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Any computer parts that you can actually touch are considered to be:
A. hardware.
B. software.
C. systems.
D. platforms. |
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The box that contains the central electronic components of the computer is the:
A. motherboard.
B. system unit.
C. peripheral.
D. input device. |
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Devices, such as monitors and printers, that are connected to the computer are called:
A. processing devices.
B. system devices.
C. peripheral devices.
D. input devices. |
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A(n) ____________device enables you to enter data and instructions into the computer.
A. input
B. output
C. digital
D. CRT |
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A ____________, when attached to a computer, can translate a user’s handwriting into digital input.
A. microphone
B. graphics tablet
C. digital camera
D. keyboard |
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The most common input devices are the ____________ and the ____________.
A. microphone, printer
B. scanner, monitor
C. digital camera, speakers
D. keyboard, mouse |
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The ____________ key and the ____________ key can be used in combination with other keys to perform
shortcuts and special tasks.
A. Control, Alt
B. Function, toggle
C. Delete, Insert
D. Caps Lock, Num Lock |
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____________ keyboards are more compact and generally have fewer keys.
A. Laptop
B. Windows
C. Macintosh
D. QWERTY |
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A ____________ is the traditional way to enter data into a PDA and can be used on Tablet PCs for
handwriting recognition.
A. joystick
B. trackball
C. mouse
D. stylus |
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A ____________ allows you to capture sound waves and transfer them to digital format on your computer.
A. speaker
B. microphone
C. keyboard
D. stylus |
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The type of monitor that looks like a traditional television set is called a ____________ monitor.
A. display
B. cathode-ray tube (CRT)
C. liquid crystal display (LCD)
D. flat-panel |
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____________ monitors use a technology similar to that used in digital watches.
A. Cathode-ray tube (CRT)
B. Graphics
C. Electron beam
D. Liquid crystal display (LCD) |
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The ____________ is the number of times per second the electron beam scans the monitor and recharges
the illumination of each pixel.
A. refresh rate
B. sharpness
C. resolution
D. dot pitch |
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The diagonal distance, measured in millimeters, between pixels of the same color is called:
A. resolution.
B. refresh rate.
C. dot pitch.
D. sharpness. |
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____________ are large printers used to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines,
such as maps and architectural plans.
A. Dot-matrix printers
B. Thermal printers
C. Multifunction printers
D. Plotters |
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A printer’s speed is measured in:
A. dots per inch (dpi).
B. color output.
C. megabytes.
D. pages per minute (ppm). |
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Restarting the system when it is already powered on is called:
A. hibernation.
B. standby mode.
C. a warm boot.
D. a cold boot. |
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____________ is when the computer saves an image of the desktop and powers down.
A. Standby mode
B. A warm boot
C. Hibernation
D. A cold boot |
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28. ____________ is when the more power-hungry components, such as the monitor and the hard drive, are put
in idle.
A. Hibernation
B. Standby mode
C. Power down
D. The shutdown procedure |
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____________ data and programs are stored in the hard drive.
A. Random
B. Volatile
C. Nonpermanent
D. Permanent |
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Hard disk drives are considered ____________ storage.
A. nonvolatile
B. flash
C. temporary
D. nonpermanent |
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All of the following storage media have Read and Write capabilities EXCEPT:
A. flash memory cards.
B. CD-ROMs.
C. hard disk drives.
D. floppy disks. |
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____________ are devices used to transmit data over telecommunications lines.
A. Drives
B. Drive bays
C. Modems
D. Platforms |
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The ____________ port sends data one bit at a time and is often used to connect a modem to the computer.
A. USB
B. serial
C. parallel
D. FireWire |
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The ____________ port transmits data in groups of bits, is faster than a serial port, and is generally used to
connect a printer.
A. Ethernet
B. peripheral
C. connectivity
D. parallel |
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35. USB ports are fast replacing traditional ____________ and ____________ ports because of their ability to
transfer data quickly.
A. parallel, serial
B. Ethernet, speaker
C. video, audio
D. monitor, modem |
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The ____________ port resembles a standard phone jack.
A. FireWire
B. peripheral
C. modem
D. serial |
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The ____________, housed inside the system unit, regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by
the computer chips.
A. motherboard
B. CPU
C. RAM
D. power supply |
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The ____________ enables your computer to connect to other computers.
A. video card
B. network interface card (NIC)
C. sound card
D. controller card |
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____________ plug into the expansion slots on the motherboard.
A. Ports
B. Expansion boards
C. USB devices
D. Drive bays |
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____________ is referred to as primary storage.
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. The CPU
D. The system unit |
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RAM is considered volatile storage, which means it is:
A. permanent.
B. random.
C. read-only.
D. temporary. |
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____________ is a form of permanent memory that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up
and does not get erased when the power is turned off.
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. The CPU
D. The NIC |
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____________ is the applied science concerned with designing and arranging things that people use so that
the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.
