Question 1. In the computer industry, which term refers to the physical size and dimensions of a component?
Bus Speed
Clock Speed
Form Factor
Service Life
Storage Capacity
Question 2. A processor with which of the following word sizes would be able to manipulate the largest number of bits at one time?
1 bit
8 bit
16 bit
32 bit
64 bit
Question 3. Which term specifically refers to a processor which contains more than one processing unit?
Advanced RISC Processor
CISC Processor
Multi-core Processor
Multi-level Cache Processor
RISC Processor
Question 4. Which term is the correct name for the magnetic media used in hard disk drives, consisting of a flat, rigid disk made of glass or aluminum and coated with iron oxide particles, mounted on a common spindle, and spun under the read/write heads?
Cookies
Plates
Platters
Rims
Saucers
Question 5. What is the estimated reliable life span of data stored on magnetic media as cited in the textbook?
30 day
3 months
3 years
300 years
3,000 years
Question 6. Which term refers to the amount of data a storage device can move per second?
Bandwidth
Clock Speed
Data Transfer Rate
Instructions per Second
Jumps per Second
Question 7. Which class of printer uses nozzle like print heads to spray ink unto the paper to from characters and graphics?
Daisy Wheel Printer
Dot Matrix Printer
Ink Jet Printer
Laser Printer
Thermal Printer
Question 8. Which term refers to the number of pixels across a display area horizontally followed by the number of pixel across it vertically?
Color Depth
Dot Pitch
Screen Resolution
Screen Size
Viewing Angle
Question 9. Which class of printer uses a grid of fine wires which strike an ink soaked ribbon against the paper?
Daisy Wheel Printer
Dot Matrix Printer
Ink Jet Printer
Laser Printer
Thermal Printer
Question 10. Which term refers to a small plate, which leaves an indelible mark on your computer equipment, and which contains a unique ID number registered in an international database?
Anchor Plate
Kensington Security Slot
PET ID Chip
STOP (Security Tracking of Office Property) Plate
Surge Protector
Question 11. Which term specifically refers discarded computer hardware and storage media, some of which may contain toxic substances?
Downgrades
Kludges
E-waste
Kipple
Scrap
Question 12. Which military communications project evolved into the modern Internet?
Area 51
ARPANET
Manhattan Project
Operation Overlord
Project PX