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1. Describe the hardware referred to by the terms, system unit and chassis.
Hardware refers to the case on a desktop that contains the protects the motherboard,
hard disk drive, memory, and other components (motherboards)
2. Name the typical location of the case for a laptop, slate tablet, convertible tablet,
game console, smartphone, wearable device, portable media player, digital camera,
handheld game device.
3. List products for securing and tracking hardware and how each is used.
Clamps, cables and locks: these products are used to safeguard the computer
devices.
Ultrasonic sensors: hardware manufactures established an alarm system that is
installed the case on a desktop or server, hard drive and other costly components
of the computer.
Locks tracking, asset tags, personal safes.
5. Describe the purpose of the processor and how multi- and single-core processor
differ.
The processor interprets and carries out the basic instruction that operate a
computer.
Single-core–processoruseonecoretoprocessoperationsandgoodbatterylife
Multi-core – processor use more than 2 cores to process different operations &
lower battery life.
Antennae and transponder, send signal to scanner. Chip are attached under the skin of
animals. The chip contains unique number that it recorded by the owner’s name and
address.
8. Explain the role of the control unit and ALU in performing computer operations.
1. Fetching–obtainingaprogramfrommemory
2. Decoding–translateinstructionsocomputercanuse/execute
3. Executing–carryoutthecommands
4. Storing–writeresulttomemory.
10. Define these terms: registers, system lock and superscalar. Describe how clock
speed is measured.
Register are used to quickly accept, store, and transfer data and instructions that
are being used immediately by the CPU. Small, high speed storage location.
System Lock allows you to lock your desktop so that no other users may use your
computer / control timing.
Superscalar: execute more than 1 instruction per clock cycle.
Clock speed is measured by how many ticks per second the clock makes
1. Intel
2. AMD
14. List options for cooling a processor and describe how each works.
Main fan and heat sink: absorb and disperses heat produced by electrical
components such as processor.
Liquid cooling technology uses a continuous flow of fluid(s), such as water and
glycol, in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor to a
radiator-type grill, which cools the liquid and then return the cooled fluid to the
processor.
Cooling pad: rest below the laptop and protects the computer from overheating
and also the user lap from excessive heat.
15. Define the term, internet of Things (IoT). List IoT-enabled devices and
technologies.
16. Explain how smart cities might use the Internet of Things.
Smart cities use Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as connected sensors, lights, and
meters to collect and analyze data. The cities then use this data to improve
infrastructure, public utilities and services, and more.
Smart TVs collect data about what we watch. It means, when we connected the internet
with smart TVs or any device, the device will collect the data.
18. Explain why a home or business user might choose cloud computing.
A home or business user might choose cloud computing because accessibility data and/or
applications are available worldwide from any computer or device with an Internet
connection.
Cost savings: The expense of software and high-end hardware, such as fast processors
and high-capacity memory and storage devices, shifts away from the user.
Space savings: Floor space required for servers, storages devices, and other hardware
shifts away from the user.
20. Human speech is analog because it uses continuous (wave form) signals that
vary in strength and quality. Most computers are digital meaning that they recognize
only two discrete states: on and off.
21. Define the terms, bit and byte. Describe the binary system and the ASCII coding
scheme.
Bit - A bit (short for binary digit) is the smallest unit of data the computer can
process
Byte - When 8 bits grouped together as a unit, they form a byte. Byte is a provides
enough different combinations of 0s and 1s to represent 256 different characters.
The binary system is a number system that has just two unique digits, 0 & , called
bits
ASCII is the acronym for the American Standard Code for Information
Interchange. It represents a set of characters for example, the alphabet E is
represented as 01000101. When we press a key on a keyboard, a chip in the
keyboards converts the key’s electronic signal into special code, called scan code
that is sent to the electronic circuitry in the computer.
22. List categories of items stored in memory. Explain how manufacturers state
memory size.
1. The operating system and other programs that control or maintain the computer
and its devices.
2. Applications that carry out a specific task, such as word processing.
3. The data being processed by the applications and the resulting information.
23. Differentiate between volatile and nonvolatile memory. List an example of each.
Volatile memory is memory that loses its contents when the computer’s power is
turned off, example: RAM
Nonvolatile memory is Memory that does not lose its contents when power is
removed from the computer, example: flash memory.
