Worksheets100 Chapter 1 Key Terms Topic A+B
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Computing Device
a)
A computing device designed to be placed on or near a user's desk
b)
An electronic machine that uses binary data to automatically perform calculations
c)
A computer chip where most of the computing calculations take place
d)
A laptop computer that comes pre installed with the Chrome OS
2.
Personal Computer
a)
A full featured computer that is smaller and lighter then a lap top
b)
A desktop computer that houses every component except the keyboard and mouse inside the same case as the monitor.
c)
a computer that is portable and suitable for use while traveling.
d)
A computing device designed to be used by one person at a time
3.
Peripherals
a)
A device that connects to a computer to expand the computer's functionality.
b)
A hardware interface that you can use to connect devices to a computer.
c)
A connector that carries audio and video transmissions to and from a variety devices.
4.
All-In-One Computers
a)
A computer that has the monitor and the computing components all built into one device.
b)
A program that provides specific functionality such as word processing, graphics creation, or database management
c)
The us of assistive technology to make computers available and easier to use.
d)
a complete computer system that is small, compact, lightweight, and portable
5.
Laptop
a)
These computers take up less desk space than traditional desktop computers
b)
a complete computer system that is small, compact, lightweight, and portable
c)
high-end mobile devices that provide users with a wide range of functions, such as portable media players, video cameras, GPS, high-resolution touchscreens, high-speed Wi-Fi, web browsers, and mobile broadband, along with phone service
d)
a combination of phone, Internet gadget, and widescreen iPod, which runs on the iOS operating system
6.
Tablet
a)
range in size from larger devices that look like a traditional laptop but have a touchscreen to small notebook-sized mobile devices that operate similarly to a smartphone, but are a bit larger and have more computing power
b)
An electronic machine that uses binary data to automatically perform calculations
c)
a complete computer system that is small, compact, lightweight, and portable
d)
specialized hardware designed especially for portability
7.
Smartphones
a)
High-end mobile devices that provide users with a wide range of functions
b)
a combination of phone, Internet gadget, and widescreen iPod, which runs on the iOS operating system
c)
Devices that are primarily used by professionals to conduct business operations and tasks
d)
a mobile hand-held device that provides computing, information storage, and information retrieval capabilities for personal or business use.
8.
Server
a)
a large computer that might serve a large organization. It is used to process and store information for many users at once
b)
The fastest and the most expensive computer among all types of computers. are often used in research and simulations by hospitals, universities, and governments to accomplish a single, specialized task.
c)
a network computer that shares resources with and responds to requests from computers, devices, and other servers on the network.
d)
take up less desk space than traditional desktop computers
9.
Motherboard
a)
a computer chip where most of the computing calculations take place
b)
These are rarely used in personal computers anymore, but you will find them in server class computers.
c)
The personal computer component that acts as the backbone for the entire computer system
d)
a large computer that might serve a large organization
10.
CPU stands for which of the following:
a)
Complex Processing Unit
b)
Computer Process Unit
c)
Central Processing Unit
d)
Computer processing unit
11.
Power Supply
a)
the personal computer component that acts as the backbone for the entire computer system
b)
a large, flat circuit board with chips and other electrical components on it, with various connectors
c)
a computer chip where most of the computing calculations take place
d)
an internal computer component that converts line voltage AC power from an electrical outlet to the low-voltage direct current (DC) power needed by system components
12.
Memory
a)
the component that provides the workspace for a processor
b)
the fundamental unit of measure for computer data.
c)
common storage devices. They are generally non-removable disks.
d)
a personal computer storage device that stores data in special types of memory instead of on disks or tape
13.
HDD stands for which of the following:
a)
Hard Disk Driver
b)
Hard Diaphram Disk
c)
Health Diagnostic Device
d)
None of the above
14.
Optical disks
a)
A higher-capacity double-layer storage device to which data can be written only once
b)
personal computer storage devices, such as CDs, DVDs, or Blu-rays
c)
intended for high-density storage of high-definition video as well as data storage
d)
tore data digitally on circular platters.
