IT Essentials- Chapter 1 Review
Questions and Answers.
The size and shape of motherboards or computer case. - Answer form factor
This type of memory retains its contents even when the computer is powered down (non-
volatile). - Answer ROM
Type of optical storage device which holds about 4.3GB of data. - Answer DVD
Newest type of expansion slot used for data intensive needs such as video, hi-speed storage,
etc. - Answer PCI-Express (Peripheral Component Interconnect - Express)
Two types of the common form factors used for building computers. - Answer ATX, Mini-ATX,
Micro-ATX, NLX, LPX, BTX
A request from a device for communication with the CPU. - Answer IRQ (Interrupt Request)
Term used when measuring the number of dots (width & lenth) on a computer monitor. -
Answer resolution EX: 1280x1024
These types of storage devices are less reliable because they have moving parts and consume
more electricity. - Answer HDDs (Hard Disk Drives)
Two output devices for sound. - Answer speakers and headphones
Two most common output devices. - Answer the monitor and printer
Two characteristics determined by the motherboard chip set. - Answer the max RAM and
connector types
Cache uses this type of memory to store data frequently needed by the CPU. - Answer SRAM
Type of CPU with a variable length instruction set. - Answer CISC (Complicated Instruction Set
Computing)
Questions and Answers.
The size and shape of motherboards or computer case. - Answer form factor
This type of memory retains its contents even when the computer is powered down (non-
volatile). - Answer ROM
Type of optical storage device which holds about 4.3GB of data. - Answer DVD
Newest type of expansion slot used for data intensive needs such as video, hi-speed storage,
etc. - Answer PCI-Express (Peripheral Component Interconnect - Express)
Two types of the common form factors used for building computers. - Answer ATX, Mini-ATX,
Micro-ATX, NLX, LPX, BTX
A request from a device for communication with the CPU. - Answer IRQ (Interrupt Request)
Term used when measuring the number of dots (width & lenth) on a computer monitor. -
Answer resolution EX: 1280x1024
These types of storage devices are less reliable because they have moving parts and consume
more electricity. - Answer HDDs (Hard Disk Drives)
Two output devices for sound. - Answer speakers and headphones
Two most common output devices. - Answer the monitor and printer
Two characteristics determined by the motherboard chip set. - Answer the max RAM and
connector types
Cache uses this type of memory to store data frequently needed by the CPU. - Answer SRAM
Type of CPU with a variable length instruction set. - Answer CISC (Complicated Instruction Set
Computing)
