Software that allocates , manages storage space, maintains security, and controls I/O

Virtual memory

Space on the computers storage devices that simulates additional RAM

Cache memory

Special high-speed memory located on or near the microprocessor's is called _________.

RAM

Temporarily holds data and programs while the computer is on

Peripheral devices

The computer needs additional components called ___________ to accomplish its input, output, and storage functions.

Sender

The computer that originates a message to send to another computer is called the

Driver

The transmission protocol between a computer and its peripheral devices is handled by a

Graphics card or graphics processor

To display graphics, a computer needs a monitor and a:

Optical storage devices

Uses laser technology to store data in the form of tiny pits or bumps.

Specificiations

What are the technical details about each hardware component called?

A bit

What do you call each 1 or 0 used in the representation of computer data?

About a million bytes

What is a megabyte?

Processor

What part of the computer is responsible for executing instructions to process information?

Cloud computing

When data, applications, and resources are stored on serves rather than on users' computers, it is referred to as:

RAM

Which is not a permanent storage medium?

Data bus

Which is the data path between the microprocessor, RAM, and the peripherals?

Firewall

Which of the following acts as a locked door on a computer?

Mainframe

Which of the following is NOT a personal computer?

Mouse

Which of the following is a pointing device that allows you to control the pointer by moving the entire device around on a desk?

RAM

Which of the following is considered volatile or temporary memory?

Virtual memory

Which of the following is space on the computer's storage devices that simulates additional RAM?

ROM

Which of the following permanently stores the set of instructions that a imputed uses to activate the software that controls the processing function when you turn the computer on?

Mainframe

Which would not be considered a personal computer?

CMOS

________ memory is a chip on the motherboard that stores the date, time, and system parameters.

Tablets

_________ are thin computers that do not have an external keyboard or mouse.

Word size

_________ refers to the number of bits that are processed at one time.

Mainframe

___________ computers are used by large businesses, government agencies, and in science and education to provide centralized storage and processing and to manipulate tremendous amounts of data.

Slots

Expansion cards plug into electrical connectors on the motherboard called expansion _________.

False

If you are working on a budget and save the spreadsheet on your hard drive, it's called an executable file.

Commands

Input instructions that tell the computer how to process data

Peripheral devices

Keyboards, monitors, and printers are all examples of which of the following?

Expansion slot

Location on the motherboard into which a controller card for a peripheral device is inserted

Hard disk

Magnetic storage media that is usually sealed in a case inside the computer

The speed of the micro processor

Megahertz is a measurement of _________.

False

Most computers sold today come with 32-bit processors.

Database

A collection of information stored on one or more computers organized in a uniform format of records and fields

Server

A computer on a network that acts as the central storage location for programs and data used on the network

True

A device driver is a computer program that makes communication possible between your computer and one of its peripherals.

True

A hard disk is a type of magnetic storage device.

Spoofed

A website that's been set up to look exactly like another website, with the intentions of convincing customers to enter their personal information, is a ________ site.

Viruses

Antivirus software protects against which of the following types of malware?

Node

Any device connected to a network is called a

SSD

Based on flash memory and intended as a replacement for a traditional hard disk drive