ITEC HARDWARE

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

Because they're inexpensive and reliable ___ have become extremely popular storage devices.

USB

Many computers today use _____, which is a coding scheme using at least 16 bits to represent a character.

Unicode

Popular in the 1990s, the blue port in the image is used to connect computers to monitors or televisions. It is a(n):

VGA

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 ___ card.

Video

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.

Which two of the following items are commonly included when you purchase a Windows PC laptop computer with a solid-state hard drive?

-An operating system -A universal serial bus (USB) port

Click 3 characteristics of desktop computers.

-Desktops are often used in offices since they do not need to be mobile. -Desktops allow for relatively easy upgrade and expansion. -Desktops use a full OS.

Which two of the following are computers?

-Gaming Consoles -Smartphones

Which three of the following are correct statements regarding clock speed?

-Increasing the clock speed of a processor is called overclocking. -Clock speed is sometimes called clock rate. -The clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machine cycle each second.

Which three of the following are commonly associated with laptop computers?

-Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad -Full operating system -Mobile

Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer.

-Usually has a mobile operating system -Is highly mobile -Has as a touchscreen

Location of motherboard

-smartphone: behind touch screen -laptop: beneath keyboard -desktop: In tower or chassis In tower or chassis -all in one: behind monitor

Founded in 1969, this company's technology is featured inside most gaming consoles including the PS5.

AMD

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

ASCII

memory used to increase a hard drive's efficiency

Disk cache

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

Ethernet cables

Select two characteristics of a solid-state drive (SSD).

Extremely fast No moving parts

Most tablets have solid-state drive (SSD) capacities measured in terabytes (TBs).

False

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

Footprint

memory located directly on the processor itself

L1

memory located adjacent to the processor

L3

Founded in 1993, produces popular mobile device processors. Founded in 1993, produces popular mobile device processors.

Nvidia

a technology that enables the OS to detect and configure peripherals without downloading software or drivers

Plug and play

A set of rules for communication between devices that determine how data are transmitted and received is called a

Protocol

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

RAM

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

FireWire and Thunderbolt connectors were developed for ___ computers.

apple

Because its radio waves pass through walls or desktops, ___ - capable devices are becoming very popular.

bluetooth

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

bus

Data flows between different parts of the computer via _____ .

bus

The three factors that impact a processor's speed are clock speed, word size, and ___ .

bus width

is measured in bits. A 64-bit bus can transmit 64 bits of data.

bus width

In ASCII, eight bits are combined together to create one ____.

byte

One ___ represents a letter, symbol, or number (one character) of information

byte

In addition to the RAM, modern processors temporarily keep frequently accessed data in a _____.

cache

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

computer bus

Screensize is measured by the ___ across the monitor.

diagonal

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

embedded

A unit of frequency representing one cycle per second is

hertz

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

hyperthreading

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 computer

Cache contains frequently accessed data and is ___.

much smaller than computer's RAM but faster

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

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

processor

Devices allowing the retention of data, when your computer has been shut down, for future use are called __.

storage

Put the steps of the boot process in the correct order.

1. The device is powered on and the cpu activates bios 2. The power on self test is executed 3.OS is loaded into the ram 4. OS checks registry settings and loads saved configuration settings

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

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

The ___ is a computer within your computer that creates images.

GPU

allows for the transmission of high-definition audio and video signals

HDMI

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

Intel

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

L1

Which three of the following are common types of servers?

-Web Server -Network Server -File Server

Select the items that are commonly found in a traditional hard drive.

-Stores data magnetically -Read/write head -Platter

Which four steps are the part of the machine cycle?

Fetch, decode, execute, and store

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

Lightning

capable of carrying digital music signals and are common in today's music scene

MIDI

Which important process is performed by the CPU?

Machine cycle

The devices shown in the image (iPod, Chromecast, Roku, etc.) are referred to as Personal ___ Players

Media

____ is actually storage since it retains data and information when the power has been turned off.

ROM (Read-Only Memory)

A personal computer with a separate system unit (chassis or tower) and a relatively large footprint is called a ___

desktop

Solid state Drives (SSDs) are all-electronic storage devices that are used in a variety of products including smartphones, cameras, and tablet computers. SSDs have no moving parts, which makes them faster and more durable than hard drives.

ssd