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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