Module 3
memory that loses its power when power is removed
Volatile
determines the speed at which data travels
Bus width
raw facts, such as text or numbers
Data
often contains toxic metals such as lead or mercury
E-waste
specifies the design and arrangement of items that you use so that you interact with the items efficiently and safely
Ergonomics
A switch is a device that connects two or more networks and directs the flow of information along the networks.
False
Data travels in and out of the CPU through imbedded wires called a motherboard.
False
Input is information processed into a useful form, such as text, graphics, audio, video, or any combination of these.
False
Volatility is an electrical disturbance that can degrade communications.
False
contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current
Integrated circuit
game controller with a handheld vertical lever, mounted on a base, that you move in different directions to control the actions of a simulated vehicle or player
Joystick
a communications device that connects a communications channel, such as the Internet, to a sending or receiving device, such as a computer
Modem
a hard drive without moving parts
Solid-state Drive
used to defend equipment from spikes, surges, and noises
Surge protector
A benchmark is a test run by a laboratory or other organization to determine processor speed and other performance factors.
True
A cycle is the smallest unit of time a process can measure.
True
A surge suppressor is a device that maintains power to computer equipment in case of an interruption in the primary electrical source.
True
Cloud storage involves storing electronic files on the internet, not on a local computer. (1pts)
True
Doxxing is a form of cyberbullying in which documents (doc) are shared digitally that give private or personal information about a people, such as their contact information or medical records.
True
The four steps in the machine cycle are: fetching, decoding, executing, and storing.
True
