Hardware Flashcards
(70 cards)
1
Q
A serial port transmits data in parallel and is most often used by an older printer.
A
False
2
Q
When data and instructions are not being used, they must be kept in permanent storage, sometimes called primary storage.
A
False
3
Q
Parallel ATA, sometimes called the EIDE (Enhanced IDE) standard or the IDE standard, is slower than SATA.
A
True
4
Q
A motherboard can have more than one bus, each using a different protocol, speed, data path size, and so on.
A
True
5
Q
Some very basic instructions are stored on the motherboard—just enough to start the computer, use some simple hardware devices such as a monitor and keyboard, and search for an operating system stored on a storage device such as a hard drive or CD.
A
True
6
Q
Expansion cards are installed in long narrow expansion slots on the motherboard.
A
True
7
Q
All circuit boards contain microchips.
A
True
8
Q
A FireWire sound port connects to an external home theater audio system, providing digital output and the best signal quality.
A
False
9
Q
In nonvolatile memory, the stored information is lost when the computer is turned off.
A
False
10
Q
There are only two states inside a computer: on and off, which represent one and zero.
A
True
11
Q
In the world of computers, the term \_\_\_\_ refers to the computer’s physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, motherboard, and hard drive. a. software c. architecture b. middleware d. hardware
A
Hardware
12
Q
The term \_\_\_\_ refers to the set of instructions that directs the hardware to accomplish a task. a. software c. middleware b. hardware d. stack
A
Software
13
Q
To perform a computing task, software uses hardware for four basic functions: \_\_\_\_. a. input, storage, retrieval, and display c. input, storage, alteration, and output b. input, processing, storage, and output d. output, input, analysis, and viewing
A
B
14
Q
A 1 or 0 in this system is called a \_\_\_\_. a. byte c. datum b. word d. bit
A
D
15
Q
Most input/output devices communicate with components inside the computer case through a wireless connection or through cables attached to the case at a connection called a(n) \_\_\_\_. a. port c. interface b. slot d. socket
A
A
16
Q
The printer produces output on paper, often called \_\_\_\_ copy. a. real c. hard b. soft d. virtual
A
C
17
Q
A device that is not installed directly on the motherboard is called a(n) \_\_\_\_ device. a. standard c. extraneous b. peripheral d. perimeter
A
B
18
Q
A \_\_\_\_ bus port can be used by many different input/output devices, such as keyboards, printers, scanners, and digital cameras. a. unified serial c. universal serial b. universal static d. universal standards
A
C
19
Q
The \_\_\_\_ is a group of microchips on the motherboard that control the flow of data and instructions to and from the processor. a. chipset c. bridge b. block d. gate
A
A
20
Q
Primary storage is provided by devices called memory or \_\_\_\_ located on the motherboard and on some adapter cards. a. ROM c. Flash b. BIOS d. RAM
A
D
21
Q
Most \_\_\_\_ drives consist of a sealed case containing platters or disks that rotate at a high speed. a. optical c. flash b. hard d. solid state
A
B
22
Q
A(n) \_\_\_\_ drive is considered standard equipment on most computer systems today because most software is distributed on CDs or DVDs. a. floppy c. optical b. flash d. hard
A
C
23
Q
USB \_\_\_\_ drives are compact, easy to use, and currently hold up to 64 GB of data. a. worm c. hard b. optical d. flash
A
D
24
Q
A(n) \_\_\_\_ is a set of rule and standards that any two entities use for communication. a. protocol c. interface b. language d. interaction
A
A
25
25.
```
The ____ or system timer is dedicated to timing the activities of the chips on the motherboard.
a.
randomizer
c.
system clock
b.
ALU
d.
interrupt manager
```
C
26
26.
```
Everything in a computer is ____.
a.
decimal
c.
hexadecimal
b.
binary
d.
integers
```
B
27
27.
```
The ____ card, also called a graphics card, provides one or more ports for a monitor.
a.
video
c.
input
b.
interface
d.
output
```
A
28
28.
```
The ____ card provides a port for a network cable to connect the PC to a network.
a.
video
c.
modem
b.
interface
d.
network
```
D
29
29.
```
The most important component of the computer’s electrical system is the ____, which is usually near the rear of the case.
a.
power supply
c.
drive cage
b.
cooling fan
d.
power bus
```
A
30
30.
```
Data and instructions are stored on special ROM (read-only memory) chips on the board and are called the ____.
a.
flash
c.
BIOS
b.
microcode
d.
Symbols
```
C
31
31.
```
Motherboard settings are stored in a small amount of RAM located on the firmware chip and are called ____.
a.
CMOS ROM
c.
DMOS ROM
b.
CMOS RAM
d.
