IS 140 Final

The ____ is the part of the microprocessor that performs arithmetic operations

ALU- (arithmetic logic unit)

48. ____ time is the average time it takes a computer to locate and read data on the storage medium.

Access Time

16. All of the following are examples of resources EXCEPT ____.

All of the above: a peripheral, storage space, RAM

21. The term ____ is a technical term for the region of memory that holds data waiting to be transferred from one device to another.

Buffer

26. Storage is typically expressed as ____.

Bytes

99. Move up to the parent directory

CD..

94. To set the root directory on the C drive as the current directory from a directory below the root on the C drive

CD\

97. Copy all files in current directory beginning with M to files with a XXX extension

COPY M(asterisk). (asterisk) *.xxx

22. In a computer, most processing takes place in ____.

CPU

In a computer, most processing takes place in ____.

CPU

98. Delete all files in the current directory

DEL (asterisk).(asterisk)

100. Delete files in current directory that begin with M and have an extension of exe

DEL M*.exe

96. List all files in current directory that have a pdf extension in order by date latest first

DIR *.pdf/O-D

____ is the process of converting text, numbers, sound, photos, and video into data that can be processed by digital devices.

Digitization

47. A(n) ____ chip is a type of non-volatile memory chip that does not require power to hold data.

EEPROM

49. A(n) ____ chip is a type of non-volatile memory chip that does not require power to hold data.

EEPROM-electronic erasable memory

BIOS stands for Binary Input-Output System.

False

It is not possible to update the BIOS without an operating system installed.

False

The socket on a motherboard can be easily changed to accommodate a new CPU

False

ASCII stands for American Standard Code for Independent Information.

False - American standard code for information interchange

8. A file extension is always the same as a file format.

False - you can mess with the extension so that it does not match the file

The S in SATA stands for Standard.

False- Serial

19. The components of a motherboard are designed to require alternating current.

False- direct currents

The PC configuration is kept in a non-volatile memory bank

False- kept in CMOS, volatile memory

The chip set on a motherboard can be easily upgraded to a newer advanced chip set.

False- need a new motherboard

50. Solid state storage, also called flash memory storage, ____.

Fast access to data (no moving parts, no platters)

32. A computer file's location is defined by a ____.

File specification

32. The term ____ refers to the size and dimensions of a computer component.

Form Factor

1,073,741,824 bytes is a ____.

Gigabyte

31. ____ means a billion cycles per second

Gigahertz

35. ____ means a billion cycles per second.

Gigahertz

95. to change to the current directory on the H drive from a directory on the C Drive

H:

93. To find the syntax for using the DIR command

HELP DIR

27. 1,024 bytes is a ____.

Kilobyte

49. Hard disk storage technology can be classified as ____ storage.

Magnetic

23. An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is ____.

Memory

20. An operating system's ____ capability supports a division of labor among all the processing units.

Multiprocessing

18. ____ provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously.

Multitasking= memory management

25. The type of code that uses only seven bits for each character is ____.

Original ASCII

42. Many of today's microprocessors perform ____, in which multiple instructions are executed at the same time.

Parallel processing

31. The term ____ designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality.

Peripheral device

41. ____ is used to enhance processor performance

Pipelining and Parallel processing

33. A(n) ____ computer is a small, lightweight personal computer with screen, keyboard, storage, and processing components integrated into a single unit.

Portable

41. ____ is a temporary holding area for data, application program instructions, and the operating system.

RAM

47. ____ is a type of memory circuitry that holds the computer's startup routine.

ROM

29. The ____ houses all essential chips and provides connecting circuitry between them.

System Board

19. Intel i7 CPUs usually do not have hyper-threading.

True

3. In a dual boot system, to change operating systems, you have to reboot.

True

4. A General Purpose License, or GPL, allows anyone to make copies for their own use or to give or sell to others.

True

5. A root directory can be subdivided into smaller lists.

True

L1 cache is super-fast SRAM memory.

