Test 4c

Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between ____.

1-4 gigahertz

A new laptop computer typically comes with ___ of storage.

128 GB to 1 TB

Processors typically have a word size of either ___ or ___.

32 bits; 64 bits

Approximately how long should you expect to use the average laptop?

4 years

There are many protocols that are used to help streamline the communication of all digital devices. For example, Wi-Fi uses the _____ protocol. This protocol ensures that devices enabled with Wi-Fi can connect to any Wi-Fi network.

802.11

Some computers use _____ , an 8-bit coding scheme to represent characters in a binary format.

ASCII

Which computer component found on the motherboard (magnified in the image) is often called the brains of the computer?

CPU

Which four steps are the part of the machine cycle?

Fetch, decode, execute, and store

Which two of the following are used for measuring typical hard drive capacities for personal computers?

Gigabytes and terabytes

The small amount of memory, located within the CPU itself, is referred to as ___ cache.

L1

The computer platform known for its graphics capability and stylish design is the ___ .

MacOS

Which of the following is a popular OS software program?

Microsoft windows

Which type of touchscreen uses a single metallic-coated panel and uses electricity to calculate touch points?

Projective capacitive

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

RAM

Checking the hard drive on a device running Windows 10 can be done using the _____ app.

This pc

Which of the following is a strength of the Windows OS?

Wide availability of software options.

If you plan to become a film editor, you should probably purchase ___ since it is most commonly used in the film industry.

a Macintosh computer

When installing a new printer on your home computer network, you will usually have to go to the printer manufacturer's website to download software called ___ .

a driver

A stationary (non-mobile) computer that combines the power of a desktop with a neat, clean, look is a(n):

all in one

Lightning connectors were developed by ___.

apple

Small application programs that are often utility programs and perform less complex operational functions and are commonly used to execute tasks in the Control Panel of Microsoft Windows are called ___.

applets

A hole in a punchcard, a transistor on a circuit board, or the reflective element on a digital versatile disc (DVD) each represents the smallest unit of data storage called a ___.

bit

Represented by either a 0 or 1, a ____ is the smallest unit of data a computer can process.

bit

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

boot

The three factors that impact processor speed are clock speed, word size, and _____ .

bus width

One character of information, for example, a letter or a number consists of one ___.

byte

The amount of instructions the CPU can process per second is dictated by the ___

clock

Clock speed, also referred to as _____ _____, is the speed at which the processor performs the operations required to run a digital device and instructions executed by the digital device.

clock rate

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

computer

A channel over which information flows inside a digital device is called a

computer bus

The system management tool in the Windows operating system is referred to as the ___ .

control panel or Windows Settings

To reduce the time it takes to find files on a hard drive it is a good idea to _____ your hard drive.

defragment

Trying to answer questions such as, "what happened?" or, "what is occurring?" or "what was the ROI?", is the role of ___.

descriptive analytics

Screen size is measured by the ___.

diagonal distance between the upper right and lower left corners of the screen

The windows 10 app used remove unwanted files from your computer's hard drive is called

disk cleanup

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

embedded

A protocol commonly used to transfer large files from one server to another on the Internet is the ___.

file transfer protocol (FTP)

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

footprint

Typical SSD capacities for tablet computers or smartphones are measured in _____.

gigabytes

The speed of most modern processors is measured in _____.

gigahertz

Which of the following is fastest?

gigahertz

The output of a computer that creates a visual image is called ___.

graphics

The physical parts of a computer such as the system unit (like the tower unit shown) or a monitor are referred to as computer

hardware

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

hardware

___ is the standard for video and audio input into televisions today.

hdmi

A unit of frequency representing one cycle per second is

hertz

What is equal to one cycle per second?

hertz

Because they have no moving parts, solid-state drives (SSDs) costs tend to be ___.

higher

Memory, such as a computer's RAM ___

holds data and programs being used by the processor.

