Ch2 Desktop Computers and Portable

Computers
1. What is a desktop computer?

a. A tower unit
b. A horizontal unit
c. An all-in-one model
d. All of the above

2. What is a portable computer?

a. A clamshell unit
b. A slate unit
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above

3. Which type of portable computer has a screen and a keyboard?

a. Clamshell unit
b. Slate unit
c. Tower unit
d. All-in-one model

4. What is a peripheral device?

a. A type of portable computer

b. A type of desktop computer
c. A component that enhances a computer's functionality
d. A computer storage device

5. Which of the following is a peripheral device?

a. Printer
b. Digital camera
c. Scanner
d. All of the above

6. What is a microprocessor?

a. An input device
b. An output device
c. A processor that handles instructions
d. A storage device
7. What is the microprocessor's role in a computer?

a. It is the most important component

b. It is usually the most expensive component
c. It processes instructions
d. All of the above

8. What sets the pace for executing instructions in a microprocessor?

a. Microprocessor clock
b. Number of cores
c. Front Side Bus (FSB)
d. CPU cache

9. How is the microprocessor's speed measured?

a. Kilohertz (kHz)
b. Megahertz (MHz)
c. Gigahertz (GHz)
d. Terahertz (THz)

10. What is the purpose of multiple cores in a microprocessor?

a. To increase the microprocessor's performance

b. To decrease the microprocessor's performance
c. To reduce power consumption
d. None of the above

11. What does FSB stand for in the context of a microprocessor?

a. Front Side Bus

b. Fast Serial Bus
c. Full Size Bus
d. Forward Sliding Bus

12. How is FSB speed measured?

a. Kilohertz (kHz)
b. Megahertz (MHz)
c. Gigahertz (GHz)
d. Terahertz (THz)
13. What is CPU cache?

a. A type of memory in a microprocessor

b. A peripheral device
c. A storage device
d. An output device

14. Which level of CPU cache is the fastest?

a. Level 1 (L1)
b. Level 2 (L2)
c. Level 3 (L3)
d. They all have the same speed

15. What does word size refer to in a microprocessor?

a. The size of the microprocessor chip

b. The size of the CPU cache
c. The number of bits a microprocessor can manipulate at one time
d. The number of processing units in a microprocessor

16. What word size is typically found in personal computers?

a. 8-bit
b. 16-bit
c. 32-bit
d. 64-bit

17. What are the processing techniques used by microprocessors?

a. Serial processing
b. Pipelining processing
c. Parallel processing
d. All of the above

18. Which companies produce microprocessors?

a. Intel
b. AMD
c. ARM
d. All of the above
19. What is the purpose of RAM?

a. To store permanent data

b. To store temporary data
c. To process instructions
d. To enhance a computer's functionality

20. What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

a. RAM is permanent memory, while ROM is temporary memory

b. RAM can be changed or deleted, while ROM instructions cannot be changed or deleted
c. RAM is nonvolatile memory, while ROM is volatile memory
d. There is no difference between RAM and ROM

Answer Key (Always review AI generated answers for accuracy)

1. d
2. c
3. a
4. c
5. d
6. c
7. d
8. a
9. c
10. a
11. a
12. b
13. a
14. a
15. c
16. d
17. d
18. d
19. b
20. b
Assessment: Memory Types and Companies
1. What does RAM stand for?

a. Random Access Memory

b. Read Only Memory
c. Random Available Memory
d. Read Accessible Memory

2. What does ROM stand for?

a. Random Access Memory

b. Read Only Memory
c. Random Available Memory
d. Read Accessible Memory

3. What is the main characteristic of RAM?

a. It is temporary memory
b. It is permanent memory
c. It is nonvolatile memory
d. It is volatile memory

4. What is the main characteristic of ROM?

a. It is temporary memory
b. It is permanent memory
c. It is nonvolatile memory
d. It is volatile memory

5. Can the data in RAM be changed or deleted?

a. Yes
b. No

6. Can the instructions written in ROM be changed or deleted?

a. Yes
b. No

7. What happens to instructions in RAM?

a. They change continuously as different programs are executed and new data is processed
b. They remain the same at all times
8. Is it possible to write new information or instructions in ROM?

a. Yes
b. No

9. When are the instructions written into RAM?

a. At the time of execution

b. At manufacturing time

10. What is RAM's role in a computer?

a. It is the "waiting room" for the computer's processor

b. It stores permanent data
c. It stores temporary data
d. It enhances a computer's functionality

11. What are the two types of RAM?

a. SRAM and DRAM

b. PROM and EPROM
c. ROM and RAM
d. Cache and Main Memory

12. What does SRAM stand for?

a. Static Random Access Memory

b. Dynamic Random Access Memory
c. Static Read Only Memory
d. Dynamic Read Only Memory

13. What does DRAM stand for?

a. Static Random Access Memory

b. Dynamic Random Access Memory
c. Static Read Only Memory
d. Dynamic Read Only Memory

14. Where is SRAM typically used?

a. CPU caches
b. Main memory in personal computers
15. Where is DRAM typically used?

a. CPU caches
b. Main memory in personal computers

16. Is SRAM faster or slower than DRAM?

a. Faster
b. Slower

17. Is SRAM more expensive or less expensive than DRAM?

a. More expensive
b. Less expensive

18. Does SRAM need to be power refreshed?

a. Yes
b. No

19. Does DRAM need to be power refreshed?

a. Yes
b. No

20. What is the purpose of ROM?

a. To store permanent data

b. To store temporary data
c. To process instructions
d. To enhance a computer's functionality