Users typically are referring to RAM when discussing computer and mobile device
memory. RAM (random access memory), also called main memory, consists of memory
chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices.
Dynamic RAM
Static RAM. Chips are faster &more reliable than any variation of DRAM chips.
26. Describe the function of memory module. List two types of memory modules.
27. Describe how a computer uses cache. Differentiate among L1, L2 and L3 cache
A cache is a smaller, faster memory, located closer to a processor core, which stores
copies of the data from frequently used main memory locations. Temp storage area.
28. Describe what is stored in ROM. Firmware Are ROM chips that contain
permanently written data, instruction or information.
To hold their start up instructions because it allows the computer to update its
content easily.
Store data and programs on many mobile devices and peripheral devices such as
smartphones, printers.
30. List methods to wipe the memory of mobile device when recycling or selling
Kill switch
Reset command
Destroy SIM
32. Define the term, access time. List different methods used state access time.
Access time is the amount of time it takes the processor to read data, instructions and
information from memory.
33. Describe the purpose of an adapter card and the role of expansion slot.
An adapter card/ expansion card/ adapter board is circuit board than enhances
the functions of a component of desktop or server system unit and/or provides
connections to peripheral devices.
Expansion slot is a socket on a desktop or server motherboard that can hold an
adapter card.
Bluetooth
MIDI
Modem
Network
Sound
TV tuner
USB
Video
P&P technology refer to the computer automatically can recognize peripheral devices as
you install them.
Creates security flaws that allow hackers to take control of security system,
routers,SmartTV’s,webcamsandotherdevices.
Rapid7 has developed a scanner tool to check vulnerabilities and identify affected
hardware.
Security experts recommend turning off or disabling any Plug and Play device not
being used on a network that accesses the internet.
This connector save customers' cost. If the user has a different brand connector, they
need not to buy a new connector for their new device.
Allows you to insert and remove a device while the computer is running.
40. Identify the role of a bus. Differentiate btw a data bus and an address bus.
The role of the bus is used to transfer bits from input devices to memory, from
memory to processor, from processor to memory and from memory to output or
storage devices.
Data bus is transfer the actual data while address bus transfer info about where
the data should reside in memory
41. Describe how bus width and word size affect and are used to measure computer
speed.
The bus width determines number of bits computer can process at one time.
The larger the number bits handled by the bus, the faster the computer transfer
data.
Word size is the number of bits the processor can interpret and execute at a given
time.
42. List types of buses and describe the purpose for each.
System bus- front side bus (FSB) is part of the motherboard and connects the
processor to main memory
Backside bus (BSB) - connects the processor to cache
Expansionbus–allowstheprocessortocommunicatewithperipheraldevices
One end of AC plugs into wall and other side into device. AC into DC.
44. Explain the purpose of and roles of fans in power supplies, and how many might
be in desktop case.
To keeps it cool. Some have variable speed fans that changes speed or stop running,
depending on temperature in the case.
45. Explain how to maintain hardware and software on your computer or mobile
device.
Hardware: use a damp cloth to clean the screen gently. Protect, cool. If transporting a
laptop, be sure to store it in a case with plenty of padding.
47. List steps and precautions to take when replacing the screen on mobile device.
1. Back up data
2. Turn off
3. Protect hands and eyes
4. Carefully remove pieces of broken glass
5. Remove display assembly
6. Unpack new screen
7. Reassemble device
CHAPTER 2 (MODULE 7)
1. Input is any data and instruction entered into the memory of a computer.
2. Define these term: data, software, and command. Give an example of a user
response.
Input is any data and instruction entered into the memory of a computer.
Software is a series of related instructions, organized for common purpose, that
tells a computer what tasks to perform and how.
Command is an instruction that causes a program or app to perform a specific
action.
3. List features that are common to most keyboards. Describe how to use a
keyboard shortcut.
Have function keys, which are labeled with F followed by a number, are special
key programmed to issue commands to a computer
A toggle key is a key that switches btw 2 states each time a user presses the key,
ex: CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK.
