Computer Hardware 2

What happens if you try to run more programs than your computer's RAM can support?

• Windows won't open the additional program windows.

• The computer runs more slowly.

• A low-RAM warning appears.

• All of the above

The amount of RAM in the computer can affect the speed of multitasking.

• True

• False

A microprocessor's speed is usually measured in _____.

• Millions of cycles per second (MHz)

• RAM cycles

• Circuitry cycles

• Billions of cycles per second (GHz)

Error in a program is called

• bug

• debug

• virus

• noise

Secondary storage memory is basically

• volatile memory

• non volatile memory

• backup memory

• impact memory

Process of reading data from permanent store and writing it to computer's main store is called

• saving the data

• loading the data

• writing the data

• reading the data

External devices that are connected to a computer system are known as

• expansion cards

• peripheral devices

• buses

• slots

The main part or brains of the computer that processes instructions, performs calculations and manages the the flow of information through a computer system

• Cursor

• Internet

• CPU

• Software

A ____________ is a pointing device used to move a pointer on the screen and to make selections.

• Keyboard

• Processor

• Mouse

• Monitor

To be safe, which should you do before removing a paper jam from your printer?

• Add more paper

• Change the ink cartridge

• Check the cable connections

• Turn off the printer