CINS 220 Final

31. The 64-bit editions of Windows places _______________-bit applications into the C:\Program Files (x86) folder.

32

19. CPUs typically run at some factor of the clock speed. What makes this possible? A. Dividers B. Speed enhancers C. Speed uppers D. Multipliers

D. Multipliers

47. What performance enhancement is accomplished through jumpers, CMOS settings, or software configuration? A. Multicore processing B. Virtualization C. Hyper-threading D. Overclocking

D. Overclocking

9. Which component stores the data that the CPU actively uses? A. CD B. Floppy diskette C. Hard drive D. RAM

D. RAM

47. What component is probably at fault if a real parity/ECC error shows up at the same place in memory each time? A. BIOS B. Processor C. Power supply D. RAM stick

D. RAM stick

15. _______________ is DDR RAM with some improvements in its electrical characteristics, enabling it to run even faster than DDR while using less power.

DDR2

16. _______________ boasts higher speeds, more efficient architecture, and around 30 percent lower power consumption than DDR2 RAM, making it a compelling choice for system builders.

DDR3

2. _______________ functions like an electronic spreadsheet, with numbered rows containing cells and each cell holding a one or a zero.

DRAM

4. The user interface (UI) that offers images or icons to select (as opposed to making you type commands) is called a(n) _______________.

GUI

38. Almost all current CPUs have a(n) _______________, moved from the motherboard chip into the CPU to optimize the flow of information into and out of the CPU.

IMC

7. Rather than using a label that describes the electronic structure of RAM, common usage describes the total capacity of RAM on a stick in _______________.

bytes

32. Modern versions of Windows use subfolders of the _______________ folder to organize files for each user on a PC.

c:\USERS

37. A(n) _______________ CPU has two execution units—two sets of pipelines—but the two sets of pipelines share caches and RAM

dual-core

27. The four steps or stages of a CPU, in order, are _______________, _______________, execute, and write.

fetch, decode

7. What is Window's default Web browser? A. Internet Explorer B. Netscape C. Chrome D. Firefox

A. Internet Explorer

46. What are the two radically different types of parity errors? A. Real and phantom B. Virtual and logical C. Short and long D. Buffered and unbuffered

A. Real and phantom

34. Which term refers to typical consumer RAM? A. Unbuffered B. Buffered C. Registered D. Unregistered

A. Unbuffered

41. What is Microsoft's minimum system RAM requirement for 64-bit versions of Windows? A. 1 GB B. 2 GB C. 8 GB D. 16 MB

B. 2 GB

5. In the acronym, SDRAM, what does the S represent? A. Sequential B. Synchronous C. Speedy D. Storage

B. Synchronous

40. What technology requires that the OS and applications be written specifically to handle multiple threads? A. Emulation B. Multicore processing C. Hyper-threading D. Virtualization

C. Hyper-threading

22. How much RAM can 32-bit processors access? A. Up to 16 EB B. Up to 16 GB C. Up to 4 GB D. Up to 4 EB

C. Up to 4 GB

25. The _______________-bit address bus can address 16 EB of RAM.

64

14. Suppose the number of wires in a CPU's address bus is 20. What is the maximum amount of RAM the CPU can handle? A. 1,048,576 bytes B. 302 bytes C. 260 megabits D. 2120 kilobytes

A. 1,048,576 bytes

37. The default and recommended page-file size in Windows is _______________ times the amount of installed RAM on your computer. A. 1.5 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

A. 1.5

17. What is the clock speed rating for DDR RAM with a DDR-200 speed rating and PC-1600 PC speed rating? A. 100 MHz B. 200 MHz C. 400 MHz D. 1600 MHz

A. 100 MHz

20. What newer technology automatically configures CPU multipliers and speeds? A. CPUID B. Jumpers C. MMX D. SRAM

A. CPUID

10. What type of RAM is used for main system memory? A. DRAM B. SRAM C. BRAM D. CRAM

A. DRAM

11. Which component requires a constant electrical charge and a periodic refresh of the circuits? A. DRAM B. SRAM C. MCC D. GPU

A. DRAM

38. What chip, in modern CPUs, optimizes the flow of information into and out of the CPU? A. IMC B. MCC C. SRAM D. DRAM

A. IMC

42. Which type of socket package do Intel processors use? A. LGA B. PGA C. L1 D. L2

A. LGA

48. Which term describes a milder error that can be caused by memory issues but not necessarily system RAM problems? A. Page fault B. Parity fault C. Non-maskable interrupt (NMI) D. Pinwheel of death

A. Page fault

36. Because CPU makers cannot make the processors run much quicker, they instead _______________. A. combine multiple CPUs on a single chip B. alternate L1 and L2 cache onto the motherboard C. make the RAM run quicker D. eliminate the use of hyper-threading

A. combine multiple CPUs on a single chip

5. Which port on the back of a PC's system unit is used for external hard drives? A. eSATA B. NIC C. PS/2 or mini-DIN D. HDMI

A. eSATA

5. In today's computers, the CPU tells _______________ the clock speed it needs, and the clock chip then automatically adjusts for the CPU. A. the motherboard B. RAM C. the address Bus D. the hard disk

A. the motherboard

6. When the CPU needs certain bytes of data, it requests those bytes via the _______________ bus.

Address

5. _______________ (or programs) enable you to do specialized tasks on a computer such as typing a letter.

