ATT Test 8 Questions and Answers 100% Verified
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Main parts of a basic computer - ANSWER monitor, system unit,
pointing device, keyboard
four sections of a keyboard - ANSWER alphanumeric, function,
control, numeric
definition of CPU - ANSWER microprocessor that controls and
processes all information handled by the system
BIOS - ANSWER basic input/output system that sets up
communication between all devices in the computer and
operating system
what are computer platforms made up of? - ANSWER hardware
and software components
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printed circuit board (PCB) - ANSWER socket or slot in which
CPU is inserted
cache - ANSWER special area of memory that holds data and
instructions recently assessed from another location
serial ports - ANSWER used for communication with other
computers
parallel port - ANSWER connects to printer, LANS, disks,
cameras, ect.
bus - ANSWER common electrical pathway where data can
travel. (controlled by chipset)
processor bus - ANSWER highest speed bus used to pass data
back and forth between processor and cache memory and
between processor and north bridge.