Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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A central processing unit also is known as a _____.
a. | computer case | c. | personal computer | b. | microprocessor | d. | program |
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ROM chips that can be reprogrammed are known as _____.
a. | firmware | c. | BIOS | b. | flash ROM | d. | DIMMs |
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The _____ is the part that loads when a computer first is turned on.
a. | shell | c. | user preference | b. | kernel | d. | OS |
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_____ is a system resource that lets an I/O device send data directly to
memory.
a. | Busing | c. | CPU bypass | b. | DMA channel | d. | Memory address |
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The _____ is a small sector at the very beginning of the hard drive.
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The CPU has a(n) _____ for communication to the internal memory cache.
a. | system bus | c. | external bus | b. | internal bus | d. | FSB |
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_____ processors generally run more slowly because it takes more steps to
accomplish a simple operation.
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All CPUs today have _____.
a. | COAST | c. | L2 cache | b. | L1 cache | d. | L3 cache |
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The amount of memory a computer can hold is determined by the number of _____ on
the motherboard.
a. | bays | c. | expansion slots | b. | memory slots | d. | sockets |
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The file system defines the size of the _____ used to store data on the hard
disk.
a. | units | c. | sectors | b. | tracks | d. | clusters |
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A serial port on the back of a computer can be identified by _____.
a. | searching for the interface standard label | b. | looking for the
special chip | c. | counting the pins | d. | looking for unused
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The _____ is the layer between the OS and the hardware.
a. | Executive services | c. | Win32 security | b. | HAL | d. | object manager |
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With Windows XP, you can schedule a backup using the _____ utility.
a. | Automated System Recovery | c. | Manage Media | b. | Backup | d. | Restore Media |
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A _____ is a small program contained in a document that automatically can be
executed when the document first is loaded, or later by pressing a key combination.
a. | virus | c. | strain | b. | payload | d. | macro |
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Antivirus software detects a known virus by looking for distinguishing
characteristics called a(n) _____.
a. | malicious code | c. | incubation period | b. | macro | d. | virus signature |
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True/False
Indicate whether the
sentence or statement is true or false.
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A jumper acts as a switch that closes or opens electrical circuits.
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A GUI provides menus as a way to enter data and commands.
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An average speed for a new CPU today is about 4.77 MHz.
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Some CPUs can receive more bits than they can process at one time.
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All CPUs use a single-voltage design, in which the same voltage is used for
external and internal operations.
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Chips on the motherboard require power to function.
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The USB is a very fast local bus used for digital cameras and scanners.
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The most widely used IDE interface standard today is Ultra ATA/66.
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To output information, a computer performs analog-to-digital conversion.
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Serial ports most commonly are used by printers.
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PCI expansion slots typically are used to connect a video card that provides a
port for the monitor.
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Every domain has at least one server set up as the domain controller.
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Users are permitted to install the software on a network under most end-user
license agreements.
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Any file placed in an encrypted folder automatically is encrypted.
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30.
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The Registry Editor has a look and feel similar to Windows Explorer.
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Completion
Complete each
sentence or statement.
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A(n) _________________________ is a pair of prongs that are electrical contact
points set into the computer motherboard or an adapter card.
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The process of preparing a disk for reading and writing by defining how files
will be organized on it is called _________________________.
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Some hardware devices, such as a joystick, use _________________________ as a
way to communicate with the CPU.
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A floppy disk with enough software to load an operating system is called a(n)
_________________________.
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In the accompanying figure, the chip shown is using _________________________,
in which the L2 cache is on a separate die from the processor.
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The _________________________ is a metal plate that comes with the motherboard
and fits over the ports.
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_________________________ memory can detect and correct an error in one bit of
the byte.
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38.
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Windows virtual memory manager can choose to store pages assigned to an
application or device driver that needs memory in the swap file named
_________________________.
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For DIMMs, ads list the _________________________ of the module, which is
written as two numbers separated by x.
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40.
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_________________________ refers to the number of clock cycles it takes to write
a row of data to or from memory.
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_________________________ is a slow method of transferring data that involves
the CPU.
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42.
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A parallel port sometimes is referred to as a(n) _________________________,
which indicates that it has 25 pins on the connector.
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A popular way to add peripheral devices to a notebook is to use a(n)
_________________________.
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A(n) _________________________ is a device that can be connected to a network
and is accessible to a computer by way of a network.
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45.
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_________________________ are items consumed by the printer, such as paper, ink
ribbons, color sticks, toner cartridges, and ink cartridges.
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The _________________________ is a section of the Microsoft Web site that lists
products that are compatible with Windows XP.
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A(n) _________________________ includes conditions that specify a user’s
responsibility upon acceptance of the agreement.
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48.
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Applications at the top of the Start menu are said to be
_________________________ to the menu.
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Any changes made to a(n) _________________________ are specific to the computer
on which the changes have been made.
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50.
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For a stand-alone computer or a computer in the workgroup,
_________________________ should be used to implement Group Policy settings.
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