Chapter 03 Computer Hardware Quiz

What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer? A dusty computer vent An issue with internet connectivity A faulty port Insufficient space on the hard disk drive

A faulty port

Which computer component is primarily responsible for converting input (data) into meaningful output (information)? Operating system CPU RAM Hard disk

CPU

Which computer type will take up the most space in a workspace? All-in-one computer Laptop Desktop computer Tablet

Desktop computer

Riley needs more storage space on his small laptop, and he needs that storage to be accessible without Internet access. What is the best storage option for Riley to add to his computer? Cloud storage External hard drive Optical hard drive Internal hard drive

External hard drive

What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle? Fetch -> execute -> decode -> store Fetch -> store -> decode -> execute Fetch -> decode -> execute -> store Decode -> fetch -> store -> execute

Fetch -> decode -> execute -> store

Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos? Motherboard Programmable ROM External RAM Hard drive

Hard drive

Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from viruses and other malware? He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers. He should have the hard disks on all the computers defragmented periodically. He should have additional RAM installed on all the computers. He should have the hardware components like the monitor, keyboard, and CPU vents periodically cleaned.

He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored? Internal hard drive Virtual memory Flash drive RAM

Internal hard drive

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints? Laser printer Plotter Mobile printer Ink-jet printer

Plotter

Nancy is about to give a presentation to her school's advisory board about some upcoming changes to their Nursing program. She wants to display the presentation from her laptop to the large screen in the conference room. What does she need to show the presentation? Plotter Video camera Projector Monitor

Projector

Which of the following is a pointing device you can use instead of a mouse? Keyboard Touchpad Projector USB port

Touchpad

Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this? Use his keyboard, monitor, and speakers so that both he and his mother can see, hear, and even text each other. Use a webcam and scanner to ensure that the quality of the call is good. Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other. Use his projector and webcam so that both he and his mother can clearly see and hear each other.

Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other.

Which of the following is classified as input device? Webcam Earbuds Flash drive Speakers

Webcam

What is the binary system? a 16-bit coding scheme a number system with two digits, 0 and 1 a number system with 10 digits, 0-9 an 8-bit coding scheme

a number system with two digits, 0 and 1

What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable? magnetic hard drive DVD solid state drive tape drive

solid state drive

When you start an app on your computer, the app's instructions are _____. updated on the ROM chip installed on the motherboard transferred from the hard drive to the RAM transferred from the RAM to the hard drive

transferred from the hard drive to the RAM

If you press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen? The keyboard transfers the letter 'A' directly to the monitor, without passing through the CPU. A' is converted to special characters, which the screen translates back to 'A' for display. The CPU stores the keystroke as the letter 'A' and displays it on the screen. 'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back 'A' for display.

'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back 'A' for display.

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another? internal hard drive memory card USB flash drive tape drive

USB flash drive

Maya wants to connect three peripheral devices to her laptop , but has only one USB port. What is the best way to connect all the devices? Use a USB hub. Connect one device at a time. Use peripheral devices in the cloud. Convert a different kind of port to a USB port.

Use a USB hub.

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations? Voice synthesizer Printer Headset Projector

Projector