Ifsm Test

Question 1

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What is a system unit?

* a component of the processor that directs and coordinates most computer operations

* a circuit board to which many electronic components are attached

* a case containing the electronic components of the computer used to process data

* a device that interprets and carries out the basic instructions used to operate the computer

Question 2

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RAM is a form of

* non-volatile memory

* volatile memory

Question 3

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Which of the following is true?

* The contents of nonvolatile memory are lost when the computer’s power is turned off.

* Volatile memory is permanent.

* The contents of volatile memory are lost when the computer’s power is turned off.

* Nonvolatile memory is temporary.

Question 4

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Peripherals such as USB devices are connected to the computer through

Question 5

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What are the two main components of the central processing unit (CPU)?

* the expansion slots and motherboard

* the chip and the system clock

* the control unit and arithmetic logic unit

* the memory chips and memory slots

Question 6

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What is the purpose of a port?

* Ports are used to interpret and coordinate all signals in the computer.

* Ports provide memory locations for video and audio files.

* Ports provide high-speed storage locations for sensitive data.

* Ports are used to join a cable to a peripheral.

Question 7

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A/an is inserted on the motherboard and provides more memory or controls a peripheral device such as a graphics adapter that supports video games.

Question 8

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The control unit and arithmetic logic unit are the two main components of:

* the hard drive.

* the main memory.

* the central processing unit.

* the system clock.

Question 9

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An external component such as a...