CMPR 100 Module 3: Computer Hardware 2023
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
T/F: We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters
including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.
True
T/F: All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space
than desktop computers.
False
Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in
an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?
In the RAM
When should a user consider restoring the operating system?
- When the programs or apps do not start properly
- When the system slows down
Which of the following is/are classified as input device(s)?
touchpad, webcam, mouse
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus
speed is slow?
Bottlenecking
Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?
Internal hard drive
What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?
1. fetch
2. decode
3. execute
4. store
Which of these, though not equally portable, is most powerful and usually easier to
upgrade than others?
Desktop computers
T/F: Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your
computer through ports.
True
Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other
businesses. How can he ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from
viruses and other malware?
He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers
T/F: A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.
True
Alice stored a memory card in her wallet that had all the photographs of a recent trip
she took. When she inserted the card into her laptop, her computer wasn't able to read
it. Alice tried to access its contents on her other devices but could not. Based on this,
which of the following is/are likely to be true?
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
T/F: We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters
including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.
True
T/F: All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space
than desktop computers.
False
Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in
an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?
In the RAM
When should a user consider restoring the operating system?
- When the programs or apps do not start properly
- When the system slows down
Which of the following is/are classified as input device(s)?
touchpad, webcam, mouse
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus
speed is slow?
Bottlenecking
Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?
Internal hard drive
What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?
1. fetch
2. decode
3. execute
4. store
Which of these, though not equally portable, is most powerful and usually easier to
upgrade than others?
Desktop computers
T/F: Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your
computer through ports.
True
Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other
businesses. How can he ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from
viruses and other malware?
He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers
T/F: A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.
True
Alice stored a memory card in her wallet that had all the photographs of a recent trip
she took. When she inserted the card into her laptop, her computer wasn't able to read
it. Alice tried to access its contents on her other devices but could not. Based on this,
which of the following is/are likely to be true?
