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1
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A serial port transmits data in parallel and is most often used by an older printer.

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False

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When data and instructions are not being used, they must be kept in permanent storage, sometimes called primary storage.

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False

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Parallel ATA, sometimes called the EIDE (Enhanced IDE) standard or the IDE standard, is slower than SATA.

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True

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A motherboard can have more than one bus, each using a different protocol, speed, data path size, and so on.

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True

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5
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Some very basic instructions are stored on the motherboard—just enough to start the computer, use some simple hardware devices such as a monitor and keyboard, and search for an operating system stored on a storage device such as a hard drive or CD.

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True

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Expansion cards are installed in long narrow expansion slots on the motherboard.

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True

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7
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All circuit boards contain microchips.

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True

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8
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A FireWire sound port connects to an external home theater audio system, providing digital output and the best signal quality.

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False

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9
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In nonvolatile memory, the stored information is lost when the computer is turned off.

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False

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10
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There are only two states inside a computer: on and off, which represent one and zero.

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True

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11
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In the world of computers, the term \_\_\_\_ refers to the computer’s physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, motherboard, and hard drive.
a.
software	
c.
architecture
b.
middleware	
d.
hardware
A

Hardware

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12
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The term \_\_\_\_ refers to the set of instructions that directs the hardware to accomplish a task.
a.
software	
c.
middleware
b.
hardware	
d.
stack
A

Software

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13
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To perform a computing task, software uses hardware for four basic functions: \_\_\_\_.
a.
input, storage, retrieval, and display	
c.
input, storage, alteration, and output
b.
input, processing, storage, and output	
d.
output, input, analysis, and viewing
A

B

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14
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A 1 or 0 in this system is called a \_\_\_\_.
a.
byte	
c.
datum
b.
word	
d.
bit
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D

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15
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Most input/output devices communicate with components inside the computer case through a wireless connection or through cables attached to the case at a connection called a(n) \_\_\_\_.
a.
port	
c.
interface
b.
slot	
d.
socket
A

A

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16
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The printer produces output on paper, often called \_\_\_\_ copy.
a.
real	
c.
hard
b.
soft	
d.
virtual
A

C

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17
Q 
A device that is not installed directly on the motherboard is called a(n) \_\_\_\_ device.
a.
standard	
c.
extraneous
b.
peripheral	
d.
perimeter
A

B

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18
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A \_\_\_\_ bus port can be used by many different input/output devices, such as keyboards, printers, scanners, and digital cameras.
a.
unified serial	
c.
universal serial
b.
universal static	
d.
universal standards
A

C

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19
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The \_\_\_\_ is a group of microchips on the motherboard that control the flow of data and instructions to and from the processor.
a.
chipset	
c.
bridge
b.
block	
d.
gate
A

A

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20
Q 
Primary storage is provided by devices called memory or \_\_\_\_ located on the motherboard and on some adapter cards.
a.
ROM	
c.
Flash
b.
BIOS	
d.
RAM
A

D

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21
Q 
Most \_\_\_\_ drives consist of a sealed case containing platters or disks that rotate at a high speed.
a.
optical	
c.
flash
b.
hard	
d.
solid state
A

B

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22
Q 
A(n) \_\_\_\_ drive is considered standard equipment on most computer systems today because most software is distributed on CDs or DVDs.
a.
floppy	
c.
optical
b.
flash	
d.
hard
A

C

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23
Q 
USB \_\_\_\_ drives are compact, easy to use, and currently hold up to 64 GB of data.
a.
worm	
c.
hard
b.
optical	
d.
flash
A

D

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24
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A(n) \_\_\_\_ is a set of rule and standards that any two entities use for communication.
a.
protocol	
c.
interface
b.
language	
d.
interaction
A

A

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25
Q 
The \_\_\_\_ or system timer is dedicated to timing the activities of the chips on the motherboard.
a.
randomizer	
c.
system clock
b.
ALU	
d.
interrupt manager
A

C

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26
Q 
Everything in a computer is \_\_\_\_.
a.
decimal	
c.
hexadecimal
b.
binary	
d.
integers
A

B

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27
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The \_\_\_\_ card, also called a graphics card, provides one or more ports for a monitor.
a.
video	
c.
input
b.
interface	
d.
output
A

A

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28
Q 
The \_\_\_\_ card provides a port for a network cable to connect the PC to a network.
a.
video	
c.
modem
b.
interface	
d.
network
A

