ITN 107 MIDTERM EXAM GRADED A+
___ is the most common form factor used today for computer motherboards, cases and
power supplies. (type in the 3 letter acronym). - ANSWER-ATX
____ is a wireless technology that establishes a communication link between two
devices that are within about 4 inches of each other. (Answers is a 3 letter acronym) -
ANSWER-NFC
_____ port transmits digital video and audio (not analog transmissions) and is often
used to connect to home theater equipment. (type 4 letter acronym) - ANSWER-HDMI
________ computer cooling fans tend to run quieter. - ANSWER-larger
_________ is the type of memory used in removable, upgradeable storage modules
installed on PC motherboard for data and instructions as they are being processed by
the CPU. (type a 3 letter acronym). - ANSWER-RAM
_____________ is a tool that can measure voltage, current, resistance and other
characteristics of electricity. - ANSWER-multimeter
a component that provides a small trickle of electricity that enables CMOS RAM to hold
configuration data - ANSWER-CMOS Battery
a device dedicated to timing the activities on the motherboard - ANSWER-system clock
A FlexATX motherboard is _______ than an MicroATX motherboard - ANSWER-smaller
a placeholder module used in Rambus memory configurations - ANSWER-C-RIMM
a Rambus memory module - ANSWER-RDRAM
a set of components on the motherboard that work closely with the processor to control
the memory, buses, and peripherals - ANSWER-chipset
a set of rules and standards used for communication - ANSWER-protocol
a task or group of instructions executed by the CPU - ANSWER-thread
a technology that allows a processor to handle more than one group of instructions -
ANSWER-hyper threading
Allows processor to communicate with memory and other peripherals - ANSWER-
chipset
, Along with the processor, what other device is the highest heat producer in the system?
- ANSWER-video card
Also called the microprocessor - ANSWER-cpu
Always try to recycle or dispose properly any computer components, but these are
considered toxic waste and should never be placed in regular trash: - ANSWER-Button
Batteries
amp - ANSWER-a measure of electrical current
an error checking technology used by DIMMs - ANSWER-ECC
an error checking technology used by SIMMs - ANSWER-parity
An Ethernet port has a connector called an RJ-__ to connect to a network cable -
ANSWER-45
artifacts - ANSWER-horizontally torn images on-screen
ATX - ANSWER-a power supply form factor
Backup - ANSWER-Archive copy of software
Blue-ray - ANSWER-Optical
brownouts - ANSWER-a temporary voltage reduction
BSOD - ANSWER-an error message shown on a blue screen
C.......r is a type of electronic component that holds a charge even after the power is
turned off and the device is unplugged. It is used to filter noise from DC current. (type
the whole word) - ANSWER-capacitor
CAG - ANSWER-a round air duct that helps direct air to the processor
CD - ANSWER-Optical
Common value in USA is 115 - ANSWER-Volt
connects to the North Bridge - ANSWER-Front side bus (fsb)
cooler - ANSWER-this sits on top of the processor and consists of a fan and heat sink
___ is the most common form factor used today for computer motherboards, cases and
power supplies. (type in the 3 letter acronym). - ANSWER-ATX
____ is a wireless technology that establishes a communication link between two
devices that are within about 4 inches of each other. (Answers is a 3 letter acronym) -
ANSWER-NFC
_____ port transmits digital video and audio (not analog transmissions) and is often
used to connect to home theater equipment. (type 4 letter acronym) - ANSWER-HDMI
________ computer cooling fans tend to run quieter. - ANSWER-larger
_________ is the type of memory used in removable, upgradeable storage modules
installed on PC motherboard for data and instructions as they are being processed by
the CPU. (type a 3 letter acronym). - ANSWER-RAM
_____________ is a tool that can measure voltage, current, resistance and other
characteristics of electricity. - ANSWER-multimeter
a component that provides a small trickle of electricity that enables CMOS RAM to hold
configuration data - ANSWER-CMOS Battery
a device dedicated to timing the activities on the motherboard - ANSWER-system clock
A FlexATX motherboard is _______ than an MicroATX motherboard - ANSWER-smaller
a placeholder module used in Rambus memory configurations - ANSWER-C-RIMM
a Rambus memory module - ANSWER-RDRAM
a set of components on the motherboard that work closely with the processor to control
the memory, buses, and peripherals - ANSWER-chipset
a set of rules and standards used for communication - ANSWER-protocol
a task or group of instructions executed by the CPU - ANSWER-thread
a technology that allows a processor to handle more than one group of instructions -
ANSWER-hyper threading
Allows processor to communicate with memory and other peripherals - ANSWER-
chipset
, Along with the processor, what other device is the highest heat producer in the system?
- ANSWER-video card
Also called the microprocessor - ANSWER-cpu
Always try to recycle or dispose properly any computer components, but these are
considered toxic waste and should never be placed in regular trash: - ANSWER-Button
Batteries
amp - ANSWER-a measure of electrical current
an error checking technology used by DIMMs - ANSWER-ECC
an error checking technology used by SIMMs - ANSWER-parity
An Ethernet port has a connector called an RJ-__ to connect to a network cable -
ANSWER-45
artifacts - ANSWER-horizontally torn images on-screen
ATX - ANSWER-a power supply form factor
Backup - ANSWER-Archive copy of software
Blue-ray - ANSWER-Optical
brownouts - ANSWER-a temporary voltage reduction
BSOD - ANSWER-an error message shown on a blue screen
C.......r is a type of electronic component that holds a charge even after the power is
turned off and the device is unplugged. It is used to filter noise from DC current. (type
the whole word) - ANSWER-capacitor
CAG - ANSWER-a round air duct that helps direct air to the processor
CD - ANSWER-Optical
Common value in USA is 115 - ANSWER-Volt
connects to the North Bridge - ANSWER-Front side bus (fsb)
cooler - ANSWER-this sits on top of the processor and consists of a fan and heat sink