HMAC RAM
```
B
32
32.
```
The term ____ refers to the computer’s physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, memory chips, and hard drive.
a.
software
c.
firmware
b.
hardware
d.
output
```
B
33
33.
```
The term ____ refers to the set of instructions that directs the hardware to accomplish a task.
a.
software
c.
input
b.
hardware
d.
output
```
A
34
34.
```
A 1 or 0 in the binary number system is called a ____.
a.
byte
c.
nibble
b.
bit
d.
trace
```
B
35
35.
```
The ____ writes data and instructions in storage devices and performs calculations and other data processing.
a.
CPU
c.
monitor
b.
port
d.
RAM
```
A
36
36.
```
The ____ is an output device which produces output on paper.
a.
monitor
c.
bus
b.
keyboard
d.
printer
```
D
37
37.
```
A device that is not installed directly on the motherboard is called a(n) ____ device.
a.
input
c.
peripheral
b.
output
d.
parallel
```
C
38
38.
```
A ____ port is used for high-speed multimedia devices such as digital camcorders.
a.
parallel
c.
FireWire
b.
S/PDIF
d.
USB
```
C
39
39.
```
A ____ port can be used by many different input/output devices, such as keyboards, printers, scanners, and digital cameras.
a.
parallel
c.
FireWire
b.
S/PDIF
d.
USB
```
D
40
40.
```
Some older motherboards provide a ____ port, which is often used for an external modem or a serial mouse.
a.
parallel
c.
FireWire
b.
serial
d.
USB
```
B
41
41.
```
The processor uses temporary storage, called ____, to temporarily hold both data and instructions while it is processing them.
a.
primary storage
c.
serial storage
b.
secondary storage
d.
parallel storage
```
A
42
42.
```
Permanent storage is sometimes called ____.
a.
primary storage
c.
serial storage
b.
secondary storage
d.
parallel storage
```
B
43
43.
```
Examples of ____ devices include hard disks, CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives, and floppy disks.
a.
primary storage
c.
serial storage
b.
secondary storage
d.
parallel storage
```
B
44
44.
```
Primary storage is provided by devices called ____.
a.
CD
c.
RAM
b.
USB
d.
CPU
```
C
45
45.
```
RAM boards are called ____.
a.
chipsets
c.
hard drives
b.
motherboards
d.
memory modules
```
D
46
46.
```
____ are circuits or paths on the motherboard that enable data, instructions, and power to move from component to component on the board.
a.
Protocols
c.
Cards
b.
Traces
d.
Ports
```
B
47
47.
```
The width of a data bus is called the ____.
a.
row number
c.
clock speed
b.
data path size
d.
pipe size
```
B
48
48.
```
The main bus on the motherboard that communicates with the CPU, memory, and the chipset is known as the ____.
a.
system bus
c.
CPU bus
b.
back door bus
d.
trace bus
```
A
49
49.
```
____ is one million cycles per second.
a.
Megahertz (MHz)
c.
Gigahertz (GHz)
b.
Hertz (Hz)
d.
Nanohertz (NHz)
```
A
50
50.
```
Circuit boards other than the motherboard inside the computer are sometimes called ____.
a.
buses
c.
peripherals
b.
clocks
d.
cards
```
D
51
51.
```
The video card provides a port for the ____.
a.
microphone
c.
monitor
b.
camcorder
d.
digital camera
```
C
52
52.
```
Most motherboard BIOSs and operating systems support a power-saving feature using standards developed by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba, called the ____ standards.
a.
SIMM
c.
ACPI
b.
EIDE
d.
PnP
```
C
53
53.
Writes data and instructions in storage devices and performs calculations and other data processing
CPU
54
54.
The primary input device of a computer
Keyboard
55
55.
Pointing device used to move a pointer on the screen and to make selections
Mouse
56
56.
The visual device that displays the primary output of the computer
Monitor
57
57.
Contains a socket to hold the CPU
Motherboard
58
58.
One cycle per second
Hertz
59
59.
One million cycles per second
Megahertz
60
60.
One billion cycles per second
Gigahertz
61
61.
Non-volatile memory and can be reprogrammed
FlashROM
62
62.
The technology of storing and reading only two states
Binary
63
63.
A group of eight bits
Byte
64
64.
The primary input device of a computer
Keyboard
65
65.
A pointing device used to move a pointer on the screen and to make selections
Mouse
66
66.
The visual device that displays the primary output of the computer
Monitor
67
67.
Output produced on paper
Hard copy
68
68.
The chip inside the computer that performs most of the actual data processing
Processor
69
69.
Nonvolatile memory
ROM
70
70.
The system of pathways used for communication and the protocol and methods used for transmission
Bus
