1.
The largest and most
important circuit board in the computer is the ____________________, also
called the main board or system board.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
2.
In the world of computers,
the term ____________________ refers to the computer’s physical
components, such as the monitor, keyboard, memory chips, and hard drive.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
3.
The ____________________
is a group of microchips on the motherboard that control the flow of data
and instructions to and from the processor, providing careful timing of
activities.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
4.
True or False. The processor uses permanent storage, sometimes
called secondary storage, to hold both data and instructions while it is
processing them.
5.
This system of pathways
used for communication and the protocol and methods used for transmission are
collectively called the ____________________
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
6.
The configuration, or setup, chip is called ______
7.
Different versions of UNIX are
referred to as _____
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
8.
A(n) ____________________ is software that controls a computer
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
9.
A(n) ____________________ is the portion of the OS that relates to the user and to applications.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
10.
When each logical drive is formatted, a single
directory table is placed on the drive called the ____________________ directory.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
11.
True or False. The Windows desktop is the
primary tool provided by the Windows shell.
12.
____________________, commonly known as static electricity, is an electrical charge at rest.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
13.
True or False: Generally,
when troubleshooting a PC problem, you begin by asking a question and determining the answer from there.
14.
MicroATX reduces the total cost of a system by ____.
A. 
Reducing the number of I/O slots on the motherboard
B. 
Reducing the power supplied to the board
C. 
Allowing for a smaller case size
D. 
15.
A(n) ____________________ goes
back and forth, or oscillates, rather than traveling in only one
direction.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
16.
A(n) ____________________ is an electronic
device that can hold an electrical charge for a period of time and can smooth
the uneven flow of electricity through a circuit.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
17.
True
or False. The motherboard, like all other components inside the computer case,
should be grounded to the chassis.
18.
True or False. A memory cache is a small amount of RAM that is much faster than the rest of RAM.
19.
A processor connects to
the motherboard by way of a(n) ____________________ or a slot.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
20.
True or False: When selecting a processor to install in a
particular motherboard, select a processor the board supports.
21.
True or False: Good processor cooling fans maintain a
steady temperature of 185 degrees Fahrenheit.
22.
A motherboard form ____________________
determines the size of the board and its features that make it compatible
with power supplies, cases, processors, and expansion cards.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
23.
True or False. When you change a DIP switch setting,
use a graphite pencil to push the switch.
24.
You can configure the
motherboard in three different ways: DIP switches, ____________________,
and CMOS RAM.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
25.
In regards to hard drives, what does SATA stand for?
A. 
Serial Attached Technology Advancement
B. 
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
C. 
Standard Advanced Technology Attachment
D.