Ch 2 Computer Hardware & Software

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1.

The CPU is a single chip called a microprocessor.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

The more RAM a computer has, the faster it can process data.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Data are stored permanently in RAM.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Speakers allow you to save audio right to your hard drive.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

A GUI allows users to select words, symbols, or graphics from a desktop.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The major difference between a LAN and a WAN is the size of area that the network covers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Dial-up connections transmit data at a faster rate than broadband connections.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Which of these is not a part of a computer system?
- A.
  
  Hardware
- B.
  
  Internet
- C.
  
  Software
- D.
  
  User
- E.
  
  Data
9.

The "brain" of the computer is the _____________________.
- A.
  
  Mouse
- B.
  
  Hard drive
- C.
  
  User
- D.
  
  CPU
10.

The computer stores data it is processing in ____________________.
- A.
  
  RAM
- B.
  
  GUI
- C.
  
  GB
- D.
  
  CRT
- E.
  
  IBM
11.

Which of these is not an input device?
- A.
  
  Mouse
- B.
  
  Keyboard
- C.
  
  Monitor
- D.
  
  Scanner
- E.
  
  Microphone
12.

Which of these is not an output device?
- A.
  
  Microphone
- B.
  
  Monitor
- C.
  
  Printer
- D.
  
  Speaker
13.

What capacity of storage can a flash drive have?
- A.
  
  8 GB
- B.
  
  100 MB
- C.
  
  1 Byte
- D.
  
  1.44 MB
- E.
  
  None of the others
14.

Which of these is not a type of application software?
- A.
  
  Web browser
- B.
  
  GUI
- C.
  
  Spreadsheet
- D.
  
  E-mail
15.

What are the two most common operating systems?
- A.
  
  Unix; Linux
- B.
  
  Macintosh OS; Linux
- C.
  
  Microsoft Windows; Macintosh OS
- D.
  
  Unix; Microsoft Windows
16.

What connects computers in a single location to other computers at that location?
- A.
  
  GUI
- B.
  
  LAN
- C.
  
  WAN
- D.
  
  Dial-up connection
17.

A _____________ is a hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive signals through telephone lines.
- A.
  
  Server
- B.
  
  Client
- C.
  
  Modem
- D.
  
  NIC
18.

What special hardware device is used to join two or more LANs?
- A.
  
  Router
- B.
  
  NIC
- C.
  
  WAN
- D.
  
  Modem
19.

A_______________ is the main folder that contains all of the site's other files and folders.
- A.
  
  Sub folder
- B.
  
  Path folder
- C.
  
  Web site folder
- D.
  
  Root folder
20.

Which of these internet connects is the slowest?
- A.
  
  Cable
- B.
  
  Dial-up
- C.
  
  DSL
- D.
  
  ISDN
21.

What does RAM stand for?
22.

What does CPU stand for