Chapter 2

What is a NIC

Network interface card

holds all instructions the composer needs to start up when the computer is powered on

ROM

the place in the compiler were the programs and data in the computer is currently using are stored

Ram

SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts T or F

True

the brains of the computer is the CPU T or F

Trueee

what kind of printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink into paper?

Inkjet

4 major functions

Input Processing Output Storage

Local storage devices

- hard drive - solid state drive SSD

also known as a flat-panel monitor

LCD

Input devices used to

Enter data and instructions

data and information are interchangeable terms T or F

False

Binary digit, 0 or 1

Bit

Unique combinations of 8 bits of 0s and 1s

Byte

sometimes referred to as the "brains" of the computer

CPU

which of these is an example of optical storage media? a. dvd b. ssd c. thumb drive d. a flash memory card

a. dvd

which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information? a. processing b.storage c. input d. output

a. processing

which power control option performs a warm boot? a. restart b. sleep c. log off d. shut down

a. restart n

the number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen at one time is known as what? a. screen resolution b. viewing angle c. color depth d. pixel density

a. screen resolution

in a computer each ______ can represent one letter, number, or symbol. a. bit b. byte c. integrated circuit d. megabyte

b. byte

which of the following is not a port? a. hdmi b. cpu c. usb d. thunderbolt

b. cpu

which of the following statements is true a. all cell phones are smartphones b. smartphones are considered a computer c. smartphones do not contain a cou d. smartphones have more computing power than desktops computers

b. smartphones are considered a computer

8 binary digits combine to create this

byte

which of the following can be both an input device and an output device? a. mouse b. keyboard c. display screen d. laser printer

c. display screen

which of the following is one of the four major functions of a computer? a. indexing b. verification c. processing d. handeling

c. processing

which of the following is not found on a motherboard? a. ram b. cpu c. sound card d. hard drive

c. sound drive

which of these is considered the "brains" of the computer? a. usb b. rom c. ram d. cpu

d. cpu

what type of printer heats toner to adhere to the paper? a. inkjet b. impact c. 3D d. laser

d. laser

Most common output device for soft output is a what

display screen

Ram is nonvolatile storage T or F

false

type of memory used as a temporary storage device

flashdrive

equal to 1 billion bytes

gigabyte

any part of the computer that you can physically touch

hardware

main circuit board that contains the central electronic components of the computer

motherboard

memory type that holds data and instructions permanently

nonvolatile

a component that can be connected to the computer

peripheral

A touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets t or f

true

type of memory used as a temporary storage location

volatile