Input/Output
What does IPO Stand for?
Input, Processing, Output
What does EPROM stand for?
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
True of false? USB flashdrives are primary storage devices
False
What are the 4 stages of the machine cycle?
Input, Processing, Output, Storage
Which cable is used to transmit audio and video displays?
HDMI
What device can be both input and output?
Which 2 primary storage devices uses infrared light and ultraviolet rays?
PROM and EPROM
Which Storage type is usually faster? Primary or Secondary?
Secondary
During which stage of the machine cycle does the computer perform calculations and make decisions?
Processing
Which cable is used for video displays ONLY?
Processing is carried out by the?
CPU
Which type of memory is volatile?
RAM
Which storage device uses laser technology?
DVD
A student types a sentence into a word processor. Which stage of the machine cycle is taking place when the keyboard sends the data to the computer?
Input
Which cable uses light, is made of glass and is usually fast?
Fiber optic
Data entered into a computer is called?
Input
Which type of memory is NON-VOLATILE
ROM
Data in RAM is lost when....?
the computer is turned off.
Complete the following:
Fetch - Decode - ? - Store
Execute
Which cable connects the computer to a network?
Ethernet
Information displayed on a screen is...?
Output
What does EEPROM stand for?
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
What is a cache?
A temporary storage area designed to hold frequently accessed data.
If data is found in cache, it is loaded instantly.
E.G. If you play a game frequently, your data is stored in cache so you don't have to keep starting over.
A computer saves a document to the hard-drive after it has been edited. Which stage of the machine cycle is taking place?
Storage
Which cable is used to connect a printer to a laptop?
USB