15.
Expansion Card
a)
allows your computer to connect to other computers and the Internet by using an analog phone line
b)
are employed throughout your computer as another method of keeping components cool.
c)
have their own bank of memory to improve the rate at which the images on screen can be updated.
d)
a printed circuit board that you install into a slot on the computer’s system board to expand the functionality of the computer.
16.
Video Cards
a)
Commonly manufactured by Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA
b)
Typically have their own bank of memory to improve the rate at which the images on screen can be updated
c)
Can be integrated in the CPU, or can be installed as an expansion card
d)
All of the above
17.
Network card
a)
allows your computer to connect to other computers over a wired or wireless connection
b)
a hardware interface that you can use to connect devices to a computer
c)
the physical access points that enable a computer to communicate with internal or external devices
d)
a personal computer connection that transfers data one bit at a time over a single wire
18.
Heat Sinks
a)
These cooling systems use tubes filled with a coolant, connected to a radiator, and a pump to circulate the liquid coolant through the inside of your computer case
b)
Are located on the power supply, on the video card, and on the CPU. In addition, you might have one or more built into the computer case.
c)
Are employed throughout your computer as another method of keeping components cool.
d)
Moves heated air out of the computer case, keeping the inside of the case and the components cooler.
19.
Port
a)
A piece of software that enables a web browser to process specific types of content.
b)
A hardware interface that you can use to connect devices to a computer.
c)
A device that attaches to a power outlet in order to provide more outlets for you to use.
d)
A device that connects to a computer toexpand the computer's functionality. Thisincludes devices that enable the user to input,output, store, and share data.
20.
Computer Connections
a)
Video connectors that transmit analog video information as two or more separate signals.
b)
The format of an analog (picture only) signal before it is combined with a sound signal and modulated onto a radio frequency (RF) carrier.
c)
A type of display device that uses electron beams within a vacuum tube tocreate images on a fluorescent screen.
d)
A physical access point that enables acomputer to communicate with internal or external devices.
21.
USB Connection
a)
A small solid-state device, such as a "thumb" drive, or other drives that can be connected to the computerby using a USB connection.
b)
A video connector that,until recently, was the primary way ofconnecting a display device to a computer.
c)
A computerconnection that enables you to connect multiple peripherals to a single port with highperformance and minimal device configuration.
d)
A video connector that carries S-Video, whichis an analog video signal that carries the videodata as two separate signals
22.
Serial Connection
a)
A personal computer connection that transfers data one bit at a time over a single wire.
b)
An eight-position connector that uses all fourpairs of wires. It is usually used for network connectivity.
c)
A six-position connector that uses just one pairof wires. It is used in telephone system connections.
d)
A round 6-pin port commonly used to connectkeyboards and mice to computers. Alsoreferred to as a mini-Din port.
23.
Coaxial
a)
A type of copper cable that features a central conducting copper core surrounded by an insulator and braided or foil shielding.
b)
Video connectors that transmit analog video information as two or more separate signals.
c)
A high-density video graphic connector that was the most common cable used for LCD monitors.
d)
A digital interface that is used to connect a video source(for example, a display controller to a displaydevice) such as a computer monitor.
24.
RJ-45 Cable
a)
A round 6-pin port commonly used to connectkeyboards and mice to computers. Alsoreferred to as a mini-Din port.
b)
An eight-position connector that uses all four pairs of wires. It is usually used for network connectivity.
c)
A video connector that carries S-Video, whichis an analog video signal that carries the videodata as two separate signals (brightness and color).
d)
A six-position connector that uses just one pairof wires. It is used in telephone system connections.
25.
Component / RGB
a)
A computer connection that enables you to connect multiple peripherals to a single port with highperformance and minimal device configuration.
b)
Video connectors that transmit analog video information as two or more separate signals.
c)
A small solid-statedevice, such as a "thumb" drive, or other drives that can be connected to the computer by using a USB connection.
d)
A digital interface that is used to connect a video source(for example, a display controller to a displaydevice) such as a computer monitor.
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