Which of the following describes a system

Component Systems and Peripherals Unit

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Question 1

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Which of the following best describes the system unit?

a case that contains the electronic components used to process data

any hardware component that allows you to enter data

an electronic component made up of the modem and storage devices

hardware that sends and receives data over transmission media

Question 2

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Which of the following is NOT an input device?

keyboard

printer

mouse

trackball

Question 3

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__________ consists of the electronic components that store the instructions waiting to be executed, the data needed by those instructions, and the results of the processed data.

The processor

The CPU

The control unit

Memory

Question 4

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What is the purpose of the processor, which is also called the central processing unit (CPU)?

This component is software that communicates with the keyboard and monitor.

This electronic component interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.

This hardware component communicates with the keyboard and monitor.

This electronic component stores instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions.

Question 5

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When purchasing a PC, you should upgrade which of the following to the largest amount or number your budget will afford:

Internal bays and slots

RAM

ROM

Buses

Question 6

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What happens to data, instructions and information held in volatile memory when the computer system is powered off?

All content is held in volatile memory until the power is restored.

All content is made permanent for future use.

All content will be lost.

Both A & B

Question 7

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An example of a docking station is a/an

Slot on the motherboard that holds memory modules.

USB port on a laptop or PC.

Peripheral component that can be used to link a desktop-sized monitor with a tablet PC.

Internal bay that can be used for inserting additional components such as a hard drive.

Question 8

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What is a peripheral?

A device that connects to the system unit

a slot on the motherboard that holds memory modules

a component of the system board

a high-speed storage location

Question 9

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If mobility is the primary criteria for a buyer of a new PC, which of the following would be the most important criteria to consider?

the number of USB ports for connecting peripherals

the type of software applications to be used—gaming, for instance, requires sophisticated graphics and sound adapter cards

the weight and size of the unit

the size of the internal hard drive

Question 10

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Edwin is a consultant working for a large engineering firm. He travels to visit clients and uses his laptop and a smartphone to stay in touch with the home office. His computer must handle business-related software, and he must have a means of contacting clients and the home office. Into what category of user type would you put Edwin?

Home user

Power user

Mobile user

Small business/home user

Question 11

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Which of the following is NOT an input device?

mouse

printer

keyboard

trackball

Question 12

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What is input?

data or instructions that have been processed into a useful form

any data or information that is processed and presented to the user

any data or instructions entered into the memory of a computer

all processed data

Question 13

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Which of the following is NOT a capability of a multifunction printer?

printing

scanning

faxing

video

Question 14

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Printers, monitors, and speakers are the three most commonly used _______ devices.

Output

Input

communications

processing

Question 15

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What communications device connects multiple computers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network?

an Ethernet card

a router

a network card

a modem

Question 16

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If you want to create a home network and want the greatest flexibility in where to locate various computers and other connected equipment around your house, which transmission media provides the most flexibility and least installation effort?

Telephone line

Wireless radio waves

Coaxial cable

Fiber optic cable

Question 17

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The following diagram is an example of what type of home network?

completely wireless

completely wired

combination of wired and wireless

Question 18

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In the above diagram, what two components are required to make this network operational?

a router and an Ethernet card in the computer

modem and a wireless adapter card in the computer

a modem and an Ethernet card in the computer

a router and a wireless adapter card in the computer

Peripherals Module

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Question 1

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The laser printer in your home office needs to be replaced. You have been using it to print the normal number of pages that result from notes from your classes and assigned homework, receipts from online orders, and some letters you have written. What type of printer would make an adequate replacement if your major concern is keeping the initial cost low?

all-in-one printer

photo printer

laser printer