Mid Term Study Guide

The physical parts of a computing device are called_________.

• hardware

• software

• RAM

• hard drive

Digital devices process electronic signals in 1's and 0's. This is called_________.

• coding

• binary

• HTML

• The Matrix

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on a chip will double every __ year(s).

• 10

• 5

• 2

• 1

What does the acronym RAM stand for?

• Read All Memory

• Reticular Action Model

• Remote Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

CPU stands for ___________________________.

• Cost Per Unit

• Central Processing Unit

• Control Pointing Unit

• Computer Power User

Answer explanation

Remember CPU = Processor

The most common type of connection cable for peripheral devices to a computer.

• USB

• Ethernet

• Firewire

• Lightning

What does HDMI stand for?

• High Density Multichip Interconnect

• High Definition Media Input

• Highly Demonstrative of a Modern Interface

• High Definition Multimedia Interface

Answer explanation

Remember, we know that HD stands for high definition. We just have to remember "multimedia interface".

This type of cable connects a disk drive to the motherboard.

• SATA

• USB

• CAT5

• HDMI

Answer explanation

Remember to use the process of elimination to eliminate the ones you know are incorrect then make an educated guess.

What computer components directly affect its speed? (Select all that apply)

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• Monitor

• CPU

True or false. A Chromebook is an example of a personal computer.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Desktops, laptops, chromebooks, tablets, and smartphones are all examples of personal computers.