COMPUTER CONCEPTS MODULE 1
MODULE 14 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Gagan's desktop computer is hit by an electrical surge that
corrupts the device's boot loader. Gagan recognizes that he might
be able to correct this problem by _____.
Answer: flashing the ROM
◉ A clamshell device:
Answer: Has a keyboard as the base and a screen on the hinged
cover
◉ Professor Plum draws a diagram to show the class how data
from external devices travels through the circuitry of a computer.
The arrows representing the data should take what path?
Answer: port to expansion bus to RAM to local bus to CPU
◉ What is a significant disadvantage of storage devices that rely
on magnetic storage technology?
Answer: risk for head crashes
◉ In a digital integrated circuit such as a microprocessor, a logical
0 value is usually represented as:
, Answer: A low or near-zero voltage
◉ Bella is an office manager for an audio equipment firm who has
been tasked with selecting a new printer that will be used to print
high volumes of black and white user manuals and product data
sheets. Which type of printer should she choose?
Answer: laser printer
◉ Solid state storage is also known as:
Answer: flash memory
◉ The process of backing up a smartphone to a desktop or laptop
computer is termed:
Answer: Syncing
◉ Journee notices that her smartphone's touchscreen is looking
dirty and would like to safely clean it. She should _____.
Answer: leave her plastic screen protector on the touchscreen and
wipe it with a disinfecting wipe
◉ The term form factor refers to:
Answer: The size and dimensions of a device or component
◉ Because of its low power consumption, the most popular
processor for smartphones is:
MODULE 14 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Gagan's desktop computer is hit by an electrical surge that
corrupts the device's boot loader. Gagan recognizes that he might
be able to correct this problem by _____.
Answer: flashing the ROM
◉ A clamshell device:
Answer: Has a keyboard as the base and a screen on the hinged
cover
◉ Professor Plum draws a diagram to show the class how data
from external devices travels through the circuitry of a computer.
The arrows representing the data should take what path?
Answer: port to expansion bus to RAM to local bus to CPU
◉ What is a significant disadvantage of storage devices that rely
on magnetic storage technology?
Answer: risk for head crashes
◉ In a digital integrated circuit such as a microprocessor, a logical
0 value is usually represented as:
, Answer: A low or near-zero voltage
◉ Bella is an office manager for an audio equipment firm who has
been tasked with selecting a new printer that will be used to print
high volumes of black and white user manuals and product data
sheets. Which type of printer should she choose?
Answer: laser printer
◉ Solid state storage is also known as:
Answer: flash memory
◉ The process of backing up a smartphone to a desktop or laptop
computer is termed:
Answer: Syncing
◉ Journee notices that her smartphone's touchscreen is looking
dirty and would like to safely clean it. She should _____.
Answer: leave her plastic screen protector on the touchscreen and
wipe it with a disinfecting wipe
◉ The term form factor refers to:
Answer: The size and dimensions of a device or component
◉ Because of its low power consumption, the most popular
processor for smartphones is:
