1.4 Processing and Storage Hardware

Which hardware component processes data? A. RAM\ B. SSD C. CPU D. HDD

CPU

Which of the following computer components typically has the FASTEST performance? A. RAM B.Firmware C. CPU D. NIC

CPU

Which of the following stores data using microscopic light and dark spots? A. RAM B. Flash drive C. Hard disk D. Compact disk

Compact disk

According to the trouble shooting methodology, after you establish a theory of probable cause, next you should test it? True or false?

False

HDDs(hard disk drives) are optical storage devices True or False?

False

USB flash drive is an optical storage device? True or false

False

Which of the following uses persistent memory chips to store data? A. RAM B. Flash drive C. Compact disk D. Hard disk

Flash drives

A storage device that is fast, has very large storage capacity, and is relatively inexpensive. A. Hard disk B. Optical C. USB flash drive D. SSD

Hard disk

A thick magnetic disk made of aluminum platters. Uses read/write heads to access data stored on the platters? A. Solid state Drive B. Hard disk drive C. Compact disk drive

Hard disk drives

Which of the following has the ability to store user data even if the power to the computer is off? A. System memory B. Cache memory C. Hard drive D. Firmware/BIOS

Hard drive

What is the first step in troubleshooting methodology? A. Establish a theory of probable cause B. Identify the problem C. Establish a plan of action D. Document findings/lesson learned

Identify the problem

Uses lasers to read and write information stored in the form of pits in their reflective coating. A. Optical disk drive B. Hard disk drive C. Solid State drive

Optical Disk Drive

Ideal for music and video. Portable and cheap with a long shelf-life. A. Optical disk drive B. Hard disk drive C. Solid State drive

Optical Disk drive

Which of the following components stores values in short term memory? A. RAM B. Hard drive C. Processor D. Flash drive

RAM

Which of the following is NOT a long term storage device? A.Compact disk B. RAM C. Hard disk D. Flash drive

RAM

After you have identified the problem with a computer issue, what is the NEXT step? A. Test Theory to determine the cause B. Establish a theory or probable cause C. Research the problem & find information D.Implement a solution

Research the problem & find information

Faster than other storage devices, no moving parts, lasts longer. A. Hard disk drive B. Compact disk drive C. Solid State drive

Solid State Drive

A flash device with storage capacity similar to a small hard drive? A. Hard disk drive B. Compact disk drive C. Solid State drive

Solid State drive

BD(blue ray disc) is an optical storage device? True or false?

True

CDs(Compact Discs) are optical storage devices? True or False?

True

SSD(solid state drive) is an optical storage device? True or False?

True

Which of the following is not an optical storage device? A. Hard drive B.Compact disk C. Blue ray disk D.digital video disk

hard disk

Which is not an advantage of SSD's or HDD's ? A. Lower power consumption B. inexpensive C. Durable D. Small and light

inexpensive

Which of the following components converts AC to DC? A.Power Supply B.surge protector C. capacitor D.Voltage regulator

power supply