Deck 2: Digital Devices

Question 1

 System software is a set of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task.​ 

Answer 1

  False

Question 2

 The ability to switch between programs makes computers multipurpose devices.​ 

Answer 2

  True

Question 3

 LGAs have two rows of pins that connect the chip to a circuit board.​ 

Answer 3

  False

Question 4

 Peripheral devices are generally attached to a computer with cables or a wireless connection.​ 

Question 5

 A slate tablet configuration is basically a screen in a narrow frame that lacks a physical keyboard.​ 

Question 6

 Component systems are currently the most popular form factor for digital devices.​ 

Question 7

 Smartphones evolved from basic cell phones and PDAs.​ 

Question 8

 A desktop is a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used for input as well as for output.​ 

Question 9

 Smartwatches are multifunction devices that can include a camera, thermometer, compass, calculator, cell phone, GPS, media player, and fitness tracker.​ 

Question 10

 An example of system software is a computer operating system.​ 

Question 11

 Processing is handled by the computer's central processing unit (CPU).​ 

Question 12

 Semiconductors are substances with properties between those of a conductor and an insulator.​ 

Question 13

 ​Battery life is the time your device operates before it must be recharged. 

Question 14

 The term 'stored program' means that a series of instructions for a computing task can be loaded into a computer's memory.​ 

Question 15

 Battery lifespan is the time your device operates before it must be recharged. ​ 

Question 16

 An DIP is a square chip package, typically used for microprocessors, with pins arranged in concentric squares.​ 

Question 17

 Computers with the same operating systems can typically use the same software and peripheral devices.​ 

Question 18

 The operating systems for smartphones are radically different to those used for tablet computers.​ 

Question 19

 Intel Corporation is the world's largest chipmaker and supplies a sizeable percentage of the microprocessors that power desktops and laptops.​ 

Question 20

 The CPU of most modern computers is a microprocessor.​ 

Question 21

 Modern processors follow Intel's original numbering sequence.​ 

Question 22

 Which of the following is based on computer technology?​ 

A) ​tablets 
B) ​ebook readers 
C) ​game consoles 
D) all of the above

Question 23

 A multicore processor that executes more than one instruction at a time is referred to as a parallel processor.​ 

Question 24

 The Intel i7 microprocessor is x86 compatible.​ 

Question 25

 ARM-based processors are not especially energy efficient.​ 

Question 26

 ROM is temporary and volatile, RAM is more permanent and non-volatile.​ 

Question 27

 A solid state drive can be used as a substitute for a hard disk drive.​ 

Question 28

 Memory cards are typically volatile.​ 

Question 29

 All remote storage is considered to be cloud storage.​ 

Question 30

 A hard disk drive is an example of magnetic storage.​ 

Question 31

 Athlon and A-series processors manufactured by AMD are NOT x86 compatible.​ 

Question 32

 Most computer ads specify the speed of a microprocessor in gigahertz.​ 

Question 33

 In a display device, response rate is the time it takes for one pixel to change from black to white then back to black.​ 

Question 34

 x86 processors use a different instruction set than ARM processors.​ 

Question 35

 When a peripheral device is connected or disconnected while the host device is operating, it is called hot-plugging.​ 

Question 36

 RAM is volatile.​ 

Question 37

 The term instruction cycle refers to the process in which a computer executes a single instruction.​ 

Question 38

 Solid state storage stores data in erasable, rewritable circuitry, rather than on spinning disks or streaming tape.​ 

Question 39

 A laser printer has a nozzle-like print head that sprays ink onto paper to form characters and graphics.​ 

Question 40

 During an instruction cycle, all parts of the instruction are performed by the microprocessor's control unit.​ 

Question 41

 The most popular battery type used in today's electronic devices is __________.​ 

A) nickel-cadmium 
B) ​alkaline 
C) ​lithium ion 
D) ​none of the above

Question 42

 The primary purpose of ________ software is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently.​ 

A) ​system 
B) ​application 
C) ​input 
D) ​memory

Question 43

 Microprocessors can't directly understand programming languages, so programs have to be converted into _____________ that corresponds to the microprocessor's instruction set.​ 

A) ​applications 
B) ​machine language 
C) microprocessors 
D) ​ARM

Question 44

 What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a portable system that is great for consuming content?such as ebooks, music, and videos but not so great for creating content or multitasking?​ 

A) ​Tablet 
B) ​Smartphone 
C) ​Desktop 
D) ​Laptop

Question 45

 What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a system that is ideal for dedicated gamers, serious designers, desktop publishers, and video editors?​ 

A) ​Laptop 
B) ​Desktop 
C) ​Tablet 
D) ​Smartphone

Question 46

 Most computers have temporary holding areas called __________.​ 

A) ​output 
B) ​microprocessor 
C) ​CPU 
D) ​memory

Question 47

 At its time of construction, one of the fastest computers in the world is referred to as a(n) _________________.​ 

A) ​mainframe 
B) ​supercomputer 
C) ​minicomputer 
D) ​all of the above

Question 48

 What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a portable system that is good for students and on-the-go professionals who want to create content and be productive, in addition to consuming content?​ 

