Chapter 1-5

Question 1

case

Answer 1

A case is an enclosure that holds the computer’s components.

Question 2

CAT-5 (category 5) cables

Answer 2

are the standard cables that connect computers to networks

Question 3

cycle

Answer 3

to cycle a device on a network means to turn it off and then turn it on again or to unplug it from its power source

Question 4

data processing

Answer 4

the act of entering, using or manipulating data with computers

Question 5

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

Answer 5

is a system for computer networks to receive IP addresses and other configuration information

Question 6

expansion cards

Answer 6

are extra circuit boards that are used to increase the functions of a computer

Question 7

fan

Answer 7

a fan moves cool air onto computer components inside the case

Question 8

hard drive

Answer 8

a hard drive stores data electronically

Question 9

heat sink

Answer 9

transfers heat away from nearby components of a computer

Question 10

internet

Answer 10

is a worldwide network of computers

Question 11

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Answer 11

is a type of display that is that is created by liquid crystals and that is used in thin monitors

Question 12

Local Area Network (LAN)

Answer 12

is a network that connects a small group of computers

Question 13

microphone

Answer 13

is a device that is used to record sound

Question 14

motherboard

Answer 14

a firm slotted board onto which computer circuitry is attached

Question 15

mouse

Answer 15

is a small device that is used to move the cursor and select items on a computer

Question 16

network

Answer 16

is a group of computers that are connected in order to share data or communicate

Question 17

peripheral

Answer 17

a device that can be connected to a computer

Question 18

power supply

Answer 18

delivers electricity to all parts of a computer

Question 19

processor

Answer 19

carries out the instructions of computer programs

Question 20

quality assurance

Answer 20

is the act of checking products for problems

Question 21

RAM(Random Access Memory)

Answer 21

is memory that can be quickly accessed

Question 22

scanner

Answer 22

a device that is used for transferring printed documents and pictures into a computer system

Question 23

touch screen

Answer 23

is a monitor that lets users interact with the computer by touching the screen

Question 24

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Answer 24

is a commonly used type of connection or port to connect a peripheral to a computer

Question 25

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

Answer 25

is a network that connects computers to a network without cables