Module 3 Flashcards
(217 cards)
1
Q
____ technology uses a continuous flow of fluid(s), such as water and glycol, in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor.
A
Liquid Cooling
2
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[T/F] Some motherboards include all necessary capabilities and do not require adapter cards.
A
True
3
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[T/F] When drawing on a graphics tablet with a stylus or digital pen, the tablet detects and converts the movements into digital signals that are sent to a computer.
A
True
4
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[T/F] L2 cache is slightly faster than L1 cache but has a much smaller capacity.
A
False
5
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The ________ board is the main circuit board of the system unit.
A
mother
6
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A(n) ________ is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.
A
backup
7
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A(n) ____, such as a keyboard or printer, is a device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the processor in the computer.
A
peripheral
8
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The case of the system unit, sometimes called the ____, is made of metal or plastic and protects the internal electronic components from damage.
A
chassis
9
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Many cloud storage providers offer ________.
- all other choices are correct
- Web applications
- passwords
- ecryption
A
all other choices are correct
10
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A(n) ________ is a chip that controls the manipulation and display of graphics on a display device.
A
GPU
11
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A user response is ________.
A
an instruction issued by replying to a question that is displayed
12
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A printer uses software that enables it to interpret a(n) ________, which tells the printer how to lay out the contents of a printed page.
A
page description language (PDL)
13
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A type of processor called ____ on a chip integrates the functions of a processor, memory, and a video card on a single chip.
A
system
14
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A(n) ________ is an input device that contains keys users press to enter data into a computer.
A
keyboard
15
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Bluetooth printing is more convenient than infrared printing because Bluetooth devices ________ an approximate 30-foot range.
A
do not have to be aligned but must be within
16
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The series of dots that form the image on a monitor are called _______.
A
pixels
17
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All computer keyboards, such as that in the accompanying figure, have _____ that includes letters of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation marks, and other basic keys
A
a typing area
18
Q
Businesses use hard disks to store _________.
- correspondence
- all other choices are correct
- contracts
- customer orders and invoices
A
all other choices are correct
19
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A(n) ________ hard drive is a self-contained unit that you insert in and remove from a slot or USB port in a device or a computer.
A
removable
20
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[T/F] Information on a display device, sometimes called hard copy, exists electronically and appears for a temporary period.
A
False
21
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Today’s computers support ____, which means the computer automatically can configure adapter cards and other peripherals as users install them.
A
plug and play
22
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A(n) ____ changer is a device that enables users to join two connectors that are both female or both male
A
gender
23
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A(n) _______ is a small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.
A
Touchpad
24
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Some computers improve hard disk access time by using a disk ________, which consists of memory chips that store frequently accessed items.
A
cache
25
Common types of flash memory cards include ________.
- Secure Digital (SD) and Memory Stick
- all other choices are correct
- CompactFlash (CF)
- xD Picture Card
all other choices are correct
26
The inflexible, circular platters on ________ disks use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information on a disk’s surface.
hard
27
_____________ is an alternative to IrDA that uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices
bluetooth
28
Programmers use ____ instructions to program a PROM chip.
microcode
29
A(n) ________ printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper.
non-impact printer
30
The first step in __________ a computer is turn computer off, unplug it, and unplug all cables from the ports
cleaning
31
Manufacturers often use _____ to represent a digital camera's resolution.
Pixel Per Inch (PPI)
32
With a type of memory module called a(n) ____ the pins on opposite sides of the circuit board do not connect and thus form two sets of contacts.
DIMM
33
A pressure-sensitive pointing device shaped like a pencil eraser that is positioned between keys on a mobile computer keyboard.
pointing stick
34
[T/F] Replacing a motherboard is a fairly simple process, whereas replacing a processor is much more complicated.
False
35
[T/F] In addition to games, joysticks, wheels, and gamepads that include force feedback are used in practical applications such as in the military and aviation.
True
36
[T/F] The higher the nits of an LCD monitor or LCD screen, the dimmer the images.
