Understanding Tech Terms

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Access Memory

• Rapid Access Memory

• Read Access Memory

• Remote Access Memory

How does RAM differ from Sequential Access Memory?

• RAM accesses data in sequence

• RAM uses magnetic tape

• RAM allows direct access to data

• RAM is slower than Sequential Access Memory

What is a chipset originally composed of?

• Only a CPU

• Just a memory module

• Multiple chips handling I/O

• A single chip

What is the modern equivalent of a chipset in many computers?

• Memory Controller

• South Bridge

• North Bridge

• Platform Controller Hub

What does the term 'PC' originally refer to?

• A type of software

• A brand name by IBM

• A type of network

• A gaming console

Which company played a significant role in popularizing the term 'PC'?

• IBM

• Intel

• Microsoft

• Apple

What was a key factor in the rise of PC-compatible systems?

• Apple's marketing campaigns

• Microsoft's operating system

• Reverse engineering of IBM's BIOS

• IBM's open-source software

What does the term 'WinTel' refer to?

• An Apple product

• A gaming console

• A type of wireless technology

• A Windows and Intel-based PC

What is a common feature of modern PCs?

• Integration with gaming consoles

• x86 based CPU

• Use of ARM processors

• Exclusive use of SSDs

What was the impact of Apple's 'I'm a PC and I'm a Mac' campaign?

• It led to the decline of IBM

• It introduced a new operating system

• It solidified PC as a class of device

• It decreased PC sales