CISM 2201 Mod. 3: Computer Hardware

If you are experiencing display problems on your computer, which of the following troubleshooting techniques might you attempt first? Contact a professional for assistance. Replace the cables. Check to see that all cables are properly connected. Purchase a new monitor.

Check to see that all cables are properly connected.

(True or False) Flash memory is a type of volatile memory.

False

(True or False) Plotters are small, lightweight printers that easily can be connected to mobile devices.

False

(True or False) In an 8-bit coding scheme, 8 bits can represent one character.

True

(True or False) In general, a high-powered processor is not necessary for a computer that will be used primarily to check email and browse the web.

True

(True or False) The speed at which data travels on a bus is referred to as the word size

True

(True or False) Uninterruptable power supplies and surge suppressors will help protect your computer from power outages.

True

(True or False) Volatile memory loses its contents when power is removed.

True

Which of the following storage devices requires an Internet connection? internal hard drive cloud storage solid state drive flash memory

cloud storage

In which of the following types of computers is the system unit in separate housing from the monitor? desktop computer all-in-one computer laptop computer tablet

desktop computer

Which of the following tells your computer how to connect to devices you might connect? device manager device driver configuration manager communication manager

device driver

Under which of the following circumstances might you be most likely to contact a professional to repair your computer or mobile device? screen is broken computer cannot synchronize with Bluetooth accessories computer or device is too hot printer will not print

screen is broken

All of the following are pointing devices except trackball touchpad mouse touch pointer

touch pointer