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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThis component visually displays information generated by the computer...MonitorMotherboardCPUOperating System
- 2. Multiple ChoiceCarries out the instructions of a computer program, performs basic input/output operations of the systemSoftwareCentral Processing UnitOperating SystemMotherboard
- 3. Multiple ChoiceControls a computer's tasks and manages system resources to optimize performance...SoftwareSoftwareOperating SystemCentral Processing Unit
- 4. Multiple ChoiceResponsible for turning the CPU on and off, the only way a computer should ever be powered down.MouseMonitorCPUPower button
- 5. Multiple ChoicePrograms or instructions that tell the computer what to do.Operating systemSoftwareCPUMotherboard
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThis component allows users to enter text, numbers, and other informationMouseKeyboardMonitorCPU
- 7. Multiple ChoiceInput device which communicates commands to the CPU; allows users to select, highlight, and control options on the monitorMouseKeyboardMonitorSoftware
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe main circuit board which contains sockets and accepts additional boards.CPUMotherboardOperating systemsoftware
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIf my computer is frozen, and I cannot safely shut it down, the best thing to do is...Unplug itHold in the power buttonTell the teacherGo Crazy!!!!
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe main storage of your computerRAMROMMotherboardHard Drive
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhere does all of the computer's processing happen?RAMROMCPUHard Drive
- 12. Multiple ChoiceKeyboard, mouse, scanner and webcam are examples of which devices?InputoutputSoftwareUSB
- 13. Multiple ChoiceProcessing speed of the CPUHertzMPHRoundsCycles
- 14. Multiple ChoiceScreen that shows you what you are doing on a computerKeyboardMontorComputerLED
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHeadphones, speakers, monitor and printer are examples of which type of devices?InputOutputSoftwareHard Drive
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhere are all of the start up files located?ROMRAMCPUMotherboard
- 17. Multiple ChoiceCPU stands for central ____ unit.protectionpacketplasmaprocessing
- 18. Multiple Choice____ is a temporary storage area of memory that stores the contents of frequently used data or instructions.cacheRAMread-only memory (ROM)processor
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe ______, also called the central processing unit (CPU), interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.processorcode systemflash memoryfirmware
- 20. Multiple Choice______, also called main memory, consists of memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices.RAMROMFlash memorycache
- 21. Multiple Choice______ is nonvolitile and refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions.RAMread-only memory (ROM)flash memoryfirmware
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe main storage of your computerRAMROMMotherboardHard Drive
- 23. Multiple Choice
What does CPU stand for?
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING UNIT
CENTRAL PROGRAMMING UTILITY
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT
COMPUTER PROTICAL UTOPIA
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which memory holds instructions temporarily and is erased when the power goes off?
READ ONLY MEMORY
RIGHT ANGLE MEMORY
BIOS MEMORY
RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY
- 25. Multiple Choice
What piece of computer hardware PROCESSES instructions?
CPU
ROM
RAM
BIOS
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which memory contains the instruction sets for starting the computer?
RAM
ROM
NIC
GNP
- 27. Multiple Choice
What do you call the plastic box that holds all of the computer parts?
Case
Container
Box
Chest
- 28. Multiple Choice
What computer part moves hot air out of the case?
ROM
RAM
CPU
Fan
- 29. Multiple Choice
What part is the computers permanent memory? It holds programs and files.
Power Supply
Hard Drive
Optical Drive
Video Card
- 30. Multiple Choice
What computer part provides electricity to the computer?
Power Board
Electricity Supply
Power Supply
Electricity Board
- 31. Multiple ChoiceIt sends power through cables to the motherboard and other components.Expansion CardsBluetoothPower supplyHeat sink
- 32. Multiple ChoiceIn order to keep the temperature to a minimum and to stop damage to the CPU a large ____ is required.Expansion cardBluetoothPower supplyHeat sink
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThis is a device which fits into an expansion slot on the Motherboard and can be used to produce high quality displays for your monitor.RAMDVD driveGraphics cardCD drive
- 34. Multiple Choice____ are required in every machine connected to the network. They allow the signal from the network to be transmitted to the machine – this could be via a fixed cable, infra red or radio waves.Graphic cardsNetwork Interface Card (NIC)Sound cardsDVD drive
- 35. Multiple ChoiceBecause graphics cards use a lot of power they need a ____.Cooling fanCableRAMCD drive
- 36. Multiple Choice
Most personal computers use this eight-bit coding system
Unicode
ASCII
EBCDIC
Decode
- 37. Multiple Choice
A component of the CPU that performs arithmetic, as well as comparison and logic operations, is the:
ALU
CMOS
RAM
Control unit
- 38. Multiple Choice
For a CPU, the number of millions of CPU cycles per second is quoted as:
Gigahertz
Megahertz
Clockhertz
Bushertz
- 39. Multiple Choice
Today's USB ports are USB ___________
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich is not the best example of a peripheral?PrinterSpeakersHard DiskKeyboard
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich is measured in GHz?ProcessorHard DiskRAMPower Supply
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich can help determine how fast data can be retrieved from a hard disk?RPMsGHzGBsTBs
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of drive is typically faster than a standard hard disk?SSDDDSSDSDSD
- 44. Multiple ChoiceTo perform computer repair, which tool is commonly required.screwdriverhammermagnifying glasselectrical tape
- 45. Multiple Choice
It converts 120V AC into DC voltages that are used by other components in the PC.
BIOS
IDE Connector
Power Supply Unit
SATA Connector
- 46. Multiple Choice
It is a non-volatile type of memory it holds even the computer is turned ON or OFF.
Random Access Memory
Read Only Memory
- 47. Multiple Choice
It is the main part of computer sometimes it is called the chassis.
Hard Disk Drive
Optical Disk Drive
Power Supply Unit
System Unit
- 48. Multiple Choice
The image shown is what we called ______________.
Bluetooth Card
TV Tuner Card
LAN Card
Wi-Fi Card
- 49. Multiple Choice
What do you called the tangible mechanical and electronic parts of computer.
Device
Hardware
Program
Software
- 50. Multiple Choice
The image shown system unit part is called ________________.
Back Panel Ports
Cable connector
Connectors
Front Panel Connectors
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