Question 1

The segment of the data bus that connects RAM to peripheral devices is called the ____________________ bus.

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Question 2

RAM is ____________________, which means that it requires electrical power to hold data.

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Question 3

A storage ____________________ is the disk, CD, tape, paper, or other substance that contains data.

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Question 4

A(n) ____________________ can be triggered by jarring the hard disk while it is in use.

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Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: A processor technology that uses a complex set of instructions
Memory circuitry that holds the computer's startup routine
High-capacity storage technology that uses a blue-violet colored laser
High-speed memory built into a processor chip
High-speed memory located on a separate chip from the processor
Number of colors a monitor can display
Indicates that the operating system has encountered an error from which it cannot recover
Printer that produces characters and graphics by painting dots on a light-sensitive drum
An area of the hard disk used by the operating system to store parts of programs and data files if a program exceeds its allocated RAM
The case that holds the computer's main circuit boards, microprocessor, memory, power supply, and storage devices
Automatic installation of a peripheral device
A long, narrow socket on the motherboard into which you can plug an expansion card

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Question 6

Printers, display devices, and speakers are examples of ____________________ devices.

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Question 7

In the accompanying figure, the dark crater like spots on the CD surface are called ____________________.

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Question 8

In RAM, a group of ____________________ bits is grouped together to form a byte.

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Question 9

Compare storage devices using four criteria: versatility, durability, speed, and capacity.

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Question 10

System configuration information, such as the date and time, hard disk capacity, RAM capacity, and number and types of drives, is stored in a non-volatile ____________________ chip.

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Question 11

Many seasoned users have encountered the Windows ____________________, which suddenly replaces the usual graphical screen display with an enigmatic error message written in white text against a black background.

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Question 12

What features should you look for in a printer? Describe at least four in detail.

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Question 13

____________________ is a limited version of Windows that allows you to use your mouse, screen, and keyboard, but no other peripherals.

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Question 14

A storage ____________________ is the mechanical apparatus that records and retrieves data from a storage medium.

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Question 15

____________________ is a high-capacity optical storage technology with a 25 GB capacity per layer.

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Question 16

The instructions that your computer performs when it is first turned on are permanently stored in ____________________.

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Question 17

The number of horizontal and vertical pixels that a device displays on a screen is referred to as its ____________________.

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Question 18

Discuss where a computer stores its basic hardware settings, why it does so, and what some of those settings are.

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Question 19

In the accompanying figure, the lighter, smooth surface areas of the CD are called ____________________.

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Quiz 2: Computer Hardware