A) ​Desktop 
B) ​Laptop 
C) ​Tablet 
D) ​Smartphone

Question 49

 The term ________ refers to the part of a digital device that holds the system board.​ 

A) ​form factor 
B) ​CPU 
C) ​system board 
D) ​system unit

Question 50

 A(n) _____________contains a collection of instructions for actions that the circuitry in a microprocessor can perform.​ 

A) ​ALU 
B) ​ARM 
C) ​microprocessor 
D) ​instruction set

Question 51

 In a microprocessor, the __________ fetches instructions.​ 

A) ​ALU 
B) ​register 
C) ​CPU 
D) ​control unit

Question 52

 Processors that execute one instruction at a time are considered to be ________ processors​ 

A) ​serial 
B) ​parallel 
C) ​pipeline 
D) ​none of the above

Question 53

 Which of the following is an example of a computer that is a small, lightweight personal computer that is designed like a clam shell?​ 

A) ​Desktop computer 
B) ​Laptop computer 
C) ​Server 
D) ​Tablet

Question 54

 Originally called microcomputers,  _________ are designed to meet the computing needs of individuals. ​ 

A) ​mainframes 
B) ​personal computers 
C) ​microcomputers 
D) ​servers

Question 55

 Modern refrigerators, washing machines, and other appliances are controlled by integrated circuits called ____________ that combine sensors with processing circuitry.​ 

A) microcontrollers​ 
B) ​microcomputers 
C) ​servers 
D) ​microdevices

Question 56

 ______ is data that is entered into a computer. ______ is the result produced by a computer.​ 

A) ​Output, Input 
B) ​Input, Output 
C) ​Information, Binary data 
D) ​None of the above

Question 57

 ​Which of the following is an example of an operating system that is used by smartphones? 

A) ​iOS 
B) ​Android 
C) ​Windows RT 
D) ​All of the above

Question 58

 _________ is a temporary holding area for data and programs.​ 

A) ​CISC 
B) ​RAM 
C) ​ROM 
D) ​RISC

Question 59

 Which of the following is an important consideration when evaluating storage options for digital devices?​ 

A) ​Durability 
B) ​Dependability 
C) ​Capacity 
D) ​All of the above

Question 60

 The electronic components of most digital devices are mounted on a circuit board called a ______________.​ 

A) ​system board 
B) ​motherboard 
C) ​main board 
D) ​all of the above

Question 61

 __________ devices have a keyboard as the base and a screen on the hinged cover.​

Question 62

 _________ is the amount of data a storage device can move per second from the storage medium to RAM.​ 

A) ​Access time 
B) ​Data transfer rate 
C) ​Bitrate 
D) ​RPM

Question 63

 In the computer industry, the term _________ refers to the size and dimensions of a device or components.​

Question 64

 The advantages of LCD screens include display clarity, low radiation emission, portability, and compactness.​ 

A) ​display clarity 
B) ​low radiation emission 
C) portability​ 
D) all of the above​

Question 65

 Software applications are sometimes referred to as _______, especially in the context of handheld devices.​

Question 66

 Which of the following is an example of why hard disk drives are so popular?​ 

A) ​They are not susceptible to a head crash 
B) ​Relatively low cost for lots of storage 
C) ​they are volatile 
D) ​All of the above

Question 67

 Instructions that tell a computer how to carry out processing tasks are referred to as a computer _______.​

Question 68

 The collection of programs on a computer is referred to as _______________.​

Question 69

 A(n) __________ is a multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions.​

Question 70

 Keyboards and printers are two examples of _________ devices.​

Question 71

 An integrated circuit is a set of microscopic electronic circuits etched onto a thin slice of ___________ material such as silicon.​

Question 72

 Computers process __________ by performing calculations, modifying documents and pictures, drawing graphs, and sorting lists of words or numbers.​

Question 73

 Which of the following is NOT an example of an expansion port?​ 

A) ​Thunderbolt 
B) ​USB 3.0 
C) ​HDMI 
D) ​RAM

Question 74

 The part of the data bus that runs between the microprocessor and RAM is called the _______ bus.​ 

A) ​local 
B) ​expansion 
C) ​USB 
D) ​network

Question 75

 Which of the following is NOT drawback of using cloud storage?​ 

A) ​Increased security risk. 
B) ​High price of storage. 
C) ​Possible service outage. 
D) ​Discontinuation of service.

Question 76

 The main circuits on the system board that carry data are called the _________.​ 

A) ​ROM 
B) ​RAM 
C) ​expansion bus 
D) ​data bus

Question 77

 A(n) __________ is software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with its host device.​ 

A) ​device hub 
B) ​device driver 
C) ​hot-plug 
D) ​data bus

Question 78

 Which optical storage technology stores data permanently on a disc, which cannot be subsequently added to or changed.​ 

A) ​Read-only 
B) ​Recordable 
C) ​Rewritable 
D) ​None of the above

Question 79

 Computers run three main types of software: application software, development tools, and _______ software.​

Question 80

 The ________ houses all essential chips and provides connecting circuitry between them.​