One or more key board keys that you press to perform an operating system or
application related task.
Compact keyboards- smaller than a standard keyboard & not include the numeric
keypad or navigation keys.
Ergonomic keyboards- has design that reduces the chance of repetitive strain
injuries (RSIs) of the wrist and hand.
Gaming keyboards- keyboards designed specifically for users who enjoy playing
games on the computer.
Wireless keyboards- battery-powered device that transmits data to the computer
or mobile device using wireless technology.
6. Define the term, pointer. Name objects a pointing device can select.
Pointer is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape as a user moves a
pointing device. Select text, graphics and other objects
Optical mouse: uses optical sensors that emit and sense light to detect the mouse's
movement
Laser mouse: uses laser sensors that emit and sense light to detect mouse's
movement
Touch mouse: touch sensitive mouse that recognizes touch gestures
8. Describe the following input devices: touchpad, pointing stick, and trackball.
Touch pad: small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and
motion. Found on laptops/tablets.
Pointing stick: pressure-sensitive pointing device shaped like a pencil eraser that
is positioned between keys on mobile computer keyboard.
Trackball: stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side. About the size
of a ping pong ball.
We can interact with a touch screen by touching areas of the screen with your finger or
stylus to make selection or to begin typing. Many touch screen respond to gestures. A
gesture is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers on
your hand. Ex: tap, drag, zoom and swipe.
10. Describe how desktop monitors, laptop and mobile device screens,
smartphones, wearable devices, portable media players, digital cameras, kiosk and
navigation systems use touch input.
1. Desktop monitors, laptop- using a mouse to click an object on screen or double tap
the item.
2. Smartphones: the gestures help to supports touch input include tapping to run an
app, sliding, or swiping to scroll and pinching and stretching to zoom.
3. Wearable devices: the gestures that might perform on this device include sliding
or swiping to scroll through the various screen.
4. Portables media players: users slide and swipe to browse their music libraries on
their portable m.p. and then tap to select the song they want to play.
5. Digital cameras: start to include built-in features to browse through and edit
photos without requiring a computer.
6. Kiosks: used on devices where a keyboard and pointing device might not endure
its high volume of use.
7. Navigation: users can perform actions such as tapping to enter destination
address, dragging to display diff areas of map, or pinching and stretching to zoom.
11. List methods and devices for using pen input. Define the term, digitizer.
With pen input, you touch a stylus or digital pen on a flat surface to write, draw,
or make selections
1. Stylus: small plastic device that looks like a pen. Use pressure to write on
surface
2. Digital pen: slightly larger than stylus, captures and converts handwriting
or drawings into a digital format, which users can upload to a computer or
mobile device
Digitizer is electronic plastic board that detects and converts movements of a
stylus of digital pen into digital signals that are sent to the computer. Specific
location responds to specific location.
12. Explain how hand-writing notes during class could impact your knowledge
retention.
It will improve our memory and increase in information retention when hand writing
notes instead of typing them. This link means that students are able to perform better
through recalling information when needed
13. Define the term, motion input. Describe how the entertainment industry, the
military, athletics and the medical field use motion input.
Motion input is when users can guide on screen elements using air gestures. This
includes moving your body or a handheld input device through the air.
- Entertainment: game console (Wii), make the scenario feel as real as possible
- military: for training with weapon usage, remote control helicopters, use for post-
traumatic stress disorder
- medical field: for training, enhance movements in patients
14. Name hardware and devices used for voice and audio input.
16. Explain what occurs during a video conference and the technology needed.
18. Outline steps to secure your privacy when using a device with a webcam.
Optical Scanner: light sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics
and then translates the results into a form that computer can process
Optical Readers: device that uses a light source to read characters, marks, and
codes and then converts them into digital data that a computer can process
20. A (n) code stores information that can correspond to a web address or
other content.
