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Ch1 Introduction to Computer NetworksExam Review Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a basic function a computer performs? (Choose all that apply.)
(p.3)
1) Processing
2) Internet access
3) Input
4) Graphics
5) Output
6) E-mail - Answer-1) Processing
3) Input
5) Output
The __________ executes instructions provided by computer programs. (p.4)
1) CPU
2) NIC
3) Hard drive
4) USB - Answer-1) CPU
When a CPU has two or more processors, each one is referred to as a(n) ________.
(p.4)
1) I/O
2) Core
3) OS
4) Flash - Answer-2) Core
Which of the following is considered long-term storage? (Choose all that apply.) (p.6)
1) CPU
2) RAM
3) Working storage
4) Hard drive - Answer-4) Hard drive
Which motherboard component controls data transfers between memory, expansion
slots, I/O devices, and the CPU? (p.9)
1) RAM slots
2) IDE connectors
3) Chipset
4) PCI-Express - Answer-3) Chipset
, You want to purchase a high-performance graphics card for your computer. Which type
of connector should it have? (p.9)
1) PCI
2) SATA
3) IDE
4) PCI-Express - Answer-4) PCI-Express
The time it takes for read/write heads to move to the correct spot on the platter is the
____________. (p.10)
1) Rotational delay
2) Seek time
3) Transfer time
4) Access time - Answer-2) Seek time
Which of the following is a task usually performed by the BIOS? (Choose all that apply.)
(p.11-12)
1) Begin the boot procedure.
2) Create an interrupt.
3) Store the operating system.
4) Launch Applications
5) Perform a POST - Answer-1) Begin the boot procedure.
5) Perform a POST
Place the following steps of the boot procedure in order. (p.12)
Boot devices are searched.
The OS is loaded into RAM.
The POST is executed.
OS services are started.
Power is applied.
CPU starts. - Answer-Power is applied.
CPU starts.
The POST is executed.
Boot devices are searched.
The OS is loaded into RAM.
OS services are started.
You have just installed a new NIC in your PC to replace the old one that had started
malfunctioning. What additional software must be installed to allow the OS to
communicate with the new NIC? (p.17)
1) Network application
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