Computer System Components and Software Quiz

Device drivers allow the OS to communicate with the internal hardware and peripherals.

Multitasking operating systems can run multiple applications by dividing CPU time between them.

File and disk management involves organizing files and data, as well as dealing with naming, saving, editing, deleting, and moving data.

<p>User management is responsible for user-account control and allowing different users access to specific data or resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utility software helps maintain the system by performing tasks such as defragmentation, compression, and encryption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Defragmentation software ensures that files are stored together, reducing read-write speeds and improving computer performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compression software reduces file size, making them take up less disk space and easier to download.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encryption software scrambles data to prevent third-parties from accessing it, ensuring its security even if stolen or intercepted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The four main parts of the CPU are the Control Unit, Arithmetic Logic Unit, Cache memory, and Registers. The Control Unit coordinates the activities of the CPU and is responsible for the FDE cycle. The ALU performs logical and arithmetic calculations. Cache memory is fast memory in the CPU that stores regularly used data. Registers hold memory addresses and data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Von Neumann architecture is a computer architecture where the CPU runs programs stored in main memory (RAM).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The FDE cycle describes how the CPU carries out instructions, involving fetching, decoding, and executing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>RAM is the main memory where data and programs in use are stored.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ROM is non-volatile memory that stores essential data and instructions for booting up the computer system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors that affect CPU performance include clock speed, cache size, number of processing cores, and RAM capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Control Unit coordinates the activities of the CPU and is responsible for the FDE cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The development and expression of gender differences in human sexuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biological factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prolactin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Luteinizing hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Urination</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cavernous bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Producing sperm and male hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technological</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pattern of sexual interest in the opposite and/or same sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evolutionary perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychological aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers