CSC134 Chapter 2

What are the five most common types of personal computers?

• Desktops, All-in-Ones, Ultrabooks, Gaming, Tablets

• Desktops, Laptops, Smartphones, Wearables

• Desktops, Servers, Mainframes, Supercomputers, Workstations

• Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Wearables, Smartphones

What components are included in system boards?

• Microprocessors, Memory, Expansion Buses, Power Supplies

• Slots, Bus Lines, Microprocessors, Memory

• RAM, ROM, Flash Memory, Expansion Slots

• Sockets, Chips, Bus Lines, Ports

What is the function of a microprocessor?

• Control unit, Arithmetic-logic unit, Ports, Power supplies

• Control unit, Arithmetic-logic unit, Expansion slots, Bus lines

• Control unit, Arithmetic-logic unit, Data path, Traffic monitor

• Control unit, Arithmetic-logic unit, Memory, Storage

What are the three well-known types of memory chips?

• Virtual Memory, Flash Memory

• RAM, ROM, Flash Memory

• Cache Memory, Virtual Memory, BIOS

• Volatile Memory, Non-volatile Memory, Flash Memory

What do expansion slots and cards do?

• Contain startup information, Connect to networks, Connect to monitors

• Expand system capabilities, Connect external devices, Provide expansion for the computer

• Connect parts of the CPU, Provide pathways for data, Connect to memory

• Handle keyboard input, Access memory, Start the computer

What do bus lines provide pathways for?

• Audio and video equipment, External storage, Musical instruments

• High quality graphics, Network connections, Wireless connections

• Specialized tasks, 3D images, Encrypting data

• Bits representing data and instructions

What are the two types of ports?

• Ethernet Ports, Thunderbolt Ports

• VGA Ports, FireWire Ports

• USB Ports, HDMI Ports

• Standard Ports, Specialized Ports

What is the purpose of power supply units?

• Handle keyboard input, Access memory, Start the computer

• Convert AC to DC power, Provide power to the system unit, Charge devices wirelessly

• Connect external devices, Provide high-speed connections, Connect to networks

• Contain startup information, Connect to networks, Connect to monitors

What type of signals are recognized by computers?

• Continuous signals, Varying signals

• Digital electronic signals, Analog signals

• On signals, Off signals

• Binary signals, Hexadecimal signals

What is the purpose of character encoding standards?

• Handle keyboard input, Access memory, Start the computer

• Convert analog signals to digital, Create binary numbers

• Contain startup information, Connect to networks, Connect to monitors

• Facilitate communication among computers, Represent data uniquely