Question 1

If you wished to store a large amount of archival data for a long period of time, you would choose which of the following?
A)Magnetic disk
B)Magnetic tape
C)Read-only chips
D)Cache chips
E)Thumb drives

Accepted Answer

Magnetic tape is the best choice for archival data storage for a long period of time because it has a relatively low cost per byte, has a high storage capacity, and is designed for long-term data storage. Magnetic tapes are also less susceptible to mechanical failure and have a longer shelf life compared to other storage media such as magnetic disks and thumb drives. Read-only chips and cache chips are not suitable for long-term data storage, while thumb drives have limited storage capacity and can degrade over time.

Question 2

The characteristics of magnetic tape include all of the following except:
A)It is the fastest magnetic storage medium.
B)It is the cheapest magnetic storage medium.
C)It provides sequential access to the data.
D)It has greater storage capacity than thumb drives.
E)It is often used for archival storage.

Accepted Answer

Magnetic tape is not the fastest magnetic storage medium. In fact, it is one of the slowest, as data is accessed sequentially rather than randomly.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a characteristic of secondary storage?
A)It is nonvolatile.
B)It is more cost-effective than primary storage.
C)It is slower than primary storage.
D)It cannot utilize any media except chips .
E)None of these

Accepted Answer

This statement is not true as there are various forms of secondary storage media such as hard disk drives, solid-state drives, magnetic tapes, optical disks, and more. Chips or memory modules are often used for primary storage (RAM).

Question 4

Jun has been in business selling unique lamp bases and shades for two years in her first location. She is getting ready to open a second location two towns over. What kind of computer does she need at this point?
A)Mainframe computer
B)Server
C)Supercomputer
D)Personal computer
E)iPad

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jun has been in business selling unique...

Question 5

_______________ provide for the flow of data from external computer networks to the CPU and vice versa.
A)Communication technologies
B)Input technologies
C)Output technologies
D)Secondary storage devices

Accepted Answer

Communication technologies are the means through which data is transferred between external computer networks and the CPU. This includes various hardware and software components such as routers, switches, modems, network protocols, and transmission media that enable data transmission and communication. Input technologies refer to the devices or methods used to input data into the system, such as keyboards, mice, scanners or touch screens. Output technologies refer to the devices or methods used to receive outputs or feedbacks from the system, such as monitors, printers or speakers. Secondary storage devices refer to non-volatile storage media used to store data and programs, such as hard drives, flash drives, or CDs/DVDs. While all the choices play important roles in the functioning of a computer system, communication technologies are the primary means of data transfer to and from external networks.

Question 6

___________ are electronic storage devices that contain no moving parts.
A)Hard drives
B)Flash memory devices
C)Streaming tape devices
D)DVDs
E)CDs

Accepted Answer

Flash memory devices are electronic storage devices that contain no moving parts. Hard drives, streaming tape devices, DVDs, and CDs all contain moving parts.

Question 7

_____________ manipulates the data and controls the tasks performed by other components.
A)CPU
B)Primary storage
C)Output technologies
D)Secondary storage

Accepted Answer

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is responsible for carrying out instructions and processing data. It manipulates the data and controls the tasks performed by other components, such as primary and secondary storage, as well as output technologies. Therefore, A is the best choice.

Question 8

To access a specific piece of information, __________ are usually faster than ___________.
A)Sequential access storage devices, direct access storage devices
B)Direct access storage devices, sequential access storage devices
C)Streaming tape devices, DVDs
D)Optical storage devices, random access memory
E)Sequential access storage devices, thumb drives

Accepted Answer

Direct access storage devices, such as hard drives, allow for quick access to specific pieces of information as opposed to sequential access storage devices, such as tapes, which require searching from the beginning of the storage device to access specific data.

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct order of the computer hierarchy, from smallest to largest?
A)Supercomputers, mainframe computers, midrange computers, microcomputers
B)Microcomputers, midrange computers, mainframe computers, supercomputers
C)Microcomputers, mainframe computers, midrange computers, supercomputers
D)Supercomputers, midrange computers, mainframe computers, microcomputers

Accepted Answer

This is the correct order of the computer hierarchy, from smallest to largest, starting with the smallest microcomputers, then midrange computers, mainframe computers, and finally supercomputers at the top.

Question 10

Registers have all of the following characteristics except:
A)They are a type of primary storage.
B)They can store only extremely limited amounts of instructions and data.
C)They provide the fastest storage.
D)They are slower than RAM.
E)All of these are characteristics of registers.

Accepted Answer

Registers are faster than RAM as they are a type of primary storage and provide the fastest storage. However, they can only store extremely limited amounts of instructions and data. Therefore, option D, which states that registers are slower than RAM, is incorrect.

Question 11

Jun really likes your Apple iPad and wants to get one for her lamp business. What kind of computer would the iPad replace?
A)Mainframe computer
B)Workstation
C)Server
D)Personal computer
E)Smartphone

Accepted Answer

The Apple iPad is a personal computer and can replace traditional desktop or laptop computers for many tasks.

