CIS Chapter 7 - Computer Hardware

Which of the following are storage devices?

(a) Optical drive (b) External hard drive (c) Universal serial bus (USB) drive

Click 3 characteristics of desktop computers.

-Desktops are often used in offices since they do not need to be mobile. -Desktops use a full OS. -Desktops allow for relatively easy upgrade and expansion.

Which three of the following are external storage devices?

-External hard drive -Universal serial bus (USB) drive -Optical (DVD) drive

Which of the following provide data storage?

-External hard drive -solid-state drive (SSD) -Server bank

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

-Full operating system -Mobile -Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad

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

-Gigabytes -Terabytes

Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer.

-Has as a touchscreen -Is highly mobile -Usually has a mobile operating system

Select two characteristics of a solid-state drive (SSD).

-No moving parts -Extremely fast

Which three of the following devices are computers?

-Smartphone -Desktop -Laptop

Which two 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.

Which of the following are characteristics of a traditional hard drive?

-Uses magnetic charges to store data. -Has physically spinning platters. -Has a read/write head to detect magnetic charges.

Which three of the following are common types of servers?

-Web Server -File Server -Network Server

Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between ____.

1-4 gigahertz

Click and drag on elements in order Put the steps of the information processing cycle in the correct order, with the first step at the top.

1. Input 2. Process 3. Output 4. Store

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

CPU

Making your hard disk more efficient can shorten its access time. One way to delete unused files from your Windows hard drive is to use the Disk ___ app.

Cleanup

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

The windows 10 app used remove unwanted files from your computer's hard drive is called __________Cleanup.

Disk

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

False

A type of interface that enables communication between digital devices, allows data transfer, and for devices to be electrically charged is called Universal __________Bus

Flash

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.

From the Start button menu, choose All Programs, -> Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup, Click Ok, then Delete Files -If prompted, choose the mass storage device that you want to clean up -In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, select the items you want to remove -Click OK, then Delete Files.

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

L1

A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ____ computer.

Laptop

Match the following statements about mainframes and supercomputers to the correct term. Mainframe Supercomputer

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

IPOS refers to the four basic computing functions. IPOS stands for Input, ___, Output, and Storage.

Processing

The person in the image is installing ____ into a laptop computer.

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)

____ is actually storage since it retains data and information when the power has been turned off.

ROM (Read-Only Memory)

Which two of the following are computers?

Smartphone Gaming console

Which three of the following devices are computers?

Smartphone Laptop Gaming platform

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

This PC

A stationary (non-mobile) computer that combines the power of a desktop with a neat, clean, look is a(n):

all-in-one

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

If you want a non-mobile computer without the relatively large footprint of a desktop, consider purchasing a(n) ___ computer.

all-in-one

Smartphones owe much of their popularity and computing flexibility to ___ .

apps (applications)

The largest chip designing and manufacturing company in the world is ___

iNTEL

A two-in-one computer combines a large tablet computer with a (usually) detachable _______

keyboard

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

Fetch, decode, execute, and store are steps of the _____ cycle.

machine

While an advanced research laboratory might have a supercomputer, a business that handles numerous simultaneous transactions would not need a supercomputer -An organization that needs to process thousands of simultaneous transactions probably has a ___ computer

mainframe

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

media

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

monitor

A laptop typically has __ RAM than a smartphone.

more

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

motherboard

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

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

Most desktop computers come with a traditional hard drive. The purpose of the hard drive is to _______________data.

store

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

For which of the following two reasons, you might purchase a tablet computer rather than a laptop?

-You need a computer that you can use while walking -You need a highly mobile computer that works well for reading e-books or Netflix

Match the following computers with their characteristics. 1. All-in- one computers 2. Laptop Computer 3. Tablet computer 4. Desktop computer

1. All-in- one computers -Designed to stay on a desk. Provides a large monitor but takes up less space than a desktop computer 2. Laptop Computer Designed for those who need a mobile computer but need to enter a large amount of data 3. Tablet computer -Highly mobile device that can be used while standing or even walking 4. Desktop computer -Designed for power users. Has a relatively large footprint.

