Hardware and Buying a Computer Quizzes for Exam 1- CGS 2060
1920 x 1080
"Full HD" resolution is expressed as:
tablet
A computer that is highly mobile, has a smaller OS, and uses a touchscreen as the primary input method is called a _____ .
computer
A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ____ .
billion
A gigabyte equals approximately one _____ bytes.
thousand
A kilobyte is equal to approximately one _____ bytes.
MIDI ports
All of the following are common ports that are included with laptop computers except
Bluetooth
Because its radio waves pass through walls or desktops, ______-capable devices are becoming very popular.
storage
Devices that allow for the retention of data when your computer has been shut down are called ______ devices.
desktop
Devices with a separate system unit and a relatively large footprint are called _______ computers.
Apple
FireWire connectors were developed for ______ computers.
video
If you buy a new computer game that emphasizes graphics, or new photo/ video editing software for your desktop computer, you may want to purchase a new ____ card.
cache
In addition to the RAM, modern processors temporarily keep frequently accessed data in a
Unicode
Many computers today use ______ which is a coding scheme using at least 16 bits to represent a character.
optical drives
Many manufacturers have made _____ optional equipment when purchasing a new laptop computer.
million
Megahertz is equal to one ______ cycles (or instructions) per second.
electronic (solid state)
Memory is ___________ and has no moving parts.
2 to 4 gigahertz
Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between
bit
Represented as either 0 or 1, a _____ is the smallest unit of data a computer can process.
overclocking
Running the processor faster than recommended by the manufacturer is called
L1
The ______ cache is located directly on the processor itself.
GPU
The ______ is a computer within your computer that creates images.
MHz
The abbreviation for megahertz is
native
The actual number of pixels in a monitor is called ____________ resolution.
color depth
The amount of data that defines each color in a pixel called
smaller
The average tablet computer has a ______ hard drive than the average desktop computer.
higher
The cost of an SSD is ____ than the cost of a traditional hard drive.
ROM
The instructions needed to boot-up a computer, such as the BIOS, are typically stored in
Intel
The largest chip designing and manufacturing company in the world is _______.
fetch, decode, execute, and store
The machine cycle consists of which four steps?
word size
The maximum number of bits per instruction that a CPU can process during one machine cycle is called
clock
The number of instructions the CPU can process per second is dictated by the ______ speed of the processor.
RAM
The place in a digital device where the data and programs that device is currently using are accessible by the processor is called the
WiFi
The protocol for wireless network is called
pixel
The smallest element of an image is called a(n)
HDMI
The standard port for video and audio input into televisions today is the _____ port.
control
The two main components of a processor are the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and the _____ unit.
bus width
The two major factors that impact processor speed are clock speed and ________.
USB
This type of connector is the most common for connecting peripherals (printers, monitors, storage devices, etc.) to a computer.
gigabytes
Typical SSD capacities for tablet computers or Smartphones are measured in
touchscreens
Used in a variety of devices including ATMs and point-of-sale terminals, ____ allow for the input of data with the use of a stylus or finger.
hertz
What is equal to one cycle per second?
operating system
What manages hardware and software, supports the computer's basic functions, and runs programs?
Dell desktop computer
Which of the following might contain a traditional (magnetic) hard drive?
terabyte
Which of the following represent the highest amount of storage?
kilobyte
Which of the following represents the least amount of storage?
projective capacitive
Which type of touchscreen uses a single metallic-coated panel and uses electricity to calculate touch points?
Microsoft
Windows OS is owned and maintained by _____ .
ROM( read-only memory)
_______ is actually storage since it retains data and information when the power has been turned off.
Finder
An application that navigates all of the files and folders on your Mac is the _____ .
thumbdrives (USB or flash drives)
Because they're inexpensive and reliable ________ has become extremely popular storage devices.
buses
Data flows between different parts of the computer via
diagonal distance between the upper right and lower left corners of the screen
Screen size is measured by the
diagonal
Screen size is measured by the _____ across the monitor
Graphics
The visual image output that a computer creates is known as
Microsoft Works 6-9 Converter
Which of the following might be risky to uninstall from a Windows PC laptop?
million
A megabyte equals approximately one _____ bytes?
laptop
A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ____ computer.
port
A point (a hole or slot) in a computer, designed to accept a specific connector is called a
single-core processor
A process compromised of one control unit and one ALU is called a
Graphic Processor (GPU)
A separate processor (computer) in your computer that enhances your video is called the
Bluetooth
A short-range wireless transmission protocol is known as
Control panel
A site on the Windows operating system where you can uninstall programs, adjust settings, and manage tasks is the
infrared (IR)
A television remote usually uses _______ waves.
trillion
A terabyte equals approximately one _____ bytes?
clock rate
Clockspeed, also referred to as ______, is the speed at which the processor performs the operations required to run a digital device and instructions executed by the digital device.
all-in-one
Combining the power of a desktop with a neat, clean look ______ computers are popular with businesses. Their lack of expandability make them less popular with serious gamers though.
MIDI
Connecting digital musical devices to computers is accomplished by using ______ ports.
256 GB-1 TB
Most new laptop computers come with how much storage?
SSD
Most tablets and phones use _____ as their main storage device.
4-8 GB
When you buy a new laptop, how much RAM should it come with?
most widely used OS for smartphones and tablets
Which of the following is a strength of the Android platform?
free to download and use
Which of the following is a strength of the Linux platform?
