WorksheetsModule 3 Vocab
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 43mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A complex integrated circuit that consists of millions of electronic parts and is primarily responsible for converting input (data) into meaningful output (information).
(a)
2.
Processor with multiple cores.
a)
control unit
b)
motherboard
c)
multi-core processors
d)
processor cache
3.
Stores frequently used data next to the processor so that it can easily and quickly be retrieved.
(a)
4.
A complex integrated circuit that consists of millions of electronic parts and is primarily responsible for converting input (data) into meaningful output (information).
a)
central processing unit (CPU)
b)
multi-core processors
c)
Mercury
d)
Jupiter
e)
Pluto
5.
Processor with multiple cores.
a)
central processing unit (CPU)
b)
multi-core processors
c)
Uranus
d)
Pluto
6.
Stores frequently used data next to the processor so that it can easily and quickly be retrieved.
a)
processor cache
b)
control unit
7.
Manages the flow of instructions within the processor.
a)
processor cache
b)
control unit
8.
Responsible for performing arithmetic operations in the CPU.
a)
Random access memory (RAM)
b)
arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
c)
Comets
9.
The storage location that is part of every computer and that temporarily stores open apps and document data while a computer is on.
a)
Random access memory (RAM)
b)
arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
10.
A circuit board inside a computer that contains the microprocessor, the computer memory, and other internal devices.
(a)
11.
Memory that loses its contents when power is removed.
a)
motherboard
b)
volatile
c)
nonvolatile
12.
Memory that does not lose its contents when power is removed.
a)
nonvolatile
b)
volatile
c)
motherboard
13.
Permanently installed memory on your computer attached to the motherboard. The ROM chip contains the BIOS, which tells your computer how to start
(a)
14.
At startup, a sequence that tests all computer components for proper operation.
a)
power-on self test (POST)
b)
firmware
c)
virtual memory
d)
swap file
15.
The instructions on the ROM chip.
a)
power-on self test (POST)
b)
firmware
c)
virtual memory
d)
swap file
16.
In Computer Concepts, the capability of an operating system to temporarily store data on a storage medium until it can be “swapped” into RAM.
a)
power-on self test (POST)
b)
firmware
c)
virtual memory
d)
swap file
17.
Data that cannot fit in RAM and uses an area of the hard disk called virtual memory. Also called a paging file.
a)
power-on self test (POST)
b)
firmware
c)
virtual memory
d)
swap file
18.
A file on a hard disk that Windows uses to hold parts of programs and data files that do not fit in RAM.
a)
paging file
b)
input device
c)
output device
d)
binary system
19.
Communicates instructions and commands to a computer. Common input devices are keyboard, mouse, stylus, scanner, microphone, and game controller.
a)
bit
b)
input device
c)
byte
d)
binary system
20.
Conveys information from the computer to the user. Common output devices include displays, speakers, headphones, projectors, and printers.
a)
paging file
b)
input device
c)
output device
d)
ROM
21.
A number system that has two digits, 0 and 1.
a)
byte
b)
input device
c)
output device
d)
binary system
22.
(Short for binary digit), the smallest unit of data a computer can process.
a)
bit
b)
input device
c)
ROM
d)
binary system
23.
A field size for Number fields that allows entries only from 0 to 255.
a)
paging file
b)
byte
c)
output device
d)
ROK
24.
In Computer Concepts, an 8-bit coding scheme, which means that 8 bits are used to represent uppercase and lowercase letters, mathematical operators, and logical operations.
a)
ASCII
b)
Cloud storage
c)
hard drive
d)
all-in-one computer
25.
A coding systems that represent text and symbols in computers, communications equipment, and other devices that use text.
a)
ASCII
b)
Unicode
c)
all-in-one computer
d)
Optical media
26.
The most common storage medium on a computer; can be magnetic or solid state.
a)
Cloud storage
b)
Optical media
c)
hard drive
d)
solid state drive (SSD)
27.
