ALLIED ISY101 MODULE 2 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Question Points

1. The term __________ designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality.

a. digital device

b. system add-on

c. disk pack

d. peripheral device

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2. The main component of a typical desktop computer is the __________, which houses the processor, memory, some storage devices, and display and sound circuitry.

a. kiosk

b. system unit

c. form factor

d. platform

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3. __________ are the form factor of choice for computer owners who might want to upgrade components in the future because it is easy to get inside the case and swap out parts.

a. Cube units

b. Base units

c. Tower units

d. Minicases

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4. The term __________ refers to the size and dimensions of a computer component.

a. form factor

b. system specification

c. disk header

d. peripheral metric

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5. A __________ computer is a small, lightweight personal computer with screen, keyboard, storage, and processing components integrated into a single unit.

a. tower

b. tablet

c. desktop

d. portable

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6. Currently, there are three personal computer platforms: PC, Mac, and Linux.

a. True

b. False

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7. __________ is a temporary holding area for data, application program instructions, and the operating system.

a. ROM

b. EEPROM

c. Disk storage

d. RAM

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8. RAM can be thought of as the __________ for the computer’s processor.

a. factory

b. operating room

c. waiting room

d. planning room

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9. Unlike disk storage most RAM is:

a. virtual.

b. integrated.

c. non-volatile.

d. volatile.

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10. If the system runs out of RAM, the operating system uses an area of the hard disk called __________ to store parts of a program or data file until they are needed.

a. volatile memory

b. capacitor memory

c. virtual memory

d. integrated memory

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11. __________ is a type of memory circuitry that holds the computer’s startup routine.

a. RIM (Read initial memory)

b. RAM (Random access memory)

c. ROM (Read only memory)

d. REM (Ready ever memory)

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12. Hard disk storage technology can be classified as __________ storage.

a. optical

b. magnetic

c. fluid-state

d. pipelined

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13. CD and DVD storage technologies can be classified as __________ storage.

a. solid state

b. bubble

c. magnetic

d. optical

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14. Which of the following is an example of a rerecordable optical storage medium?

a. BD-RE

b. CD-RW

c. DVD+RW

d. All of the choices apply

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15. Also called flash memory storage, solid state storage:

a. contains platters made of aluminum or glass.

b. provides fairly fast access to data.

c. includes moving parts.

d. all of the choices apply.

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