CIS 105 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

CIS 105 Midterm Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass

Central Processing Unit (CPU) - ANSWER-directed by the software in use to perform

operations on the input data




Question: System Unit - ANSWER-the base unit of the computer made up of the plastic or

metal enclosure, the motherboard,and the integrated peripherals




Question: Motherboard - ANSWER-the circuit board that connects the central processing unit

anchored on the board and other system components




Question: Buses - ANSWER-A collection of wires through which data is transmitted from one

part of a computer to another




Question: Expansion Cards - ANSWER-a circuit board that fits into slots on the motherboard

and is used to connect computers with various peripherals




Question: Port - ANSWER-an electronically defined pathway or interface for getting

information into and out of the computer

, Question: Modem - ANSWER-a communications device that converts data from one form into

another, transmits the modulated data, and on the receiving end converts the data for use




Question: Input Devices - ANSWER-enable you to enter data into the computer for processing

information




Question: Output Devices - ANSWER-a monitor, printer, speaker or other devices that enables

people to see, hear and feel the results of processing operations




Question: Printers - ANSWER-an output device that produces a permanent version of the

contents on a computer's display screen




Question: Impact Printers - ANSWER-Dot-matrix printers; create characters by striking pins

against an ink ribbon




Question: Non-Impact Printers - ANSWER-Inkjet and Laser printers; spray ionized ink from a

series of small jets and uses electrostatic reproductive technology




Question: Monitors - ANSWER-screens that display data and processed information