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Exam Study Guide Thursday, October 03, 2019

Student:

White, Mackenzie

Assignment:

2-Module-2-Review

Assignment Date:

10/3/2019

Score(%):

100

Objective Questions Subject

Question (ID)

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Response

Computer Concepts

______ is data that is entered into a computer. ______ is the result produced by a computer. (512378)

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B:Input, Output

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Computer Concepts

_________ is a temporary holding area for data and programs. (512398)

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B:RAM

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New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018 Comprehensive [PageNo:] 113

Computer Concepts

_________ is the amount of data a storage device can move per second from the storage medium to RAM. (512401)

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B:Data transfer rate •

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Computer Concepts

A __________ is software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with its host device. (512407)

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B:device driver

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New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018 Comprehensive [PageNo:] 135

Computer Concepts

A(n) _____________contains a collection of instructions for actions that the circuitry in a microprocessor can perform. (512394)

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D:instruction set

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Computer Concepts

An INS would most likely be found in a(n) _________________. (512412)

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D:autonomous vehicle •

New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018 Comprehensive [PageNo:] 145

Computer Concepts

At its time of construction, one of the fastest computers in the world is referred to as a(n) _________________. (512386)

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B:supercomputer

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Computer Concepts

In a microprocessor, the __________ fetches instructions. (512396)

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D:control unit

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Computer Concepts

Subject

Many touchscreens have a(n) _______________ coating designed to repel the oils deposited by fingers that tap and swipe the screen. (512384)

Question (ID)

Correct

D:oleophobic

Computer Concepts

Microprocessors can’t directly understand programming languages, so programs have to be converted into _____________ that corresponds to the microprocessor’s instruction set. (512395)

Correct

Computer Concepts

Modern refrigerators, washing machines, and other appliances are controlled by integrated circuits called ____________ that combine sensors with processing circuitry. (512390)

Correct

Computer Concepts

Most computers have temporary holding areas called __________. (512379)

Correct

Computer Concepts

Originally called microcomputers, _________ are designed to meet the computing needs of individuals. (512387)

Correct

Computer Concepts

Processors that execute one instruction at a time are considered to be ________ processors. (512397)

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Computer Concepts

Self-driving vehicles use a(n) ____________________ algorithm to gather data, analyze it, and then carry out required actions. (512409)

Computer Concepts

Remediation •

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B:machine language •

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A:microcontrollers

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D:RAM

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B:personal computers •

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A:serial

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A:sense-plan-act

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The advantages of liquid crystal display (LCD) screens include _________________. (512408)

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D:all of the above

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Computer Concepts

The electronic components of most digital devices are mounted on a circuit board called a ______________. (512381)

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D:all of the above

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Computer Concepts

The main circuits on the system board that carry data are called the_________. (512404)

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D:data bus

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Computer Concepts

The most popular battery type used in today’s electronic devices is __________. (512383)

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C:lithium ion

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Exam Study Guide Subject

Question (ID)

Result

Response

Computer Concepts

The part of the data bus that runs between the microprocessor and RAM is called the _______ bus. (512405)

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A:local

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Computer Concepts

The primary purpose of ________ software is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently. (512380)

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A:system

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Computer Concepts

The term ________ refers to the part of a digital device that holds the system board. (512382)

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D:system unit

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Computer Concepts

What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a portable system that is good for students and on-the-go professionals who want to create content and be productive, in addition to consuming content? (512393)

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B:Laptop

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Computer Concepts

What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a portable system that is great for consuming content such as books, music, and videos but not so great for creating content or multitasking? (512392)

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A:Tablet

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Computer Concepts

What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a system that is ideal for dedicated gamers, serious designers, desktop publishers, and video editors? (512391)

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B:Desktop

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Computer Concepts

Which of the following is an example of a computer that is a small, lightweight personal computer that is designed like a clam shell? (512388)

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B:Laptop computer

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Computer Concepts

Which of the following is an example of an operating system that is used by smartphones? (512389)

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D:All of the above

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Computer Concepts

Which of the following is an example of why hard disk drives are so popular? (512400)

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B:They have relatively • low cost for lots of storage.