A hard drive without moving parts, and is faster and more durable than magnetic drives.
a)
ASCII
b)
Unicode
c)
Optical media
d)
solid state drive (SSD)
28.
Storage drive housed in a separate case, and typically connected to your computer using a USB cable.
a)
External hard drives
b)
Unicode
c)
Optical media
d)
Optical media
29.
CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs (BDs), use laser technology for storage and playback.
a)
all-in-one computer
b)
Optical media
c)
hard drive
d)
solid state drive (SSD)
30.
Storing electronic files on the Internet, not on a local computer; often called storing data “in the cloud.”
a)
ASCII
b)
Unicode
c)
Cloud storage
d)
solid state drive (SSD)
31.
Computer that typically consists of the system unit, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
a)
ASCII
b)
Unicode
c)
hard drive
d)
desktop computer
32.
Similar to a desktop computer, but the monitor and system unit are housed together.
a)
all-in-one computer
b)
Cloud storage
c)
SSD
d)
ROM
33.
A portable or handheld computing device, such as a smartphone or a tablet, with a screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller.
a)
ASCII
b)
mobile device
c)
hard drive
d)
solid state drive (SSD)
34.
A small, flat computer with a touch-sensitive screen that accepts input from a digital pen, stylus, or your fingertip
a)
tablet
b)
platform
c)
form factor
d)
USB hub
35.
The software, or operating system, a device uses.
a)
peripheral device
b)
platform
c)
hard drive
d)
ROM
36.
The shape and size of a computer.
a)
tablet
b)
port
c)
form factor
d)
laptop
37.
A portable computer that is smaller than the average briefcase and light enough to carry comfortably; often called a notebook.
a)
ROM
b)
platform
c)
USB hub
d)
laptop
38.
A device such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or speakers that can connected to and extend the capability of a computer.
a)
peripheral device
b)
platform
c)
form factor
d)
port
39.
A slot on the computer or device where you can attach a peripheral device.
a)
tablet
b)
port
c)
form factor
d)
platform
40.
An external device that contains many USB ports.
a)
tablet
b)
platform
c)
USB hub
d)
laptop
41.
Input device that contains not only characters such as letters, numbers, and punctuation, but also keys that can issue commands.
a)
peripheral device
b)
platform
c)
form factor
d)
keyboard
42.
In Computer Concepts, a device used to point to and select specific objects on the computer screen. Examples of point devices include a mouse, touchpad, and trackball.
a)
pointing device
b)
port
c)
laptop
d)
SSD
43.
The most common type of pointing device used with computers.
a)
peripheral device
b)
mouse
c)
USB hub
d)
keyboard
44.
A flat surface that is touch-sensitive, and you move your finger around the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen.
a)
touchpad
b)
scanner
c)
touchscreen
d)
Multitouch screens
45.
A stationary pointing device with a ball anchored inside a casing, as well as two or more buttons.
a)
touchpad
b)
trackball
c)
stylus
d)
Multitouch screens
46.
A display that lets you touch areas of the screen to interact with software.
a)
touchpad
b)
Unicode
c)
touchscreen
d)
keyboard
47.
A display that can respond to multiple fingers touching the screen simultaneously.
a)
scanner
b)
trackball
c)
cameras
d)
Multitouch screens
48.
A pen-shaped digital tool for making selections and entering information on a touchscreen.
a)
stylus
b)
trackball
c)
touchscreen
d)
SSD
49.
A small device, shaped like a pen, that you can use to draw, tap icons, or tap keys on an on_x0002_screen keyboard, similar to a stylus, but is more capable because it has programmable buttons.
a)
cameras
b)
digital pen
c)
touchscreen
d)
Multitouch screens
50.
Used to enter voice or sound data into a computer.
a)
touchpad
b)
trackball
c)
microphone
d)
ROM
51.
Input devices that support adding pictures or videos to a computer.
a)
touchpad
b)
stylus
c)
touchscreen
d)
Cameras
52.
