5 Flashcards
(15 cards)
(Ch. 3) Which of the following is classified as input device?
A. Speakers
B. Earbuds
C. Flash drive
D. Webcam
D. Webcam
(Ch. 3) What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?
A. internal hard drive
B. memory card
C. tape drive
D. USB flash drive
D. USB flash drive
(Ch. 3) Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?
A. Internal hard drive
B. Virtual memory
C. Flash drive
D. RAM
A. Internal hard drive
(Ch. 3) When Alice turned on her laptop this morning, the screen displayed only colorful horizontal lines. Which of the following is most likely to have a problem?
A. external storage devices
B. built-in camera
C. hard drive
D. video card
D. video card
(Ch. 3) Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?
A. random access memory (RAM)
B. virtual memory
C. read-only memory (ROM)
D. processor cache
C. read-only memory (ROM)
(Ch. 3) It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time (T/F)
True
(Ch. 3) Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports (T/F)
True
(Ch. 3) What determines the speed at which data travels?
A. RAM capacity
B. Instructions per cycle (IPC)
C. Bus width
D. Clock speed
C. Bus width
(Ch. 3) Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this?
A. Use his projector and webcam so that both he and his mother can clearly see and hear each other.
B. Use a webcam and scanner to ensure that the quality of the call is good.
C. Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other.
D. Use his keyboard, monitor, and speakers so that both he and his mother can see, hear, and even text each other.
C. Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other.
(Ch. 3) Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he ensure that his employees’ computers remain protected from viruses and other malware?
A. He should have the hardware components like the monitor, keyboard, and CPU vents periodically cleaned.
B. He should have the hard disks on all the computers defragmented periodically.
C. He should have additional RAM installed on all the computers.
D. He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.
D. He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.
(Ch. 3) Jennifer turns on her laptop and hears a series of beeps. What do they probably indicate?
A. internal hardware problem
B. out-of-date device driver
C. low battery
D. operating system error
A. internal hardware problem
(Ch. 3) Which of the following is a game controller that is held with both hands and used to control movement of on-screen objects by pressing buttons and moving hardware components?
A. Gamepad
B. Stylus
C. Joystick
D. Digital Pen
A. Gamepad
(Ch. 3) What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?
A. Time taken to store the instructions on RAM
B. Speed at which data travels
C. Time taken to fetch and decode instructions
D. Speed at which the processor executes instructions
D. Speed at which the processor executes instructions
(Ch. 3) Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?
A. Printer
B. Headset
C. Voice synthesizer
D. Projector
D. Projector
(Ch. 3) What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?
A. Decrease the brightness of the display
B. Install additional RAM
C. Install anti-virus software
D. Verify if the AC adapter is connected properly
B. Install additional RAM.
