Computer Components and Functions Quiz

Computer Components and Functions

• Peripherals: Components external to the CPU, NOT the CPU itself.
• Ports: Allow data transfer between various devices and the computer.
• ROM (Read-Only Memory): Non-writable memory storing essential instructions.
• Byte: A group of eight bits.
• Megabyte (MB): 1,000,000 bytes.
• Device Drivers: Software enabling communication between devices and the computer.
• Primary and Secondary Memory: The two fundamental memory types in computers.
• CD (Compact Disc): Non-erasable optical disk storing audio or data.
• Outputting: The process of producing usable information from the computer.
• Plotters: Devices for producing multi-colored images or drawings.
• Drum Printers: Line printers that print one line at a time.
• CRT Monitor: Traditional television-like monitor commonly found in non-portable systems.
• Output Unit Function (EXCLUDED): Providing data/instructions for processing.
• Bit: The smallest unit of data in a computer.
• Input Unit Function (EXCLUDED): Converting data into a human-readable format.
• Data and Information: Raw material (data) is processed to become useful information; data input, information output.
• Computer Characteristic (EXCLUDED): I.Q.
• Address Bus and Main Memory Size: The address bus's size directly impacts main memory capacity.
• MAR (Memory Address Register): A register holding the address of memory location to access.
• Optical Disk Technology: Laser beams are used in optical disks.
• Secondary Memory (Independence): Secondary memory is independent of the address bus.
• Optical Disk Types (EXCLUDED): Winchester disk is not an optical disk type.
• Input Device Examples: Bar code reader.
• Primary Storage Synonyms: Memory, primary storage.
• End-users: Non-professional computer users.
• Most Powerful Computers: Supercomputers.
• Memory Synonyms: Primary storage unit, memory.
• Memory Types (EXCLUDED): QRAM (not a standard memory type).
• Logic Chip Synonyms: Microprocessor.
• Binary System: Computer data representation using on/off states.
• Processor Speed Measurement: Gigahertz (GHz).
• Soft Copy: Screen output.
• Nonimpact Printers: Inkjet printers.
• OMR (Optical Mark Recognition): Alternative term for "mark sensing".
• Office Suite Applications (EXCLUDED): Antivirus software is not typically part of an office suite.
• Adobe Acrobat File Format: PDF (Portable Document Format).
• Booting: Loading the operating system.
• Operating System (EXCLUDED): MS Access (database application, not an OS).
• Cache Memory Location: L1 cache memory is built into the CPU chip.
• Register Length: Word size.
• Web Browser Search: Uniform Resource Locator (URL) - website address.
• Most Used Top-Level Domain: .com
• Collaborative Software: Groupware.
• Screen Navigation: Scrolling.
• Main Circuit Board: Motherboard.

Computer Networking and Applications (Additional Points)

• Protocol for IP address assignment: The question is incomplete. You need to provide the protocol(s) to be sure.