In Computer Concepts, a camera built-in to a computer, which is primarily used for videoconferencing, chatting, or online gaming.
a)
webcams
b)
trackball
c)
touchscreen
d)
Multitouch screens
53.
A device that converts a paper image into an electronic file that you can open and work with on your computer.
a)
touchpad
b)
scanner
c)
mouse
d)
Multitouch screens
54.
An input device you use when playing a video game.
a)
game controller
b)
Headsets
c)
gamepad
d)
form factor
55.
Game controller with a handheld vertical lever, mounted on a base, that you move in different directions to control the actions of the simulated vehicle or player.
a)
wheel
b)
joystick
c)
Optical media
d)
dance pad
56.
Game controller held in both hands that controls the movement and actions of players or objects.
a)
game controller
b)
headphones
c)
gamepad
d)
platform
57.
Game controller that is a flat, electronic device divided into panels that users press with their feet in response to instructions from the video game.
a)
earbuds
b)
joystick
c)
keyboard
d)
dance pad
58.
A type of game controller that mirrors the functionality of a steering wheel in a vehicle.
a)
wheel
b)
dance pad
c)
Speakers
d)
USB hub
59.
Game controller that allows users to guide on_x0002_screen elements with air gestures.
a)
joystick
b)
motion-sensing controller
c)
hard drive
d)
Headphones
60.
Output devices used to convey audio output, such as music, voice, sound effects, or other sounds.
a)
wheel
b)
Unicode
c)
Speakers
d)
earbuds
61.
Output device that consists of a pair of small listening devices that fit into a band placed over your ears.
a)
gamepad
b)
motion-sensing controller
c)
port
d)
Headphones
62.
Speakers that are small enough to place in your ears.
a)
earbuds
b)
platform
c)
Speakers
d)
game controller
63.
Includes one or more headphones for output, and a microphone for input.
a)
wheel
b)
Headsets
c)
touchscreen
d)
Headphones
64.
Creates hard copy output on paper, film, and other media.
a)
printer
b)
trackball
c)
voice synthesizer
d)
keyboard
65.
Displays visual output from a computer on a large surface such as a wall or screen.
a)
stylus
b)
projectors
c)
unicode
d)
plug-and-play
66.
Voice output that converts text to speech.
a)
printer
b)
digital pen
c)
voice synthesizer
d)
SSD
67.
In Computer Concepts, devices that begin functioning properly as soon as you connect them to your computer.
a)
webcams
b)
projectors
c)
ROM
d)
plug-and-play
68.
A program that controls a device attached to your computer, such as a printer, monitor, or video card.
a)
device driver
b)
wheel
c)
cycle
d)
dance pad
69.
In Computer Concepts, the speed at which a processor can execute instructions. Clock speed either can be measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).
a)
earbuds
b)
clock speed
c)
gamepad
d)
bus width
70.
The smallest unit of time a process can measure.
a)
device driver
b)
headphones
c)
cycle
d)
Multitouch screens
71.
Determines the speed at which data in a computer travels, also referred to as word size.
a)
touchpad
b)
clock speed
c)
projector
d)
bus width
72.
Determines the speed at which data in a computer travels, also referred to as bus width.
a)
word size
b)
clock speed
c)
cycle
d)
form factor
73.
A test run by a laboratory or other organization to determine processor speed and other performance factors.
a)
device driver
b)
benchmark
c)
headphones
d)
bus width
74.
A device that maintains power to computer equipment in case of an interruption in the primary electrical source.
a)
uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
b)
trackball
c)
restore (browser)
d)
ROM
75.
A device that prevents power fluctuations from damaging electronic components.
a)
joystick
b)
surge suppressor
c)
cycle
d)
video card
76.
Returning an operating system or files to their default settings, or migrating back to the operating system’s previous version.
a)
uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
b)
stylus
c)
restore (browser)
d)
keyboard
77.
A circuit board that processes image signals.
a)
scanner
b)
surge suppressor
c)
earbuds
d)
video card
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