A multicore processor has the ability to execute two or more sets of instructions at the same time. This is called _____.

hyperthreading

A TV remote usually uses _____ radio waves.

infrared

T.V. remotes use ___ signals.

infrared

The largest chip designing and manufacturing company in the world is ___

intel

Which operating system is found on Apple smartphones and tablets?

ios

A legal contract between the software manufacturer and the user of an application is called an End-User __ Agreement (EULA).

licensing

The connector and port developed for Apple devices such as iPhones and iPads is called _____.

lightning

One operating system that is an open source (not owned by a sole company) is __.

linux

An organization that needs to process thousands of simultaneous transactions probably has a ___ computer

mainframe

Which of the following is commonly-used OS software?

microsoft windows

Megahertz means one _____ cycles (or instructions) per second.

million

The system unit of a computer houses the computer's main circuit board. This circuit board, which holds the CPU, is called the

motherboard

Two or more complete processors residing on the same chip and capable of executing two or more sets of instructions at a time is called a ____-core processor.

multi

The actual number of pixels in a monitor is called ___.

native resolution

When a computer is shut down, the information in the memory (the RAM, the caches, the registers) is ___.

not saved

A driver is software that allows a peripheral device, such as a printer or a monitor, to work smoothly with your computer's ___ system.

operating

CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs are sometimes referred to as ___ discs.

optical

The primary method to install software on a Mac is to download it from the (App Store). Another method is to purchase the software on a DVD and install the software using an external __ drive

optical

In order to save battery life and to maintain a slim profile, many new laptops do not come with ___ .

optical drives

Running the processor faster than recommended by the manufacturer is called _____. This can increase performance and speed, but also can also void the manufacturer warranty.

overclocking

___ can damage a processor if not properly executed. It will also void your warranty.

overclocking

Every computer must have operating system (OS) software. This operating system is often referred to as the ___ of the computer.

platform

A hole or slot in a computer, designed to accept a specific connector, is called a ___.

port

Applications that enable a user to create visual aids that can be projected on a screen or displayed on a digital display are called __ software.

presentation

IPOS refers to the four basic computing functions. IPOS stands for Input, ___, Output, and Storage.

processing

All computations and activities in a digital device are conducted by the ___

processor

Software comes in various categories. One category is system software, which provides the instructions that hardware needs to operate (iOS, Android, Windows, etc.). Another category is game software (League of Legends, Hearthstone, Angry Birds, etc.). Another category of software includes applications such as Office 365, iWork, QuickBooks, Googledocs, etc. This software is referred to as ___ software.

productivity

Wi-Fi waves are basically _____ waves.

radio

Most new smartphones come with between 2 and 6 GB of __ .

ram

The instructions needed to boot-up a computer, such as the basic input/output system (BIOS), are typically stored in _____.

rom (read only memory)

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

serial

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

server

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

server

Resolution refers to the Blank______ and clarity of an image.

sharpness

A processor with one control unit and one arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is called a ____.

single core processor

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

slower

Used to format and display numbers and text in cells, __ programs are used to perform calculations and structure data and are widely used in by organizations.

spreadsheet

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

storage

Programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices are called _____ software.

system

The location of the computer's ___ unit, which houses a computer's motherboard, depends on the type of computer. For example, in this laptop, it is located under the keyboard.

system

Similar to the Windows control panel, the system management tool in the macOS is called ___.

system preferences

Programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices are called __ software.

systems

A coding scheme capable of representing the languages of the world, _______ uses 16 bits to represent information.

unicode

Programs that perform specific maintenance tasks on computers are commonly referred to as ___ programs.

utility

If you plan to become an accountant or major in finance, it is probably best to purchase a computer that uses ___ operating system.

windows

Determining which computer platform (operating system) would be best for a particular student often depends on what the student wants to study and in which industry she or he wants to enter after graduation. Students who plan to study science or engineering or want to focus on business (accounting or finance), as well as those who plan to work for the government should strongly consider the __ platform since it is generally considered the industry standard in those fields.

windowsOS

The number of bits that can be processed at one time during one machine cycle is a processor's _____.

word size