BCOR 330: unit 2

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

All-in-one computer: Laptop computer: Tablet computer: Desktop computer:

- Designed to stay on a desk. Provides a large monitor but takes up less space than a desktop computer - Designed for those who need a mobile computer but need to enter a large amount of data - Highly mobile device that can be used while standing or even walking - Designed for power users. Has a relatively large footprint

Match the processor manufacturer to the correct statement. Intel - AMD - Nvidia -

- founded in 1968, this is the world's largest designer of computer chips. Its i5, i7, and i9 chips dominate the personal computer market - Founded in 1969, this company's technology is featured inside most gaming consoles including the PS5 - Founded in 1993, produces popular mobile device processors

Place the following steps in order to use the Disk Cleanup app on a Windows computer. Place the first step on top.

1. click the cortana icon to open the search window 2. type disk cleanup 3. in the disk cleanup dialog box select the unused files 4. click ok

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

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.

Match the correct process of the machine cycle to the appropriate definition. Fetch- Decode- Execute- Store-

An instruction is obtained from memory The instructions are converted into something the computer can understand The processor completes the instruction The results are placed in memory before the next instruction is executed

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

CPU

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

Desktop

Which 3 of the following are storage devices?

External hard drive Universal serial bus (USB) drive

Which two of the following are external storage devices?

External hard drive Universal serial bus (USB) drive

Which 3 of the following provide data storage?

External hard drive solid-state drive (SSD) Internal hard drive

The only major difference between MacBooks and the Dell laptops is their prices.

False

Which two of the following are computers?

Gaming console and smartphone

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

Gigabytes Terabytes

The port/connector combination that is used for nearly all high-definition television or computer monitor connections for video and audio is ___.

HDMI

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

HDMI

A two-in-one computer combines a large tablet computer with a (usually) detachable__________??

Keyboard

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

L1

The interface and connectivity of digital musical devices to computers is accomplished by using _____.

MIDI

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 (read only memory)

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

Which three of the following statements are correct regarding the CPU?

The CPU is located on the motherboard of the computer. The CPU is integrated into a chip called a microprocessor. CPU is the abbreviation for Computer Processing Unit.

This close-up of the side of a laptop computer. To the left of the HDMI port is a(n)___ .

VGA port

This close-up of the side of a laptop computer. To the left of the HDMI port is a(n)______?

VGA port

The standard for wireless Ethernet networks is known as _____.

WIFI

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

Smartphones owe much of their popularity and computing flexibility to ____________?

apps

A short-range wireless transmission protocol is known as _____.

bluetooth

A high-speed storage area usually located directly on the CPU is called?

cache

hard drive _________ is the amount of storage you have available to save data and information.

capacity

One way to delete unused files from your Windows hard drive is to use the Disk ______ app

cleanup

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

clock

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

computer

As you use your hard drive new files will be deleted and added. This can create a slower, more disorganized hard drive. To speed it up you may want to _____________ your hard drive. This process reduces unused disk sectors.

defragment

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

defragment

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

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)

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

embedded

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, network, and web

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

footprint

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

full operating system Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad

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.

Match the location of the motherboard in each device. Desktop- Laptop- Smartphone-

in the tower beneath the keyboard behind the touchscreen

Put the steps of the information processing cycle in the correct order, with the first step at the top.

input, process, output, store

In an all-in-one computer, such as the one pictured in the image, the motherboard is housed behind the _____________?

monitor

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

motherboard

Cache contains frequently accessed data and is??

much smaller than computer's RAM

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

multi

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

High-Definition _____________ Interface is a standard interface for audio-video connectivity which allows for the transmission of high-definition audio and video signals.

multimedia

Changing processor setting so that computer runs faster than recommended by the manufacturer is called??

overclocking

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

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

This would plug into a computer's USB ______??

port

Solid ___________ 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.

state

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

storage

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

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

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

A computer that is highly mobile, often has a smaller operating system (OS), and uses a touchscreen as the primary input method is called a

tablet

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

this PC

Web Server File Server Network Server

used to control access to resources on the web used for data storage used to control access to resources such as printer and applications on a network

personal computer CPU clock speeds range between

1-4 gigahertz

horge wants to check the hard drive capacity of his Windows laptop through the System menu. Place the following steps in order with the first step at the top.

1. click the windows icon to open start menu 2. click the settings icon to open settings menu 3. click system 4. click storage

Tiffany wants to remove unwanted files from her laptop's hard drive. One of the fastest ways is to use Disk Cleanup. Place the following steps in order with the first step at the top.

1. in the search bar type disc cleanup and select the disk cleanup app 2. if nencessary select the drive you wish to clean up 3. under files to delete, select the files that you wish to remove 4. click ok and delete files

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

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

Hardware

The largest chip designing and manufacturing company in the world is

intel

Memory located directly on the processor itself Memory located next to the processor Memory used to increase a hard drive's efficiency

l1 cache l2 cache disc cache

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

lightning

The computer that can be found inside a programmable coffee pot is referred to as a(n) ________ computer. It has a real-time operating system.

embedded

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

This personal computer is called a notebook or a ____________. It is popular with students because it is relatively affordable and powerful and the integrated keyboard makes it easy to input text.

laptop

The port found on most iPhones (prior to the iPhone 15) is referred to as a ________ port.

lightning

Because a metal platter is physically spinning, hard drives have?

longer access times

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

A processor composed of one control unit and one arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is called a:

single-core

A processor with one control unit and one arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is called a _______?

single-core processor

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

Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer.

- has a touchscreen - is highly mobile - usually has a mobile operating system

Mainframe

- more powerful than a server, less powerful than a supercomputer - not designed to calculate huge formulas, but able to manage thousands of transactions simultaneously - often operated by businesses such as large banks or credit card companies

supercomputers

- most powerful type of computer - NASA uses them to determine gravitational fluctuations that might indicate additional planets in the solar system - many of these are owned by research universities and government agencies such as the NASA

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

mainframe

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

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

not saved

The Apple iPod, Google Chromecast, Amazon Kindle Fire and Roku are examples of _____ Media Players.

personal

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

processor

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

protocol

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