Discovering Computers Chapter 4

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One type of processor, called ____, integrates the functions of a processor, memory, and a video card on a single chip

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system-on-a-chip

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The higher the bus ____, the faster the transmission of data, which results in programs running faster

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clock speed

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A megabyte (MB) is equal to approximately one ____ bytes

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million

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Memory slots on the motherboard hold ______ ______

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memory modules

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Processors contain a control unit and a(n) ____.

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arithmetic logic unit (ALU)

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A FireWire ____ is a device that plugs in a FireWire port on the system unit and contains multiple FireWire ports in which you plug cables from FireWire devices.

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hub

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A transistor can act as an electronic ____ that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges

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switch

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The computer uses a(n) ____ because it recognizes only two states

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binary system

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cleaning your computer or mobile device ____, you can help extend its life.

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once or twice a year

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Devices outside the system unit often attach to ____ on the system unit by a connector on a cable

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ports

Front 11

Some computer and chip manufacturers use the term ____ to refer to a personal computer processor chip

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Microprocessor

Front 12

____ headsets allow smart phone users to connect their telephone to a headset wirelessly

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Bluetooth

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The system unit on an Ultra-Mobile PC, a smart phone, and a ____ usually consumes the entire device.

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PDA

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Current personal computer processors have ____ in the gigahertz range

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clock speeds

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A computer executes programs that are in

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RAM

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Programmers use ____ instructions to program a PROM chip.

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microcode

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Nearly all video cards today use the ____, as well as many hard disks and network cards.

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PCI Express bus

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Most computers use ____ to hold their startup instructions because it allows the computer easily to update its contents

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flash memory

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Most of Intel's processor chips include ____, which provides the capability to track computer hardware and software, diagnose and resolve computer problems, and secure computers from outside threats

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vPro technology

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Each byte resides temporarily in a location in memory that has a(n) ____.

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address

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The ____ converts the AC power into DC power that a peripheral requires.

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AC adapter

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A(n) ____, which can be used as a removable flash memory device, adds memory, communications, multimedia, and security capabilities to computers.

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ExpressCard module

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A ____ is equal to one billionth of a second.

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nanosecond

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The ____ is used to transfer actual data.

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data bus

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Parallel processing divides a single problem into portions so that multiple ____ work on their assigned portion of the problem at the same time.

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processors

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The ____ card connects a monitor.

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video

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13. Some computer and chip manufacturers use the term ____ to refer to a personal computer processor chip. d. microprocessor

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microprocessor

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A(n) ____ is a device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the processor in the computer.

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peripheral

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Some motherboards include all necessary capabilities and do not require ____.

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adapter cards

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. A processor contains small, high-speed storage locations, called ____, that temporarily hold data and instructions.

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registers

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High-performance personal computers today may use a processor in the Intel ____ family.

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Core

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RAM is also called ____.

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main memory

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Adapter cards are circuit boards that provide connections and functions not built into the ____.

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motherboard

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High-performance personal computers today may use a processor in the Intel ____ family.

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Core

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A FireWire ____ is a device that plugs in a FireWire port on the system unit and contains multiple FireWire ports in which you plug cables from FireWire devices.

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hub

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Manufacturers of ROM chips often record data, instructions, or information on chips called ____.

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firmware

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A(n) ____ adapter card connects speakers or a microphone.

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sound

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Processors contain a control unit and a(n) ____.

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arithmetic logic unit (ALU)

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Notebook computers can run using either batteries or a(n) ____.

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power supply

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The motherboard is sometimes called the ____.

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system board

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Most personal computers today use a ____-bit bus.

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64

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Each byte resides temporarily in a location in memory that has a(n) ____.

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address

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By cleaning your computer or mobile device ____, you can help extend its life.

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once or twice a year

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Most computers use ____ to hold their startup instructions because it allows the computer easily to update its contents.

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flash memory

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A ____ joins a cable to a port.

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connector

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To attach multiple peripherals using a single USB port, you can use a(n) ____.

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USB hub

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Current personal computer processors have ____ in the gigahertz range.

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clock speeds

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The ____ card connects a monitor.

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video

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Memory slots on the motherboard hold ____.

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memory modules

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USB supports ____ and Plug and Play, which means you can attach peripherals while the computer is running.

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hot plugging

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Nonvolatile memory does not lose its contents when ____.

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power is removed from the computer

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____ headsets allow smart phone users to connect their telephone to a headset wirelessly.

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Bluetooth

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Bit is short for ____.

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binary digit

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A(n) ____ adapter card connects speakers or a microphone.

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sound

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The process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory is called ____.

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fetching

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The ____ converts the AC power into DC power that a peripheral requires.

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AC adapter

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A megabyte (MB) is equal to approximately one ____ bytes.

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million

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A FireWire ____ is a device that plugs in a FireWire port on the system unit and contains multiple FireWire ports in which you plug cables from FireWire devices.

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hub

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. The processor interprets and executes a program's instructions while the program is in ____.

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RAM

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A computer executes programs that are in ____.

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RAM

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To attach multiple peripherals using a single USB port, you can use a(n) ____.

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USB hub

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Intel's Centrino 2 mobile technology, which may have a Pro designator depending on its capabilities, integrates wireless functionality in ____.

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notebook computers and Tablet PCs

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A(n) ____, which can be used as a removable flash memory device, adds memory, communications, multimedia, and security capabilities to computers.

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ExpressCard module

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A ____ is equal to one billionth of a second.

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nanosecond

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A transistor can act as an electronic ____ that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges.

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switch

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L1 cache usually has a very small capacity, ranging from 8 KB to ____.

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128 KB