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Some computers use more than one processor chip.
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True

False

True

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In the machine cycle steps, the term ________ refers to the process of translating instructions into signals the computer can execute.
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decoding

fetching

executing

storing

decoding

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In the machine cycle steps, ________ is the process of carrying out commands.
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storing

executing

fetching

decoding

executing

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Motorola is the leading manufacturer of Intel-compatible processors, which have an internal design similar to Intel processors, perform the same functions, and can be as powerful, but often are less expensive.
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True

False

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________ storage is an Internet service that provides storage to computer users.
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Encrypted

Cloud

Net

Shared

Cloud

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A(n) ________ is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.
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baseline

cache

home site

backup

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A(n) ________ device is the computer hardware that records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media.
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indexed

resolved

concatenation

storage

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________ storage is the physical material on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information.
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Primary

Tertiary

Secondary

all other choices are correct

Secondary

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Businesses use hard disks to store ________.
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correspondence

contracts

customer orders and invoices

all other choices are correct

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A(n) ________ drive is a flash memory storage device that plugs in a USB port on a computer or portable device.
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thin

ATM

thumb

smart

thumb

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Optical discs usually are ________ than one-twentieth of an inch thick.
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3.5 inches in diameter and less

3.5 inches in diameter and more

4.75 inches in diameter and less

4.75 inches in diameter and more

4.75 inches in diameter and less

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A(n) ________ is a small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.
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trackball

optical mouse

touchpad

stylus

touchpad

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A(n) ________ mouse uses devices that emit and sense light to detect movement.
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enhanced

tracking

mechanical

optical

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Similar to a mechanical mouse that has a ball on the bottom, a(n) ________ is a stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side.
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optical mouse

stylus

trackball

touchpad

trackball

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A(n) ________ is an input device that contains keys users press to enter data into a computer.
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stylus

keyboard

gamepad

light pen

keyboard

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A(n) ________ is an output device that conveys text, graphics, and video information.
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display

peripheral

image

resolution

display

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A(n) ________ is a display device that is packaged as a separate peripheral.
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monitor

frame

printer

LCD

monitor

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One gigahertz (GHz) equals one ________ ticks of the system clock per second.
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trillion

billion

million

thousand

billion

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On a personal computer, the various functions performed by the processor extend over many separate chips and often multiple circuit boards.
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True

False

false

In a personal computer, most of the processor’s functions are integrated into a single chip called the CPU (Central Processing Unit). While other components like memory, storage, and input/output functions may reside on different chips or boards, the core processing functions are typically handled by one CPU chip.

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AMD is the leading manufacturer of ____-compatible processors, which have an internal design similar to Intel processors, perform the same functions, can be as powerful, but often are less expensive.
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Intel

Celeron

Macintosh

Xeon

Intel

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A processor contains small high-speed storage locations, called ____, that temporarily hold data and instructions.
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registers

switchers

indices

capacitors

registers

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A type of processor called ________ on a chip integrates the functions of a processor, memory, and a video card on a single chip.
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control unit

Itanium

system

computer

system

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Each tick of the system clock equates to a ____.
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clock rhythm

clock spring

clock cycle

clock shot

clock cycle

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If the computer has an internal hard disk (drive C) and a DVD drive (drive D) and no other disk drives, what drive will the USB flash drive probably be?
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Current ________ have storage capacities of 16 GB to 256 GB and more. Group of answer choices access drives SSDs optical pens UMXs

SSDs

A(n) ________ hard drive is a self-contained unit that you insert in and remove from a slot or USB port in a device or a computer. Group of answer choices removable personal USB mini

removable

Many cloud storage providers offer ________. Group of answer choices passwords Web applications encryption all other choices are correct

all other choices are correct

Common types of flash memory cards include ________. Group of answer choices Secure Digital (SD) and Memory Stick xD Picture Card all other choices are correct CompactFlash (CF)

all other choices are correct

An advantage of portable hard disks and removable hard disks is that users can ________. Group of answer choices add storage space to a notebook computer or Tablet PC easily store large audio and video files transport a large number of files all other choices are correct

all other choices are correct

A user response is ________. Group of answer choices an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action an instruction issued by replying to a question that is displayed a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it a collection of unprocessed text, numbers, images, audio, and video

an instruction issued by replying to a question that is displayed

An audio ________ device is a component of a computer that produces music, speech, or other sounds, such as beeps.