False
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____ consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor, data needed by those instructions, and the results of processed data (information).
memory
38
______ chips are even faster than SDRAM chips because they transfer data twice for each clock cycle
Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM)
39
With ____, the processor begins fetching a second instruction before it completes the machine cycle for the first instruction
pipelining
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____ is built directly into a processor chip and usually has a very small capacity.
L1 Cache
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Generally, home users using basic application software such as word processing should have ____ of RAM.
2GB or Less
42
[T/F] USB ports on a mobile device usually are the same size as those on personal computers.
False
43
Which of the following is data that has been processed into a useful form?
Output
44
________________ of your computer requires a few basic products, including lint-free antistatic wipes and swabs, and antistatic wristband and screen cleaning solution
Preventive maintenance
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A(n) ________ device is an input device that allows a user to control a pointer on the screen.
pointing
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Keyboards contain keys that allow users to position the insertion point, also known as a(n) ________ in some programs.
cursor
47
Each tick of the system clock equates to a ____.
clock cycle
48
Commonly used nonimpact printers include all of the following except ________.
Line printers and Dot-matrix
49
Which of the following devices read text printed with magnetized ink?
MICR
50
______________ chips are faster and more reliable than any variation of DRAM chips. These chips do not have to be re-energized as often as DRAM chips, thus, the term static.
SRAM
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____ is a cache separate from the processor chip on the motherboard.
L3 Cache
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[T/F] For a right-handed user, the left button usually is the secondary mouse button.
False
53
A group of two or more integrated hard disks is called a(n) ________.
RAID
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Most of these types of device include a small optical scanner for reading characters and sophisticated software to analyze what is read. What kind of device is this?
OCR
55
________, are special keys programmed to issue commands to a computer.
Function keys
56
The goal of ________ is to incorporate comfort, efficiency, and safety in the design of items in the workplace.
ergonomics
57
Which of the following printer is a color printer that produces photo-lab-quality pictures?
Photo
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To fit in these mobile computers and devices, the keyboards usually are
smaller and have fewer keys
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A(n) ____ monitor is a display that uses gas plasma technology, which sandwiches a layer of gas between two glass plates.
plasma
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Some external peripherals such as an external modem, speakers, or a tape drive have an AC ____, which is an external power supply.
adapter
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A(n) ________, is a pointing device that fits comfortably under the palm of the hand.
mouse
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[T/F] The lower the dpi (dots per inch) an ink-jet printer can output, the better the print quality.
False
63
____ are installed in internal bays.
hard disk drive
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[T/F] When the processor needs an instruction or data, it searches memory in this order: L1 cache, then L2 cache, then L3 cache (if it exists), then RAM — with a greater delay in processing for each level it must search.
True
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ROM chips called ____ contain permanently written data, instructions, or information that is recorded when the chip is manufactured.
firmware
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The processor relies on a small quartz crystal circuit called the ____________ to control the timing of all computer operations.
System clock
67
________ is any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer.
input
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[T/F] With voice input, blind users have the computer speak out loud the information that appears on the screen.
False
69
A(n) ____ card converts computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen
video
70
In the machine cycle steps, ________ is the process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory.
fetching
71
Some computer and chip manufacturers use the term ____ to refer to a personal computer processor chip.
microprocessor
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The primary input device for a _____ is a digital pen, which allows users to write on the device's screen.
Tablet PC
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A hard copy also is called a(n) ________.
printout
74
A printer creates images using a laser beam and powdered ink, called ________.
toner
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With ________ printing, a printer communicates with a device using light waves.
Infrared
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A(n) ____ circuit, which is etched on a computer chip, contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current.
integrated
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A(n) ____ drive that fits into a port that is itself an interface that can connect up to 127 different peripherals together with a single connector
USB
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A(n) ____, which can be a peripheral or a chip, creates sound from digital instructions.
synthesizer
79
Hi-Speed USB is also known as ____.
USB 2.0
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A(n) ________ device is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.
output
81
A(n) ________, which is contained on an integrated circuit, can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges.
Transistor
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The faster the clock speed, the more ________ the processor can execute per second.
instructions
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The ____ unit is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.
System
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The ____ bus for a PC Card is the PC Card bus.
expansion
85
________ is the process of dividing a disk into tracks and sectors, so the operating system can store and locate data and information on the disk.