Applications

20. What is the core RAM clock speed for RAM with a DDR2 speed rating of DDR2-400 and a PC speed rating of PC2-3200? A. 100 MHz B. 200 MHz C. 400 MHz D. 800 MHz

B. 200 MHz

49. How does a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) manifest itself? A. By issuing a page fault B. By displaying a proprietary crash screen C. By issuing a single 3-second beep D. By discretely increasing RAM latency

B. By displaying a proprietary crash screen

16. In a Windows system, what would be the preferred download folder for applications for a user named Mike? A. C:\Users/Downloads B. C:\Users/Mike/Downloads C. C:\Users/Downloads\Mike D. C:\Downloads

B. C:\Users/Mike/Downloads

27. How are DDR2 I/O speeds related to clock speeds? A. DDR2 I/O speeds are the same as the clock speeds. B. DDR2 I/O speeds are double the clock speeds. C. DDR2 I/O speeds are triple the clock speeds. D. DDR2 I/O speeds are quadruple the clock speeds.

B. DDR2 I/O speeds are double the clock speeds.

43. Where does Windows display the amount of RAM currently installed in a PC? A. In the Device Manager Management Console B. In the System Control Panel applet C. In the Help and Support center D. In the defrag computer hard drive report

B. In the System Control Panel applet

25. Newer CPUs process instructions and commands in what type of execution? A. Linear B. Parallel C. Serial D. Caching

B. Parallel

35. Computers use a portion of the hard drive as an extension of system _______________ through what is called virtual memory. A. L2 Cache B. RAM C. BIOS D. CMOS

B. RAM

3. Which term describes an operating system's software parts with which you can interact? A. Aero Glass B. User interface (UI) C. Desktop D. Charms

B. User interface (UI)

33. RAM with a lower latency—such as CL6—is _______________ than RAM with a higher latency—such as CL9. A. slower B. faster C. more reliable D. less reliable

B. faster

38. What is the name of the Windows page file? A. pagefile.exe B. pagefile.sys C. pagefile.bin D. pagefile.cab

B. pagefile.sys

3. What was the width of the original 8088 processor's frontside bus? A. 1 bit B. 4 bits C. 8 bits D. 16 bytes

C. 8 bits

1. Which component is a mass storage device? A. CPU B. Cache C. Hard drive D. RAM

C. Hard drive

32. Which cache on the CPU is used first? A. L3 B. L2 C. L1 D. L0

C. L1

12. What typically connects a CPU to RAM? A. Bus B. Clock C. MCC D. EDB

C. MCC

18. What is an important difference between desktops and mobile devices in terms of CPU needs? A. Mobile devices need to consume more electricity. B. Desktops run with less heat. C. Mobile devices need to consume less electricity. D. Desktops require extended battery life.

C. Mobile devices need to consume less electricity.

49. A sudden CPU shutdown usually indicates what condition? A. Faulty RAM B. Overclocking C. Overheating D. Faulty IMC

C. Overheating

23. What keeps every stage of the processor busy on every click of the clock, making a CPU run more efficiently without increasing the clock speed? A. Cores B. Threads C. Pipelines D. Cycles

C. Pipelines

2. When you load a program in Windows, the PC copies the program from the mass storage device to _______________ and then runs it. A. BIOS B. Hard drive C. RAM D. ROM

C. RAM

7. What type of memory stick do laptops use instead of a DIMM? A. SO-RIMM B. Micro-RIMM C. SO-DIMM D. Macro-DIMM

C. SO-DIMM

1. Which device is a general-purpose computing device? A. Apple iPod B. Xbox One C. Smartphone D. Digital watch

C. Smartphone

8. In Windows Vista/7, what is another name for the notification area that shows programs running in the background? A. Control Panel B. Taskbar C. System tray D. Desktop

C. System tray

50. How should a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) be handled? A. The system RAM should be replaced. B. The operating system should be reinstalled. C. The system should be rebooted. D. The system should be unplugged from the wall for 10 minutes.

C. The system should be rebooted.

24. Which technology allows a computer to run more than one operating system at a time? A. Static RAM B. Pipelining C. Virtualization D. Caching

C. Virtualization

36. Virtual memory is a portion of an HDD or SSD set aside as a page file or _______________ file. A. cache B. extension C. swap D. swing

C. swap

26. Today's CPUs report to the motherboard through a function called _______________, and the speed and multiplier are set automatically.