Output

All computer keyboards have ________ that includes letters of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation marks, and other basic keys. Group of answer choices arrow keys a typing area a numeric keypad Internet controls

a typing area

A hard copy also is called a(n) ________. Group of answer choices printout scanned copy resolved copy display copy

printout

A command is ________. Group of answer choices an instruction issued by replying to a question that is displayed a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it a collection of unprocessed text, numbers, images, audio, and video an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action

an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action

________, are special keys programmed to issue commands to a computer. Group of answer choices Function keys Arrow keys Toggle keys Numeric keys

Function keys

The ________ is a symbol on the screen, usually a blinking vertical bar, that indicates where the next character typed will display. Group of answer choices index keystroke mouse cursor

cursor

In the machine cycle steps, ________ is the process of carrying out commands. Group of answer choices fetching storing executing decoding

executing

Some computers use more than one processor chip. Group of answer choices True False

True

A(n) ________ circuit, which is etched on a computer chip, contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current. Group of answer choices integrated indexed calibrated systematized

integrated

Some motherboards include all necessary capabilities and do not require adapter cards. Group of answer choices True False

True

A group of two or more integrated hard disks is called a(n) ________. Group of answer choices RAID baseline pocket UFC

RAID

Many cloud storage providers offer ________. Group of answer choices encryption Web applications all other choices are correct passwords

all other choices are correct

Some computers improve hard disk access time by using a disk ________, which consists of memory chips that store frequently accessed items. Group of answer choices base home cache warehouse

cache

To fit in notebook and many handheld computers, the keyboards usually are ________. Group of answer choices larger but have fewer keys smaller and have fewer keys smaller but have more keys larger and have more keys

smaller and have fewer keys

A(n) ________ device is any hardware component that allows users to enter data or instructions (programs, commands, and user responses) into a computer. Group of answer choices screen output entry input

input

A(n) ________ is an output device that produces text and graphics on a physical medium such as paper or transparency film. Group of answer choices resolver printer scanner display

printer

A(n) ________ is a chip that controls the manipulation and display of graphics on a display device. Group of answer choices USB MIDI GPU S-video

GPU

Dynamic RAM (DRAM) chips are faster and more reliable than any version of SRAM chips true or false

False

A newer use of OLED technology is in the head-mounted display (HMD), which is a display in a helmet, googles, or glasses True or False

True

A printer creates images using a laser beam and powdered ink called, _______ Spoiler Toner cracker woofer

toner

The access time (Speed) of memory has no effect on the overall performance of a computer True or False

False

A(n)_______ processor is a chip with two or more separate processors parallel binary compressed multi-core

multi-core

Pixel pitch describes the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black that can be displayed on an LCD monitor True or False

False Pixel pitch refers to the distance between the centers of two adjacent pixels on a display. The term you're describing is contrast ratio

which of the following is not a type of number system octal non-positional positional fractional

fractional

A number with both integer and a fractional part has digits raised to both positive and negative power of 2 in a decimal number system true or false

False

9E41 + CDCD base 16

16C0E

1100 - 1001

0011

a bit in a computer terminology means either zero or one true or false

true

with _______ memory, the operating system allocates of portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk, to function as additional ram virtual manage device performance

virtual

some parts of the operating system or resident; that is, this instructions remain on the hard disk until they are needed true or false

false

in the windows operating system, the _______ is an on-screen work area that has graphical user interface workspace frame dialog box desktop

desktop

command-line interface give a user less control to manage detailed settings true or false

