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INSTRUCTIONS: Edit this template in Microsoft Word. Supply b. back ends
the answers (type in BLUE text color) for each question. You c. registers
may refer to the notes found in http://tinyurl.com/velezitclass d. mashups
This worksheet should not exceed 8 pages. 6. A _____ is a small ceramic or metal component with fins on its
TO THE LAZY STUDENT WHO WANTS TO COPY surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical
Please respect the effort of your friend in making this components, such as a processor.
a. cooling pad
worksheet... Make your own
b. liquid glycol chiller
c. heat sink
T or F
d. radiator
T 1.A slate tablet typically does not include a physical keyboard.
7. An aspect of cloud computing that describes a computing
T 2.On a personal computer, all functions of the processor usually
environment where an Internet server hosts and deploys
are on a single chip.
applications is known as _____.
F 3.A dual-core processor doubles the processing speed of a single-
a. Data as a Service (DaaS)
core processor.
b. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
T 4.In general, multi-core processors are less energy efficient than
c. Software as a Service (SaaS)
separate multiple processors.
d. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
F 5.The speed of the system clock affects the speed of peripheral
8. A(n) _____ is a circuit board that enhances the functions of a
devices, such as a printer or disk drive.
component of a desktop or server system unit and/ or provides
F 6.Todays personal computer processors do not require additional
connections to peripheral devices.
cooling.
a. expansion slot
T 7.In the binary system, the digit 1 represents the electronic state
b. USB adapter
of on (presence of an electronic charge).
c. front side bus
F 8.Common sizes for memory are in the bit and byte range.
d. adapter card
F 9.The processor interprets and executes a program or applications
instructions while the program or application is in nonvolatile
MATCHING TYPE
memory.
a. small, high-speed storage locations contained in a processor
T 10.You can change a removable flash memory device without
b. term used to describe processors that can execute more than one
having to open the system unit or restart the computer.
instruction per clock cycle
T 11.As with processors, manufacturers state the clock speed for a
c. widely used coding scheme to represent a set of characters
bus in hertz.
d. the main circuit board of the computer
F 12. The power supply converts the wall outlet DC power into AC
e. term used by some computer manufacturers to refer to a
power.
personal computer chip
f. ROM chips that contain permanently written data, instructions, or
MULTIPLE CHOICE
information
1. The _____ is the main circuit board of the computer.
g. determines the number of bits that the computer can transmit at
a. ALU
one time
b. CPU
h. a unique number that identifies the location of a byte in memory
c. motherboard
i. small piece of semiconducting materials, usually silicon, on which
d. system chassis
integrated circuits are etched
2. A _____ is a single chip with two or more separate processor
j. applications that incorporate data from multiple providers into a
cores.
new application
a. transistor
b. multi-core processor
D 1. motherboard
c. resistor
I 2. chip
d. capacitor
E 3. microprocessor
3. _____ include basic calculations such as addition, subtraction,
A 4. registers
multiplication, and division. (253)
B 5. superscalar
a. Arithmetic operations
J 6. mashups
b. Comparison operations
C 7. ASCII
c. Machine cycles
H 8. address
d. Transistors
F 9. firmware
4. In the machine cycle, the _____ operation obtains a program or
G 10. bus width
application instruction or data item from memory.
a. fetching
b. decoding
c. executing
d. storing
5. A processor contains small, high-speed storage locations, called
_____, that temporarily hold data and instructions.
a. capacitors
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SHORT ANSWER:
1. Describe the ff hardware terms
system unit
chassis
2. List products for securing and tracking hardware
and how each is
Clamps, cables, and locks: Lock kits include mounting
plates, glue, cables, and padlocks to protect desktops,
monitors, laptops, and peripheral devices. Ultrasonic
sensors: Thieves do not need to remove a computer from an
office building or school to commit their crimes; instead,
they can open the case on a desktop or server on site and
then remove a hard disk or other expensive component.
Tracking software: Many smartphones and mobile devices
have mapping software that shows the approximate location
of devices and computers. Asset tags: Metal security plates
affixed to hardware contain unique bar codes that are
registered to the owner and stored in a security companys
database. Personal safes: Protective cases that are
approximately the size of a cereal box can store a
smartphone, keys, tablet, and other valuables.
3. Define the
Motherboard, sometimes called a system board, is the
main circuit board of the computer. Chip is a small piece of
semiconducting material, usually silicon, on
integrated circuits are etched.
4. Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast multi-
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10. Describe eCycling options.
11. Describe eCycling options.
12. List options for cooling a processor, and describe
how each works.
used.
13. Explain why a home or business user might choose
cloud computing then Describe services offered
with cloud computing.
14. List security threats in cloud storage.
15. Use a Venn diagram to differentiate between the
terms, analog and digital.
16. Define the terms
BIT (short for binary digit) is the smallest unit of data the
terms: computer can process. When 8 BITS are grouped together as
a unit, the form a BYTE. A BYTE provides enough different
combinations of 0s and 1s to represent 256 different
which characters.
17. Describe the binary system is a number system that has
just two digits, 0 and 1, called BITS

