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Q: In order to change the data stored in RAM, you must replace the RAM chip.
Q: CMOS contains the instructions that tell the computer how to load the operating system.
Q: SDRAM was developed for use in Nintendo game systems.
Q: RAM is one of the most inexpensive computer components.
Q: In RAM speed, higher numbers mean faster transmission, processing, and data storage.
Q: RAM capacity is a small portion of determining a computer system's performance.
Q: Data stored in RAM is erased when the computer's power is turned off.
Q: RAM speed is often expressed in nanoseconds.
Q: ROM is the temporary holding place for data, application instructions, and the operating system.
Q: Lab tests called benchmarks are performed to gauge cache size.
Q: Pipelining is a technology in which the processor must complete all of the steps in the instruction cycle before it can begin to execute the next instruction.
Q: Clock speed is measured by the number of cycles per second, and is specified in megabytes or gigabytes.
Q: An instruction set is the list of instructions a processor can perform.
Q: Upgrading your computer's processor is an inexpensive and easy way to enhance your computer's performance.
Q: Integrated circuits are made from semiconducting materials.
Q: A processor is typically the most expensive single part of the computer.
Q: Integrated circuits are not connected to the motherboard.
Q: An example of the Extended ASCII code is shown in the above figure.
Q: The binary code has two digits: 0 and 1.
Q: Character data is composed of letters, symbols, and numerals that will be used in arithmetic operations.
Q: Numbers that you can use in arithmetic calculations are called numeric data.
Q: A computer is an example of an electronic digital device, meaning that it works with signals such as 1 and 0.
Q: Data representation is the form in which information is conceived, manipulated, and recorded.
Q: Describe some of the measures you can take to manage files on your computer effectively.
Q: Describe the different memory types: RAM, ROM, CMOS, and virtual memory.
Q: Match the integrated circuit type with the corresponding number in the above figure.
Q: A group of sectors on a disk is called a ____________________.
Q: When a disk is formatted, it is divided into tracks, and each track is divided into wedge-shaped ____________________.
Q: A ____________________ is a copy of your files made for safekeeping.
Q: Once a device or object has been expanded in the left pane of Windows Explorer, it is preceded by a ____________________ sign.
Q: In Windows Explorer, the files and folders stored in the currently selected device or folder are shown in the ____________________ pane.
Q: In Windows Explorer, the computer's hierarchy of storage devices and folders is shown in the ____________________ pane.
Q: A ____________________ search tool is a utility that helps you find information in files and folders.
Q: The ____________________ command saves a file with its current name and location.
Q: Spotlight and ____________________ are examples of Mac OS file management tools.
Q: The file ____________________ is useful if you have saved the same file with slightly different file names and you want to tell which is the most recent.
Q: A computer's file location is defined by a file ____________________.
Q: In a graphical file manager, a folder represents a ____________________.
Q: The main directory of a disk is referred to as the ____________________ directory.
Q: CMOS memory is stored on a chip and powered by a small ____________________.
Q: A computer will not function without the ROM chip and the ___________________________________ instructions.
Q: Data and program instructions can be stored in ____________________ memory when RAM space is exceeded.
Q: RAM is considered to be ____________________, meaning that it requires electrical power in order to hold data.
Q: Describe the differences between vertical and horizontal market software.
Q: What do the initials ESRB stand for, and what is its purpose?
Q: ____________________ software helps users discover patterns and relationships among large sets of data.
Q: MathCAD is an example of mathematical ____________________ software.
Q: Software that prepares payroll and facilitates W2 forms is an example of ____________________ market software.
Q: Software that automates patient billing for a hospital is an example of ____________________ market software.
Q: ____________________ is a generic term for software that helps multiple users collaborate on a project.
Q: ____________________ sequencing software can be used for creating sound effects.
Q: ____________________ software is used by musicians to compose, edit, and print the notes for their musical compositions.
Q: ____________________ editing software allows you to create a movie, then transfer it to DVD.
Q: Microsoft ____________________ is an example of presentation software.
Q: In the above figure, the item numbered 5 is the ____________________ cell.
Q: In the above figure, the item numbered ____________________ is a row.
Q: If you are typing too fast for the computer, the data you type is stored in an area called the ____________________.
Q: The ____________________ is the part of the operating system that controls memory and file access.
Q: A small program stored in ROM that supplies the instructions to start the operating system is called a(n) ____________________ program.
Q: A(n) ____________________ system is software that controls the activities within a computer system.
Q: The instructions that are hard wired into the processor's circuits are in ____________________ language.
Q: A(n) ____________________ converts instructions one at a time while a program is running.
Q: A(n) ____________________ converts all of the instructions for a program as a single batch.
Q: A(n) ____________________ file is the part of the software package that is launched by a user.
Q: Tasks such as calculating numbers and creating documents are accomplished using ____________________ software.
Q: ____________________ consists of computer programs, support programs, and data files that work together to provide computers with instructions and data to perform tasks.
Q: Utilities that can be used for backing up, securing, or recovering files are called ____ utilities.a. hard disk c. systemb. skins d. third-party
Q: Antivirus software is an example of ____.a. business software c. a security utilityb. an operating system d. an office suite
Q: Utilities purchased from a vendor to enhance operating system features are called ____ utilities.a. desktop c. third-partyb. FTP d. system
Q: Which of the following is an example of a utility?a. file compression software c. CuteFTPb. antivirus software d. All of the above
Q: Windows Media Player uses ____ to customize screensavers.a. skins c. the Control Panelb. system utilities d. FTP
Q: Macromedia Studio and Star Office are examples of ____.a. groupware c. accounting softwareb. software suites d. mathematical modeling software
Q: Which of the following is an example of horizontal market software?a. groupware c. payrollb. personal finance d. patient management
Q: Which of the following is an example of vertical market software?a. payroll c. groupwareb. accounting d. patient management
Q: Software that helps users analyze large sets of data to determine relationships and patterns is called ____ software.a. groupware c. accountingb. statistical d. modeling
Q: The ESRB rating "RP" means that the software: a. can be used with Real Player devices. b. has been submitted, but a rating has not been assigned. c. is designed for role-playing. d. None of the above
Q: ____ is a music compression format.a. MP3 c. CD-Rb. MIDI d. iTunes
Q: iTunes and Sound Recorder are examples of ____ software.a. MIDI c. notationb. CD ripper d. audio editing
Q: Sound effects can be created using ____ software.a. ear training c. MIDI sequencingb. notation d. MP3
Q: Which of the following is NOT a feature of 3-D graphics software?a. Creating wireframes c. Creating blueprintsb. Applying surface texture to a graphic d. Removing red eye
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