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The two main components of the CPU are random access memory and the arithmetic/logic unit.

A) True
B) False

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The f character is represented as a(n) _______________ of data in a computer.

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A common type of non-volatile memory is _____.


A) RAM
B) SSD
C) ROM
D) HDD

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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A software update that includes multiple files that revise software to fix a problem is called a(n) patch . ____________________

A) True
B) False

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Windows _____ provides user feedback on hardware resources and other software.


A) Task Manager
B) Service Pack
C) Register
D) Control Panel

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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The CPU works more effectively and faster the more it heats up.

A) True
B) False

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A(n) chip is a memory cell that holds a computer instruction to perform a calculation. ____________________

A) True
B) False

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Hardware components such as essential chips and connectors can all be found on the ____________________.

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When a system restore is performed after a software update, which of the following happens?


A) A small program is run that corrects the problem.
B) You are notified to complete the update later.
C) The update is reversed.
D) The server is rechecked at a later date for more updates.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Carolina is looking to buy a new computer, and is researching system requirements. Carolina learns that the amount of _____ in the computer greatly affects performance.


A) random access memory
B) flash memory
C) read only memory
D) clock speed

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

Premises
Coordinates activities and manages information through the processor
Non-volatile memory
Memory cell for storing data on a temporary basis
Number of instructions the CPU can process per second
Volatile memory
Responses
Control unit
RAM
ROM
Register
Clock speed

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Coordinates activities and manages information through the processor
Non-volatile memory
Memory cell for storing data on a temporary basis
Number of instructions the CPU can process per second
Volatile memory

It is best to set Word's Ribbon to _____ Mode when using a tablet.


A) Mouse
B) Click
C) Swipe
D) Touch

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Clicking on the Performance tab displays CPU performance information as a ______ chart.


A) line
B) bar
C) scatter
D) percentage

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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The amount of ROM helps to speed up the processing cycle and to enhance the computer's performance.

A) True
B) False

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Evan is working on a presentation to give to his computer club about the importance of software updates. Evan explains to his club that the red circle on the App Store icon indicates ____.


A) the app is no longer available
B) there is a software update ready to be downloaded
C) downloading an update will take the number of minutes shown
D) the number of days left to access an update

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The internal components that make up a computer directly affect its performance.

A) True
B) False

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One major reason to keep your operating system up to date is to _____.


A) protect it from malware
B) expand its memory
C) increase the speed of the processor
D) improve overall performance

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following is NOT a type of memory for storing data?


A) register
B) cache
C) random access
D) heat sink

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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D

Carolina is looking to buy a new computer, and is researching system requirements. Carolina first must choose a platform, and she can choose any of the following EXCEPT: _____.


A) PC
B) Linux
C) Mac
D) Word

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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D

To keep your software current, you would install any of the following program types EXCEPT: _____.


A) patch
B) Web app
C) update
D) service pack

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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