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Exam Study Guide Result

Response

Computer Concepts

Subject

Which of the following is an important consideration when evaluating storage options for digital devices? (512399)

Question (ID)

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D:All of the above

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Computer Concepts

Which of the following is NOT a type of digital video container file? (512385)

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D:PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

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Computer Concepts

Which of the following is NOT an example of an expansion port? (512406)

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D:RAM

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Computer Concepts

Which of the following is NOT drawback of using cloud storage? (512403)

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B:High price of storage

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Computer Concepts

Which of the following sensors would be most useful for helping a drone remain level as it flies? (512410)

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C:Gyro sensor

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Computer Concepts

Which of the following sensors would best help an autonomous vehicle calculate the distance to an object? (512411)

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A:Lidar

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Computer Concepts

Which optical storage technology stores data permanently on a disc, which cannot be subsequently added to or changed? (512402)

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A:Read-only

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Computer Concepts

A desktop is a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used for input as well as for output. (512352)

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False

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Computer Concepts

A dual in-line package (DIP)is a square chip package, typically used for microprocessors, with pins arranged in concentric squares. (512347)

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False

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Computer Concepts

A hard disk drive is an example of magnetic storage. (512370)

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True

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Computer Concepts

A laser printer has a nozzle-like print head that sprays ink onto paper to form characters and graphics. (512377)

Correct

False

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Computer Concepts

A multicore processor that executes more than one instruction at a time is referred to as a parallel processor. (512367)

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True

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Exam Study Guide Result

Response

Computer Concepts

Subject

A slate tablet configuration is basically a screen in a narrow frame that lacks a physical keyboard. (512353)

Question (ID)

Correct

True

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Computer Concepts

A solid state drive can be used as a substitute for a hard disk drive. (512373)

Correct

True

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New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018 Comprehensive [PageNo:] 123

Computer Concepts

All remote storage is considered to be cloud storage. (512374)

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False

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New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018 Comprehensive [PageNo:] 123

Computer Concepts

An example of system software is a computer operating system. (512345)

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True

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Computer Concepts

ARM-based processors are not especially energy efficient. (512362)

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False

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Computer Concepts

Athlon and A-series processors manufactured by AMD are NOT x86 compatible. (512361)

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False

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Computer Concepts

Battery life is the time your device operates before it must be recharged. (512351)

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True

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Computer Concepts

Battery lifespan is the time your device operates before it must be recharged. (512350)

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False

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Computer Concepts

Component systems are currently the most popular form factor for digital devices. (512349)

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False

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Computer Concepts

Computers with the same operating systems can typically use the same software and peripheral devices. (512357)

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True

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Computer Concepts

During an instruction cycle, all parts of the instruction are performed by the microprocessor’s control unit. (512365)

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False

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Computer Concepts

In a display device, response rate is the time it takes for one pixel to change from black to white then back to black. (512376)

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True

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Computer Concepts

Intel Corporation is the world’s largest chipmaker and supplies a sizeable percentage of the microprocessors that power desktops and laptops. (512358)

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True

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Exam Study Guide Subject

Question (ID)

Result

Response

Computer Concepts

Land-grid arrays (LGAs)have two rows of pins that connect the chip to a circuit board. (512348)

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False

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Computer Concepts

Memory cards are typically volatile. (512372)

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False

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Computer Concepts

Modern processors follow Intel’s original numbering sequence. (512359)

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False

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Computer Concepts

Most computer ads specify the speed of a microprocessor in gigahertz. (512366)

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True

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Computer Concepts

Processing is handled by the computer’s CPU. (512341)

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True

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Computer Concepts

Random access memory (RAM)is volatile. (512368)

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True

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Computer Concepts

Read-only memory (ROM)is temporary and volatile. RAM is more permanent and nonvolatile. (512369)

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False

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Computer Concepts

Semiconductors are substances with properties between those of a conductor and an insulator. (512346)

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True

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Computer Concepts

Smartphones evolved from basic cell phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). (512354)

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True

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Computer Concepts

Smartwatches are multifunction devices that can include a camera, thermometer, compass, calculator, cell phone, global positioning system (GPS), media player, and fitness tracker. (512356)

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True

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Computer Concepts

Solid state storage stores data in erasable, rewritable circuitry, rather than on spinning disks, tape, or optical media. (512371)

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True

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Computer Concepts

System software is a set of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task. (512344)

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False

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Computer Concepts

The ability to switch between programs makes computers multipu...