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Chapter 2 Flash Cards

1
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What are the four basic functions of a computer?

A 
The four basic functions of a computer are to:
1 - accept data input
2 - process data into information
3 - present output
4 - provide storage
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A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ____.

A

Computer

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Select all that apply
Which three of the following devices are computers?
Smartphone
Laptop
Gaming platform
Switch
A
  • smartphone
  • laptop
  • gaming platform
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4
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The physical parts of a computer such as the system unit (like the tower unit shown) or a monitor are referred to as computer ___

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Hardware

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The system unit of a computer houses the computer’s main circuit board. This circuit board, which holds the CPU, is called the

A

Motherboard

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What are the four steps in order of the information processing cycle?

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  1. input
  2. process
  3. output
  4. store
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7
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A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ____ computer.

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Laptop

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8
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Which three of the following devices are computers?

  • desktop
  • laptop
  • modem
  • smartphone
A
  • desktop
  • laptop
  • smartphone
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This personal computer is called a notebook or a
___. It is popular with students because it is relatively affordable and powerful and the integrated keyboard makes it easy to input text.

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Laptop

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The physical parts of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and system unit are called computer ___

A

hardware

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11
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Which three of the following are commonly associated with laptop computers?

  • integrated keyboard, monitor, and touch pad
  • must have an optical drive
  • full operating system
  • mobile
A
  • integrated keyboard, monitor, and touch pad
  • full operating system
  • mobile
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The location of the computer’s ___ unit, which houses a computer’s motherboard, depends on the type of computer. For example, in this laptop, it is located under the keyboard.

A

system

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13
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The only major difference between MacBooks and the Dell laptops is their prices.

A

False

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14
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A computer that is highly mobile, often has a smaller operating system (OS), and uses a touchscreen as the primary input method is called a _____.

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Tablet

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This personal computer is a good choice for gamers who want to be able to expand its capabilities and for families with children who might drop a laptop. It’s called a

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Desktop

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16
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In an all-in-one computer, such as the one pictured in the image, the motherboard is housed behind the

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screen

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17
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Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer.

  • usually has a mobile operating system
  • has a touch screen
  • is highly mobile
  • comes with an integrated, physical keyboard
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  • usually has a mobile operating system
  • has a touch screen
  • is highly mobile
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18
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A stationary (non-mobile) computer that combines the power of a desktop with a neat, clean, look is a(n):

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all in one

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For which of the following two reasons, you might purchase a tablet computer rather than a laptop?

  • you need a computer with a large amount of storage
  • you need a highly mobile computer that works well for reading e books or Netflix
  • you need a computer that you can use while walking
  • you need a computer you can upgrade with additional memory
A
  • you need a highly mobile computer that works well for reading e books or Netflix
  • you need a computer that you can use while walking
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20
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The computer that can be found inside a digital watch (not an iWatch) is referred to as a(n) ___ computer. It has a real-time operating system.

A

embedded

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21
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The amount of space a device takes up on a desk or table is referred to as its _____.

A

Foot print

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22
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A two-in-one computer combines a large tablet computer with a (usually) detachable ___

A

Keyboard

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23
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Select all that apply
Click 3 characteristics of desktop computers:
-Desktops use a full OS.
-Desktops allow for relatively easy upgrade and expansion.
-Desktops are useful for those who need a computer they can walk around with.
-Desktops are often used in offices since they do not need to be mobile.

A
  • desktops use full OS
  • desktops allow for relatively easy upgrade and expansion
  • desktops are often used in offices since they do not need to be mobile
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24
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A cell phone that allows you to surf the web is called a(n) ___. This is actually a powerful computer capable of accepting input, processing data into information, providing data, and storing data.

A

smartphone

25
Q

Devices that integrate the computer case (chassis) and system components into the monitor, but have an external keyboard and mouse are called ___ computers

A

all in one

26
Q

The Apple iPod, Google Chromecast, Amazon Kindle Fire and Roku are examples of _____ Media Players.

A

personal

27
Q

Which two of the following are correct statements regarding all-in-one computers?
-All-in-one computers are designed to be highly mobile so that they can be used by people on the go.

