CSD Unit 1 - Chapter 1

When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with _____.

• the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

• the hard drive and RAM

• the cache and the motherboard

• RAM and ROM 

Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?

• read-only memory (ROM)

• random access memory (RAM)

• processor cache

• virtual memory

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?

• optical drive

• internal hard drive

• memory card

• USB flash drive

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

• RAM

• Internal hard drive

• Flash drive

• Virtual memory

What is the binary system?

• a number system with two digits, 0 and 1

• an 8-bit coding scheme

• a number system with 10 digits, 0-9

• a 16-bit coding scheme

If you press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

• The CPU stores the keystroke as the letter ‘A’ and displays it on the screen

• The keyboard transfers the letter ‘A’ directly to the monitor, without passing through the CPU.

• ‘A’ is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back ‘A’ for display.

• ‘A’ is converted to special characters, which the screen translates back to ‘A’ for display.

What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable?

• magnetic hard drive

• solid state drive

• DVD

• tape drive

.Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he store them?

• RAM

• ROM

• Cloud Storage

• Compact Disk

Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

• Blu-ray disc

• Solid state drive

• Cloud storage

• Hard disk drive

All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.

• true

• false