computer hardware

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File Server

Used for data storage.

Web Server

Used to control access to resources on the Web.

Network Server

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

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

applications

The loading of an operating system into the main memory of a device is called the

booting process

The three factors that impact a processor's speed are clock speed, word size, and ___

bus width

Data flows between different parts of the computer via _____ .

buses

Eight bits combined together equal one

byte

Memory and ____ hold data used by processors.

caches

A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ____.

computer

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

computer

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

embedded

The computer that can be found inside a digital watch (not an iWatch) is referred to as a(n) ___ computer. It has a real-time operating system.

embedded

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

footprint

The speed of most modern processors is measured in

gigahertz

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

hardware

Which of the following terms refers to the physical parts of a computer system?

hardware

A unit of frequency representing one cycle per second is

hertz

High-Definition ______ Interface is a standard interface for audio-video connectivity which allows for the transmission of high-definition audio and video signals.

multimedia

A set of rules for communication between devices that determine how data are transmitted and received is called a

protocol

IP, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS are all acronyms that describe different

protocols

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

server

Data from the hard drive reaches the CPU ___ than data from the RAM.

slower

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

storage

Another name for a computer's processor is the:

CPU CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

Rank the storage capacities from highest to lowest. Place the lowest capacity (smallest) at the top.

Kilobyte: 1 thousand or, 1,000 bytes. ... Megabyte: 1 million, or 1,000,000 bytes. ... Gigabyte: 1 billion, or 1,000,000,000 bytes. ... Terabyte: 1 trillion, or 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. ... Petabye:

Which three of the following are common types of servers?

Network Server File Server Web Server

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

RAM

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

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

Put the steps of the boot process in the correct order.

Power Up. The first step of any boot process is applying power to the machine. ... Power-On Self Test. The next step in the boot process is called the POST, or power on self test. ... Find a Boot Device. ... Load the Operating System. ... Transfer Control.

A type of interface that enables communication between digital devices, allows data transfer, and for devices to be electrically charged is called Universal

SERIAL BUS

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

STORAGE

Which two of the following statements are correct regarding the CPU?

The CPU is located on the motherboard of the computer. The CPU is integrated into a chip called a microprocessor.

The output of visual images created by a computer is known as ____.

graphics


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