and single-core processors. 18. Is a binary number 100111 its equivalent in the
decimal number system is 39
A mobile web
app is a web A web app is an 19. List categories of items stored in memory. Explain
app that is application
optimized for stored on a web how manufacturers state memory size.
server that you
display in a access through a
browser on a browser.
mobile devic 20. Differentiate between volatile and nonvolatile
memory. List an example of each.
5. Paste the logo of some processor chip
manufacturers below.
21. Describe how RAM works. List two types of RAM.
6. Explain the role of the control unit and ALU in
RAM (random access memory) consists of memory chips
performing computer operations. that can be read from and written to by the processor and
Control unit has a role much like a traffic officer: it other devices. When you turn on power to a computer or
interprets each instruction issued by a program or an mobile device, certain operating system files (such as the
application and then initiates the appropriate action to carry files that determine how the desktop or home screen
out the instruction. Arithmetic logic unit (ALU), another appears) load into RAM from a storage device such as a hard
component of the processor, performs arithmetic, disk. These files remain in RAM as long as the computer or
comparison, and other operations. mobile device has continuous power. As additional
applications and data are requested, they also load into RAM
7. Draw a diagram of the machine cycle and describe
from storage. The processor interprets and executes a
what happens during each step. program or application's instructions while the program or
8. Define these terms application is in RAM. During this time, the contents of RAM
Register is a processor contains small, high-speed storage may change. RAM can accommodate multiple programs and
applications simultaneously.
locations. System clock is where the processor relies on a
small quartz crystal circuit to control the timing of all computer 22. Define the terms:
operations. The number of ticks per second measures the pace of memory module
the system clock, called the clock speed. memory slot
9. List considerations when choosing a processor. 23. Describe how a computer uses cache. Differentiate
It is important to select one with a processor that will meet among L1, L2, and L3 cache.
your needs. Determine your needs. Determine your current
L1 cache is built directly on the processor chip and has
processor. Research processor models.
a very small capacity
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L2 cache is slightly slower than L1 cache but has a
much larger capacity
L3 cache is a cache on the motherboard that is separate
from the processor chip
24. Describe what is stored in ROM. Define the term,
firmware.
Read-only memory refers to memory chips storing
permanent data and instructions. The data on most ROM chips
cannot be modified, ROM is nonvolatile, which means its
contents are not lost when power is removed from the
computer. In addition to computers and mobile devices, many
peripheral devices contain ROM chips. For example, ROM chips
in printers contain data for fonts. These ROM chips, called
firmware, contain permanently written data, instructions, or
information such as a computer or mobile devices start-up
instructions.
25. Identify uses for flash memory.
26. List actions you should take when recycling or
selling a used mobile device.
27. Identify the port options for computers and mobile
devices. Explain the function of each type.
28. Describe the purpose of an adapter card and the
role of an expansion slot. List types of adapter
cards.
29. Explain Plug and Play technology.
30. Explain the advantages of using a universal standard
connector.
31. What is the role of a bus:
Use a Venn Diagram to differentiate between a data
bus and an address bus.
32. Describe how bus width and word size affect and
are used to measure computer speed.
33. Use a diagram (concept map) to show how a power
supply converts AC current into DC current.
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34. List methods to conserve battery life on a mobile
computer and device.
35. Identify guidelines for caring for a computer or
mobile device.
36. Explain how to maintain hardware and software on
