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Chapter 1 Exam - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (Version 4.1)

1  
Which type of memory is primarily used as cache memory?
    #SRAM

2  
A customer orders a new computer andspecifies an internal read-write, non-volatile storage device that uses low power, has fast access to data, and is reliable. What is a suitable storage device that meets these requirements?
    #solid statedrive
  
3  
Which type of ROM can be reprogrammed with software while it is still physically installed in the computer?
    #EEPROM
  
4  
Refer to the exhibit. Based on the advertisement thatis shown, what is the native resolution of this computer system?
    #1280 x 800
  
5  
Which type of computer resources are direct lines to the processor used by computer components to requestinformation from the CPU?
    #IRQs
  
6  
Which two activities are normally controlled by the Northbridge part of the chip set? (Choose two.)
    #access to the RAM
    #access to the video card  
7  
Which type of RAM chip has the fastest clock rate but consumes the least power and generates the least heat?
    #DDR3 SDRAM

8  
Which expansion slot would be used to install a videocapture card in a new computer?
    #Peripheral Component Interconnect-Express
  
9  
A technician is helping a customer compare two hard drives. Which unit of measurement is used for the harddrive speed?
    #revolutions per minute
  
10
Refer to the exhibit. Which type of cable is shown in the graphic?
    #Serial
  
11  
Which type of memory is unable to have the contents modified?    #ROM
  
12  
Which important feature is offered by the USB standard?
    #It can supply power from the computer to devices.

13  
Which CPU architecture uses a small set of instructionsthat are designed to be executed rapidly?
    #RISC
  
14  
Which two characteristics are determined by the chip set on a motherboard? (Choose two.)
    #maximum amount of memory that can be...