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| True or False. A netbook computer is a scaled-down verison of a standard notebook for computer. |
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| True or False. Small business computers have better sound and graphic capabilities than home or game computers. |
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| True or False. Today's Macs can be configured to run Windows. |
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| True or Fales. PC's, Macs and Linux are three computer platforms. |
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| True or False. Pentium, Core, Atom, and Athlon are types of microprocessors. |
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| True or False. Todays computers typically process 8 bits at a time. |
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| False-Data is processed by word size. A 64 bit processor means data is processed by 64 bits a time. |
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| True or False. Serial processing is when a processor begins executing one instruction before it completes the previous instruction. |
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| False-Serial means it must complete each before going on to the next. |
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| True or Fales. In RAM microscopic electornic parts called capacitors hold the bits that represent data. |
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| True or False. ROM is a type of memory that holds the computers startup routine. |
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| True or False. Hard disk drives, optical drives, and solid state drives are random access devices. |
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| True or False. CD-RWs allow you to record data, but data cannot be changed one it is recorded. |
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| False-RW means rewritable. |
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| True or False. VGA, SVGA, and WUXGA are examples of screen resolutions. |
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| True or False. A surge strip allows you to use your desktop computer during a power outage. |
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| False-This is for volatge spikes. |
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In the interest of being ecological, many consumers consider upgrading their computers instead of disposing of them and buying a new one. Which one of the following upgrades is best left to professional technicians?
A. Replacing the microprocessor with a newer model
B. Adding an external hard drive for backup
C. Swapping out a graphics card for a more powerful one
D. Adding RAM |
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| A. Replacing the microprocessor with a newer model |
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| refers to the size and dimensions of a component, such as a system board or system unit. |
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| fits on a desk and runs on power from an electrical wall outlet. |
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| is a small, lightweight personal computer. |
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| (also referred to as a laptop), is a small, lightweight portable computer that opens like a clamshell to reveal a screen and keyboard |
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| offers even more portability than a standard computer |
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| a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used as a writing or drawing pad. |
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| offers a computer configuration designed to accommodate consumers who use computers for personal tasks |
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| Computers marketed for ______ _________ applications tend to be middle-of-the-line models pared down to essentials |
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Some computers are suitable for e-mail, word processing, and similar low-key operations, whereas other computers have the power to keep up while you play complex action games, edit high-resolution videos, and prepare multi-track sound recordings. Which of the following computers is the most powerful?
A. Intel Core 2 Quad processor; 4 GB RAM
B. AMD Phenom Quad core processor; 3 GB RAM
C. Intel Core 2 Quad processor; 2 GB RAM
D. Intel Atom processor; 4 GB RAM |
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| A. Intel Core 2 Quad processor; 4 GB RAM |
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