Chapter 2
What is a NIC
Network interface card
holds all instructions the composer needs to start up when the computer is powered on
ROM
the place in the compiler were the programs and data in the computer is currently using are stored
Ram
SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts T or F
True
the brains of the computer is the CPU T or F
Trueee
what kind of printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink into paper?
Inkjet
4 major functions
Input Processing Output Storage
Local storage devices
- hard drive - solid state drive SSD
also known as a flat-panel monitor
LCD
Input devices used to
Enter data and instructions
data and information are interchangeable terms T or F
False
Binary digit, 0 or 1
Bit
Unique combinations of 8 bits of 0s and 1s
Byte
sometimes referred to as the "brains" of the computer
CPU
which of these is an example of optical storage media? a. dvd b. ssd c. thumb drive d. a flash memory card
a. dvd
which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information? a. processing b.storage c. input d. output
a. processing
which power control option performs a warm boot? a. restart b. sleep c. log off d. shut down
a. restart n
the number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen at one time is known as what? a. screen resolution b. viewing angle c. color depth d. pixel density
a. screen resolution
in a computer each ______ can represent one letter, number, or symbol. a. bit b. byte c. integrated circuit d. megabyte
b. byte
which of the following is not a port? a. hdmi b. cpu c. usb d. thunderbolt
b. cpu
which of the following statements is true a. all cell phones are smartphones b. smartphones are considered a computer c. smartphones do not contain a cou d. smartphones have more computing power than desktops computers
b. smartphones are considered a computer
8 binary digits combine to create this
byte
which of the following can be both an input device and an output device? a. mouse b. keyboard c. display screen d. laser printer
c. display screen
which of the following is one of the four major functions of a computer? a. indexing b. verification c. processing d. handeling
c. processing
which of the following is not found on a motherboard? a. ram b. cpu c. sound card d. hard drive
c. sound drive
which of these is considered the "brains" of the computer? a. usb b. rom c. ram d. cpu
d. cpu
what type of printer heats toner to adhere to the paper? a. inkjet b. impact c. 3D d. laser
d. laser
Most common output device for soft output is a what
display screen
Ram is nonvolatile storage T or F
false
type of memory used as a temporary storage device
flashdrive
equal to 1 billion bytes
gigabyte
any part of the computer that you can physically touch
hardware
main circuit board that contains the central electronic components of the computer
motherboard
memory type that holds data and instructions permanently
nonvolatile
a component that can be connected to the computer
peripheral
A touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets t or f
true
type of memory used as a temporary storage location
volatile