CPUID

21. How much RAM can a 64-bit processor theoretically access? A. 4 GB B. 16 GB C. 4 EB D. 16 EB

D. 16 EB

4. To optimize the flow of data into and out of the CPU, the modern MCC provides at least _______________ of data every time the CPU requests information from RAM. A. 8 bits B. 16 bits C. 32 bits D. 64 bits

D. 64 bits

1. What are the four general-purpose CPU registers? A. AX, BX, YX, and ZX B. EAX, EBX, ECX, and EDX C. RAX, RBX, RCX, and RDX D. AX, BX, CX, and DX

D. AX, BX, CX, and DX

26. Which are DDR3 I/O speeds related to clock speeds? A. DDR3 I/O speeds are the same as the clock speeds. B. DDR3 I/O speeds are double the clock speeds. C. DDR3 I/O speeds are triple the clock speeds. D. DDR3 I/O speeds are quadruple the clock speeds.

D. DDR3 I/O speeds are quadruple the clock speeds.

6. Which port on the back of a PC's system unit is used for output to a monitor? A. eSATA B. NIC C. PS/2 or mini-DIN D. HDMI

D. HDMI

2. What are the three major components in a modern computer? A. Operating system, data storage, and networking B. Control Panel, Device Manager, and System Tools C. Computer case, central processing unit, and ports D. Hardware, operating system, and applications

D. Hardware, operating system, and applications

33. What is the biggest and slowest cache? A. L0 B. L1 C. L2 D. L3

D. L3

29. What kind of RAM comprises cache? A. Fast RAM B. Cool RAM C. Multi-RAM D. SRAM

D. SRAM

2. The communication device of the CPU is called the _______________.

EDB

36. Excessive hard drive activity when you move between programs points to a need for more _______________.

RAM

12. The operating system (OS) creates a(n) _______________—a visual representation of the computer on the monitor that makes sense to the people using the computer.

UI

18. Some DDR3 modules include a feature called _______________ that enables power users to overclock their RAM easily, boosting their already fast memory.

XMP

43. Intel-designed _______________ sockets to make CPU insertion and removal easier.

ZIF

34. Registered RAM, or _______________ RAM, refers to a small register installed on some memory modules to act as a buffer between the DIMM and the memory controller.

buffered

30. In reference to RAM sticks, CAS stands for _______________.

column array strobe

1. In modern terms, a(n) _______________ is an electronic device that can perform calculations.

computer

6. At the most basic level, computers work through three stages (input, processing, and output) known as the _______________.

computing process

16. In Windows Vista/7 systems, the _______________ menu offers options specific to the icon on which you right- click.

context

39. When Windows needs to access the page file too frequently, the hard drive access LED goes crazy as Windows rushes to move programs between RAM and the page file in a process called _______________.

disk thrashing

27. Every type of RAM stick comes in one of two types: single-sided RAM and _______________ RAM.

double-sided

14. By populating the same-colored motherboard RAM slots with identical RAM, you can run in _______________ mode.

dual channel

35. The address bus and external data bus (connecting the CPU, MCC, and RAM) were collectively called the _______________ bus.

frontside

2. The _______________ computer component is the physical stuff that you can touch or hold in your hand.

hardware

6. The CPU's instruction set is comprised of all the _______________ commands that the CPU understands.

machine language

9. A(n) _______________ connection often describes how one computer connects to one or more other computers.

network

3. The _______________ of a computer controls the hardware and enables you to tell the computer what to do.

os

48. Forcing a system to run faster than the speed for which it is rated is called _______________.

overclocking

37. When a computer starts running out of real RAM because of too many loaded programs, the system swaps programs from RAM to the _______________ file, opening up more space for those programs that are currently

page/swap

10. The back of a PC's system unit contains the many connection points called _______________.

ports

10. A(n) _______________ is a series of commands sent to a CPU in a specific order for the CPU to perform work.

program

30. In Windows, by default, most programs install some or all of their essential files into a subfolder of the _______________ folder.

program files

27. Windows has a number of important folders that help organize your programs and documents that sit in the _______________ directory—where the operating system is installed.

root

41. Three things to consider when installing a CPU are _______________ type, cooling, and performance.

socket

8. Data _______________ refers to saving a permanent copy of your work so that you can come back to it later.

storage

8. _______________ RAM is tied to the system clock, as is the CPU and MCC, so that the MCC knows when data is ready to be grabbed from SDRAM.

sync

23. All modern CPUs run at some multiple of the _______________ speed.

system clock

29. Latency numbers reflect how many ticks of the _______________ occur before the RAM responds.

system clock

15. In Windows Vista/7 systems, the _______________ shows running programs.

taskbars

45. Before inserting the heat sink, you need to add a small amount of _______________.

thermal compound