ITSA Chapter 2 Review

Which of these is NOT part of the data processing sequence?

• Networking

• Processing

• Output

• Input

What is another name for CPU?

• Microprocessor

• Intel

• System memory

• Chipset

Which of these is NOT a feature of a CPU?

• Multicore

• 64-bit processing

• L1 cache

• SSD

Why is passive cooling not usually used for a CPU?

• Draws too much power

• Not effective enough

• Moving parts break down

• Uses too much RAM

What is the main advantage of liquid cooling over air cooling?

• Less expensive

• Safer

• More effective

• Uses less power

In what type of computer is SODIMM memory used?

• Laptop

• Desktop

• Server

• Smartphone

In addition to being faster, what other way are DDR3 DIMMs better than DDR2 DIMMs?

• Less expensive

• More reliable

• Uses less power

What manages and controls the speed of a motherboard's buses?

• RAM

• CPU

• Chipset

• L1 cache

In addition to stepping down the voltage, what is another function of a desktop PC's power supply?

• Increasing the voltage

• Converting AC to DC

• Converting DC to AC

What is the reason for different color wires on a power supply?

• The wire color determines the appropriate component for the connector

• Each wire color represents a different voltage

• Certain color wires deliver AC power, and certain ones deliver DC power

• Certain color wires deliver higher-quality power than others