False

regardless of the size of the computer most operating system provide similar function true or false

true

the ______ of the document window usually displays a documents file name

title bar

the process called _______ sense documents to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer queueing buffering spooling spoofing

spooling

some personal computer maintenance utilities continuously monitor a computer while it is used and repair problems before they occur true or false

true

a warm boot is the process of using the operating system to restart a computer true or

true Cold boot - on a computer that has been powered off completely

with____ multitasking, the operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed president fault tolerant preemptive remastered

preemptive

smartphones and other small computing devices often use a ______ operating system multiprocessing single user/ multitasking single user/ single task king multiuser

single user/ multitasking

the nexus is the core of an operating system that manage memory and devices true or false

false

true or false when a computer is turn on the charge of electricity causes the processor chip to reset itself and find the room chip that contains bios

true When a computer is turned on, the electrical charge causes the processor to reset itself and locate the ROM chip that contains the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The BIOS is responsible for initializing hardware and starting the boot process.

________ software assist people in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities marketing business advocacy commercial

business

true or false all sizes of computers typically use the same operating system

false For example, mobile devices often run operating systems like Android or iOS, while desktops and laptops commonly use Windows, macOS, or Linux. Servers often use specialized versions of Linux or Windows Server.

A(n) _______ is a small image displayed on the screen that represents a program, a document or some other object icon button menu pointer

icon

true or false one sign of virus infection is that available memory is less than what should be available

true

most personal finance software includes financial planning features, such as analyzing home and personal loans, preparing income taxes, and managing retirement savings true or false

true

the top of a window has an ____ which is horizontal space that contains windows name dialog box title bar frame name viewer bar

title bar

a compressed file takes up more storage space than the original file true or false

false A compressed file takes up less storage space than the original file because compression reduces the file size by encoding data more efficiently.

Replacing a motherboard is a fairly simple process, whereas replacing a processor is much more complicated. Group of answer choices True False

False

A(n) ____, which is contained on an integrated circuit, can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges. Group of answer choices switcher transistor capacitor resistor

desktop personal computers

On ____, the electronic components and most storage devices are part of the system unit and other devices, such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor, normally occupy space outside the system unit. Group of answer choices mobile devices desktop personal computers all other choices are correct notebook computers

A processor contains small high-speed storage locations, called ____, that temporarily hold data and instructions. Group of answer choices switchers capacitors registers indices

registers

Some computers improve hard disk access time by using a disk ________, which consists of memory chips that store frequently accessed items. Group of answer choices base warehouse home cache

cache

The smallest unit of data a computer can process is a(n) ________. Group of answer choices cluster integer bit allocation unit

bit

A(n) ________ disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser. Group of answer choices solid-state laser-ready magnetic optical

optical

A user response is ________. Group of answer choices an instruction issued by replying to a question that is displayed an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action a collection of unprocessed text, numbers, images, audio, and video a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it

an instruction issued by replying to a question that is displayed

The faster the clock speed, the more ________ the processor can execute per second. Group of answer choices registers instructions arguments functions

instructions

The arithmetic unit interprets each instruction issued by a program and then initiates the appropriate action to carry out the instruction. Group of answer choices True False

False The arithmetic unit (part of the CPU) performs arithmetic operations, but the task of interpreting instructions is carried out by the control unit. The control unit interprets each instruction issued by a program and then directs the arithmetic unit and other components to execute the appropriate actions.

Some computer and chip manufacturers use the term ________ to refer to a personal computer processor chip. Group of answer choices coprocessor parallel processor perpendicular processor microprocessor

microprocessor

________ is the number of bytes (characters) a storage medium can hold. Group of answer choices Capacity Resolution Dimensionality Retention

Capacity

A hard copy also is called a(n) ________. Group of answer choices scanned copy display copy printout resolved copy

printout