Ch 6

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

-Extremely fast -No moving parts

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

ROM

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

Match the following characteristics of a tablet computer.

Tablet Computer: -Choice Tablet computers are highly portable -Smaller OS (usually) -Touchscreen is primary input

Highly mobile device that can be used while standing or even walking

Tablet computer

Smartphones owe much of their popularity and computing flexibility to ___ .

apps

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

thumbdrives (USB or flash drives)

Supercomputer

-Choice Most powerful type of computer. -Many of these are owned by research universities and government agencies such as the NSA. -NASA uses them to determine gravitational fluctuations that might indicate additional planets in the solar system

Which three of the following are correct statements regarding clock speed?

-Clock speed is sometimes called clock rate. -The clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machine cycle each second. -Increasing the clock speed of a processor is called overclocking

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

-Full operating system -Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad -Mobile

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

-Gigabytes -Terabytes

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

Designed to stay on a desk. Provides a large monitor but takes up less space than a desktop computer

All-in-one computer

Not mobile, but since most of its components are housed behind the monitor it takes relatively little space on your desk.

All-in-one computer

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

CPU

Which of the following computers might contain a traditional (magnetic) hard drive?

Dell desktop computer

Designed for power users. Has a relatively large footprint.

Desktop computer

Match the location of the motherboard in each device.

Desktop: In tower or chassis Laptop: Beneath the keyboard. Smartphone: Behind the touchscreen

Used for data storage.

File server

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

HDMI

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

Hardware

Designed for those who need a mobile computer but need to enter a large amount of data

Laptop computer

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

Lightning

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

Motherboard

Used to control access to resources such as printers and applications on a network

Network server

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

Overclocking

IPOS refers to the four basic computing functions. IPOS stands for Input, ___, Output, and Storage

Processing

Used to control access to resources on the Web.

Web server

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

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

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

electronic (solid state)

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

embedded

The computer that can be found inside a programmable coffee pot is referred to as a(n) ___ computer. It has a real-time operating system

embedded

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

keyboard

A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ____ computer.

laptop

This personal computer is called a notebook or a _______. It is popular with students because it is relatively affordable and powerful and the integrated keyboard makes it easy to input text.

laptop

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

longer access times

An organization that needs to process thousands of simultaneous transactions probably has a ___ computer

mainframe

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

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

monitor, screen, display, or touchscreen

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

multi

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

processor

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

single-core processor

Solid ________Drives (SSDs) are all-electronic storage devices that are used in a variety of products including smartphones, cameras, and tablet computers. SSDs have no moving parts, which makes them faster and more durable than hard drives.

state

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

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 of data

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

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

capacity

Which three of the following are common types of servers?

-Network Server -File Server -Web Server

Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer.

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

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

-Quality of the image -Number of pixels in a display

Which three of the following devices are computers?

-Smartphone -Gaming console -Laptop

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

computer

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

storage

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.

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

If you want a non-mobile computer without the relatively large footprint of a desktop, consider purchasing a(n) ___ computer.

all-in-one

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

hyperthreading

Fetch, decode, execute, and store are steps of the _____ cycle.

machine

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

-Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad -Mobile -Full operating system

Mainframe

-More powerful than a server, less powerful than a supercomputer. -Not designed to calculate huge formulas, but able to manage thousands of transactions simultaneously. -Often operated by businesses such as large banks or credit card companies

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

not saved

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

server

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

server

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

-An operating system -A universal serial bus (USB) port

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

-Input -Process -Output -Store

Which 3 of the following are storage devices?

-Optical drive (with associated disc) -External hard drive -Universal serial bus (USB) drive

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

RAM

Running the processor faster than recommended by the manufacturer is called _____. This can increase performance and speed, but also can also void the manufacturer warranty

overclocking

Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between ____

1-4 gigahertz

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

Footprint

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

Memory, such as a computer's RAM ___

holds data and programs being used by the processor.