Formatting
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Technology that sends resistance to a device in response to actions of the user
Force feedback (haptic)
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If the computer has an internal hard disk (drive C) and a DVD drive (drive D) and no other disk drives, what will the USB flash drive probably be?
E
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A(n) ________ is a high-speed, high-quality nonimpact printer.
Laser
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A(n) ________ is a touch-sensitive display device that users interact with by touching the screen with a finger.
touch screen
90
[T/F] Female connectors have one or more exposed pins, like the end of an electrical cord that is plugged into the wall.
False
91
A(n) ____ processor is a chip with two or more separate processor cores.
multi-core
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is an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action.
command
93
[T/F] Some computers use more than one processor chip.
True
94
Many personal computer users add surround sound ___________________ to their computers to generate a higher-quality sound.
speakers
95
[T/F] The arithmetic unit interprets each instruction issued by a program and then initiates the appropriate action to carry out the instruction.
False - control unit (arithmetic unit)
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Many computers have a(n) ____ slot, which is a special type of expansion slot.
Express Card
97
A(n) ________ is a display device that is packaged as a separate peripheral.
monitor
98
A(n) ____ module, which is a small circuit board where RAM chips usually reside is inserted into the motherboard.
memory
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A(n) ________ is an output device that produces text and graphics on a physical medium such as paper or transparency film.
printer
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Some ________ printers spray ink, while others use heat or pressure to create images.
non-impact
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_____________ are circuit boards that provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard or expand on the capability of features integrated into the motherboard.
Adapter cards
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An alternative for blind users is a(n) ____ printer, which outputs information in a special printer on paper.
Braille
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Memory ________ on the motherboard hold the memory modules.
slots
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Rambus DRAM (RDRAM) chips are another type of DRAM chips that are much faster than SDRAM chips because they ____.
use pipelining techniques
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Together, the four basic operations or a processor (fetching, decoding, executing, and storing) comprise a(n) ____ cycle.
machine
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A(n) ____ card is a removable device that allows users to transfer data and information conveniently from mobile devices to their desktop computers.
memory
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In the machine cycle steps, the term ____ refers to the process of translating instructions into signals the computer can execute.
decoding
108
The pace of the system clock, called the ____ speed, is measured by the number of ticks per second.
clock
109
[T/F] Some data projectors are large devices that attach to a ceiling or wall in an auditorium.
True
110
A ____ port was formerly referred to as an IEEE 1394 port.
It can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.
Firewire
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A(n) ________ drive is a flash memory storage device that plugs in a USB port on a computer or portable device.
thumb
112
A(n) ____ printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper.
non-impact
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The size of a bus, called the bus ____, determines the number of bits that the computer can transmit at one time.
width
114
Increases the low bass sounds for a speaker system
Subwoofer
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[T/F] Motorola is the leading manufacturer of Intel-compatible processors, which have an internal design similar to Intel processors, perform the same functions, and can be as powerful, but often are less expensive.
False - AMD (Motorola)
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Some computer and chip manufacturers use the term ________ to refer to a personal computer processor chip.
microprocessor
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Printed information, called ________ copy, exists physically and is a more permanent form of output.
hard
118
A ____ houses RDRAM chips.
RIMM
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Which of the following is a touch-sensitive device, resembling a dry-erase board, that displays the image on a connected computer screen?
Interactive Whiteboard
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____ is a type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased electronically and reprogrammed, similar to EEPROM.
Flash memory
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A(n) ___________ disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser.
optical
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________ is the number of bytes (characters) a storage medium can hold.
Capacity
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AMD is the leading manufacturer of ____-compatible processors, which have an internal design similar to Intel processors, perform the same functions, can be as powerful, but often are less expensive.
intel
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_____________________ contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current.
Integrated circuit
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A(n) ________ mouse uses devices that emit and sense light to detect movement.
optical
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The ________ unit is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.
system
127
A(n) ________ keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries.
ergonomic
128
___________________ means writing the result to memory (not to a storage medium).
Storing
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Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) chips are synchronized to the ____________
system clock
130
____ are audio output devices that rest inside the ear canal.
earbuds
131
ExpressCard modules are the next generation of ____ Cards.
