Computer Lit Lesson 2 Review

The ______ is a single computer chip that contains all the electronic circuitry for performing a personal computer's processing tasks.

CPU

T/F A memory chip is the most important hardware component in a computer.

false

T/F Flash memory is the most common type of volatile memory, which loses its contents when you turn off the power to the computer.

false

A(n) ______ is a small program that corrects or enhances existing software.

patch

The type of ______ in a computer affects how quickly the computer can accept and carry out instructions from software.

processor

Applications have specific ______, which are hardware characteristics such as the amount of memory and speed of the processor.

system requirements

T/F One reason to update your operating system is to keep up with changes in hardware.

true

T/F The CPU has two primary sections: the arithmetic/logic unit and the control unit.

true

T/F You can tell how efficiently a computer is working by tracking its CPU and RAM usage.

true

When developers make major improvements to software, add new features, or change the design, the new version is called a(n) ______.

upgrade