Computer Concepts Quiz 1
This covers key concepts contained in chapters 1-6 of your textbook.
- 1.The largest and most important circuit board in the computer is the ____________________, also called the main board or system board.
- A.
ROM
- B.
Motherboard
- C.
Processor/CPU
- D.
PCI
- 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.
Software
- B.
Hardware
- C.
Vaporware
- D.
Bioware
- 3.
- A.
Mainframe
- B.
Tollhaus
- C.
Dual-core processor
- D.
Chipset
- 4.True or False. The processor uses permanent storage, sometimes called secondary storage, to hold both data and instructions while it is processing them.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.This system of pathways used for communication and the protocol and methods used for transmission are collectively called the ____________________
- A.
Transmission Relay
- B.
Bus
- C.
USB
- D.
Bit conduits
- 6.The configuration, or setup, chip is called ______
- 7.Different versions of UNIX are referred to as _____
- A.
Distributions
- B.
UAP
- C.
Torvalds
- D.
Applications
- 8.A(n) ____________________ is software that controls a computer
- A.
CMOS
- B.
Operating System
- C.
POST
- D.
Binary
- 9.A(n) ____________________ is the portion of the OS that relates to the user and to applications.
- A.
Kernel
- B.
Output device
- C.
Byte
- D.
Shell
- 10.When each logical drive is formatted, a single directory table is placed on the drive called the ____________________ directory.
- A.
Core
- B.
Colonel
- C.
Root
- D.
Primal
- 11.True or False. The Windows desktop is the primary tool provided by the Windows shell.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.____________________, commonly known as static electricity, is an electrical charge at rest.
- A.
SED
- B.
DES
- C.
ESD
- D.
EDS
- 13.True or False: Generally, when troubleshooting a PC problem, you begin by asking a question and determining the answer from there.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 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.
All of the above
- 15.A(n) ____________________ goes back and forth, or oscillates, rather than traveling in only one direction.
- A.
Variant current
- B.
Direct current
- C.
Alternating Current
- D.
Vacillating Current
- 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.
Transistor
- B.
Flux
- C.
Capacitor
- D.
Charger
- 17.True or False. The motherboard, like all other components inside the computer case, should be grounded to the chassis.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 18.True or False. A memory cache is a small amount of RAM that is much faster than the rest of RAM.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.A processor connects to the motherboard by way of a(n) ____________________ or a slot.
- A.
Bracket
- B.
Bucket
- C.
Socket
- D.
Sacket
- 20.True or False: When selecting a processor to install in a particular motherboard, select a processor the board supports.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.True or False: Good processor cooling fans maintain a steady temperature of 185 degrees Fahrenheit.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 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.
Factor
- B.
Parameter
- C.
Schematic
- D.
Plan
- 23.True or False. When you change a DIP switch setting, use a graphite pencil to push the switch.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.You can configure the motherboard in three different ways: DIP switches, ____________________, and CMOS RAM.
- A.
Risers
- B.
Spacers
- C.
BIOS
- D.
Jumpers
- 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.
Standard AMD Type Array
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