Deck 4: File Management and Digital Electronics

Question 1

Computer owners frequently upgrade their computer's processor.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The higher the number of nanoseconds means the faster the RAM speed.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The coding scheme used by a computer depends on whether the data is numeric or character data.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Data transmission speeds are usually expressed in bytes . _________________________

Question 5

An example of numeric data includes your telephone number. _________________________

Question 6

Each 0 or 1 is a(n) byte . _________________________

Question 7

RAM can get full if you run several applications and large videos at the same time.

Question 8

Unicode is the most flexible character coding scheme. _________________________

Question 9

The content of a file is determined by the software program used to create the file and the data you enter.

Question 10

Data in RAM is temporary storage.

Question 11

A processor is a very complex integrated circuit, containing as many as 1 million miniaturized electronic parts.

Question 12

During the boot process, the bootstrap program in ROM instructs the core operating system programs to load into RAM. _________________________

Question 13

A(n) processor's performance is affected by several factors, including processing techniques and word size. _________________________

Question 14

A digital image, like the one shown in the accompanying figure, is simply a list of the binary numbers for all the dots it contains.

Question 15

The chief rival to Intel in the PC chip market is AMD. _________________________

Question 16

You cannot use the number 3 in the binary system.

Question 17

The word byte can be abbreviated as b. _________________________

Question 18

Data interpretation refers to the form in which data is stored, processed, output, and transmitted.

Question 19

The human-readable version of a program is called object code. _________________________

Question 20

The main directory of a hard drive is referred to as the root directory. _________________________

Question 21

Sarla is teaching Jonah about file management. Jonah wants to name his file Jonah*Music. Sarla tells him that ____.

A) it is a descriptive name, therefore a good one
B) the * symbol cannot be used in filenames
C) he can also decide upon a descriptive file extension
D) if he stores the file in the root directory he can find it easily

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT true about working with files?

A) When renaming a file, keep the original file extension.
B) Store programs and data files in the root directory.
C) Do not mix data and program files.
D) Access files from the hard drive for best performance.

Question 23

An analog sound wave is digitized by ____ it at various points and converting those points into digital numbers.

A) processing
B) benchmarking
C) sampling
D) caching

Question 24

xlsx and gif are examples of file ____.

A) names
B) directories
C) formats
D) extensions

Question 25

The prefix ____ is used for representing a quintillion.

A) tera-
B) exa-
C) giga-
D) peta-

Question 26

0s and 1s are electronic signals that represent ____.

A) on and off
B) yes and no
C) negative and positive
D) Both A and B.

Question 27

Sarla is teaching Jonah about file management. Sarla tells Jonah that most PCs use the standard drive letter ____ for the hard drive.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) The letter varies widely between computer systems.

Question 28

In the accompanying figure, Elvis is an example of a(n) ____.

A) primary folder
B) subfolder
C) filename
D) path

Question 29

ASCII and EBCDIC are used for ____.

A) storing files
B) coding character data
C) measuring clock speed
D) creating computer chips

Question 30

A ____ is a logical representation of where you store your files on a computer.

A) package
B) folder
C) cabinet
D) matrix

Question 31

The prefix ____ is used for representing a thousand trillion.

A) tera-
B) exa-
C) giga-
D) peta-

Question 32

In the associated figure, each colored dot is called a(n) ____.

A) pixel
B) bit
C) byte
D) analog

Question 33

Typically, ____ are used to refer to  hard drive, optical storage media, and solid state drive capacities.

A) kilobits
B) megabits
C) gigabytes
D) megabytes

Question 34

As shown in the accompanying figure, folders within folders are ____ folders.

A) buffer
B) root
C) nested
D) extended

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT true about managing files?

A) A folder is a logical representation of where you store your files on a computer.
B) In Windows, the default location for a spreadsheet file is in the Documents folder.
C) The Windows operating system labels storage devices with letters.
D) A computer file's location is defined by a file configuration.

Question 36

Sounds are represented as continuous ____ sound waves.

A) analog
B) digital
C) sampled
D) binary

Question 37

If you are running Windows, you can manage your files using ____.

A) the Start button
B) Internet Explorer
C) Windows Explorer
D) the Windows Control Panel

Question 38

Sarla is teaching Jonah about file management. Sarla tells Jonah that a file can contain ____.

A) a group of records
B) a computer program
C) a document
D) All of the above.

