Computer Science Chapter 3 Computers and Their Components

Which type of memory is directly accessed by the processor and stores data that the processor will likely need again?

Which of the following memory types is characterized by the ability to be both written to and read from?

What distinguishes Static RAM (SRAM) from Dynamic RAM (DRAM)?

Which of the following requires a component to be charged to maintain its electronic state?

Which type of ROM can only be programmed once?

What method is used to program Erasable Programmable ROM (EPROM) more than once?

What is the primary characteristic of a hard disk drive (HDD)?

What does 'latency' refer to in the context of hard disk drives?

What is the term for the storage of data in non-consecutive sectors on a storage medium?

A removable hard disk drive is typically connected to a computer via what type of port?

Which storage medium does not have moving parts and relies on the movement of electrons?

What is the key characteristic of Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM)?

In what type of devices is flash memory commonly used?

What technology is used by optical storage devices like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray™ discs to read and write data?

What is 'dual layering' in the context of DVD technology?

What phenomenon causes a reading problem in DVDs due to the refraction of laser light?

What are the two stages involved in Binder 3D printing?

Which method is employed in Direct 3D printing?

What is the purpose of a Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC)?

What is the function of an Analogue to Digital Converter (ADC)?

What is the primary characteristic of an Organic LED (OLED) screen?

What does 'screen resolution' refer to?

What input methods are commonly associated with touch screens?

Which touch screen technology relies on glass layers forming a capacitor?

How does a resistive touch screen detect touch?

What is the primary function of a virtual reality headset?

What is the main function of a sensor?

Which type of memory is most suitable for embedded systems requiring infrequent updates and long-term storage?

A technician is troubleshooting a computer that frequently loses its system time and BIOS settings. Which component is most likely failing?

Which of the following storage solutions is most susceptible to mechanical failure due to its moving parts?

In the context of computer graphics, what is the primary benefit of using an OLED screen compared to an LCD screen?

A user reports that their touch screen occasionally registers touches in the wrong location. Which type of touch screen is MOST likely the cause?

Which of the following is a critical disadvantage of Dynamic RAM (DRAM) compared to Static RAM (SRAM) in high-performance computing applications?

Given a scenario where data needs to be stored for a long duration without power, and the data may need to be updated occasionally but not frequently, which type of memory would be the MOST suitable?

An engineer is designing a system that requires high-speed data access and low latency. Which type of memory should they choose for the cache memory?

A computer system exhibits slower boot times and application loading speeds than expected, despite having sufficient RAM. Which of these storage devices would most likely improve the performance?

Imagine a scenario where a digital artist wants to create detailed 3D models with intricate internal structures. Considering the limitations of traditional manufacturing, which technology would offer the MOST flexibility in creating such complex geometries?

Consider a scenario in which a security system needs to reliably store surveillance footage. Which storage property would be MOST important in this context?

A materials scientist is investigating the effect of polarized light on a new type of polymer film intended for use in high-density optical storage. They observe that the refractive index of the film varies depending on the polarization and propagation direction of the light. Which optical phenomenon are they MOST likely observing?

A specialized embedded system requires its program memory to retain data indefinitely without power and to be re-programmable in-system without external equipment, but can tolerate slower write speeds and limited rewrite cycles. Which of the following non-volatile memory technologies would BEST satisfy these design constraints?