Chattahoochee Technical College

CIST 1001

DISCOVERING COMPUTERS: TECHNOLOGY IN A WORLD OF COMPUTERS, MOBILE DEVICES, AND THE INTERNET

CHAPTER SIX: INSIDE COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES END OF CHAPTER SOLUTIONS

STUDY GUIDE

1)Describe the hardware referred to by the terms, system unit and chassis.

2. Name the typical location of the case for a laptop, slate tablet, smartphone, portable media player, and game console.

3. List products for securing and tracking hardware and how each is used.

4. Define the terms, motherboard and chip. Describe how a chip can be used to locate a lost animal.

5. Describe the purpose of the processor and how multi- and single-core processors differ.

6. [EB] List some processor chip manufacturers.

7. List reasons a user might build or purchase a custom-built computer.

8. Explain the role of the control unit and ALU in performing computer operations.

9. Describe what happens during each step in the machine cycle.

10. Define these terms: register, system clock, and clock speed. Describe how clock speed is measured.

11. List considerations when choosing a processor. [EB] Name the contributions of Intel, Gordon Moore, and AMD, with respect to processor chips.

12. [EB] Name the contributions of Nvidia and Qualcomm, with respect to processors and chips.

13. Describe eCycling options.

14. List options for cooling a processor, and describe how each works.

15. Explain why a home or business user might choose cloud computing. Describe services offered with cloud computing.

16. List security threats in cloud storage. [EB] Explain the security efforts of the CSA.

17. Differentiate between the terms, analog and digital.

18. Define the terms, bit and byte. Describe the binary system and the ASCII coding scheme.

19. Explain if a company is responsible for using computer components manufactured using fair trade practices.

20. List categories of items stored in memory. Explain how manufacturers state memory size.

21. Differentiate between volatile and nonvolatile memory. List an example of each.

22. Describe how RAM works. List two types of RAM.

23. Define the terms, memory module and memory slot. List two types of memory modules.

24. Explain how to determine memory requirements, and list the steps to install memory modules.

25. Describe how a computer uses cache. Differentiate among L1, L2, and L3 cache.

26. Describe what is stored in ROM. Define the term, firmware.

27. Identify uses for flash memory.

28. List actions you should take when recycling or selling a used mobile device.

29. Explain why a computer repair technician might be expected to hold a private investigator license.

30. Describe CMOS technology and its possible uses.

31. Define the term, access time. List different methods used to state access time.

32. Identify the port options for computers and mobile devices. Explain the function of each type.

33. Describe the purpose of an adapter card and the role of an expansion slot. List types of adapter cards.

34. Explain Plug and Play technology.

35. Describe USB adapters and ExpressCard modules, and list the functions of each.

36. Explain the advantages of using a universal standard connector.

37. Define the term, hot plugging.

38. Identify the role of a bus. Differentiate between a data bus and an address bus.

39. Describe how bus width and word size affect and are used to measure computer speed.

40. [EB] Define cyborg technology.

41. List types of buses and describe the purpose of each.

42. Explain how a power supply converts AC current into DC current.

43. List methods to conserve battery life on a mobile computer and device.

44. Identify guidelines for caring for a computer or mobile device.

45. Explain how to maintain hardware and software on your computer or mobile device.

46. List steps and precautions to take when replacing the screen on a mobile device.

47. Identify how technology is used in the publishing industry.