CHAPTER 2 Arham

Name : Arham Muhammad Ramdhan
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Class : TI 2019 C
CHAPTER 2
1. Name these different types of computers. Then match the possible users below to each
type. Justify your choice.
1. Marketing research person collecting data from the general public. [f. Pen based
Computer]
2. Large company processing payroll data [b. Mainframe Computer]
3. Travelling salesperson giving marketing presentations [e. Portable Computer]
4. Large scientific organisation processing work on nuclear research [a. Supercomputer]
5. Businessperson keeping track of appointments while travelling [g. PDA]
6. Graphic designer [c. Workstation]
7. Secretary doing general office work [d. Desktop]
2. What do these abbreviations mean? Use the Glossary if necessary

1. CD-ROM : Compact Disc Read-Only Memory
2. RDRAM : Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory
3. MB : Mega Byte
4. GHz : Gigahertz
5. AGP : Accelerated Graphics Port
6. SDRAM : Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
7. SVGA : Super Video Graphics Array
3. Now study the text below to find this information:

1. What is the memory size of this PC? (256 MB)
2. Which input devices are supplied? (mouse, keyboard)
3. What size is the monitor? (the whole screen is 19 inches but the diagonal measurement of
the actual viewable area of the screen is only 1 7.9 inches)
4. How fast is the processor? (1,4 Ghz)
5. What is the capacity of the hard drive? (60 GB Hard drive)
6. Which operating system does it use? (Microsoft Windows 2000.)
7. What multimedia features does the computer have? (Soundcard, CD-ROM drive and
Graphics Card)
4. Match each item in Column A with its function in Column B. Then describe its
function in two ways.
A Item B Function
RAM controls the cursor
Processor inputs data through keys like a
typewriter
Mouse reads DVD-ROMs
Clock reads and writes to removable
magnetic disks
3.5" floppy drive holds instructions which are needed
to start up the computer
Monitor holds data read or written to it by the
processor
Keyboard provides extremely fast access for
sections of a program and its data
DVD-ROM drive controls the timing of signals in the
computer
Cache controls all the operations in a
computer
ROM displays the output from a computer
on a screen
1. RAM : Hold data read or written to it by the processor

2. Procesor : Control all the operations in a computer
3. Mouse : Control The Cursor
4. Clock : Controlling the timing of signals in the computer
5. 3,5 Floppy Drive : read and wites to removable magnetic disks
6. Monitor : displays the output from a computer on a screen
7. Keyboard : inputs data throughs keys like a typewriter.
8. DVD-ROM Drive : Reads DVD- ROMs
9. Cache : Provides extremely fast access for sections of a program and it’s
data
10. ROM : Holds instructions whics are needed to start up the computer
5. With the help of the Glossary if necessary, describe the functions of these items.
1. Scanner is a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine
pages, and similar sources for computer editing and display.
2. Printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the
information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper.
3. ATM to perform financial transactions, such as cash withdrawals, deposits, funds
transfers, or account information inquiries,
4. PDA as a cellular phone, fax sender, Web browser and personal organizer.
5. Hard disk drive is a device that stores and retrieves digital data using magnetic storage
and one or more rigid rapidly rotating platters coated with magnetic material.
6. Supercomputer for a wide range of computationally intensive tasks in various
fields,including quantum mechanics, weather forecasting, climate research, oil and gas
exploration, molecular modeling, and physical simulations
7. Mainframe computer : used in the large scale organization, because they have to need
for processing the massive data at once in every second
8. Barcodes : used in retail stores as part of the purchase process, in warehouses to track
inventory, and on invoices to assist in accounting, among many other uses.
9. Swipe cards : is read by passing the card through a usually slotted electronic device,
used especially to make electronic transactions and to provide access to restricted or
secure areas or systems.
10. Memory : is a system or process that stores what we learn for future use.
6. Complete each sentence using the correct preposition.