22. List uses of RFID technology, and list uses for, magstripe readers.
RFID tech:
Magstripe readers:
23. List guidelines to protect your credit card from scanning devices.
When a document that contains this ink needs to be read, it passes through a machine,
which magnetizes the ink and then translates the magnetic information into characters
25. Give examples of data collection devices and describe how they are used.
A data collection device obtains data directly at the location where the transaction
or event takes place
ex:
- employees use bar code readers to collect data wirelessly
-factories and retail stores use data collection devices to take inventory and order
products
Transmitting data over a network or the internet
26. Define the term, output. List types and methods of output.
Types:
Text: text messages, instant messages, memos, letters, press releases, etc.
Graphics: enhance visual appeal. drawings, clips, photos, animations
audio: narration and speeches, music, podcasts
video: video, clip, sporting events, movies, news reports
27. Define the term, display and monitor. Describe different types of monitors.
Display is output device that visually conveys the text, graphics, audio, and video
information. Consists of a screen.
Monitor is a display that is packaged as a separate peripheral device.
Types of monitor:
LCD: Stands for liquid crystal display. The newer, flatter type of computer screen.
CRT: Stands for cathode ray tube. The traditional, glass-screen, television-set-like
monitor.
28. List steps to connect a laptop to an external display.
29. Differentiate among LCD, CCFL, LED, TFT, OLED, and AMOLED technologies.
30. Describe how display quality is determined. Define these term: resolution,
response time, nit, candela, dot pitch, and contrast ratio.
Display quality is depends on resolution, response time, brightness, dot pitch, and
contrast ratio.
Resolution is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display.
Response time is time taken to turn the pixel on or off.
A nit is a unit of visible light intensity equal to one candela (candlepower) per
square meter.
Candela is the standard unit of luminous intensity.
Dot pitch is the distance in millimeters btw pixels on a display.
Contrast ratio describe the difference in light intensity btw the brightest white
and darkest black that can be produced on a display.
31. Explain the purpose of the GPU. List and describe port types for monitors.
32. Describe the technologies used by HDTV. Explain the capabilities of a Smart TV.
HDTV: most advanced form of digital television, working with digital broadcast
signals, transmitting digital sound, supporting wide screens, and providing high
resolutions
Smart TV: internet enabled HDTV where you can browse the web, stream video
from online, listen to Internet radio, etc.
34. Describe orientation options for printouts. Explain what is needed to print using
Bluetooth.
1. Portrait orientation: taller than it is wide, information printed across the shorter
width of the paper
2. Landscape orientation: wider than it is tall, with information printed across the
widest part of the paper
2 devices that can communicate using radio waves, within 30 ft. range usually.
35. Outline steps for printing from a smartphone or tablet.
1. Verify mobile device or tablet is connected to the same network as the printer.
2. If necessary, download & install an app on device or tablet to enable to print.
3. Viewing the item to print on smartphone or tablet, select the option to print on the
printer and then retrieve the printout.
36. Explain how an ink-jet printer works, and describe the mechanics of the ink
cartridge.
Ink-jet printer forms characters and graphics by spraying tiny drops of liquid ink
onto a piece of paper.
A higher "dot per minute" means the print quality is higher because the drops of ink are
smaller and more drops fit in a certain area.
38. Compare the price and quality of laser printers to ink-jet printers.
39. Describe the following printer types: photo, all-in-one, 3-D, thermal, mobile,
label, plotter and impact.
40. Explain how computers and mobile devices use speakers such as satellite
speakers, to emit sound.
Headphones cover or are placed outside of the ear whereas ear buds rest inside the ear
canal whereas headsets is a device that function as both headphones and microphones.
42. Define the term, data projector. Differentiate between LCD and DLP projector
technology.
Data projector is a device that projects the text and images displaying on a computer or
mobile device screen on a larger screen so that an audience can see the image clearly.
43. Describe uses of interactive whiteboards and force- feedback game controllers.
Define the term, tactile output.
Interactive whiteboard: touch sensitive device that displays the image on a
connected computer screen. Can draw on/erase with a digital pen. Notes
interactively written on board can be saved for future classes
Force- Feedback: control movements and actions of a player or object in computer
games, simulation and video games.
Provides the user with a physical response from the device. May sense a bumping feeling
on their hand while scrolling through contact list.
1. Voice recognition
Hand pad
Foot pedal
Receptor that detects facial motions
2. Hearing-impaired users
3. Braille printers