CGS1060 TEST 1 STUDY GUIDE 100%
SOLVED 2025
, Describe what is meant by the term "computer hardware" - ANSWERthe physical parts
of a computer system
Describe the system unit of a computer - ANSWERtower or chassis; part of the
computer that houses the motherboard, which is the circuit board that holds the
computers main microprocessor
Describe types of computers - ANSWERlaptops, desktops, tablet, all-in-one computers,
embedded computers, and 2-in-1 computers
Identify a smartphone - ANSWERa handheld computer with cellular networking
capability
Identify a media player - ANSWERallow you to listen to audio files such as
music,podcasts, read books, and watch videos. Media players are often referred to as
Personal Media Players (PMP) due to their transportability and customization.
Describe computer processors - ANSWERAKA the central processing unit (CPU); the
brains of the computer where most calculations take place
Explain computer storage - ANSWERresults of the processing are stored in RAM. Once
the results are stored, the processor fetches the next instruction or piece of data.
Explain graphics output - ANSWERa computer's ability to display information; comes in
many forms like images, video and audio
Describe how a computer works - ANSWERInput (fetch) - Process (decode) - Output
(execute) - Store
What is the boot process? - ANSWERthe loading of an operating system into main
memory of a device.
Name the 4 steps of the boot process - ANSWER1. The device is powered on and the
CPU activates BIOS; 2.The Power-On Self-Test is executed; 3.The OS is loaded into
RAM; 4.The OS checks the registry settings and loads saved configuration settings
Describe speed regarding computers - ANSWERThe speed of a digital device's
processor is determined by a number of factors. Most important in determining a
computer's speed are clock speed and bus width.
Define hertz - ANSWERcycles per second; used to measure frequency
SOLVED 2025
, Describe what is meant by the term "computer hardware" - ANSWERthe physical parts
of a computer system
Describe the system unit of a computer - ANSWERtower or chassis; part of the
computer that houses the motherboard, which is the circuit board that holds the
computers main microprocessor
Describe types of computers - ANSWERlaptops, desktops, tablet, all-in-one computers,
embedded computers, and 2-in-1 computers
Identify a smartphone - ANSWERa handheld computer with cellular networking
capability
Identify a media player - ANSWERallow you to listen to audio files such as
music,podcasts, read books, and watch videos. Media players are often referred to as
Personal Media Players (PMP) due to their transportability and customization.
Describe computer processors - ANSWERAKA the central processing unit (CPU); the
brains of the computer where most calculations take place
Explain computer storage - ANSWERresults of the processing are stored in RAM. Once
the results are stored, the processor fetches the next instruction or piece of data.
Explain graphics output - ANSWERa computer's ability to display information; comes in
many forms like images, video and audio
Describe how a computer works - ANSWERInput (fetch) - Process (decode) - Output
(execute) - Store
What is the boot process? - ANSWERthe loading of an operating system into main
memory of a device.
Name the 4 steps of the boot process - ANSWER1. The device is powered on and the
CPU activates BIOS; 2.The Power-On Self-Test is executed; 3.The OS is loaded into
RAM; 4.The OS checks the registry settings and loads saved configuration settings
Describe speed regarding computers - ANSWERThe speed of a digital device's
processor is determined by a number of factors. Most important in determining a
computer's speed are clock speed and bus width.
Define hertz - ANSWERcycles per second; used to measure frequency
