Chapter 2 Flash Cards

Question 1

What are the four basic functions of a computer?

Answer 1

The four basic functions of a computer are to:
1 - accept data input
2 - process data into information
3 - present output
4 - provide storage

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Computer

Question 3

Select all that apply
Which three of the following devices are computers?
Smartphone
Laptop
Gaming platform
Switch

Answer 3

• smartphone
• laptop
• gaming platform

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Hardware

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Motherboard

Question 6

What are the four steps in order of the information processing cycle?

Answer 6

1. input
2. process
3. output
4. store

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Laptop

Question 8

Which three of the following devices are computers?

• desktop
• laptop
• modem
• smartphone

Answer 8

• desktop
• laptop
• smartphone

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

Laptop

Question 10

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

Answer 10

hardware

Question 11

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

• integrated keyboard, monitor, and touch pad
• must have an optical drive
• full operating system
• mobile

Answer 11

• integrated keyboard, monitor, and touch pad
• full operating system
• mobile

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

system

Question 13

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

Answer 13

False

Question 14

A computer that is highly mobile, often has a smaller operating system (OS), and uses a touchscreen as the primary input method is called a _____.

Answer 14

Tablet

Question 15

This personal computer is a good choice for gamers who want to be able to expand its capabilities and for families with children who might drop a laptop. It’s called a

Answer 15

Desktop

Question 16

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

Answer 16

screen

Question 17

Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer.

• usually has a mobile operating system
• has a touch screen
• is highly mobile
• comes with an integrated, physical keyboard

Answer 17

• usually has a mobile operating system
• has a touch screen
• is highly mobile

Question 18

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

Answer 18

all in one

Question 19

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

• you need a computer with a large amount of storage
• you need a highly mobile computer that works well for reading e books or Netflix
• you need a computer that you can use while walking
• you need a computer you can upgrade with additional memory

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

embedded

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Foot print

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Keyboard

Question 23

Select all that apply
Click 3 characteristics of desktop computers:
-Desktops use a full OS.
-Desktops allow for relatively easy upgrade and expansion.
-Desktops are useful for those who need a computer they can walk around with.
-Desktops are often used in offices since they do not need to be mobile.

Answer 23

• desktops use full OS
• desktops allow for relatively easy upgrade and expansion
• desktops are often used in offices since they do not need to be mobile

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

smartphone

Question 25

Devices that integrate the computer case (chassis) and system components into the monitor, but have an external keyboard and mouse are called ___ computers

Answer 25

all in one

Question 26

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

Answer 26

personal

Question 27

Which two of the following are correct statements regarding all-in-one computers? -All-in-one computers are designed to be highly mobile so that they can be used by people on the go. - 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. - All-in-one computers are hinged computers.

Answer 27

- 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.

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Embedded

Question 29

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) ___

Answer 29

2 in 1

Question 30

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.

Answer 30

Super Computer

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Apps (application)

Question 32

An organization that needs to process thousands of simultaneous transactions probably has a ___ computer

Answer 32

Mainframe

Question 33

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.

Answer 33

Personal

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Server

Question 35

Another name for a computer’s processor is the:

Answer 35

CPU

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Mainframe

Question 37

Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between ____.

Answer 37

1-4 gigahertz

Question 38

A processor with one control unit and one arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is called a ____.

Answer 38

single core

Question 39

Which four steps are the part of the machine cycle?

Answer 39

Fetch, decode, execute, and store

Question 40

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 ___ processor

Answer 40

Multi

Question 41

Clock speed, 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.

Answer 41

clock rate

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Electronic (solid state)

Question 43

Which three of the following are correct statements regarding clock speed? - the clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machined cycle each second - clock speed is measured in Megabits per second (MBPS) - the clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machined cycle each second - clock speed is sometimes called clock rate

Answer 43

- the clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machined cycle each second - the clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machined cycle each second - clock speed is sometimes called clock rate

Question 44

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

Answer 44

cache

Question 45

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

Answer 45

L1

Question 46

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

Answer 46

not saved

Question 47

Memory, such as a computer’s RAM ___

Answer 47

Holds data and programs being used by the processor

Question 48

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

Answer 48

ROM (read only memory)

Question 49

A hardware component that keeps data and information when the device is not powered is called a ____ device.

Answer 49

Storage

Question 50

Cache contains frequently accessed data and is ___.

Answer 50

Much smaller than a computer's ram

Question 51

Which of the following are storage devices? - optical drives - external hard drive - universal serial bus (USB) drive - digital visual interface (DVI) adapter1

Answer 51

- optical drive - external hard drive - Universal serial bus (USB) drive

Question 52

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

Answer 52

capacity or space

Question 53

Devices allowing the retention of data, when your computer has been shut down, for future use are called __.

Answer 53

Storage

Question 54

Which of the following provide data storage? - external hard drive - server bank - CPU - Solid state drive SSD

Answer 54

- external hard drive - server bank - solid state drive

Question 55

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.

Answer 55

802.11

Question 56

A set of rules for communication between devices that determine how data are transmitted and received is called a

Answer 56

Protocol

Question 57

The actual number of pixels (resolution) in a monitor is called

Answer 57

Native resolution

Question 58

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

Answer 58

Word

Question 59

A coding scheme capable of representing the languages of the world, ____ uses 16 bits to represent

Answer 59

Unicode