Question 39

The Internet data transfer speed for your computer might be stated in ____ per second.

A) kilobits
B) megabits
C) gigabytes
D) megabytes

Question 40

____ data is composed of letters, symbols, and numerals that will not be used in arithmetic operations.

A) Character
B) Alphanumeric
C) Digital
D) All of the above.

Question 41

Most of today's processors are housed in a ____ chip package.

A) DIMM
B) DIP
C) PGA
D) PDA

Question 42

Most of the program files distributed as software contain ____ code that is ready for the processor to execute.

A) interpreted
B) source
C) object
D) cached

Question 43

In RAM, electronic parts called ____ hold the bits that represent data.

A) directories
B) partitions
C) folders
D) capacitors

Question 44

____ is high-speed memory that a processor can access more rapidly than memory elsewhere on the motherboard.

A) Buffer
B) Cache
C) RAM
D) ROM

Question 45

Along with the processor, ____ capacity is the other most important factor in determining and comparing the power of the computer system.

A) ROM
B) RAM
C) CPU
D) FSB

Question 46

If you are running Windows, you can identify your computer's CPU and its specifications using ____.

A) the My Computer window
B) Internet Explorer
C) Windows Explorer
D) the Windows Control Panel

Question 47

A(n) ____ converts all of the statements in a program in a single batch.

A) compiler
B) translator
C) adapter
D) interpreter

Question 48

The ____ chip package resembles a pincushion.

A) DIP
B) PGA
C) DIMM
D) Intel

Question 49

____ refers to the number of bits a processor can manipulate at one time.

A) Clock speed
B) Bus speed
C) Processing techniques
D) Word size

Question 50

The ____ is the pace the processor clock sets for executing instructions.

A) clock speed
B) bus speed
C) processing techniques
D) word size

Question 51

In a personal computer, ____ is the waiting room for the computer's processor.

A) Buffer
B) Cache
C) RAM
D) ROM

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT true about ROM BIOS?

A) The computer will not function without the ROM chip and BIOS instructions.
B) The ROM BIOS instructions are accomplished mainly without user intervention.
C) BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output system.
D) All of the above are true.

Question 53

____ is synchronized with the clock speed for which the processor is optimized.

A) DRAM
B) SDRAM
C) DDR2
D) DDR

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT true about integrated circuits?

A) They are made of silicon and germanium.
B) Another term for them is microchip.
C) They are packed with microscopic circuit elements.
D) Integrated circuits are connected to the CPU.

Question 55

A(n) ____ is an electronic pathway that carries the electronic signals between the electronic parts of a computer.

A) directory
B) path
C) bus
D) partition

Question 56

By exchanging the data in RAM with the data in ____, your computer effectively gains almost unlimited memory capacity.

A) the buffer
B) cache
C) virtual memory
D) SDRAM

Question 57

Jerrod is evaluating different PCs before purchasing one. Jerrod knows that the following is NOT true about purchasing a computer.

A) Intel's chips are typically less expensive then AMD's.
B) Most computer specifications begin with the processor brand, type, and speed.
C) The processors marketed with today's computers will handle most business, educational, and entertainment applications.
D) To get the benefit of a multi-core processor your computer's operating system and software should be optimized for multi-core processing.

Question 58

A(n) ____ converts and executes one statement at a time while the program is running.

A) compiler
B) translator
C) adapter
D) interpreter

Question 59

Jerrod is evaluating different PCs before purchasing one. Jerrod knows that the ____ is the circuitry that transports data to and from the processor.

A) SDRAM
B) FSB
C) EEPROM
D) BIOS

Question 60

The accompanying figure shows an example of a(n) ____ chip package.

A) DIP
B) PGA
C) DIMM
D) Intel

Question 62

A(n) ____________________ is 8 binary digits.

Question 63

The ____________________ has sockets into which DIP and PGA chips can be plugged.

Question 64

A computer's file location is defined by a file specification, also called a file ____________________

Question 65

____________________ are a series of tests to gauge the overall speed of a processor.

Question 66

____________________ is another word for a picture element.

Question 67

What is RAM? How does RAM work? How much RAM should a PC have?

Question 68

Discuss at length the radiation risks associated with computers and mobile devices.

Question 69

A(n) ____________________ is the smallest unit of time a processor can recognize.

Question 70

List and describe three ways that a processor affects computer performance. How do you evaluate each?

Question 71

The ____________________ system has only two digits.