  • All-in-one computers house every component except the keyboard and mouse inside the same case as the monitor.
  • An all-in-one computer is a stationary device with a separate keyboard and mouse. The motherboard is housed behind the monitor.
  • All-in-one computers are hinged computers.
A
  • All-in-one computers house every component except the keyboard and mouse inside the same case as the monitor.
  • An all-in-one computer is a stationary device with a separate keyboard and mouse. The motherboard is housed behind the monitor.
28
Q

A computer that is integrated (is a part of) with a larger device, such as a programmable thermostat, is called a(n) ___It has a real-time operating system (RTOS).

A

Embedded

29
Q

Sometimes called a convertible laptop, a type of laptop that has a removable, or concealed keyboard as well as a touchscreen so that it can be used as a tablet is called a(n) ___

A

2 in 1

30
Q

The most powerful computers, ___ can evaluate complex data very quickly. Many of these computers in the United States are owned by the government or major research institutions and can cost $1 million dollars or more.

A

Super Computer

31
Q

Smartphones owe much of their popularity and computing flexibility to ___ .

A

Apps (application)

32
Q

An organization that needs to process thousands of simultaneous transactions probably has a ___ computer

A

Mainframe

33
Q

Media players allow you to listen to audio files such as music, podcasts, listen to audio books, and watch videos. Media players are often referred to as _____ Media Players due to their transportability and customization.

A

Personal

34
Q

A computer system in a network that is shared by multiple users is called a

A

Server

35
Q

Another name for a computer’s processor is the:

A

CPU

36
Q

While not designed to solve complex technical formulas, a computer that is more powerful than a server computer, and used by organizations to process large numbers of transactions simultaneously is called a

A

Mainframe

37
Q

Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between ____.

A

1-4 gigahertz

38
Q

A processor with one control unit and one arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is called a ____.

A

single core

39
Q

Which four steps are the part of the machine cycle?

A

Fetch, decode, execute, and store

40
Q

Two or more complete processors residing on the same chip and can execute two or more sets of instructions at a time is called a ___ processor

A

Multi

41
Q

Clock speed, also referred to as _____ _____, is the speed at which the processor performs the operations required to run a digital device and instructions executed by the digital device.

A

clock rate

42
Q

Memory, such as RAM or cache, is __ and has no moving parts.

A

Electronic (solid state)

43
Q

Which three of the following are correct statements regarding clock speed?

  • the clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machined cycle each second
  • clock speed is measured in Megabits per second (MBPS)
  • the clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machined cycle each second
  • clock speed is sometimes called clock rate
A
  • the clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machined cycle each second
  • the clock speed is the base speed at which the processor performs the machined cycle each second
  • clock speed is sometimes called clock rate
44
Q

In addition to the RAM, modern processors temporarily keep frequently accessed data in a _____.

A

cache

45
Q

The small amount of memory, located within the CPU itself, is referred to as ___ cache.

A

L1

46
Q

When a computer is shut down, the information in the memory (the RAM, the caches, the registers) is ___.

A

not saved

47
Q

Memory, such as a computer’s RAM ___

A

Holds data and programs being used by the processor

48
Q

The instructions needed to boot-up a computer, such as the basic input/output system (BIOS), are typically stored in _____.

A

ROM (read only memory)

49
Q

A hardware component that keeps data and information when the device is not powered is called a ____ device.

A

Storage

50
Q

Cache contains frequently accessed data and is ___.

A

Much smaller than a computer’s ram

51
Q

Which of the following are storage devices?

  • optical drives
  • external hard drive
  • universal serial bus (USB) drive
  • digital visual interface (DVI) adapter1
A
  • optical drive
  • external hard drive
  • Universal serial bus (USB) drive
52
Q

Hard drive ___ is the amount of storage you have available to save data and information

A

capacity or space

53
Q

Devices allowing the retention of data, when your computer has been shut down, for future use are called __.

A

Storage

54
Q

Which of the following provide data storage?

  • external hard drive
  • server bank
  • CPU
  • Solid state drive SSD
A
  • external hard drive
  • server bank
  • solid state drive
55
Q

There are many protocols that are used to help streamline the communication of all digital devices. For example, Wi-Fi uses the _____ protocol. This protocol ensures that devices enabled with Wi-Fi can connect to any Wi-Fi network.

A

802.11

56
Q

A set of rules for communication between devices that determine how data are transmitted and received is called a

A

Protocol

57
Q

The actual number of pixels (resolution) in a monitor is called

A

Native resolution

58
Q

The amount of bits a processor can work with at any given time is referred to as ____ size?

A

Word

59
Q

A coding scheme capable of representing the languages of the world, ____ uses 16 bits to represent

A

Unicode

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