Name:

Sup-R Game Desktop – Model EEXL
Inteel® Core i7
6GB Tri-Channel DDR3
500GB SATA-II (7200 rpm)
16x CD/DVD burner
21.5” HD widescreen monitor
NVIDIA® GeForce
Creative Sound Blaster® X-Fi Titanium
Altec Lansing speakers
Gigabit Ethernet port
3 – year limited warranty
Windows 10


1. Suppose you are reading a computer magazine and you come across the ad pictured above. By looking at the specs, you can see that: (2 Points)

The amount of RAM is ___________.

The microprocessor manufacturer is __________.

The amount of disk storage is _______________.

The amount of Solid State Drive storage is ______________

2. In the table below, list the hardware/peripheral components in the ad and check which function the component performs. (Add additional rows to the table if needed). (5 Points)

Component
Processor
Memory
Storage
Input
Output
Other












































3. In the table below, list 5 functions/features you would look for in purchasing a computer and explain why each is important to you. (3 Points)

Function/Feature
Explanation as to why and size, capacity, etc. you need this feature/function












5. List and describe the factors that affect the performance of a microprocessor. Name two manufacturers of central processing units (CPUs) and some for the different models of processors that they manufacture. (5 points)









6. At the beginning of an update for your smart phone, you notice a warning that says “Make sure your device is connected to a wall outlet and do not turn the device off until the update is complete.” You suspect that the update is going to _______________ the ROM boot loader to fix a security vulnerability. (2 Points)

7. You are working on a group project and you suggest to your team that they use a ______________ storage service where members can access a shared folder. (2 Points)

8. One of the ports on your laptop is rectangular and the inside of it is blue. It is a(n) _________ port. (2 Points)

9. You need an external keyboard for your Android device, and thankfully you can add a wireless one because it has ________________ capability. (2 Points)

10. You volunteer to produce a large quantity of black-and-white leaflets for a charity organization. It is fortunate that you have access to a(n) _____________________ printer with a high duty cycle and low operating costs.