Test 4 Home Work
Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between ____.
1-4 gigahertz
Click and drag on elements in orderJorge 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
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
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
Founded in 1969, this company's technology is featured inside most gaming consoles including the PS5.
AMD
Designed to stay on a desk. Provides a large monitor but takes up less space than a desktop computer Not mobile, but since most of its components are housed behind the monitor it takes relatively little space on your desk.
All-in-one computer
Which two of the following are correct statements regarding all-in-one computers?
All-in-one computers house every component except the keyboard and mouse inside the same case as the monitor. An all-in-one computer is a stationary device with a separate keyboard and mouse. The motherboard is housed behind the monitor.
Fetch
An instruction is obtained from memory
Another name for a computer's processor is the:
CPU
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
Designed for power users. Has a relatively large footprint. Not mobile, but allows for relatively easy upgrade and expansion.
Desktop computer
Match the location of the motherboard in each device. Desktop Laptop Smartphone
Desktop: In tower or chassis Laptop: Beneath the keyboard. Smartphone: Behind the touchscreen
Click 3 characteristics of desktop computers.
Desktops use a full OS. Desktops allow for relatively easy upgrade and expansion. Desktops are often used in offices since they do not need to be mobile.
The windows 10 app used remove unwanted files from your computer's hard drive is called ______Cleanup.
Disk
Memory used to increase a hard drive's efficiency
Disk cache
Most tablets have solid-state drive (SSD) capacities measured in terabytes (TBs). False True
False
The only major difference between MacBooks and the Dell laptops is their prices. True false question.
False
Which four steps are the part of the machine cycle?
Fetch, decode, execute, and store
The amount of space a device takes up on a desk or table is referred to as its _____.
Footprint
Which two of the following are used for measuring typical hard drive capacities for personal computers?
Gigabytes Terabytes
Which of the following terms refers to the physical parts of a computer system?
Hardware
Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer.
Has as a touchscreen Usually has a mobile operating system Is highly mobile
Founded in 1968, this is the world's largest designer of computer chips. Its i5, i7, and i9 chips dominate the personal computer market.
Intel
The largest chip designing and manufacturing company in the world is ___
Intel
Which 3 of the following provide data storage?
Internal hard drive External hard drive solid-state drive (SSD)
The small amount of memory, located within the CPU itself, is referred to as ___ cache.
L1
Memory located directly on the processor itself
L1 cache
Memory located next to the processor
L3 cache
Which three of the following devices are also computers?
Laptop Desktop Smartphone
Which three of the following devices are computers?
Laptop Smartphone Gaming console
Designed for those who need a mobile computer but need to enter a large amount of data Hinged, clamshell-type mobile computer
Laptop computer
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.
Mainframe
The devices shown in the image (iPod, Chromecast, Roku, etc.) are referred to as Personal ___ Players
Media
Which three of the following are commonly associated with laptop computers?
Mobile Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad Full operating system
High-Definition _______ Interface is a standard interface for audio-video connectivity which allows for the transmission of high-definition audio and video signals.
Multimedia
Founded in 1993, produces popular mobile device processors.
Nvidia
Which 3 of the following are storage devices?
Optical drive (with associated disc) External hard drive Universal serial bus (USB) drive
Select the items that are commonly found in a traditional hard drive.
Platter Read/write head Stores data magnetically
IPOS refers to the four basic computing functions. IPOS stands for Input, ___, Output, and Storage.
Processing
________ is actually storage since it retains data and information when the power has been turned off.
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
A type of interface that enables communication between digital devices, allows data transfer, and for devices to be electrically charged is called Universal _______ Bus.
Serial
Which two of the following are computers?
Smartphone Gaming console
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
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
Supercomputer
Highly mobile device that can be used while standing or even walking Highly mobile—you can use it while standing or walking around
Tablet computer
Which three of the following are correct statements regarding clock speed?
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.
Decode
The instructions are converted into something the computer can understand
Execute
The processor completes the instruction
Store
The results are placed in memory before the next instruction is executed
Checking the hard drive on a device running Windows 10 can be done using the _____ app.
This PC
File Server
Used for data storage.
Web Server
Used to control access to resources on the Web.
network server
Used to control access to resources such as printers and applications on a network.
Which three of the following are common types of servers?
Web Server Network Server File Serve
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
_______ has motherboard housed within the monitor, eliminating the need for a large chassis or tower system unit.
all-in-one
Smartphones owe much of their popularity and computing flexibility to ___ .
apps (applications)
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
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
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. Multiple choice question.
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
Small computers can be found in many devices such as anti-lock brakes, programmable coffee pots and thermostats. They come with real time operating system (RTOS). Small computers that are a component of other devices are called ___ computers
embedded
Typical SSD capacities for tablet computers or smartphones are measured in _____.
gigabytes
Magnetically charged particles on spinning disks are how traditional ______ drives store data.
hard
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
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
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
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
In an all-in-one computer, such as the one pictured in the image, the motherboard is housed behind the
monitor
Cache contains frequently accessed data and is ___.
much smaller than computer's RAM
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
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
Running the processor faster than recommended by the manufacturer is called _____. This can increase performance and speed, but also can also void the manufacturer 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
A hole or slot in a computer, designed to accept a specific connector, is called a ___.
port
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 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
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
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
A highly mobile, touch-screen enabled device that is larger than a smartphone and popular with those who use a computer while walking around is a _____ computer.
tablet
