Completion
Complete each
statement.
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The ____ is the first software the loads when you start the computer. It
contains information for what is installed on the computer.
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A set instructions that directs hardware to perform a task.
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3.
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On state
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4.
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Off state
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5.
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A __ is a pathway of communication that includes the protocol and the method of
communication.
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6.
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The ___ clock is a crystal that times activities on chips and makes sure
everything runs beautifully
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7.
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The ____________________ command displays the directory structure of a hard
drive or disk.
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8.
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Windows 9x ____________________ are equivalent to DOS subdirectories.
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 Image 5
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9.
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In Image 5 the power connector on the right is a __________ connector (use the
acronym).
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10.
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This RAM needs constant refreshing in order to maintain the integrity of its
data.
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This is very fast RAM that holds onto data that the CPU is currently using in
its processes. It speeds up processing and is ultra cool.
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___ ___ is the act of a computer storing data or instructions in SRAM for
quick storage and retrieval.
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13.
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ROM ____ is the act of copying the entire contents of the ROM chip into RAM on
startup
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14.
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One or more sectors that constitute the smallest unit of space on a disk for
storing data (also referred to as a file allocation unit).
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15.
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On a disk surface, one segment of a track, which almost always contains 512
bytes of data. Sometimes a single wedge of the disk surface is also called a ____.
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16.
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A ____ state is required after a CPU performs a task to ensure the task is
completed before it starts on another task.
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17.
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In a 16 bit BUS, __ bits of data can be transferred at a time.
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18.
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 This happy little camper is a
_____
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19.
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A BIOS chip can be updated or modified by using a ___ program provided by the
manufacturer.
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20.
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____ mastering is a card with its own processor. This allows it to run
completely separate from the CPU, meaning it can run faster.
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21.
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Firewire can support up to __ devices on one port.
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22.
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This process is used by laser printers to produce images
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