Cards Flashcards
Which system resource is plugged into SIMM or DIMM slots?
Memory
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A ___ is the main chip on the system board which performs mathematical and logical calculations.
CPU (central processing unit)
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Which type of expansion card allows for inserting additional cards in it?
Riser Card
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The ___ is the brain of a computer. It is where most calculations take place. In terms of computing power, it is the most important element of a computer system.
CPU (central processing unit)
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A collection of integrated circuits which are designed to function together as a unit is known as :
Chipset
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What are the two kinds of inkjet printers?
Thermal and piezoelectric
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___ communicates with the computer processor and controls interaction with memory, the PCI bus, Level 2 cache, and all AGP activities.
Northbridge
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What does CNR stand for?
CNR (Communication and Networking Riser)
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An integrated circuit design on a printed circuit board (PCB) that uses semiconductor technology is known as:
CMOs
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Which connects the northridge to other components inside the computer, including hard drives, network, connections, and USB?
Southbridge
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