Computer Basics Part 2

The "power" of a computer is dictated by the following three things:

• Input, Processing, and Storage

• Speed, Reliability, and Storage

• Storage, Processor, and Memory

• CPU speed and amount of memory

Two simple ways to increase the speed of a computer are to:

• Add storage and upgrade the CPU

• Add memory and upgrade the hard drive

• Add memory and upgrade the CPU

• Train your computer by using a stop watch

Bandwidth is defined as:

• The minimum frequency spectrum defined in a range.

• The maximum frequency spectrum defined in a range.

• The minimum data transfer rate of a network connection.

• The maximum data transfer rate of a network connection.

A search engine is a program that identifies terms in a database based on a user's search.

• True

• False

In modern computing, a microprocessor, CPU, processor, and microchip are all essentially the SAME THING!

• True

• False

One way that a computer can receive input from a user is...

• a monitor

• a printer

• a microphone

• a pencil

What programming language was used to create a more rich internet experience including pictures?

• HMTL

• HLTM

• HMLT

• HTML

The case in which all hardware is housed is called the...

• System Unit

• Power Switch

• Computer Thingy

• ATX

When removing or installing RAM, the technician should first...

• Say a prayer

• Wash his/her hands

• Clean the case

• Discharge static electricity by touching something metal

A touchscreen monitor differs from a non-touchscreen monitor in that...

• It is usually full of fingerprints

• More expensive

• Is considered both input and output

• Less expensive