your computer or mobile device.
PROBLEM SOLVING:
Low Battery Life You have had your smartphone for more
than one year and notice that your battery is losing its charge
more quickly than normal. What are some ways you can
conserve battery life so that your smartphone does not lose
its charge as quickly?
Computer Possibly Overheating Each time you turn on your
office computer, an error message is displayed stating that
the temperature inside the computer recently has been out
of range. Why might this be happening?
Internet Access Unavailable You are using a cloud storage
provider to save files you want to use both at work and at
home, so that you do not have to carry a USB flash drive back
and forth with your files. When you arrive at work, you notice
that your Internet connection is unavailable and you are
unable to access the files stored in the cloud. What steps can
you take to prevent this in the future?
System Password You started working at a company to
replace someone who has just been terminated. When you
turn on your computer, which previously was used by the
terminated employee, the computer immediately asks for a
system password. You do not know the password but need to
access the computer so that you can start working. What are
your next steps?
Upgrading Memory You are an IT consultant at a bank. An
analyst at the bank is complaining that her laptop is
performing slowly. You determine that the analysts memory
is insufficient for the complex calculations and reports she is
running. Search the web to learn more about current
memory modules available to increase memory capacity.
Evaluate the differences among various options, including
type, size, speed, and price. Find articles from industry
experts that list methods and recommendations for
upgrading a laptops memory. Also determine how to add
memory to a laptop, obtaining answers to the following
questions:
How can you determine the type and correct amount of
memory to add?
Why should you not purchase more memory than your
computer can support?
How do you determine the available slots for memory
modules?
What safety measures should you take when upgrading
memory?
Is it better to upgrade the memory or purchase a new laptop?
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Answer the RED PART during LABORATORY time.
Use the following tips to answer the succeeding questions; if you are using
MAC: Click the Apple Icon at the upper left corner of your screen and select About.
WINDOWS: Click on the Folder Icon and then right click on This PC (or My Computer) then select Properties
ANDROID: Go to Settings and select About
APPLE: Go to Settings, General (or go to apple website and check the specifications of your phone model)

In the course of a day, you may complete a homework assignment and watch a streaming video on your computer, search for
directions and listen to your favorite songs on a portable media player. These and many technologies are an integral part of
everyday life: at school and at home. The computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored on its
own memory that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules, produce information (output), and store
the information for future use. Computers contain many electric and electronic and mechanical components known as hardware.
A collection of related instructions organized for a common purpose is referred to as software or a program. Using software, you
can complete a variety of activities such as search for information, type a paper, balance a budget, create a presentation and play
a game.
Basic Computer Specifications Your Computer Your Mobile Phone Your Computer in
At Home School

A faster processor
Processor means

A higher amount of RAM

Installed RAM means

Disk Space is used for

Amount of Disk Space ______________

System Type

Name of Operating
System and Version

Features

Name Input devices that

are onboard or attached
to the device/computer
Name output devices
that are onboard or
attached to the
device/computer
Opening and Editing
Documents
Opening and Editing
Spreadsheets
Opening and Editing
Name a Software/App Presentations
installed in the Opening and Editing
computer/device that Images
you can use for Browsing the Internet

Playing Video Files

Playing Audio Files