True

2. Today's Windows operating systems do not require a kernel that accesses DOS.

True- no longer sits on top of DOS

44. If a program exceeds its allocated space, the operating system uses an area of the hard disk called ____ to store parts of a program or data file until they are needed.

Virtual memory

46. Unlike disk storage, most RAM is ____.

Volatile

37. ____ refers to the number of bits that a microprocessor can manipulate at one time.

Word Size

33. ____ refers to the number of bits that a microprocessor can manipulate at one time.

Word size

17. Activities associated with resource management by an operating system include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

a. managing processor resources b. ensuring that input and output proceed in an orderly manner c. keeping track of storage resources D. installing new memory

____ is the process of converting text, numbers, sound, photos, and video into data that can be processed by digital devices.

digitization

21. For a graphic, a pixel is equivalent to a bit and a picel is equivalent to a byte.

false

3. You can usually identify the microprocessor when looking inside a computer, as it is the only chip on the motherboard.

false

4. A microprocessor's clock speed is equal to the number of instructions it can execute in one second.

false

5. Processors with a smaller word size can process more data during each processor cycle.

false

Each core in a mulit-core CPU has its own L1, L2, and L3 cache memory

false

Each core in a multi-core CPU has its own L1, L2, and L3 cache memory.

false

It is not possible to update the BIOS without an operating system installed.

false

Memory (RAM) cannot execute faster than the speed set by the manufacturer.

false

Parallel data transfer is always faster than serial data transfer

false

The clock speed is an indication of how many instructions are executed per second.

false

CPUs found in phones and tablets are examples of CISC CPUs

false - RISC

The lowest unit of addressable memory is the bit.

false, bytes are

The components of a motherboard are designed to require alternating current

false, converts ac to dc, uses direct currents

The chip set on a motherboard can be easily upgraded to a newer advanced chip set.

false, you can never upgrade you need a new motherboard

The socket on a motherboard can be easily changed to accommodate a new CPU.

false-

BIOS stands for Binary Input-Output System.

false- basic input output system

The PC configuration is kept in a non-volatile memory bank

false- kept in cmos memory, very volatile

7. Most processors in today's personal computers use RISC technology.

false-CISC for computers, RISC for phones

The S in SATA stands for Standard

false-Serial

ASCII stands for American Standard Code for Independent Information.

false-american standard code for information interchange

The lowest unit of addressable memory is the bit

false-byte is the lowest addressable

CPUs found in phones and tablets are examples of CISC CPUs

false-examples of RISC

The clock speed is an indication of how many instructions are executed per second.

false-just a clock that ticks off in the computer

24. A motherboard usually has the CPU soldered into the socket.

false-no CPUs are free units

20. The fifth generation Intel CPUs will not be able to able to use the same socket as the fourth generation CPUs.

false-the newer CPUs can fit in older CPUs

22. A ____ is an additional set of commands that the computer displays after you make a selection from the main menu.

submenu

16. The battery on a motherboard maintains the real-time clock.

true

A turbo boost capable CPU can increase its clock speed as necessary.

true

In a CPU with integrated graphics, the graphics processor uses some of the system RAM memory.

true

Intel i5 CPUs would typically have a higher TDP than Intel i3 CPUs.

true

It is possible that a discrete video card may need additional power than can be supplied by the expansion slot.

true

It is possible to boot a PC from a specially prepared USB flash drive.

true

L1 cache is super-fast SRAM memory.

true

43. Unlike disk storage, most RAM is ____.

volatile

42. RAM can be thought of as the ____ for the computer's processor.

waiting room

48. ROM BIOS is a small set of instructions that tells the computer all of the following EXCEPT ____.

what the data transfer rate should be (tells the computer all things relating to starting up the computer)

23. A ____ displays the options associated with a command.

dialog box

75. The Roman number system

did not utilize a base

24. The binary number 10 represents ____ in the decimal number system.

2

74. A base 20 number system would need how many different symbols

20

32. In an advertisement, a speed specification, such as 3.4 GHz, indicates the speed of the microprocessor ____.

clock