PC
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The _______________ is the component of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer.
control unit
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Developed by Hewlett-Packard, a leading printer manufacturer, ________ is a standard printer language that supports the fonts and layout used in standard office documents.
PCL
134
An advantage of portable hard disks and removable hard disks is that users can ________.
- add storage space to a notebook computer or Tablet PC
- transport a large number of files
- all other choices are correct
- easily store large audio and video files
all other choices are correct
135
Current ________ have storage capacities of 16 GB to 256 GB and more.
SSDs
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A small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen but uses pressure instead of ink.
stylus
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A computer ____ is a small piece of semi-conducting material, usually silicon, on which integrated circuits are etched.
chip
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For a wireless device to transmit signals to a computer via infrared light waves, both the computer and the device must have a(n) ____ port.
IrDa
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A(n) ____ flash drive is a flash memory device that plugs in a port on a computer or portable device.
USB
140
Memory ____ on the motherboard hold the memory modules.
slots
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The ________ interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.
CPU
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[T/F] As a user moves a mouse, the pointer on the screen also moves.
True
143
[T/F] A system bus allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.
False - expansion bus (system bus)
144
Video cards may have a standard monitor port and a(n) ____ port, allowing users to connect external devices such as a television, DVD/Blu-ray player, and video recorder to the computer.
S-Video
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A USB ____ is a device that plugs in a USB port on the system unit and contains multiple USB ports in which users plug cables from USB devices.
hub
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A FireWire ____ is a device that plugs in a FireWire port on the system unit and contains multiple FireWire ports in which users plug cables from FireWire devices.
hub
147
[T/F] Replacing a motherboard is a fairly simple process, whereas replacing a processor is much more complicated.
False
148
A(n) ____ card is a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit and/or provides connections to peripherals.
adapter
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A(n) ____, which is contained on an integrated circuit, can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges.
transistor
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The role of memory to store both data and programs is known as the ____ concept.
stored program
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A(n) ________ module, which is a small circuit board where RAM chips usually reside, being inserted into the motherboard.
memory
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The _______________ is the component of the system unit that converts the wall outlet AC power into the DC power a computer requires.
power supply
153
Which of the following is the most advanced form of digital television?
HDTV
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A(n) ________ device is any hardware component that allows users to enter data or instructions (programs, commands, and user responses) into a computer.
input
155
[T/F] Most computers use flash memory to hold their startup instructions because it allows the computer easily to update its contents.
True
156
A(n) ____ is a small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as a processor.
heat sink
157
__________ is a type of random-access memory that stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor within an integrated circuit; must be re-energized constantly or they lose their contents
DRAM
158
On most ___________, including netbooks, the keyboard and pointing device often occupy the area on the top of the system unit, and the display attaches to the system unit by hinges
Notebook computers
159
In the machine cycle steps, ____ is the process of carrying out commands.
executing
160
With ________ printing, a computer or other device transmits output to a printer via radio waves.
Bluetooth
161
Optical discs usually are ________ than one-twentieth of an inch thick.
4.75 inches in diameter or less
162
One gigahertz equals one ______ ticks of the system clock per second.
billion
163
Bluetooth printing is more convenient than infrared printing because Bluetooth devices ________ an approximate 30-foot range.
follows alphabetically after that of all the hard disks
164
Similar to a mechanical mouse; a stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side
trackball
165
The USB (universal serial bus) and FireWire bus are _____ that eliminate the need to install cards in expansion slots
buses
166
_____ is data that has been processed into a useful form.
Output
167
Current processors include advanced transfer cache, a type of ____ built directly on a processor chip.
L2 Cache
168
An audio ________ device is a component of a computer that produces music, speech, or other sounds, such as beeps.
output
169
Some input devices eliminate manual data entry by capturing data from a _____, which is the original form of data.
source document
170
The ______________, another component of the processor, performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations.
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
171
____________ is the computer hardware that records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media.
storage device
172
[T/F] Portable media players that do not have touch screens typically have a touch-sensitive pad.