Question 12

The type of primary storage where certain critical instructions are safeguarded because the storage is nonvolatile and the instructions can be read only by the computer and not changed by the user is called:
A)Read-only memory
B)Random access memory
C)Cache memory
D)Registers
E)Flash memory

Accepted Answer

Read-only memory (ROM) is a type of primary storage that can only be read by the computer and not changed by the user. The instructions stored in ROM are critical and essential for the computer to function properly. ROM is nonvolatile, meaning that its contents are not lost when the computer is turned off. Therefore, it serves as a safeguard for critical instructions.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a type of primary storage?
A)Random access memory
B)Registers
C)Cache
D)Read-only memory
E)Optical

Accepted Answer

Optical storage is a type of secondary storage, not primary storage. Primary storage refers to the internal memory of a computer, which includes RAM, registers, cache, and ROM. Optical storage, on the other hand, includes devices like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, which are used to store data externally.

Question 14

Secondary storage has which of the following characteristics?
A)It is nonvolatile.
B)It is more cost-effective than primary storage.
C)It is slower than primary storage.
D)It can utilize a variety of media.
E)All of these

Accepted Answer

All of the given characteristics apply to secondary storage. It is nonvolatile, meaning it retains data even when power is removed. It is also more cost-effective than primary storage, allowing for greater storage capacity at a lower cost. However, it is slower than primary storage, which can impact system performance. Secondary storage can utilize a variety of media, such as hard drives, solid-state drives, optical disks, and magnetic tapes.

Question 15

___________ is(are)the part of primary storage that holds a software program (or a portion of it)and small amounts of data when they are brought from secondary storage.
A)Read-only memory
B)Random access memory
C)Cache memory
D)Registers
E)Flash memory

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ is(are)the part of primary storage that...

Question 16

Jun is getting ready to open a store in her hometown to sell unique lamp bases and shades. What kind of computer does she need at this point?
A)Mainframe computer
B)Server
C)Supercomputer
D)Personal computer
E)iPad

Accepted Answer

Jun only needs a personal computer at this point to manage her store's inventory, sales, and other administrative tasks. The other options are overkill for her current needs and can be costly. An iPad could also work, but a personal computer would provide more flexibility in terms of software and applications that can be installed.

Question 17

The type of primary storage, located closest to the CPU, where the computer can temporarily store blocks of data used most often is called:
A)Read-only memory
B)Registers
C)Random access memory
D)Cache memory
E)Flash memory

Accepted Answer

Cache memory is the type of primary storage located closest to the CPU, where the computer can temporarily store blocks of data used most often. This reduces the time required to access data from the primary memory (RAM) which is slower compared to the cache memory. Registers are also located close to the CPU but they are used for holding data that needs to be operated upon by the CPU in the immediate short term. ROM and Flash memory are non-volatile types of storage used for storing firmware and program data that needs to be retained even when the system is powered off. RAM is primary memory used for storing data and program instructions that the CPU needs to access frequently. However, it is slower compared to cache memory.

Question 18

______________ store(s)data and programs for future use.
A)CPU
B)Primary storage
C)Output technologies
D)Secondary storage

Accepted Answer

Secondary storage, such as hard drives, solid-state drives, and external storage devices, are used to store data and programs for future use because they have larger storage capacities and retain data even when the power is turned off. The CPU and primary storage are only used for immediate processing and data transfer, while output technologies are used to display or print data that has already been processed and stored.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a strategic hardware issue?
A)Price and performance
B)Personal and organizational productivity
C)BYOD
D)Need for the latest and greatest applications

Accepted Answer

Need for the latest and greatest applications is more related to software issues rather than hardware issues. Hardware issues are mainly related to the performance, cost, and compatibility of the hardware with the organization's operations. Personal and organizational productivity and BYOD are also strategic hardware issues.

Question 20

Random access memory is _______ and _______.
A)volatile, temporary
B)nonvolatile, permanent
C)nonvolatile, temporary
D)volatile, permanent
E)volatile, inexpensive

Accepted Answer

Random access memory (RAM) is volatile in nature, meaning it requires power to maintain its data storage, and it is also temporary, meaning the data stored in RAM will be lost when the power is turned off or interrupted.

Quiz 14: Technology Guide 1 : Hardware

If you wished to store a large amount of archival data for a long period of time, you would choose which of the following?

The characteristics of magnetic tape include all of the following except:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of secondary storage?

Jun has been in business selling unique lamp bases and shades for two years in her first location. She is getting ready to open a second location two towns over. What kind of computer does she need at this point?

_______________ provide for the flow of data from external computer networks to the CPU and vice versa.

___________ are electronic storage devices that contain no moving parts.

_____________ manipulates the data and controls the tasks performed by other components.

To access a specific piece of information, are usually faster than _.

Which of the following is the correct order of the computer hierarchy, from smallest to largest?

Registers have all of the following characteristics except:

Jun really likes your Apple iPad and wants to get one for her lamp business. What kind of computer would the iPad replace?

The type of primary storage where certain critical instructions are safeguarded because the storage is nonvolatile and the instructions can be read only by the computer and not changed by the user is called:

Which of the following is not a type of primary storage?

Secondary storage has which of the following characteristics?

___________ is(are) the part of primary storage that holds a software program (or a portion of it) and small amounts of data when they are brought from secondary storage.

Jun is getting ready to open a store in her hometown to sell unique lamp bases and shades. What kind of computer does she need at this point?

The type of primary storage, located closest to the CPU, where the computer can temporarily store blocks of data used most often is called:

______________ store(s) data and programs for future use.

Which of the following is not a strategic hardware issue?

Random access memory is _ and _.