WW2: Midterms Assignment #1 - M3U1 LOPEZ, MARIA ANGELICA

Module 3 - Unit 1

1) What type of component provides persistent storage?

- The component that provides a persistent storage are HDD (Hard Drive Drive), SSD (Solid State
Drive), Flash drive and also optical disc (which not common used nowadays).

2) What computer component is most restrictive in terms of determining upgrade potential for a
desktop computer?

- The most restrictive in determining upgrade potential for a desktop computer is the
motherboard which is difficult and expensive to be replace.

3) True or false? A plug-in card is always required to support PC sound.

-False

4) What is the main advantage of using a CPU in 64-bit mode?

-The main advantage of using a CPU in 64-bit mode is it makes more accessible system memory
and is more reliable and faster than a 32-bit since it can handle more data at once.

5) What is a typical speed for a modern CPU to run at?

-the typical speed for a modern CPU to run is 2 Ghz.

6) You want to purchase a computer with a fast graphics interface. What type of expansion slot
should you look for?

-I think I will purchase a PCIe x16 since it is the type of PCI that uses 16 lanes which in each lane
can transfer 250MBps.

7) What type of component provides a passive cooling solution?

-The component that provides a passive cooling solution is a heatsink.

8) How would you access the system setup program on a PC?

-In order to access the system setup program on a pc is by pressing the F2 to enter setup, you
can also access it by pressing ESC, DEL, F1 or F10.