Quiz 1

Question 1

Major functions of a computer

Answer 1

input, process, output, storage

Question 2

binary language

Answer 2

basic form of a computer

Question 3

One byte

Answer 3

eight bits

Question 4

1 TB

Answer 4

around 1 trillion bytes

Question 5

1 GB

Answer 5

Around 1 billion bytes

Question 6

1 MB

Answer 6

Around 1 million bytes

Question 7

Peripheral Device

Answer 7

A component, such as a monitor or keyboard, that connects to the computer through data ports

Question 8

Embedded Computer

Answer 8

Specially designed computer that resides in another device

Question 9

Super Computer

Answer 9

Specially designed computer that can perform complex calculations extremely rapidly

Question 10

Function Keys

Answer 10

Shortcut keys to perform special tasks in software

Question 11

Control Keys

Answer 11

Used with other keys to perform shortcuts

Question 12

Toggle Keys

Answer 12

Keys whose function changes between twp options such as Caps Lock

Question 13

Pixel

Answer 13

Monitor screens are grids made up of millions of tiny dots

Question 14

screen resolution

Answer 14

The number of pixels on the screen

Question 15

Contrast Ratio

Answer 15

Difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black a monitor can produce

Question 16

Motherboard

Answer 16

The main circuit board that contains the central electronic components of the computer

Question 17

Sound Card

Answer 17

Expansion card on the motherboard that provides a connection for the speakers and microphone

Question 18

Video Card

Answer 18

Expansion card on the motherboard that provides a connection for the monitor
Expansion card installed in motherboard for viewing images

Question 19

NIC

Answer 19

Expansion card on the motherboard that provides a means for network and Internet connections

Question 20

Volatile Storage

Answer 20

The entire contents of this type of memory are erased when you turn off the computer

Question 21

Example of non-volatile storage

Answer 21

ROM, HDD, flash drive, flash memory card

Question 22

Hertz (Hz)

Answer 22

A measurement of machine cycles per second that is also used to measure processor speed

Question 23

Multi-Core

Answer 23

Allowing CPU to process two or more separate programs at the same time instead of switching back and forth between them

Question 24

SSD

Answer 24

the type of hard drive that has no moving part, so they are more efficient, run with no noise, emit little heat, and require little power

Question 25

Optical Storage

Answer 25

In this storage data are saved as tiny pits that are burned into the disc by a high-speed laser

Question 26

Port

Answer 26

A place through which a peripheral device attaches to the computer so that data can be exchanged between them

Question 27

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port

Answer 27

The port type most commonly used to connect input and output devices to the computer

Question 28

Ergonomics

Answer 28

The science that deals with the design and location of machines and furniture so that the people using them are not subject to an uncomfortable or unsafe experience

Question 29

Arithmetic Logic Unit

Answer 29

Performs arithmetic calculations

Question 30

Random Access Memory

Answer 30

Volatile storage location

Question 31

Core

Answer 31

Processing patch that affect CPU performance

Question 32

Central Processing Unit

Answer 32

Consists of Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit

Question 33

Machine Cycle

Answer 33

Fetch, Decode, Execute, and Store

Question 34

Clock Speed

Answer 34

Dictates how many instructions the CPU can process each second

Question 35

Hyperthreading

Answer 35

Simultaneous execution of more than one instruction

Question 36

Cache Memory

Answer 36

Form of RAM that gets data to the CPU for processing more quickly than it can form regular RAM

Question 37

Read Only Memory

Answer 37

Permanent storage that holds start up instructions

Question 38

Memory Modules

Answer 38

Small circuit boards that hold a series of RAM chips and fit into special slots on motherboard

Question 39

Super Fetch

Answer 39

Monitors applications you use the most and preloads them into system memory

Question 40

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)

Answer 40

Set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system

Question 41

Express card

Answer 41

Allows reading of flask memory cards such as memory sticks

Question 42

Disk Defragmenter

Answer 42

Reorganizes files making the hard drive work more efficiently

Question 43

Control Unit

Answer 43

Coordinates the activities of computer components

Question 44

Fetch

Answer 44

CPU gets required instruction from RAM

Question 45

Memory Modules

Answer 45

Small circuit boards that hold a series of RAM chips and fit into special slots on motherboard

Question 46

Gigabyte

Answer 46

How RAM capacity is measured

Question 47

Gigahertz

Answer 47

How clock speed is measured

Question 48

Express Card

Answer 48

Interface to connect peripheral devices to a computer, usually a laptop

Question 49

Overclocking

Answer 49

Running CPU at faster speed than manufacturer recommends

Question 50

RAM (Random access memory)

Answer 50

Minimum amount of this required to run the operating system