Computer Science: COSC Chapter six

Kernel memory is ________.

Which is the fastest type of optical drive on the market?

Two types of video memory are ________.

Cache memory levels are determined by ________.

Running the Disk Defragmenter utility will ________.

A ________ performs the same kind of computational work that a CPU performs but is specialized to handle 3-D graphics and image and video processing.

Cache memory is a form of ROM.

Notebook and desktop processors are basically the same and therefore interchangeable.

Notebooks are often equipped with a(n) ________ slot that allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash, Memory Sticks, and Secure Digital cards.

When referring to hard drives, access time is measured in ________.

3D sound is the same as surround sound.

A(n) ________ uses the same kind of memory that flash drives use and have no spinning platters or motors.

The amount of RAM recommended for most systems today is measured in ________.

Moore's Law is a rule that predicts ________.

Temporary data and instructions are not stored on the hard drive because it is faster to retrieve data from RAM.

To make sure your computer performs reliably, you can do all of the following EXCEPT:

Upgrading your operating system to the newest version might help increase system reliability.

3D sound cards are bidirectional.

The CPU is connected to the system memory by the ________.

The amount of RAM that is actually on the memory modules in your computer is the ________ memory.

Solid state drives have no platters or motors.

An expansion card that translates binary data into images is a(n) ________.

External hard drives are an ideal solution when you need more storage than a flash drive can provide.

When referring to hard drives, seek time and latency are the two factors that make up ________.

Upgrading your CPU can increase how quickly data can move to or from the CPU.

The video subsystem is made up of the video card and speakers.

The number of bits the video card uses to represent each pixel on the monitor is called ________.

The amount of memory your video card needs depends on what you want to display on your monitor.

RAM is your computer's permanent storage space for data that is entered from the keyboard.

A computer's memory subsystem is made up only of RAM.

Which of the following activities is carried out by the ALU?

Which statement pertaining to system reliability is FALSE?

Each of the following is a computer subsystem EXCEPT the:

A Blu-ray burner will most likely record both CDs and DVDs.

Thunderbolt can carry three channels of information on the same connector.

Which of the following statements is true about optical media?

The use of multiple cores on one CPU chip allows the execution of two or more sets of instructions at the exact same time.

Hard drive access time is measured in milliseconds.

All of the following are forms of RAM EXCEPT:

CPU speed, also called clock speed, is currently measured in ________.

Which of the following is NOT a main characteristic associated with desktop computers as compared to notebooks?

________ is new technology that supports fast transfer rates of 10 Gb/s.

Hard drives have the largest capacity of any storage device.

The control unit coordinates the activities of all computer components except for the CPU itself.

The percentage of time that your CPU is working is referred to as processing time.

The small circuit boards that hold a series of RAM chips are called ________.

Video cards often include their own RAM.

Every computer is designed with a maximum limit on the amount of RAM it can support.

The CPU is located on the motherboard.

The percentage of time your CPU is working is referred to as CPU ________.