ACC270 Exam 1 (Chp. 5)

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The _____ is the part of a computer that executes the instructions of a computer program.

microprocessor

Multicore processors are formed by:

putting two or more lower power processor cores on a single chip.

Grid computing is a type of computing in which:

special software is installed on several computers enabling them to work together on a common problem.

Storage that is wiped clean when power is cut off from a device is known as _____.

volatile memory

Which of the following statements regarding the current electronic waste scenario is true?

Electronic waste increases with the rise of living standards worldwide.

Which of the following statements is a valid reason for chip manufacturers to carry minimal inventory?

Products with a significant chip-based component rapidly fall in value and can cause huge losses when overproduced.

Which of the following sets of interrelated forces threatens to slow down the progression of Moore's Law?

Size, heat, and power

Based on the author's take on e-waste management, a manager would do well to learn that:

disposal and recycling partners must be audited with the same vigor as suppliers and other partners.

Solid state components are less likely to fail because they:

have no moving parts.

Sony, a firm once synonymous with portable music, has ceded its market dominance to Apple because:

it failed to take advantage of opportunities presented by Moore's Law.


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