True
173
________ holds data, instructions, and information for future use.
Storage
174
An important measure of LCD monitors is the ____ time, which is the time in milliseconds (ms) that it takes to turn a pixel on or off.
Response
175
Many mobile computers and mobile devices use LCD monitors. What does LCD stand for?
Liquid Crystal Display
176
_________ stores data using magnetic charges instead of electrical charges; retains its contents after power is removed from the computer, which could prevent loss of data for users.
MRAM
177
A(n) _______ output device that conveys text, graphics, and video information.
display
178
____ is the most common type of volatile memory.
RAM
179
On ____, the electronic components and most storage devices are part of the system unit and other devices, such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor, normally occupy space outside the system unit.
desktop personal computers
180
____ size is the number of bits the processor can interpret and execute at a given time.
Word
181
[T/F] The access time (speed) of memory has no affect on the overall performance of a computer.
False
182
________ storage is an Internet service that provides storage to computer users.
Cloud
183
[T/F] On notebook and some handheld computers, smart phones, and other mobile devices, the keyboard is built in the top of the system unit.
True
184
The ______ the bus, the fewer the number of transfer steps required and the faster, the transfer of data
wider
185
Until a few years ago, printing a document required connecting a computer to a printer with a ________.
cable
186
In computers, what is used to cool central processing units or graphics processors?
Heat Sink
187
Which of the following reads the magnetic stripe on the back of credit cards, entertainment cards, bank cards, and other similar cards?
Magstripe reader
188
Within the circuitry of a computer, each channel along which bits transfer, called a(n) ____, allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other.
bus
189
In a graphical user interface, a(n) ________ is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape changes as a user moves a pointing device.
pointer
190
A _______________ is a high-speed expansion bus that connects higher speed devices
PCI Bus
191
____ are audio output devices that cover or are placed outside the ear.
headphones
192
[T/F] RFID requires line-of-site transmission.
False
193
The _____________ or simply core, contains the circuitry necessary to execute instructions.
processor core
194
A ______ port is a special high-speed parallel port that allows users to attach peripherals such as disk drives and printers
SCSI
195
The goal of ________ is to incorporate comfort, efficiency, and safety in the design of items in the workplace.
ergonomics
196
Displays are geared for a specific resolution. What is this resolution called?
Native
197
The smallest unit of data a computer can process is a(n) ________.
bit
198
[T/F] Pixel pitch describes the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black that can be displayed on an LCD monitor.
False - contrast (pixel pitch)
199
[T/F] ROM is nonvolatile
True
200
[T/F] On a personal computer, the various functions performed by the processor extend over many separate chips and often multiple circuit boards.
False
201
[T/F] Most mobile computers and devices separate the display and other components into a different physical case.
False
202
________ is a blinking vertical bar used to indicate a position in a text where the user is inserting characters.
cursor
203
A(n) ____ is an opening inside the system unit in which additional equipment can be installed.
bay
204
A processor contains small high-speed storage locations, called ____, that temporarily hold data and instructions.
registers
205
A(n) ____ printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper.
impact
206
___________, also called main memory, consists of memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
207
A special type of serial port that connects the system unit to a musical instrument, such as an electronic keyboard, is called a(n) ____ port.
MIDI
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[T/F] The lower the time in milliseconds it takes to turn a pixel on or off on an LCD monitor, the slower the response time.
False
209
In the machine cycle steps, ____ is the process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory.
fetching
210
Over time, which of the following is true of thermal printers?
They are inexpensive, but the print quality is low and the images tend to fade.
211
The _______________ is bus designed to improve the speed with which 3-D graphics and video transmit
Accelerated Graphics Port
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A(n) ____ module is a removable flash memory device about one-half the size of a PC Card that adds memory, communications, and multimedia capabilities to computers.
express card
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A ____ has pins on opposite sides of the circuit board that connect together to form one set of contacts.
Single Inline Memory Module (SIMM)
214
Most high-performance PCs use some type of processor in the Intel ________ family.
Core
215
A command is ________.
an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action
216
A(n) ________ keyboard is designed specifically for users that enjoy playing games on the computer.
gaming
217
________ storage is the physical material on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information.
Secondary
