ITEC 1001- Ch 2 Hardware
Which of the following are storage devices?
(a) Optical drive (b) External hard drive (c) Universal serial bus (USB) drive
Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between ____.
1-4 gigahertz
Sometimes called a convertible laptop, a type of laptop that has a removable, or concealed keyboard as well as a touchscreen so that it can be used as a tablet is called a(n) ___
2-in-1
Popularized with transistor radios in the 1950s, this connector is still used with many (non-Apple) cell phones today. It is a:
3.5-mm connector
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
Which two of the following items are commonly included when you purchase a Windows PC laptop computer with a solid-state hard drive?
A universal serial bus (USB) port An operating system
Because its radio waves can pass through walls or desktops, ___-capable devices are becoming very popular.
Bluetooth
Click 3 characteristics of desktop computers.
Desktops use a full OS. Desktops allow for relatively easy upgrade and expansion. Desktops are often used in offices since they do not need to be mobile.
Sold in categories such as CAT5e (enhanced) or CAT6, or CAT7 cable is commonly used for connecting devices in a network. These are commonly called _______ cables.
Ethernet
Most tablets have solid-state drive (SSD) capacities measured in terabytes (TBs).
False
Which four steps are the part of the machine cycle?
Fetch, decode, execute, store
Which three of the following are common types of servers?
File Server Network Server Web Server
Nvidia
Founded in 1993, produces popular mobile device processors.
The physical parts of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and system unit are called computer ______.
Hardware
T.V. remotes use ___ signals.
Infrared
Put the steps of the information processing cycle in the correct order, with the first step at the top.
Input Process Output Store
Which three of the following are commonly associated with laptop computers?
Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad Mobile Full operating system
The small amount of memory, located within the CPU itself, is referred to as ___ cache.
L1
The connector and port developed for Apple devices such as iPhones and iPads is called _____.
Lightning
Which important process is performed by the CPU?
Machine cycle
Select two characteristics of a solid-state drive (SSD).
No moving parts Extremely fast
___ can damage a processor if not properly executed. It will also void your warranty.
Overclocking
Which two of the following responses best define the term "resolution" in output devices?
Quality of the image Number of pixels in a display
Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer.
Usually has a mobile operating system Has as a touchscreen Is highly mobile
Popular in the 1990s, the blue port in the image is used to connect computers to monitors or televisions. It is a(n):
VGA
This close-up of the side of a laptop computer. To the left of the HDMI port is a(n)___ .
VGA port
Not a feature of a tablet computer
You cannot upgrade RAM in a tablet computer. Tablet computers do not include a terabyte (TB) of storage. You cannot upgrade RAM in a tablet computer. Tablet computers do not include a terabyte (TB) of storage. , Most allow you to upgrade RAM Most allow you to upgrade RAM , Includes a terabyte (TB) or more of storage. Includes a terabyte (TB) or more of storage.
A multicore processor has the ability to execute two or more sets of instructions at the same time. This is called _____.
hyperthreading
IrDA stands for the _________ Data Association which establishes the protocols for infrared communication transfer.
infrared
The largest chip designing and manufacturing company in the world is ___
intel
A two-in-one computer combines a large tablet computer with a (usually) detachable ___
keyboard
Because a metal platter is physically spinning, hard drives have ___ .
longer access times
A desktop computer will typically use a ___ for most internal storage.
magnetic hard drive
While not designed to solve complex technical formulas, a computer that is more powerful than a server computer, and used by organizations to process large numbers of transactions simultaneously is called a __________.
mainframe
A cell phone that allows you to surf the web is called a(n) ___. This is actually a powerful computer capable of accepting input, processing data into information, providing data, and storing data.
smartphone
A hardware component that keeps data and information when the device is not powered is called a ____ device.
storage
The four basic functions of a computer are to: 1 - accept data input 2 - process data into information 3 - present output 4 - provide_________
storage
The most powerful computers,_________, can evaluate complex data very quickly. Many of these computers in the United States are owned by the government or major research institutions and can cost $1 million dollars or more.
supercomputers
One type of storage device is a ___ .
universal serial bus (USB) drive
Which two of the following are correct statements regarding all-in-one computers?
All-in-one computers house every component except the keyboard and mouse inside the same case as the monitor. An all-in-one computer is a stationary device with a separate keyboard and mouse. The motherboard is housed behind the monitor.
___ is the standard for video and audio input into televisions today.
HDMI
Programs and data currently being used by the processor are placed in the ___.
