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computer 2 Flashcards

1
Q

what is firmware

A

instructions you give hardware

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2
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what wakes up the computer

A

ROM

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3
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what is RAM

A

short term memory/ has long sticks that connect into CPU to transfer info

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4
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transistors are like what to a house

A

like the bricks

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5
Q

optical mouse takes how many picuters

A

1500

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6
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perpherail

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does not contribut to the functioning of the device at all

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7
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what are the units of storage in order

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bits,bytes, kilobytes, gigabytes, megabytes, terabytes,

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8
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Why is CMOS unstable

A

it needs lots of power and a bettery and does not save when removed

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9
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what is the UEFi

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unified exbidible firwar interface/ new version of bios/ can boot computers at 2TB/ handles booting(boot loading)

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10
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what is VRM

A

voltage regulator module

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11
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what are some properties of RAM

A

short term memory, long sticks plug ito CPU

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12
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dongle

A

an adapter that pluggs into prts

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13
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where does CPU directly connect to

A

DRAM

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14
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what does pressing widows plus a get you

A

redesign settings

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15
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what does windows plu in get you

A

notification center

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16
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where is CMOS chip located

A

bottom right

17
Q

how is UEFI different from BIOS

A

has friendlier applications, can use a mouse with it, stops malware

18
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what are properties of VGA cable

A

has no audio support, is analog, is 5 m, can be used with older hardware, 640x480p.

19
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what are the properties of a DVI cable

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has no audio support, is both analog and digital, 2560x1600p, up to 5 m

20
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HDMI

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has audio support, is digital, up to 15 m, supports blue ray and 3D.

21
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DISPLAY

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7680×4320p, has audio support, is digatl, up to 15 m, supports multipe moniters

22
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USB-c

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4096×2304p, has audio support, is digital, length varies, supports power, video and data transition.

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