Hardware Basics - CE Wave 28

1.

1 point

On which part of a present-day processor of a desktop or laptop computer defines it to be either 32-bit or 64-bit?

Control unit

Internal memory cache

Arithmetic-Logic Unit

Its internal bus

CPU registers

2.

1 point

Which of the following is a primary memory?

optical disks

ROM

HDD

RAM

3.

1 point

What do you call the technology that allows multiple users to access a specialized set of services such as e-mail, database management, file access, and computation from a dedicated computer across a network?

Client-server technology

Social networking technology

Data mining technology

Mobile technology

4.

1 point

Which of the following are mass storage devices?

ROM

flash drives

optical disks

HDD

RAM

microSD card

5.

1 point

Some present-day monitors can also be classified as an input device. This statement is …

True

False

6.

1 point

What does it mean if a given laptop computer has a 12.5" display?

The length of the screen is 12.5".

The size of the screen measured diagonally is 12.5".

The width of the screen is 12.5".

The thickness of the screen is 12.5".

7.

1 point

This memory unit is available in modules that can be mounted on the memory slot in the case of a desktop computer and it serves as a temporary storage and working space for the operating system and applications.

RAM

HDD

CD-ROM

ROM

8.

1 point

What is the term used to refer to the type of memory that is directly accessible by the computer's processor?

Secondary memory

Primary memory

Expandable memory

Flash memory

9.

1 point

The hard disks of consumer-level computers especially on laptop computers are usually measured in …

Gigabytes

Kilobits

Megabits

Bits

10.

1 point

Which of the following specifies the speed of the processor of a computer?

32mph

3.0GHz

Dual Core

64-bit

11.

1 point

What allows a computer to connect to the Internet by changing digital data to analog signals and vice versa so that data can be transmitted through telephone cables?

Cable box

Graphics card

Modem

Hub

12.

1 point

Which of the following best describes ROM (or Read-Only Memory)?

It is a mass storage device that store information for future use.

It is an expandable memory or storage unit that can be detached from a computing device.

It is a form of non-volatile storage containing the initial program that runs when the computer is booting up.

It is a temporary storage of programs and data needed to execute a task.

13.

1 point

Which of the following best represents the resolution of a computer screen?

1920 x 1080

CRT, LCD, LED, or AMOLED

5" diagonal

5.0MP

14.

1 point

What sets a computer distinct from other electronic devices such as an MP3 player, a gaming console, a mobile phone (not a smartphone), a programmable calculator, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and a radio receiver?

A computer has semi-conductors as essential components.

A computer requires input and generates a set of output.

A computer is a general-purpose and programmable device.

A computer has transistors as its basic hardware components.

15.

1 point

What does the computer term I/O stand for?

in order

input/output

increased operability

in/out

16.

1 point

This port on a computer is for compact audio/video interface for transferring video and/or digital audio data to a computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device.

USB port

HDMI port

VGA port

Audio port

17.

1 point

Identify the input devices.

webcam

mouse

trackpad

multi-functional or all-in-one printer

touch-screen

18.

1 point

What is the unit of resolution for the photograph that can be captured by a webcam or built-in cameras in laptop computers?

PPI

MP

PPCM

picture elements per square inch

19.

1 point

Which interface on the motherboard of a desktop computer can you add a card to add more functionality to the system?

CPU socket

Memory slot

SCSI

Expansion slot

20.

1 point

A higher mAh (milliampere-hour) rating means that the (fully-charged) battery can power a device that consumes more power and/or for a longer amount of time before becoming depleted and needing to be re-charged. This statement is …

True

False

21.

1 point

When the computer is turned off, the contents of the RAM is retained and can be retrieved after powering up the computer. This statement is ...

True

False

22.

1 point

The end of a cable (such as a USB cable, HDMI cable, Ethernet cable, subscriber cable) that interfaces with the port on a computing device is called a ...

connector

plug

insertion unit

jack

23.

1 point

What port on the main system unit or a laptop computer allows it to connect to a modem or router using a cable for Internet connection?

RJ-11 port

Ethernet port

Audio port

Graphics port

24.

1 point

The word pixel is a shortened combination of two words. What does it stand for?

pi excel

pixelated

picture element

25.

1 point

Usually connected to the main system unit through a USB port, this peripheral device that allows a user to select objects or items on a computer screen to perform a specific task by clicking on one of its buttons is the …

power button

keyboard

track pad

mouse

26.

1 point

In a desktop computer, what do you call the chassis-covered base unit where all the other components are connected to its port using cables and connectors?

Main system unit

CPU

Motherboard

Black box

27.

1 point

These are multiple rectangular ports that enable users to connect devices such as a flash drive, an external hard disk, a smartphone, a mouse, and a keyboard to the computer.

Audio ports

FireWire ports

HDMI ports

USB ports

28.

1 point

What do you call the IEEE 1394 interface that is a serial bus interface for high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data transfer developed by Apple?

HDMI port

FireWire port

USB port

Audio port

29.

1 point

Which basic functional unit of a computer executes instructions based on a computer program, hence, it is referred to as the brain of the computer?

HDD

CPU

I/O

RAM

30.

1 point

Identify the output devices.

headset

monitor

keyboard

track pad

printer

speakers