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

Click and drag on elements in order Jorge 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 the Start menu 2. Click the Settings icon to open the Settings menu 3. Click System 4. Click Storage

Match the location of the motherboard in each device. 1.Desktop 2.Laptop 3. Smartphone

1. Desktop-In tower or chassis 2. Laptop- Beneath the keyboard 3. Smartphone- Behind the touchscreen

Match the correct process of the machine cycle to the appropriate definition. Instructions 1. Fetch 2. Decode 3. Execute 4. Store

1. Fetch -An instruction is obtained from memory 2. Decode -The instructions are converted into something the computer can understand 3. Execute -The processor completes the instruction 4. Store -The results are placed in memory before the next instruction is executed

Match the processor manufacturer to the correct statement. 1. Intel 2. AMD 3. Nvidia

1. Intel -Founded in 1968, this is the world's largest designer of computer chips. Its i5, i7, and i9 chips dominate the personal computer market 2. AMD -Founded in 1969, this company's technology is featured inside most gaming consoles including the PS5 3. Nvidia -Founded in 1993, produces popular mobile device processors

Match the cache. 1. Memory located directly on the processor itself 2. Memory located next to the processor 3. Memory used to increase a hard drive's efficiency

1. Memory located directly on the processor itself -L1 cache 2. Memory located next to the processor - L3 cache 3. Memory used to increase a hard drive's efficiency -Disk cache

Match the following characteristics of a tablet computer. 1. Tablet computer 2. Not a feature of a tablet computer

1. Tablet computer -Smaller OS -touchscreen is primary input -Highly portable -Tablet computers are highly portable, have a smaller operating system (OS), and include a touch screen 2. Not a feature of a tablet computer -Most allow you to upgrade RAM -Inlcudes a terabyte (TB) or more of storage. -You cannot upgrade RAM in a tablet computers do not include a terabyte (TB) of storage

Match the following: 1. Web Server 2. File Server 3. Network Server

1. Web Server -Used to control access to resources on the Web. 2. File Server -Used for data storage 3. Network Server -Used to control access to resources such as printers and applications on a network

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

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

cache

In addition to the RAM, modern processors temporarily keep frequently accessed data in a _____.

cache

Hard drive ______________ is the amount of storage you have available to save data and information.

capacity

The amount of instructions the CPU can process per second is dictated by the ___ Multiple choice question.

clock

A digital device that accepts input, processes data into information, stores data, and provides output is a

computer

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

defragment

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

desktop

Memory, such as RAM or cache, is ____ and has no moving parts.

electronic (solid state)

A computer that is integrated (is a part of) with a larger device, such as a programmable thermostat, is called a(n) _________________computer. It has a real-time operating system (RTOS).

embedded

The computer that can be found inside a digital watch (not an iWatch) is referred to as a(n) ___ computer. It has a real-time operating system.

embedded

Most tablets have solid-state drive (SSD) capacities measured in terabytes (TBs).

false

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

footprint

Typical SSD capacities for tablet computers or smartphones are measured in _____.

gigabytes

The physical parts of a computer such as the system unit (like the tower unit shown) or a monitor are referred to as computer

hardware

The physical parts of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and system unit are called computer ___ .

hardware

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.

A multicore processor has the ability to execute two or more sets of instructions at the same time. This is called _____.

hyperthreading

While an advanced research laboratory might have a supercomputer, a business that handles numerous simultaneous transactions would not need a supercomputer. 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

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

not saved

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

overclocking

___ can damage a processor if not properly executed. It will also void your 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

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

personal

A hole or slot in a computer, designed to accept a specific connector, is called a ___.

port

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

processor

A computer system in a network that is shared by multiple users is called a

server

Computer networks rely on powerful computers that usually focus on one particular task. -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 processor

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

Comparing amounts of random access memory (RAM) required. Which of these devices has the least (RAM)?

smartphone

Because they are inexpensive and reliable ___ have become extremely popular storage devices.

thumbdrives (USB or flash drives)