Choose the answer that best applies

1. The system unit is also known as the chassis.

   1.   ?    True
   2.   ?    False

2. “Bit” is short for “binary digit”

   1.   ?    True
   2.   ?    False

3. The motherboard is the communications medium for the entire computer system.

   1.   ?    True
   2.   ?    False

4. “Integrated circuit” is another term for the motherboard.

   1.   ?    True
   2.   ?    False

5. The control unit of the CPU is the device tasked with performing mathematical calculations.

   1.   ?    True
   2.   ?    False

6. A word is the number of bits (such as 16, 32, or 64) that can be accessed by the CPU at one time.

   1.   ?    True
   2.   ?    False

7. Flash RAM chips retain data even if the power is disrupted

   1.   ?    True
   2.   ?    False

8. Expansions slots are provided on the motherboard so that users can upgrade their computers.

   1.   ?    True
   2.   ?    False

9. The device that sets a computer’s rhythm is called the system timekeeper.

   1.   ?    True
   2.   ?    False

10. Parallel ports or USB ports are most commonly used to connect printers to the system unit.

    1.   ?    True
    2.   ?    False

11. An AGP bus is faster than a PCI bus.

    1.   ?    True
    2.   ?    False

12. Serial ports are gradually replacing USB ports.

    1.   ?    True
    2.   ?    False