Question 1

Jun is getting ready to open a store in her home town to sell unique lamp bases and shades. What kind of computer does she need at this point?
A) Mainframe computer
B) Server
C) Supercomputer
D) Personal computer
E) iPad

Accepted Answer

Jun only needs a personal computer at this point to manage inventory, sales, and other basic business functions. A mainframe, server, or supercomputer would be unnecessary and too expensive. An iPad could work, but a personal computer would likely be more efficient for business purposes.

Question 2

Jun has been in business selling unique lamp bases and shades for two years in her first location. She is getting ready to open a second location two towns over. What kind of computer does she need at this point?
A) Mainframe computer
B) Server
C) Supercomputer
D) Personal computer
E) iPad

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

_____ are electronic storage devices that contain no moving parts.
A) Hard drives
B) Flash memory devices
C) Streaming tape devices
D) DVDs
E) CDs

Accepted Answer

Flash memory devices, also known as solid-state drives, rely on semiconductor technology to store data and have no mechanical components. This makes them faster, more durable, and less prone to damage from physical shocks compared to traditional hard drives or other storage devices with moving parts. Streaming tape devices, DVDs, and CDs all contain moving parts and are not considered as electronic storage devices without moving parts.

Question 4

Compare and contrast supercomputers, mainframes, midrange computers, and microcomputers.

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Question 5

The characteristics of magnetic tape include all of the following except:
A) It is the fastest magnetic storage medium.
B) It is the cheapest magnetic storage medium.
C) It provides sequential access to the data.
D) It has greater storage capacity than thumb drives.
E) It is often used for archival storage.

Accepted Answer

Magnetic tape is actually a slower storage medium compared to hard drives or solid-state drives. It is often used for backup and archival storage due to its large storage capacity and low cost, but it provides sequential access to the data rather than random access, meaning it may not be suitable for certain applications. Magnetic tape also has a lower data transfer rate compared to other storage media, making it slower for accessing and transferring data.

Question 6

What are the types of primary storage?

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Question 7

Jun really likes your Apple iPad and wants to get one for her lamp business. What kind of computer would the iPad replace?
A) Mainframe computer
B) Workstation
C) Server
D) Personal computer
E) Smartphone

Accepted Answer

The iPad would most likely replace a personal computer for Jun's lamp business needs. It has similar functionality and can be used for tasks such as emailing, creating documents, and managing finances. It is also portable and easy to use, making it a practical choice for a small business owner.

Question 8

The type of primary storage where certain critical instructions are safeguarded because the storage is nonvolatile and the instructions can be read only by the computer and not changed by the user is called:
A) Read-only memory.
B) Random access memory.
C) Cache memory
D) Registers
E) Flash memory

Accepted Answer

Read-only memory, or ROM, is a type of primary storage that contains critical instructions that are safeguarded because the storage is nonvolatile and the instructions can be read only by the computer and not changed by the user. This makes it a secure way to store important instructions that the computer needs to function properly.

Question 9

Describe the components that make up hardware.

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Question 10

To access a specific piece of information, _____ are usually faster than _____.
A) Sequential access storage devices, direct access storage devices
B) Direct access storage devices, sequential access storage devices
C) Streaming tape devices, DVDs
D) Optical storage devices, random access memory
E) Sequential access storage devices, thumb drives

Accepted Answer

Direct access storage devices are designed to quickly locate and retrieve specific pieces of information, whereas sequential access storage devices can only access data in the order in which it was stored. Therefore, direct access storage devices are usually faster for accessing specific information.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a characteristic of secondary storage?
A) It is nonvolatile.
B) It is more cost effective than primary storage.
C) It is slower than primary storage
D) It cannot utilize any media except chips
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Secondary storage can use media such as hard disk drives, solid-state drives, magnetic tapes, and optical disks. It is not limited to chips.

Question 12

Secondary storage has which of the following characteristics?
A) It is nonvolatile.
B) It is more cost effective than primary storage.
C) It is slower than primary storage.
D) It can utilize a variety of media.
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the listed characteristics are true for secondary storage.

Question 13

Discuss why it is difficult to make hardware decisions today.

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Question 14

If you wished to store a large amount of archival data for a long period of time, you would choose which of the following?
A) Magnetic disk
B) Magnetic tape
C) Read-only chips
D) Cache chips
E) Thumb drives

Accepted Answer

Magnetic tape is the best choice for storing large amounts of archival data for a long period of time. It has a longer lifespan and is less susceptible to physical damage or data corruption compared to other options. It is also more cost-effective for long-term storage.

Question 15

The type of primary storage, located closest to the CPU, where the computer can temporarily store blocks of data used most often is called:
A) Read-only memory.
B) Registers.
C) Random access memory.
D) Cache memory.
E) Flash memory.

Accepted Answer

Cache memory is located closest to the CPU and has the fastest access time compared to other types of primary storage, such as registers and RAM. It is used to store frequently accessed data or instructions, which helps to speed up the computer's performance. Therefore, cache memory is the best choice for the given scenario.

Question 16

What are the types of secondary storage?

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Quiz 14: Technology Guide 1 - Hardware

Jun is getting ready to open a store in her home town to sell unique lamp bases and shades. What kind of computer does she need at this point?

Jun has been in business selling unique lamp bases and shades for two years in her first location. She is getting ready to open a second location two towns over. What kind of computer does she need at this point?

_____ are electronic storage devices that contain no moving parts.

Compare and contrast supercomputers, mainframes, midrange computers, and microcomputers.

The characteristics of magnetic tape include all of the following except:

What are the types of primary storage?

Jun really likes your Apple iPad and wants to get one for her lamp business. What kind of computer would the iPad replace?

The type of primary storage where certain critical instructions are safeguarded because the storage is nonvolatile and the instructions can be read only by the computer and not changed by the user is called:

Describe the components that make up hardware.

To access a specific piece of information, _ are usually faster than _.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of secondary storage?

Secondary storage has which of the following characteristics?

Discuss why it is difficult to make hardware decisions today.

If you wished to store a large amount of archival data for a long period of time, you would choose which of the following?

The type of primary storage, located closest to the CPU, where the computer can temporarily store blocks of data used most often is called:

What are the types of secondary storage?