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THE MODERN COMPUTER:

QUESTION 1 OF 14

Where does the CPU store its computations?

Binary

External Data Bus

Processor

RegistersCorrect Answer

Explanation:

When the CPU does computation, it stores information in registers first.

QUESTION 2 OF 14

Which mechanisms do we use to transport binary data and memory addresses? Check all that apply. You got it! The EDB is used to transport binary data and the Address Bus is used to transport memory addresses.

School Bus

DBus

The External Data BusCorrect Answer

Address BusCorrect Answer

QUESTION 3 OF 14

To extend the functionality of a computer, we can plug devices into connection points on it. What are these connection points known as? Great job! Ports are used to plug devices into a computer. PRACTICE QUIZ - COMPONENTS

Hardware

PortsCorrect Answer

Desktops

Mouse

QUESTION 4 OF 14

What characteristics distinguish a Solid State Drive from a Hard Disk Drive? Check all that apply. Right on! SSDs have non-moving parts, are a smaller form factor, and also utilize non-volatile memory.

Non-moving partsCorrect Answer

High RPMs

Uses Disk Platters

Smaller form factorCorrect Answer

QUESTION 5 OF 14

True or false: If you plug in a 220v appliance into a 120v outlet, the appliance could get damaged. You got it! While plugging a 220v appliance into a 120v outlet won)t cause immediate harm to your appliance, it could still cause appliance deterioration.

TRUECorrect Answer

FALSE

QUESTION 6 OF 14

How long will it take to transfer a file size of 1GB on a USB 2.0 and a USB 3.0 drive? ( Image S2Q3 ) Great job! Theoretically, USB 2.0 has a bandwidth of 480 Mb/s, which is roughly 60 MB/s. It would take around 17 seconds to transfer 1024 MB of data.

~20 seconds on a USB 2.0 drive; -.02 seconds on a USB 3.0 drive

~17 seconds on a USB 2.0 drive; -2 seconds on a USB 3.0 driveCorrect Answer

~20 seconds on a USB 2.0 drive; -2 seconds on a USB 3.0 drive

~17 seconds on a USB 2.0 drive; -.02 seconds on a USB 3.0 drive

QUESTION 7 OF 14

Which of these is used to charge devices? Check all that apply. ( Image S2Q4 ) Well done, you! These are types of USB ports

Picture of USB A.Correct Answer

Picture of Display Port.

Picture of USB C.Correct Answer

Picture of HDMI Port.

QUESTION 8 OF 14

True or false: If you turn off a machine that uses SDRAM, the data on the SDRAM will be wiped out. Yep! SDRAM is volatile and will wipe its data if it loses power. PRACTICE QUIZ - STARTING IT UP

TrueCorrect Answer

False

QUESTION 9 OF 14

What is the difference between a ROM chip and a RAM chip? Check all that apply.

A ROM chip stores temporary data. A RAM chip stores permanent data.

A ROM chip is non-volatile and will keep its data in the case of a power failure. A RAM chip is volatile and will wipe its data in the case of a power failure.Correct Answer

A ROM chip is volatile and will wipe its data in the case of a power failure. A RAM chip is non-volatile and will keep its data in the case of a power failure.

A ROM chip stores permanent data. A RAM chip stores temporary data.Correct Answer

Explanation:

A ROM chip stores permanent data and will keep its data if there is a power failure. A RAM chip stores temporary data and will wipe its data in a power failure.

QUESTION 10 OF 14

Which of these functions does the BIOS perform? Check all that apply. Excellent! The BIOS performs a POST to check what devices are connected to the computer. It also initializes hardware on boot.

POSTCorrect Answer

Checks what devices are connected to the computerCorrect Answer

Installs drivers

Initializes hardwareCorrect Answer

QUESTION 11 OF 14

Where are your BIOS settings stored?

RAM

Flash drive

Hard drive

CMOS chipCorrect Answer

Explanation:

Your BIOS settings are stored in the CMOS chip.

QUESTION 12 OF 14

What is the difference between a traditional BIOS and UEFI? Check all that apply. You got it! UEFI is the new standard for BIOS. It has become the default BIOS on new systems and it has better compatibility with newer hardware.

A traditional BIOS has better compatibility with newer hardware.

UEFI has become the default BIOS on new systems.Correct Answer

UEFI is meant to become the new standard for BIOS.Correct Answer

UEFI has better compatibility with newer hardware.Correct Answer

QUESTION 13 OF 14

True or false: Before you work on the physical components of your machine, you should ground yourself to prevent electrostatic discharge. Great job! Even the slightest bit of electricity can cause damage to delicate computer components, so you should always make sure to ground yourself. GRADED QUIZ: ASSEMBLE A COMPUTER

TrueCorrect Answer

False

QUESTION 14 OF 14

You will assemble a computer virtually by drag-and-dropping the components to the corresponding blue sections. In the CPU section, you will need to place the items in the correct order from bottom to top. What this means is that you will place the component on the screen in the order that you would put them into the physical computer first. Click the "Check" button to check your answers. Explanation placements will be outlined in green, and incorrect placements will be outlined in red. If you)ve made a mistake, edit your placements or reset all placements by clicking the button with the arrow and try again. When you)re done, click the "Submit" button for a grade. ( Image S4Q1A1 ) ( Image S4Q1A2 ) Congratulations, you are correct!

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Where does the CPU store its computations?

Binary

External Data Bus

Processor

Registers

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