Chapter 6

When the CPU actually performs the work described in the commands during a machine cycle, this stage is known as

Execute

There is no limit to how much RAM you can add to modern computers.

False

If you want to use your computer for recording your band, you would benefit most from a(n) A) RAID interface. B) HDMI interface. C) MIDI interface. D) overclocking interface.

MIDI interface.

_______ is a set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system. A) GPU B) VPU C) A machine cycle D) RAID

RAID

Before donating your Windows computer, you should perform a Windows A)Reset. B) Reclaim. C) Refresh. D) Restore.

Reset.

Desktop systems are invariably a better value than lighter, more mobile computers.

True

In Windows, if you experience unreliable behavior, try a System Restore before doing a Windows Refresh.

True

Moore's Law describes the pace at which central processing units (CPUs) improve.

True

SSD drives are preferable to conventional hard drives because they transfer data more quickly.

True

Computers are designed with A. volatile memory. B. nonvolatile memory. C. Both volatile and nonvolatile D. Neither volatile nor nonvolatile

both volatile and nonvolatile memory.

The fastest memory in a computer is a) ROM b) RAM c) cache d) HDMI

cache.

A good way to assess your CPU usage is to A. Check the performance tab of the Task manager B. check the number reported by the system defrag utility. C. listen for the sound of a spinning hard disk drive. D. feel the temperature of the CPU with your hand.

check the Performance tab of the Task Manager.

Moore's law refers to a. the overall system processing capability. b. the speed of DRAM. c. the number of transistors inside a CPU chip. d. the amount of memory on a memory chip.

number of transistors inside a CPU chip.

Windows creates "restore points" so that you can a. extend your warranty. b. add additional hard disk storage space. c. protect your system from viruses. d. return your system to the way it was before you installed new software.

return your system to the way it was before you installed new software.

GDDR5 and GDDR3 are types of A) video memory. B) GPUs. C) ROM. D) HDMI.

video memory.