1. A 48X CD-RW / DVD-ROM will record both CDs and DVDs

False – It will read and write CDs, but only read DVDs

2. It takes an open expansion bay to add an internal DVD drive to your computer?

True

3. The theory that states processors double in speed every 18 months or so is called:

Moore's Law

4. You can upgrade the following components on a desktop?

All of the above (Video Card, DVD Burner, Hard Drive, Memory)

5. You can upgrade the following components on a laptop / notebook?

Memory

6. What type of port would a printer be connected to?

Parallel

7. An all in one printer does what?

Print / scan / copy / fax

8. Two computers are the same price – which would you buy?

Computer A: 800 MHz/256/50GB

Computer B: 1.7 GHz/128/50GB

Computer B – is twice as fast

9. If the specs for a computer say 2.0 GHz/256/40GB/40X what does the 40GB stand for?

Hard Drive

10. What part of the computer is the most expensive these days?

Flat Panel Monitor

Bonus: A 10 foot rope ladder hangs over the side of a boat with the bottom rung at the surface of the water. There is one foot between the rungs and the tide goes up at the rate of 6 inches per hour. How long until three rungs are covered?

Never – the boat will float at the same level