Computer Fundamentals

Question: Each processor core on a multi-core processor generally runs at _____ clock speed than a single-core processor.
A
a faster

B
the same

C
twice the

D
a slower

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Question: The term decoding refers to the process of _____.
A
obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory

B
translating an instruction into signals a computer can execute

C
carrying out commands

D
writing a result to memory

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Question: ROM chips, called _____ , contain permanently written data, instructions, or information.
A
memory cache

B
registers

C
transistors

D
firmware

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Question: A(n) _____ is a socket on the motherboard that can hold an adapter card.
A
expansion slot

B
parallel port

C
drive bay

D
front side bus

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Question: A(n) _____, which is an external device that attaches to a mobile computer or device, contains a power connection and provides connections to peripherals; it usually also includes slots for memory cards, optical disc drives, and other devices.
A
docking station

B
port replicator

C
peripheral

D
expansion bus

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Question: A(n) _____ is part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory.
A
expansion bus

B
system clock

C
memory module

D
front side bus

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Question: Match the term "processor" with their definitions.
A
external device that provides connections to peripherals through ports built into the device

B
interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer

C
connects the processor to cache

D
small circuit board on which RAM chips usually reside

E
socket on the motherboard that can hold an adapter card

F
memory chips storing permanent data and instructions

G
most common type of volatile memory

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Question: Match the term "read-only memory (ROM)" with their definitions
A
external device that provides connections to peripherals through ports built into the device

B
interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer

C
connects the processor to cache

D
small circuit board on which RAM chips usually reside

E
socket on the motherboard that can hold an adapter card

F
memory chips storing permanent data and instructions

G
most common type of volatile memory

Note: Not available
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Question: Match the term "expansion slot" with their definitions
A
external device that provides connections to peripherals through ports built into the device

B
interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer

C
connects the processor to cache

D
small circuit board on which RAM chips usually reside

E
socket on the motherboard that can hold an adapter card

F
memory chips storing permanent data and instructions

G
most common type of volatile memory

Note: Not available
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Question: Match the term "port replicator" with their definitions
A
external device that provides connections to peripherals through ports built into the device

B
interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer

C
connects the processor to cache

D
small circuit board on which RAM chips usually reside

E
socket on the motherboard that can hold an adapter card

F
memory chips storing permanent data and instructions

G
most common type of volatile memory

Note: Not available
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Question: Each processor core on a multi-core processor generally runs at _____ clock speed than a single-core processor.

Question: The term decoding refers to the process of _____.

Question: ROM chips, called _____ , contain permanently written data, instructions, or information.

Question: A(n) _____ is a socket on the motherboard that can hold an adapter card.

Question: A(n) _____, which is an external device that attaches to a mobile computer or device, contains a power connection and provides connections to peripherals; it usually also includes slots for memory cards, optical disc drives, and other devices.

Question: A(n) _____ is part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory.

Question: Match the term "processor" with their definitions.

Question: Match the term "read-only memory (ROM)" with their definitions

Question: Match the term "expansion slot" with their definitions

Question: Match the term "port replicator" with their definitions