True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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The terms data and information can be used interchangeably.
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2.
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The CPU is located on the ROM board.
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3.
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The Task Manager provides information for the Windows Vista operating system
about programs and processes running on your computer.
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4.
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Data is stored in the same manner on hard drives, CDs, and flash memory
cards.
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5.
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Video cards have their own separate memory and processor.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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6.
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Which of the following devices are considered output devices?
a. | Keyboard and mouse | c. | Hard drives and speakers | b. | Monitor and
printer | d. | Microphone and
CD-ROM drive |
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7.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four major functions of a
computer?
a. | Computation | c. | Processing | b. | Storage | d. | Input |
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8.
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Which of the following is NOT an output device?
a. | Mouse | c. | Monitor | b. | Printer | d. | Speakers |
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9.
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The resolution of a monitor is governed by the _____.
a. | size of the screen | c. | number of pixels on the screen | b. | cost of the
monitor | d. | contrast of the
pixels on the screen |
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10.
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Restarting the system while the computer is running is called _____.
a. | a warm boot | c. | hibernation | b. | a standby start | d. | a cold boot |
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Which of the following devices is considered the “brains” of the
computer?
a. | ROM | c. | RAM | b. | Motherboard | d. | CPU |
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Which of the following statements about hard drives is FALSE?
a. | Hard drives are not always installed inside the system unit of a
computer. | c. | External hard drives are often used for backups. | b. | Hard drives are
considered volatile storage devices. | d. | Hard drives are considered nonvolatile storage
devices. |
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Why is an ergonomically correct setup for your computer system essential?
a. | Reduces eyestrain | c. | Complies with Federal laws | b. | Prevents repetitive
strain injuries | d. | a &
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The amount of RAM recommended for most systems today is measured in
_____?
a. | Gigabytes | c. | Megahertz | b. | Gigahertz | d. | Kilobytes |
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15.
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When evaluating CPU performance, which is NOT a feature you need to
consider?
a. | Amount of cache memory | c. | Speed of the front side bus | b. | Speed of the
processor | d. | Size of the
processor |
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RAM is classified as what kind of storage in a computer system?
a. | Volatile | c. | Permanent | b. | Nonvolatile | d. | Flash |
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Physical memory is _____.
a. | the amount of RAM that is actually sitting on memory modules in your
computer | c. | the amount of space on the hard drive to temporarily store data when there
isn’t enough RAM | b. | the memory needed to run the key components of
the operating system | d. | the
memory stored on the hard drive |
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Flash memory cards are NOT a form of storage for what kind of devices?
a. | Portable media players | c. | Digital cameras | b. | Notebook computers | d. | Personal digital
assistants |
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19.
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Which of the following is becoming the most common port on a computer system
because most peripheral devices connect to is?
a. | Parallel port | c. | USB 2.0 port | b. | Ethernet port | d. | Firewire port |
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20.
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Which of the following should you do to ensure the reliability of your
system?
a. | run disk Defragmenter | c. | install software upgrades and patches | b. | run Disk
Cleanup | d. | all of the
above |
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