Computer Engineering
Computers don't use
ACCII character set
The transistor was invented by -
AT&T
If a system appears to run hotter than normal which of the following would not address the problem?
Adding additional memory
This runs constantly keeping everything running in step.
Clock
CMOS stores which of the following?
Date/Time, Boot Order
PAN is another term for private area network.
FALSE
A Hard drive must be mounted on the system
False
This is a special type of computer hardware that has software written onto it.
Firmware
CPU Speed is measure by ________________
Frequency
What is the color of ground wire?
Green
USB devices are
Hot Swappable
In a SATA 15-pin connector, what color wires that have voltage?
Orange, Red, Yellow, Orange
This is used to connect external devices to a computer.
Port
This hold programs and data currently being used by the CPU
RAM
The BIOS chip is ______ Memory and it is _________.
ROM / non-volatile
These are instructions that tell the process what to do
Software
________ printers create an image by heating specially coated heat-sensitive paper that changes color where the heat is applied.
Thermal
The _______ is a tiny electronic switch which replaced the vacuum tubes.
Transistors
A centralized server provides access to file and print services as well as email.
True
An ISO file is a complete image of an entire disk.
True
Person Interacts with a computer
UI (User Interface)
First Generation of Computers?
Vacuum Tubes
Parted Magic when booted completely loads into system memory.
true
Binary Value
0-1
The ASCII code for the upper case H is
01001000
What is the maximum temperature in centigrade of an Intel Pentium Mobile?
100
In Binary there are only __ states
2
A Modern US wall outlet contains how many insertion points?
3
USB 2.0 is able to transmit data at _______.
480 Mb/s
USB 3.0 is able to support transfer speeds of up to ________.
5 Gb/s
What is the range of power Desktop CPU's use?
70 - 130 Watts
The systems in our Labs have ____ GB of RAM
8
USB 3.0 is a _____ interface and _____ backwards compatible with USB 1.0/2.0.
9-pin / is
Which methods help reduce exposure to static electricity?
Avoid loose clothing Use ESD straps Use proper grounding methods Remove jewelry Static bags
An example of where a ROM chip is used in in the __________
BIOS
In order to boot a system using a USB thumb drive the system BIOS must be able to support booting from a USB drive and
BIOS must be set to use the USB drive as the first boot device Answers: The drive must be inserted after POST test
Binary is?
Base 2
Computers use the ___ numbering system.
Binary
A ___ is the smallest piece of data a computer can work on.
Bit
8 bit is called
Byte
Another term used to describe 8 Binary bits is
Byte
Where would the BIOS password be stored?
CMOS
Which is not a type of connector?
CMOS
Benchmarking can be used to
Compare the operation of two or more systems Compare the performance of a system before and after making modifications Compare performance of a system over time
What is a watt?
Consumed or generated power
DDR Memory is a type of ________.
DIMM
The numbering system that uses base 10
Decimal
The most common type of chip used for the BIOS is __________
EEPROM
A standard US wall outlet contains 140V @ 60Hz.
False
AMD makes i3, i5 and i7 processors.
False
All systems support measuring internal system temperature.
False
Brown out is No power for a long period of time.
False
DDR2 and DDR3 are backward compatible?
False
Ethernet standards and equipment for your home LAN are different than those used in a business.
False
In a ring topology, data travels in both directions.
False
Linux is a Parted Magic distribution
False
NIC stands for network input card.
False
PS/2 are universal (Mouse and Keyboard)
False
Parted Magic is Freeware software meaning you are free to use, copy, and sell it as you see fit.
False
The CPU is an entire computer integrated into a single circuit.
False
The calculation for Watts is V/A=W
False
Which of the following is a form of solid-state storage?
Flash Drive
________ is a type of internal storage often used as internal storage in tablets and mobile devices.
Flash Drive
Modern systems include all the items listed below except
Floppy Disk
The Intel 80386 was the first Intel processor that
Had a 32 bit data Bus
What are the 3 items needed for Plug and Play to work successfully? (select 3)
Hardware, OS, BIOS,
Component which holds lots of transistors
IC
The very first integrated microprocessor was the
Intel 4004
The first processor to incorporate cache memory was
Intel 80486
Which of the following is NOT an adaptive input device?
Mechanical Keyboard
This converts memory addresses into Row/Column coordinates
Memory Controller
A Legacy device is considered
Nearly Obsolete
Memory that maintains data stored after power is removed is referred to as ________
Non-Volatile
This is what is responsible for coordinating the actions of hardware, software as well as users
Operating System
The difference between memory and storage is that memory is _____________ and storage is ____________.
RAM / volatile
Increasing the clock speed will
Speed the system up and cause it to run hotter than normal
The BIOS contains ________ information.
Static
Saving information to be used later is referred to as
Storage
Which of the following is a touch input device?
Stylus
What does Windows, Linux, and Mac OSx all have in common?
That are all operating systems
Why won't memtest work on memory lower than 640K?
That's the space used by Memtest to load into
A paper clip can be used to eject a CD/DVD
True
A star topology allows nodes to be easily added, removed, or moved, without disrupting the network.
True
Distributed computing distributes the processing of a task across a group of computers
True
In a bus topology, data travels along a single cable that is terminated at both ends.
True
In a peer-to-peer network, all of the computers are set up to share resources with every device on the network, but none of them provide centralized authority.
True
USB Connectors are capable of providing power to devices
True
When a system is used for gaming it will most likely run warmer than when doing word processing
True
According to the textbook this is considered a standard connection.
USB
The Central Processing Unit is responsible for all the following except
Voltage
