ISBA 211 Concepts Module 3 Computer
Hardware- Questions & Answers
Karin realized that a song takes up a lot more space on her computer than the lyrics of the song
typed out in an MS Word document. Why does this happen? Correct Ans-While storing
sound, a computer stores a lot of information - like amplitude and frequency - that it does not
while it saves text.
Software providers may use _________ to limit the number of devices on which you can install
an app. Correct Ans-activation
Hard disk drives contain no moving parts. Correct Ans-No
A router manages the flow of network traffic. Correct Ans-Yes
Some operating systems identify each drive by a name. Correct Ans-Yes
To record a clean voice-over, you should choose a location with no ambient noise. Correct
Ans-Yes
Benchmarking tests compare similar systems performing _____. Correct Ans-identical tasks
RAM stands for _______. Correct Ans-random access memory
, When considering the purchase of a peripheral, you should ______. Select all that apply.
Correct Ans-~ study its specifications
~ consider whether a service plan or an extended warranty is necessary
~ know if your computer can connect to it
A touch screen _____. Select all that apply. Correct Ans-~ is a visual display
~ responds to physical touch
What type of operating system runs a dedicated electronic device such as a smart thermostat?
Correct Ans-embedded operating system
A server that provides storage to network users is called _____. Correct Ans-network
attached storage
Which of the following is NOT a cloud service provider? Correct Ans-macOS
Which device would you use to record handwriting on loose-leaf paper? Correct Ans-digital
pen
Earbuds fit over your ears. Correct Ans-False
Hardware- Questions & Answers
Karin realized that a song takes up a lot more space on her computer than the lyrics of the song
typed out in an MS Word document. Why does this happen? Correct Ans-While storing
sound, a computer stores a lot of information - like amplitude and frequency - that it does not
while it saves text.
Software providers may use _________ to limit the number of devices on which you can install
an app. Correct Ans-activation
Hard disk drives contain no moving parts. Correct Ans-No
A router manages the flow of network traffic. Correct Ans-Yes
Some operating systems identify each drive by a name. Correct Ans-Yes
To record a clean voice-over, you should choose a location with no ambient noise. Correct
Ans-Yes
Benchmarking tests compare similar systems performing _____. Correct Ans-identical tasks
RAM stands for _______. Correct Ans-random access memory
, When considering the purchase of a peripheral, you should ______. Select all that apply.
Correct Ans-~ study its specifications
~ consider whether a service plan or an extended warranty is necessary
~ know if your computer can connect to it
A touch screen _____. Select all that apply. Correct Ans-~ is a visual display
~ responds to physical touch
What type of operating system runs a dedicated electronic device such as a smart thermostat?
Correct Ans-embedded operating system
A server that provides storage to network users is called _____. Correct Ans-network
attached storage
Which of the following is NOT a cloud service provider? Correct Ans-macOS
Which device would you use to record handwriting on loose-leaf paper? Correct Ans-digital
pen
Earbuds fit over your ears. Correct Ans-False
