Units of Speed and Capacity
How much data moves through a system in one second
What does throughput measure?
To link all the parts together and send electrical signals between them
What is the primary function of a motherboard in a computer?
To store and manage files in one location
What is the primary purpose of a SAN?
To display the computer screen to a larger audience
What is the main function of a projector when connected to a computer?
What does 1 Hertz(Hz) mean?
A type of microprocessor used for graphics processing
What is a GPU?
A storage device connected to a local area network
What is a Network Attached Storage (NAS)?
Casting
What technology allows a smartphone to send a signal to a projector or TV wirelessly?
A terabyte(TB) is larger than a gigabyte(GB)
Which of the following is true about computer storage units?
More pixels and better image details
What does a higher resolution in video output mean?
A dedicated location that holds thousands of servers
What is a data center?
A battery-powered device that supplies AC power during a power failure
What is a UPS?
Kilobits per second (Kbps)
Which of the following is the smallest unit of data transfer speed?
To cool the CPU
What is a heatsink used for in a computer?
They are portable and can be easily moved between systems
What is one advantage of flash drives?
Using a keyboard and mouse
What is the primary way most users interact with computers?
Check the Windows Device Manager.
What might you need to do if a device isn't working properly after using Plug-and-Play?
Bits per second
Which unit is used to measure the speed of data transfer in networks?
Check the hardware components
What is the main function of the BIOS or UEFI when a computer is powered on?
To store and manage files centrally
What is the role of a file server in an organization?
Toner
What do laser printers use to print images?