module 7 - computer hardware

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

Smartphones owe much of their popularity and computing flexibility to ___

apps

Because its radio waves can pass through walls or desktops, ___-capable devices have become very popular.

bluetooth

The loading of an operating system into the main memory of a device is called the

boot process

Data flows between different parts of the computer via _____ .

buses

One character of information, for example, a letter or a number consists of one ___.

byte

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

Memory and _____________ hold data used by processors

caches

Another name for a computer's processor is the:

cpu

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

electronic (solid state

Small computers that are a component of other devices are called ___ computers.

embedded

The computer that can be found inside a programmable coffee pot is referred to as a(n) ___ computer. It has a real-time operating system.

embedded

Identify the cable and connector in the image, commonly used in networking.

ethernet

Sold in categories such as CAT5e (enhanced) or CAT6, or CAT7 cable is commonly used for connecting devices in a network. These are commonly called

ethernet cables

A protocol commonly used to transfer large files from one server to another on the Internet is the ___.

file transfer protocol (FTP)

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

footprint

The speed of most modern processors is measured in _____.

gigahertz

The output of a computer that creates a visual image is called ___.

graphics

The output of visual images created by a computer is known as ____

graphics

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

hardware

A unit of frequency representing one cycle per second is

hertz

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

Because users typically do not want the signal to pass through walls, television remotes usually use what wireless technology?

infrared

IrDA stands for the____ Data Association which establishes the protocols for infrared communication transfer.

infrared

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

keyboard

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

laptop

Which three of the following devices are computers? - laptop - smartphone - desktop - modem

laptop, smartphone, desktop

The connector and port developed for Apple devices such as iPhones and iPads is called _____.

lightning

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

machine

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 computer

The system unit of a computer houses the computer's main circuit board. This circuit board, which holds the CPU, is called the ____ (fill in blank)

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

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

overclocking

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

processor

Digital device manufactures include separate chips of storage (nonvolatile) that contain instructions not designed to be rewritten or removed. An example of these instructions includes the basic input-output system (BIOS). This type of storage is separate from the hard drive and is referred to as ____-only memory(ROM)

read

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

server

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

Which two of the following are computers? - monitor - smartphone - controller - gaming console

smartphone, gaming console

The four basic functions of a computer are to: 1 - accept data input 2 - process data into information 3 - present output 4 - provide ___ (fill in blank)

storage of data

A coding scheme capable of representing the languages of the world, _____, uses 16 bits to represent information.

unicode

The graphics adapter inside a digital device is also called the

video card

match the following web server: file server: network server:

web server: access to resources on web file server: data storage network server: access to resources such as printers/applications on a network

The number of bits that can be processed at one time during one machine cycle is a processor's _____.

word size

Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer. Multiple select question. -Comes with an integrated, physical, keyboard -Usually has a mobile operating system -Is highly mobile -Has as a touchscreen

- touchscreen, highly mobile, mobile operating system

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

Which two of the following would be used to store a single bit of data? Multiple select question. An e-mail A program A transistor A hole in a punchcard

A transistor A hole in a punchcard

Lightning connectors were developed by ___.

APPLE

Which of the following is not part of the boot process?

Any installed anti-virus software checks the system for errors

The amount of bits a processor can work with at any given time is referred to as

Capable of representing all of the world's languages 16 bit (minimum) encoding standard

Which four steps are the part of the machine cycle?

Fetch, decode, execute, and store

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

L1

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

NOT SAVED

The instructions needed to boot-up a computer, such as the basic input/output system (BIOS), are typically stored in _____.

ROM

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 three of the following are correct statements regarding clock speed? Multiple select question. Clock speed is measured in Megabits per second (Mbps). Clock speed is sometimes called clock rate. Increasing the clock speed of a processor is called overclocking. The clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machine cycle each second.

-Clock speed is sometimes called clock rate. -Increasing the clock speed of a processor is called overclocking. -The clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machine cycle each second.

Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between ____.

1-4 gigahertz

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

A TV remote usually uses _____ radio waves.

IR (infrared)

Which three of the following are common types of servers?

Web Server Network Server File Server

The three factors that impact processor speed are clock speed, word size, and _____ .

bus width

_____ is measured in bits. A 64-bit bus can transmit 64 bits of data.

bus width

In American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), eight bits = one ___.

byte

A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ____.

computer

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

computer

A channel over which information flows inside a digital device is called a

computer bus

4 basic computing functions (also referred to as "information processing cycle"

input - computers accept data process - computers compile and transform data output - display info in various forms (images, video, audio) store - have the ability to store data

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

port

There are many protocols that are used to help streamline the communication of all digital devices. For example, Wi-Fi uses the _____ protocol. This protocol ensures that devices enabled with Wi-Fi can connect to any Wi-Fi network.

802.11

Gigahertz means one _____ cycles (instructions) per second.

billion

The smallest unit of storage is called a

bit

Match the location of the motherboard in each device. desktop laptop smartphone

desktop - in tower or chassis laptop - beneath keyboard smartphone - behind touchscreen

match the cache: choices: l1, l3, disk 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.

l1 - 1 l3 - 2 disk cache - 3

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

monitor

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

overclocking

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

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

This type of connector is the most common for connecting peripherals (printers, monitors, storage devices, etc.) to a computer.

usb

Rank the storage capacities from highest to lowest. Place the highest capacity (largest) at the top.

petabyte terabyte gigabyte megabyte kilobyte

The amount of data that can be transmitted at a given time by a bus is called bus _____.

width