A. Ergonomics
B. Positioning
C. Occupational safety
D. Repetitive strain prevention |
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____________ speed is measured in nanoseconds.
A. Modem
B. RAM
C. Expansion board
D. Hard disk drive |
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A(n) ____________ is a combination of hardware and software that facilitates the sharing of information
between computing devices.
A. expansion board
B. digital device
C. network
D. peripheral |
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In addition to connecting your computer to a network, the Ethernet port can be used to connect to:
A. a printer.
B. a modem.
C. a DSL modem.
D. a digital camera. |
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Flash drives plug into a(n):
A. USB port.
B. serial port.
C. expansion slot.
D. drive bay. |
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____________ ports and ____________ ports are considered connectivity ports.
A. Parallel, USB
B. USB, audio
C. Modem, Ethernet
D. Audio, video |
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____________ is a series of small cards (called memory cards or memory modules) that plug into slots on
the motherboard.
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. The CPU
D. The power supply |
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| The central electronic components of the computer are located in the ____________. |
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52. ____________ devices, such as monitors, modems, and printers, are devices that are externally connected
to the computer. |
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| The cursor control keys are also known as the ____________ keys. |
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| ____________ keys sometimes perform different functions for different software packages. |
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A(n)____________ mouse uses an internal sensor or laser instead of a rollerball, and therefore does not
need a mousepad. |
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| ____________ keyboards have a much shorter range than radio frequency (RF) keyboards. |
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____________ technology allows a person sitting at a computer equipped with a personal video camera and
a microphone to transmit video and audio across the Internet. |
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In ____________ systems, you operate your computer through a microphone, telling it to perform specific
commands or translate spoken words into data input. |
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| Regarding monitors, the higher the ____________, the sharper and clearer the image. |
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| A cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitor is a grid made up of millions of ____________. |
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| A monitor’s refresh rate is measured in ____________, a unit of frequency indicating cycles per second. |
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| Less expensive LCD monitors use ____________ displays. |
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A smaller ____________ means that there is less blank space between pixels, and thus a sharper, clearer
image. |
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| The most common impact printer is the ____________ printer. |
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Although more expensive to buy than inkjet printers, ____________ printers are more economical for high-
volume black-and-white printing. |
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| A printer’s resolution is measured in ____________. |
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| Two power-management settings on a computer are ____________ and ____________. |
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The ____________, generally located in an internal drive bay, holds all permanently stored programs and
data. |
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____________drives, sometimes referred to as jump drives or thumb drives, are a newer alternative to
storing portable data. |
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| ____________ are the places on the system unit where peripheral devices attach to the computer. |
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| Typical ____________ cards, found in the system unit are the sound card and the video card. |
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| The ____________ is the largest printed circuit board to which all other boards are connected. |
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____________ is the storage space nearby the CPU where data and commands are stored and can be
located, opened, and delivered to the CPU for processing in a few billionths of a second. |
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| A monitor that doubles as an input device is known as a(n) ____________. |
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| The speed of RAM is measured in ____________ (billionths of a second). |
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The port that resembles a standard telephone jack and uses a traditional telephone signal for connectivity is
the ____________ port. |
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Devices such as digital video cameras, MP3 players, and digital media players benefit from using a(n)
____________ port, one of the newer and faster interfaces available, which can transfer data from 400
Mbps to 800 Mbps. |
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| The Dvorak keyboard is the leading alternative to the QWERTY keyboard. |
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Definition
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The four main functions of a computer are: input the data, process the data, output the data or information,
and communicate the data or information. |
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| When toggled off, the Insert key replaces or overwrites existing characters with new characters as you type. |
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| One of the disadvantages of a liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor is its limited viewing angle. |
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| There are two types of CRT monitors on the market: passive-matrix displays and active-matrix displays. |
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In CRT monitors, the faster the refresh rate, the more the screen will flicker and the more eyestrain you will
experience. |
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Studies have shown that users of MP3 players may experience hearing damage due to excessive volume
from ear buds. |
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Thermal printers are ideal for mobile computing because they are compact, lightweight, and require no ink
cartridges. |
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| Modern operating systems recommend that users shut down the system by pushing the main power button. |
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| You can take a computer out of standby mode by tapping a key on the keyboard or by moving the mouse. |
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| CRT monitors cause less eyestrain than LCD monitors. |
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Data projectors are devices used to project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen for
use in conference rooms and classrooms. |
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USB ports can connect a wide variety of peripherals to the computer, including keyboards, printers, mice,
and digital cameras. |
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When purchasing a new CRT monitor, choose one with the highest refresh rate, the highest maximum
resolution, and the smallest dot pitch. |
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| Speakers connect to the VGA port. |
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Match the following ports with the devices most likely to be connected to them:
I. VGA
II. parallel
III. series
IV. ethernet
V. USB
A. Flash drive
B. Monitor
C. Printer
D. Modem
E. DSL or cable modem |
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| Active-matrix display is a type of ______ |
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