$1.$ The $\_\_\_\_\_$ is the component of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer.

a$.$ register

b$.$ arithmetic logic unit

c$.$ control unit

d$.$ machine cycle

$2.$ Each processor core on a multi$-$core processor generally runs at $\_\_\_\_\_$ clock speed than a single$-$core processor.

a$.$ a faster

b$.$ the same

c$.$ twice the

d$.$ a slower

$3.$ The term decoding refers to the process of $\_\_\_\_\_.$

a$.$ obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory

b$.$ translating an instruction into signals a computer can execute

c$.$ carrying out commands

d$.$ writing a result to memory

$4.$ ROM chips, called $\_\_\_\_\_,$ contain permanently written data, instructions, or information.

a$.$ memory cache

b$.$ registers

c$.$ transistors

d$.$ firmware

$5.$ A$($n$)\_\_\_\_\_$ is a socket on the motherboard that can hold an adapter card.

a$.$ expansion slot

b$.$ parallel port

c$.$ drive bay

d$.$ front side bus

$6.$ A$($n$)\_\_\_\_\_,$ which is an external device that attaches to a mobile computer or device, contains a power connection

and provides connections to peripherals; it usually also includes slots for memory cards, optical disc drives, and

other devices.

a$.$ docking station

b$.$ port replicator

c$.$ peripheral

d$.$ expansion bus

$7.$ A$($n$)\_\_\_\_\_$ is part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory.

a$.$ expansion bus

b$.$ system clock

c$.$ memory module

d$.$ front side bus

$8.$ An ergonomic keyboard $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

a$.$ has a design that reduces wrist and hand injuries

b$.$ transmits data using wireless technology

c$.$ is used to enter data into a biometric device

d$.$ is built into the top of a handheld computer

$9.$ A $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen but uses pressure instead of ink.

a$.$ touch screen

b$.$ stylus

c$.$ trackball

d$.$ pointing stick

$10.$ Architects, mapmakers, designers, artists, and home users create drawings and sketches on a $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

a$.$ trackball

b$.$ smart terminal

c$.$ graphics tablet

d$.$ touchpad

$11.\_\_\_\_\_\_$ is the computer$$s capability of distinguishing

spoken words. $(198)$

a$.$ Voice input b$.$ VoIP

c$.$ MIDI d$.$ Voice recognition

$12.$ RFID is a technology that uses $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an

object, an animal, or a person.

a$.$ a thin wire

b$.$ pixels

c$.$ radio signals

d$.$ light waves

$13.$ The speed of an ink$-$jet printer is measured by the number of $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ it can print.

a$.$ lines per page $($lpp$)$

b$.$ dots per inch $($dpi$)$

c$.$ characters per second $($cps$)$

d$.$ pages per minute $($ppm$)$

$14.$ The primary disadvantage of multifunction peripherals is that $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

a$.$ if the multifunction peripheral breaks down, all

functions are lost

b$.$ they all use laser$-$printer technology

c$.$ they are significantly more expensive than purchasing each device separately

d$.$ all of the above

$15.$ Basic $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ are inexpensive, but the print quality is low and the images tend to fade over time.

a$.$ laser printers

b$.$ thermal printers

c$.$ dot$-$matrix printers

d$.$ line printers