D

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29
Q 
The most important component of the computer’s electrical system is the \_\_\_\_, which is usually near the rear of the case.
a.
power supply	
c.
drive cage
b.
cooling fan	
d.
power bus
30
Q 
Data and instructions are stored on special ROM (read-only memory) chips on the board and are called the \_\_\_\_.
a.
flash	
c.
BIOS
b.
microcode	
d.
Symbols
31
Q 
Motherboard settings are stored in a small amount of RAM located on the firmware chip and are called \_\_\_\_.
a.
CMOS ROM	
c.
DMOS ROM
b.
CMOS RAM	
d.
HMAC RAM
32
Q 
The term \_\_\_\_ refers to the computer’s physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, memory chips, and hard drive.
a.
software	
c.
firmware
b.
hardware	
d.
output
33
Q 
The term \_\_\_\_ refers to the set of instructions that directs the hardware to accomplish a task.
a.
software	
c.
input
b.
hardware	
d.
output
34
Q 
A 1 or 0 in the binary number system is called a \_\_\_\_.
a.
byte	
c.
nibble
b.
bit	
d.
trace
35
Q 
The \_\_\_\_ writes data and instructions in storage devices and performs calculations and other data processing.
a.
CPU	
c.
monitor
b.
port	
d.
RAM
36
Q 
The \_\_\_\_ is an output device which produces output on paper.
a.
monitor	
c.
bus
b.
keyboard	
d.
printer
37
Q 
A device that is not installed directly on the motherboard is called a(n) \_\_\_\_ device.
a.
input	
c.
peripheral
b.
output	
d.
parallel
38
Q 
A \_\_\_\_ port is used for high-speed multimedia devices such as digital camcorders.
a.
parallel	
c.
FireWire
b.
S/PDIF	
d.
USB
39
Q 
A \_\_\_\_ port can be used by many different input/output devices, such as keyboards, printers, scanners, and digital cameras.
a.
parallel	
c.
FireWire
b.
S/PDIF	
d.
USB
40
Q 
Some older motherboards provide a \_\_\_\_ port, which is often used for an external modem or a serial mouse.
a.
parallel	
c.
FireWire
b.
serial	
d.
USB
41
Q 
The processor uses temporary storage, called \_\_\_\_, to temporarily hold both data and instructions while it is processing them.
a.
primary storage	
c.
serial storage
b.
secondary storage	
d.
parallel storage
42
Q 
Permanent storage is sometimes called \_\_\_\_.
a.
primary storage	
c.
serial storage
b.
secondary storage	
d.
parallel storage
43
Q 
Examples of \_\_\_\_ devices include hard disks, CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives, and floppy disks.
a.
primary storage	
c.
serial storage
b.
secondary storage	
d.
parallel storage
44
Q 
Primary storage is provided by devices called \_\_\_\_.
a.
CD	
c.
RAM
b.
USB	
d.
CPU
45
Q 
RAM boards are called \_\_\_\_.
a.
chipsets	
c.
hard drives
b.
motherboards	
d.
memory modules
46
Q 
\_\_\_\_ are circuits or paths on the motherboard that enable data, instructions, and power to move from component to component on the board.
a.
Protocols	
c.
Cards
b.
Traces	
d.
Ports
47
Q 
The width of a data bus is called the \_\_\_\_.
a.
row number	
c.
clock speed
b.
data path size	
d.
pipe size
48
Q 
The main bus on the motherboard that communicates with the CPU, memory, and the chipset is known as the \_\_\_\_.
a.
system bus	
c.
CPU bus
b.
back door bus	
d.
trace bus
49
Q 
\_\_\_\_ is one million cycles per second.
a.
Megahertz (MHz)	
c.
Gigahertz (GHz)
b.
Hertz (Hz)	
d.
Nanohertz (NHz)
50
Q 
Circuit boards other than the motherboard inside the computer are sometimes called \_\_\_\_.
a.
buses	
c.
peripherals
b.
clocks	
d.
cards
51
Q 
The video card provides a port for the \_\_\_\_.
a.
microphone	
c.
monitor
b.
camcorder	
d.
digital camera
52
Q 
Most motherboard BIOSs and operating systems support a power-saving feature using standards developed by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba, called the \_\_\_\_ standards.
a.
SIMM	
c.
ACPI
b.
EIDE	
d.
PnP
53
Q

Writes data and instructions in storage devices and performs calculations and other data processing

54
Q

The primary input device of a computer

55
Q

Pointing device used to move a pointer on the screen and to make selections

56
Q

The visual device that displays the primary output of the computer

57
Q

Contains a socket to hold the CPU

A

Motherboard

58
Q

One cycle per second

59
Q

One million cycles per second

60
Q

One billion cycles per second

61
Q

Non-volatile memory and can be reprogrammed

62
Q

The technology of storing and reading only two states

63
Q

A group of eight bits

64
Q

The primary input device of a computer

65
Q

A pointing device used to move a pointer on the screen and to make selections

66
Q

The visual device that displays the primary output of the computer

67
Q

Output produced on paper

68
Q

The chip inside the computer that performs most of the actual data processing

69
Q

Nonvolatile memory

70
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The system of pathways used for communication and the protocol and methods used for transmission

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