Question 1

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?

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A)   The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software)  instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
B)   Interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions
C)   A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly
D)   Performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction)  and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers) This is the definition of CISC.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

What is software?

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A)   Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization
B)   The set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks
C)   Consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system
D)   An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept, manipulate, and store dataE) B) and C)
F) B) and D) B

Question 3

What is the number of bits (0s and 1s)  that can be processed by the CPU at any one time?

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A)   Clock speed
B)   Word length
C)   Bus width
D)   Chip line widthE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

A ____________ is designed to meet the computing needs of several people simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment.

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The answer of A ____________ is designed to meet the...

Question 5

Cathode-ray tube (CRT) is a _________ tube that uses an electron gun (cathode) to emit a beam of electrons that illuminates phosphors on a screen as the beam sweeps across the screen repeatedly.

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The answer of Cathode-ray tube (CRT) is a _________ tube...

Question 6

____________ is the set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks.

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The answer of ____________ is the set of instructions that...

Question 7

What is similar to a desktop but has more powerful mathematical and graphics processing capabilities and can perform more complicated tasks in less time?

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A)   Tablet
B)   PDA
C)   Workstation
D)   MinicomputerE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 8

Describe the eight categories of computers by size.

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Personal digital assistant (PDA)-a small...

Question 9

What is application software?

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A)   Controls how the various technology tools work together along with the application software
B)   Controls the application software and manages how the hardware devices work together
C)   Provides additional functionality to the operating system
D)   Used for specific information processing needs, including payroll, customer relationship management, project management, training, and many othersE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Identify the different computer categories and explain their potential business uses.

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Personal digital assistant (PDA)-A small...

Question 11

Magnetic _________ is a secondary storage medium that uses magnetic techniques to store and retrieve data on disks or tapes coated with magnetically sensitive materials.

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The answer of Magnetic _________ is a secondary storage medium...

Question 12

What is a protected memory space created by the CPU allowing the computer to create virtual machines?

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A)   Volatility
B)   Virtualization
C)   Flash memory
D)   Cache memoryE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

List the common input, output, storage, and communication devices.

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Input devices-Equipment used to capture ...

Question 14

Which of the following represents megahertz?

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A)   The number of millions of CPU cycles per second
B)   The number of billions of CPU cycles per second
C)   A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly
D)   Limit the number of instructions the CPU can execute to increase processing speedE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Explain the difference between primary and secondary storage.

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Primary storage-The computer's main memo...

Question 16

What is an older secondary storage medium that uses a strip of thin plastic coated with a magnetically sensitive recording medium?

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A)   Magnetic medium
B)   Magnetic tape
C)   Hard drive
D)   RAME) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

What is roughly 1 million bytes?

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A)   Megabyte
B)   Terabyte
C)   Kilobyte
D)   GigabyteE) All of the above
F) A) and D) A

Question 18

What is the arithmetic logic unit?

Accepted Answer

A)   The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software)  instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
B)   Interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions
C)   A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly
D)   Performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction)  and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers) E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

____________ is the number of billions of CPU cycles per second.

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The answer of ____________ is the number of billions of...

Question 20

What is a CPU?

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A)   The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software)  instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
B)   The computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM) , cache memory, and the read-only memory (ROM)  that is directly accessible to the central processing unit (CPU) 
C)   Equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage
D)   Equipment used to capture information and commandsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 3: Hardware and Software

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?

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What is software?

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What is the number of bits (0s and 1s) that can be processed by the CPU at any one time?

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A ____________ is designed to meet the computing needs of several people simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment.

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Cathode-ray tube (CRT) is a _________ tube that uses an electron gun (cathode) to emit a beam of electrons that illuminates phosphors on a screen as the beam sweeps across the screen repeatedly.

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____________ is the set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks.

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What is similar to a desktop but has more powerful mathematical and graphics processing capabilities and can perform more complicated tasks in less time?

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Describe the eight categories of computers by size.

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What is application software?

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Identify the different computer categories and explain their potential business uses.

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Magnetic _________ is a secondary storage medium that uses magnetic techniques to store and retrieve data on disks or tapes coated with magnetically sensitive materials.

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What is a protected memory space created by the CPU allowing the computer to create virtual machines?

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List the common input, output, storage, and communication devices.

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Which of the following represents megahertz?

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Explain the difference between primary and secondary storage.

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What is an older secondary storage medium that uses a strip of thin plastic coated with a magnetically sensitive recording medium?

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What is roughly 1 million bytes?

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____________ is the number of billions of CPU cycles per second.

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