Concepts Module 3 Review

Volatile memory loses its contents when power is removed.

• True

• False

In an 8-bit coding scheme, 8 bits can represent one character.

• True

• False

Which of the following storage devices requires an Internet connection?

• solid state drive

• flash memory

• internal hard drive

• cloud storage

In which of the following types of computers is the system unit in separate housing from the monitor?

• desktop computer

• all-in-one computer

• laptop computer

• tablet

In general, a high-powered processor is not necessary for a computer that will be used primarily to check email and browse the web.

• True

• False

All of the following are pointing devices except:

• touchpad

• trackball

• mouse

• touchpointer

Plotters are small, lightweight printers that easily can be connected to mobile devices.

• True

• False

Which of the following tells your computer how to connect to devices you might connect?

• device manager

• configuration manager

• device driver

• communication manager

The speed at which data travels on a bus is referred to as the bus width.

• True

• False

Under which of the following circumstances might you be most likely to contact a professional to repair your computer or mobile device?

• printer will not print

• computer cannot synchronize with Bluetooth accessories

• screen is broken

• computer or device is too hot