1. The CPU is a large chip inside the computer
2. Data always flows from the CPU to the address bus
3. The CPU can be divided into three parts.
4. Data flows between the CPU and memory
5. Peripherals are devices outside the computer but linked to it.
6. The signal moves across the VDU screen from one side to the other.
7. The CPU puts the address into the address bus
8. The CPU can fetch data from memory along the data bus.
7. Study these 'System upgrades and options' for the computer described in Task 3.
Whichupgrades and/or options would improve these aspects of this computer?
1. capacity : CD-RW Drive
2. speed : Extra memory module
3. protection from damage due to power failure : APC 1400 Smart-UPS
4. network connections : 3Com 10/100 Ethernet controller
9. Put these instructions for opening a computer in the correct sequence.
a. Release the two catches underneath and lift up to remove panel.
b. Shut down your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Apple menu or the
Special menu.
c. If there are security screws on the vertical plate on the back of the computer,
remove them with a Philips screwdriver.
d. Unplug all the cables except the power cord from your computer.
e. Pulling gently, slide the tray out.
Answer : (b,d,c,a,e)
b. Shut down your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Apple menu or the Special
menu.
d. Unplug all the cables except the power cord from your computer.
c. If there are security screws on the vertical plate on the back of the computer, remove them
with a Philips screwdriver.
a. Release the two catches underneath and lift up to remove panel.
e. Pulling gently, slide the tray out.
10. Match these figures to the instructions

 i (c) If there are security screws on the vertical plate on the back of the computer,
 ii (d) Unplug all the cables except the power cord from your computer.
 iii (a) Release the two catches underneath and lift up to remove panel.
 iv (e) Pulling gently, slide the tray out.
11. Add these sequence words to your instructions: first, then, next, after that, finally.
 First, Shut down your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Apple menu or the
Special menu.
 Then Unplug all the cables except the power cord from your computer.
 Next, If there are security screws on the vertical plate on the back of the computer,
 After that, Release the two catches underneath and lift up to remove panel.
 Finally, Pulling gently, slide the tray out
A. Find the answers to these questions in the following text.
1. What is one of the main causes of a PC not running at its highest potential speed?
2. What word in the text is used instead of 'buffer'?
3. What device looks after cache coherency?
4. What is the main alternative to 'writethrough cache'?
5. When does a write-back cache write its contents back to main memory?
6. When is data marked as 'dirty' in a writeback cache?
7. What determines what data is replaced in a disk cache?
Answer
1. The Time it takes to move data in and out of memory

2. Memory chips as a buffer or cache between main memory and the processor
3. The Cache Controller
4. The main alternative is the Write Back Cache
5. Before Using the Space to cache new data
6. When data in the cache is changed
7. An algorithm
B. Re-read the texts to find the answers to these questions.

1. Match the terms in Table A with the statements in Table B
Table A Table B
a. Cache hit a-iv i. The process of writing changes only to the cache
and not to main memory unless the space is used
to cache new data
b. Cache controller b-vi ii. The amount of data transferred to the cache at
any one time
c. Cache coherency c-v iii. The process of writing directly to both the
cache and main memory at the same time
d. Write-through cache d-iii iv. The processor is successful in finding the data
in the cache
e. Write-back cache e-i v. Ensuring that any changes written to main
memory are reflected within the cache and vice
versa
f. Line size f-ii vi.The logic circuits used to control the cache
process
2. Mark the following as True or False:
a. Cache memory is faster than RAM. (True)
b. The processor looks for data in the main memory first.(False)
c. Write-through cache is faster than write-back cache. (False)
d. Write-back cache requires a more intelligent cache controller.(True)
e. Most programs use instructions that are stored in sequence in memory.(True)
f. Most cache controllers transfer one item of data at a time. (False)
g. Hardware and software disk caches work in much the same way.(True)

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2. What do these abbreviations mean? Use the Glossary if necessary

3. Now study the text below to find this information:

1. RAM : Hold data read or written to it by the processor

6. Complete each sentence using the correct preposition.

10. Match these figures to the instructions

1. The Time it takes to move data in and out of memory

B. Re-read the texts to find the answers to these questions.

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