IC3 Study Questions (Prep for IC3 exam) Q & A Graded To Score A+
RAM
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable, and resides on the motherboard.
Hardware
The tangible, physical computer equipment that can be seen and touched.
ROM
Memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed. A memory system, that stores information permanently and is not lost when the computer is shut off.
Motherboard
This is the main circuit board that all of the other internal components connect to
CPU
The brain of the computer
Software
intangible instructions for the computer
Thumbnails
miniature representation of a graphic image
Power Supply
converts AC power from the wall outlet into the lower voltages of DC power required to power all components of the computer
Keyboard
most frequently used input device
Magnetic Storage
a technology for recording data onto disks or tape by magnetizing particles of an oxidebased surface coating.
Drivers
needed for new hardware to communicate with operating system
Boot
starting up the computer Hertz
CPU, RAM, and video card processor speed is measured in this
bit
the smallest binary unit
byte
eight bits
warranty
a manufacturer's ___ determines what the company will do if you discover a flaw in a product.
surge
when the voltage comes in too high
surge suppressor
this takes care of excess voltage with surges.
uninterruptible power supply
provides a battery backup to your compute if the voltage sags or goes out.
CRT
a computer screen made of glass
Recycle Bin
the home of deleted files
Programmer
the name of someone who writes a new application
Mainframe
a massively powerful computer widely used in the academic, banking, and industrial fields
Windows
this operating system has the largest market share
Linux
this operating system uses an open source model of product development and is free
Refresh Rate
the name of the number of times per second a monitor redraws the image
Restocking Fee
RAM
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable, and resides on the motherboard.
Hardware
The tangible, physical computer equipment that can be seen and touched.
ROM
Memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed. A memory system, that stores information permanently and is not lost when the computer is shut off.
Motherboard
This is the main circuit board that all of the other internal components connect to
CPU
The brain of the computer
Software
intangible instructions for the computer
Thumbnails
miniature representation of a graphic image
Power Supply
converts AC power from the wall outlet into the lower voltages of DC power required to power all components of the computer
Keyboard
most frequently used input device
Magnetic Storage
a technology for recording data onto disks or tape by magnetizing particles of an oxidebased surface coating.
Drivers
needed for new hardware to communicate with operating system
Boot
starting up the computer Hertz
CPU, RAM, and video card processor speed is measured in this
bit
the smallest binary unit
byte
eight bits
warranty
a manufacturer's ___ determines what the company will do if you discover a flaw in a product.
surge
when the voltage comes in too high
surge suppressor
this takes care of excess voltage with surges.
uninterruptible power supply
provides a battery backup to your compute if the voltage sags or goes out.
CRT
a computer screen made of glass
Recycle Bin
the home of deleted files
Programmer
the name of someone who writes a new application
Mainframe
a massively powerful computer widely used in the academic, banking, and industrial fields
Windows
this operating system has the largest market share
Linux
this operating system uses an open source model of product development and is free
Refresh Rate
the name of the number of times per second a monitor redraws the image
Restocking Fee