21. What is the small set of instructions and data called that is stored in ROM?

a. BIOS
b. Bootstrap loader
c. Virtual memory
d. CPU cache

22. What are the two types of ROM?

a. PROM and EPROM

b. SRAM and DRAM
c. RAM and ROM
d. Cache and Main Memory
23. What does PROM stand for?

a. Programmable Read Only Memory

b. Erasable Read-Only Memory
c. Static Random Access Memory
d. Dynamic Random Access Memory

24. What does EPROM stand for?

a. Programmable Read Only Memory

b. Erasable Read-Only Memory
c. Static Random Access Memory
d. Dynamic Random Access Memory

25. Can the user write instructions on PROM only once?

a. Yes
b. No

26. Can the user write instructions on EPROM many times?

a. Yes
b. No

27. Can the instructions written by the user be erased from PROM?

a. Yes
b. No

28. Can the instructions written by the user be erased from EPROM?

a. Yes
b. No

29. What happens if there is an error while writing on PROM?

a. It becomes unusable
b. It can still be used again

30. What happens if there is an error while writing on EPROM?

a. It becomes unusable
b. It can still be used again
31. Does PROM provide less usability or more usability?

a. Less usability, as instructions are written only once

b. More usability, as instructions are written many times

32. Does EPROM provide less usability or more usability?

a. Less usability, as instructions are written only once

b. More usability, as instructions are written many times

33. What is virtual memory?

a. A feature of an operating system that allows a computer to compensate for shortages of

physical memory
b. A type of memory that is faster than RAM
c. A type of memory that is slower than ROM
d. A component that enhances a computer's functionality
Answer Key (Always review AI generated answers for accuracy)

1. a
2. b
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. a
8. b
9. a
10. c
11. a
12. a
13. b
14. a
15. b
16. a
17. a
18. b
19. a
20. a
21. b
22. a
23. a
24. b
25. a
26. a
27. b
28. a
29. a
30. b
31. a
32. b
33. a

Please review the answer key for accuracy and make any necessary adjustments.
College Level Multiple Choice Assessment -
Keyboard and Input/Output Devices
1. Which device is the primary input device for computers?

a. Mouse
b. Trackpad
c. Scanner
d. Keyboard

2. What is the design of most computer keyboards based on?

a. qwerty layout
b. Control and pointer
c. Gestures
d. Image scanning

3. What is the primary pointing device for computers?

a. Keyboard
b. Mouse
c. Trackpad
d. Scanner

4. What is a trackpad used for?

a. Optical scanning
b. Image conversion
c. Moving the pointer onscreen
d. Executing commands

5. What is the name for the act of moving your fingers on a trackpad?

a. Gestures
b. Scanning
c. Image conversion
d. Optical control

6. What is a scanner used for?

a. Playing games
b. Controlling video games
c. Providing input to entertainment systems
d. Converting images to digital format
7. What device is used to provide input to video games or entertainment systems?

a. Joystick
b. Steering wheel
c. Trackball
d. All of the above

8. What type of device is a microphone?

a. Input device
b. Output device
c. Input/output device
d. None of the above

9. What is the function of a computer monitor?

a. Input data
b. Output data
c. Scan images
d. Convert images

10. What are the major technologies used in computer displays?

a. CRT, LCD, Plasma, LED, OLED

b. RGB, CMYK, HSL, HSV
c. VGA, DVI, HDMI, Thunderbolt
d. Dot matrix, Laser, Ink-jet

11. What is screen resolution?

a. The number of pixels on a screen

b. The size of a screen in inches
c. The color depth of a screen
d. The proportion of the screen

12. What are standard resolutions for screens?

a. 4:3 and 16:9

b. 720p and 1080p
c. 2560x1440 and 3840x2160
d. VGA and HDMI
13. What do impact printers use to transfer ink to paper?

a. A ribbon
b. A laser
c. Sprayed ink
d. No ink, it uses heat

14. What type of printer forms images without touching the paper?

a. Impact printer
b. Laser printer
c. Dot matrix printer

15. What is the print resolution?

a. The number of drops of ink per inch

b. The pages printed per minute
c. The size of the printed area
d. The quality of the printed text and images

16. What is the recommended print resolution for photographs?

a. 300 dpi
b. 600 dpi
c. 1,200 dpi
d. 2,400 dpi

17. How is print speed typically measured?

a. EOM (Eyes on Monitor)

b. PPM (Pages per minute)
c. DPI (Dots per inch)
d. MHz (Megahertz)

18. What do touch screens allow users to do?

a. Plug in external devices

b. Select commands by touching the screen
c. Transfer data from a computer to a peripheral device
d. Increase the speed of data transfer
19. What is a data bus?

a. A circuit that connects peripheral devices to the CPU

b. A storage device for data
c. A high-speed port for data transfer
d. A connector on the system board for expansion cards

20. What is an expansion card?

a. A small circuit board that controls a storage device

b. A device used with games and entertainment systems
c. A circuit board for printing documents
d. A circuit board that extends a computer's capabilities

Answer Key (Always review AI generated answers for accuracy - Math is more likely to be
inaccurate)

1. d
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. a
6. d
7. d
8. a
9. b
10. a
11. a
12. a
13. a
14. b
15. a
16. c
17. b
18. b
19. a
20. d