CGS 2100 Concepts Exam 1 | UPDATED Questions with
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Q1: expansion carts
A: circut boards that provide additional functionality
Q2: sound card
A: provides a connection for the speakers and microphone
Q3: video card
A: provides a connection for the monitor
Q4: Random access memory (ram)
A: the place in a computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are
stored.
Q5: volitile storage
A: because the entire contents of ram are erased when the computer is turned off, ram is a
temporary form of storage.
Q6: read only memory (rom)
A: another form of memory located in the motherboard. rom holds all of the instructions the
computer needs to start up when it is powered on. Instructions stored in rom are
permanent making rom a nonvolatile storage location
Q7: central processing unit (cpu or processor)
A: is sometimes referred to as the "brains" of the computer because it controls all of the
functions performed by the computer's other components and processes all the
commands issued to it by software instructions.
Q8: gigahertz (GHz)
A: used to measure the speed of processors. current systems use this. (billions of machine
cycles per second)
Q9: hard disk drive (HDD)
A: is your computer's primary device for permanent storage of software and documents
Q10: nonvolatile storage
A: meaning it holds data and the instructions your computer needs permanently, even when
the computer is turned off.
, Q11: solid-state disk drive (SSD)
A: has become a more feasible option for desktop and laptop storage. have no moving
parts, more efficient, run with no noise and emit very little heat and require less time to
power.
Q12: drive bay
A: some permanent storage devices are located in your desktop or notebook computer.
There are two kinds-internal and external.
Q13: internal hard drive
A: usually holds all permanently stored programs and data.
Q14: external hard drive
A: small enough to fit into your pocket and have storage capacities of 1 or 2 TB or larger.
They attach to your computer via usb port
Q15: flash memory card
A: another convenient means of portable storage. memory cards use solid state flash
memory
Q16: optical drive
A: included on most desktop and notebook computers is at least one optical drive that can
read from and maybe even write to CDs, DVDs or Blue-ray disks.
Q17: port
A: is a place through which a peripheral device attaches to the computer so that data can
be exchanged between it and the operating system
Q18: universal serial bus (USB)
A: is now the most common port type used to connect input and output devices to the
computer. Able to transfer data quickly
Q19: Fire Wire 800
A: another type of port
Q20: connectivity port
A: can give you access to networks and the Internet or enable your computer to function as
a fax machine.
Q21: Ethernet port
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Q1: expansion carts
A: circut boards that provide additional functionality
Q2: sound card
A: provides a connection for the speakers and microphone
Q3: video card
A: provides a connection for the monitor
Q4: Random access memory (ram)
A: the place in a computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are
stored.
Q5: volitile storage
A: because the entire contents of ram are erased when the computer is turned off, ram is a
temporary form of storage.
Q6: read only memory (rom)
A: another form of memory located in the motherboard. rom holds all of the instructions the
computer needs to start up when it is powered on. Instructions stored in rom are
permanent making rom a nonvolatile storage location
Q7: central processing unit (cpu or processor)
A: is sometimes referred to as the "brains" of the computer because it controls all of the
functions performed by the computer's other components and processes all the
commands issued to it by software instructions.
Q8: gigahertz (GHz)
A: used to measure the speed of processors. current systems use this. (billions of machine
cycles per second)
Q9: hard disk drive (HDD)
A: is your computer's primary device for permanent storage of software and documents
Q10: nonvolatile storage
A: meaning it holds data and the instructions your computer needs permanently, even when
the computer is turned off.
, Q11: solid-state disk drive (SSD)
A: has become a more feasible option for desktop and laptop storage. have no moving
parts, more efficient, run with no noise and emit very little heat and require less time to
power.
Q12: drive bay
A: some permanent storage devices are located in your desktop or notebook computer.
There are two kinds-internal and external.
Q13: internal hard drive
A: usually holds all permanently stored programs and data.
Q14: external hard drive
A: small enough to fit into your pocket and have storage capacities of 1 or 2 TB or larger.
They attach to your computer via usb port
Q15: flash memory card
A: another convenient means of portable storage. memory cards use solid state flash
memory
Q16: optical drive
A: included on most desktop and notebook computers is at least one optical drive that can
read from and maybe even write to CDs, DVDs or Blue-ray disks.
Q17: port
A: is a place through which a peripheral device attaches to the computer so that data can
be exchanged between it and the operating system
Q18: universal serial bus (USB)
A: is now the most common port type used to connect input and output devices to the
computer. Able to transfer data quickly
Q19: Fire Wire 800
A: another type of port
Q20: connectivity port
A: can give you access to networks and the Internet or enable your computer to function as
a fax machine.
Q21: Ethernet port
