The term ____________________ refers to the computer’s physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, memory chips, and hard drive.
What is Hardware?
100
A(n) ____________________ port is also called an IEEE 1394 port
What is FireWire?
100
True or False: A byte consists of four bits.
False (8 Bits)
100
A(n) ____________________ produces output often called hard copy.
What is Printer?
100
True or False: The parallel ATA standard is faster than the SATA standard
False
200
Using the parallel ATA standard, a motherboard can accommodate up to ____________________ IDE devices in one system
4 (Four)
200
True or False: The processor uses permanent storage, sometimes called secondary storage, to hold both data and instructions while it is processing them.
False
200
True or False: Memory provided by random access memory chips is volatile
True
200
The most important circuit board in the computer is the ____________________, also called the main board or system board.
Motherboard
200
The system of pathways used for communication and the protocol and methods used for transmission are collectively called the ____________________.
What is Bus?
300
The form ____________________ describes the size, shape, and major features of a hardware component
What is Factor?
300
NVIDIA’s method of connecting multiple video cards in the same system is called a(n) ____________________.
What is SLI (Scalable Link Interface)?
300
A(n) ____________________ goes back and forth, or oscillates, rather than traveling in only one direction
What is AC (Alternating Current)?
300
The ____________________ is the most commonly used form factor today
What is ATX?
300
The BIOS that is used to change some settings on the motherboard is called ____________________ setup
What is CMOS?
400
A(n) ____________________ is an electronic device that can hold an electrical charge for a period of time and can smooth the uneven flow of electricity through a circuit
What is Capacitor?
400
A component on the board is called a(n) ____________________ component or an on-board component.
What is embedded?
400
True or False: The first step in preparing the motherboard to go in the case is to set the jumpers or DIP switches.
True
400
A(n) ____________________ might solve the problem of intermittent errors caused by noise in the power line to the PC.
What is Line Conditioner?
400
The ______ form factor design focuses on reducing heat with better airflow and improved fans and coolers
What is BTX
500
A faulty ____________________can cause memory errors, data errors, system hangs, or reboots; it can damage a motherboard or other components.
What is Power Supply?
500
____________________, also called spacers, are round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the case, so that components on the back of the motherboard do not touch the case
What is Standoffs?
500
When looking at motherboards for a gaming system needing two video cards, the student should look for the ________ and _________ capabilities
What is SLI and Crossfire
500
The POST (power-on self test) is a series of tests performed by the startup ____________________ when the computer is first turned on.
What is BIOS?
500
The ____________________ is a group of microchips on the motherboard that control the flow of data and instructions to and from the processor, providing careful timing of activities.