RAM
The instructions needed to boot-up a computer, such as the basic input/output system (BIOS), are typically stored in _____.
ROM
____ is actually storage since it retains data and information when the power has been turned off.
ROM
Which of the following provide data storage?
Server bank solid-state drive (SSD) External hard drive
Which two of the following are computers?
Smartphone Gaming console
Devices allowing the retention of data, when your computer has been shut down, for future use are called __.
Storage
Checking the hard drive on a device running Windows 10 can be done using the _____ app.
This PC
A stationary (non-mobile) computer that combines the power of a desktop with a neat, clean, look is a(n):
all-in-one
Devices that integrate the computer case (chassis) and system components into the monitor, but have an external keyboard and mouse are called ___ computers
all-in-one
Smartphones owe much of their popularity and computing flexibility to______.
apps
A high-speed storage area usually located directly on the CPU is called
cache
In addition to the RAM, modern processors temporarily keep frequently accessed data in a _____.
cache
Hard drive _______ is the amount of storage you have available to save data and information.
capacity
The amount of instructions the CPU can process per second is dictated by the ___
clock
A digital device that accepts input, processes data into information, stores data, and provides output is a _________.
computer
This personal computer is a good choice for gamers who want to be able to expand its capabilities and for families with children who might drop a laptop. It's called a ______ computer.
desktop
Screen size is measured by the ___.
diagonal distance between the upper right and lower left corners of the screen.
Screen size is measured ________ from one corner of the screen to the other.
diagonally
The windows 10 app used remove unwanted files from your computer's hard drive is called _______ Cleanup.
disk
Memory, such as RAM or cache, is __ and has no moving parts.
electronic (solid state)
A computer that is integrated (is a part of) with a larger device, such as a programmable thermostat, is called a(n) _______ computer. It has a real-time operating system (RTOS).
embedded
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 output of a computer that creates a visual image is called ___.
graphics
High-Definition _________ Interface is a standard interface for audio-video connectivity which allows for the transmission of high-definition audio and video signals.
multimedia
The actual number of pixels (resolution) in a monitor is called ________ resolution
native
When a computer is shut down, the information in the memory (the RAM, the caches, the registers) is ___.
not saved
Changing processor setting so that computer runs faster than recommended by the manufacturer is called _______.
overclocking
Media players allow you to listen to audio files such as music, podcasts, listen to audio books, and watch videos. Media players are often referred to as _____ Media Players due to their transportability and customization.
personal
Because they are inexpensive and reliable ___ have become extremely popular storage devices.
thumbdrives (USB or flash drives)
The graphics adapter inside a digital device is also called the ________ card.
video
If you buy a new computer game that emphasizes graphics, or new photo/video editing software for your desktop computer, you may want to purchase a new ___.
video/graphics card
Data from the hard drive reaches the CPU ___ than data from the RAM.
slower
Which computer component found on the motherboard (magnified in the image) is often called the brains of the computer?
CPU
One way to delete unused files from your Windows hard drive is to use the Disk ___ app.
Cleanup
A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ____.
Computer
AMD
Founded in 1969, this company's technology is featured inside most gaming consoles including the PS5.
Which two of the following are used for measuring typical hard drive capacities for personal computers?
Gigabytes Terabytes
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
Tablet computer
Tablet computers are highly portable, have a smaller operating system (OS), and include a touchscreen, Tablet computers are highly portable, have a smaller operating system (OS), and include a touchscreen , Highly portable Highly portable , Smaller OS (usually) Smaller OS (usually) , Touchscreen is primary input Touchscreen is primary input
All computations and activities in a digital device are conducted by the ___
processor
IP, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS are all acronyms that describe different _______.
protocols
Wi-Fi waves are basically _____ waves.
radio
Digital device manufactures include separate chips of storage (nonvolatile) that contain instructions not designed to be rewritten or removed. An example of these instructions includes the basic input-output system (BIOS). This type of storage is separate from the hard drive and is referred to as _______-only memory (ROM)
read
The _______ of monitors and other display devices is measured in pixels.
resolution
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
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
Magnetically charged particles on spinning disks are how traditional ________ drives store data.
hard
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.
The devices shown in the image (iPod, Chromecast, Roku, etc.) are referred to as Personal ___ Players
media
In an all-in-one computer, such as the one pictured in the image, the motherboard is housed behind the _________.
monitor
A processor with one control unit and one arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is called a ____.
single-core processor
A hole or slot in a computer, designed to accept a specific connector, is called a ___.
port
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
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
A computer system in a network that is shared by multiple users is called a _________.
server