Question 1

Digital camera resolutions range from approximately 4 million to more than 128 million pixels (MP).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The actual photographed resolution is known as the ____________________ resolution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The actual photographed resolution is known as...

Question 3

A joystick usually includes buttons called triggers that are pressed to activate certain events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

OCR devices read printed characters in an OCR font.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 You have taken a new job as a director of assistive technology at a local computer lab dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. You are asked to identify technologies that will be most useful to given individuals. Celia has limited hand movement because of an injury she suffered. Which of the following is useful for her computer use?

Accepted Answer

A)  head-mounted pointer 
B)  keyguard 
C)  on-screen keyboard 
D)  trackpad 
A)  head-mounted pointer 
B)  keyguard 
C)  on-screen keyboard 
D)  trackpad

Question 6

The camera in an iris recognition system scans patterns of blood vessels in the back of the retina.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person?

Accepted Answer

A)  OCR 
B)  RFID 
C)  OMR 
D)  TMR 
A)  OCR 
B)  RFID 
C)  OMR 
D)  TMR

Question 8

Most retail stores use which of the following kinds of terminal to record purchases, process credit or debit cards, and update inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  ATM 
B)  OCR 
C)  POS 
D)  MICR 
A)  ATM 
B)  OCR 
C)  POS 
D)  MICR

Question 9

Which of the following works similarly to an iris recognition system, but instead scans patterns of blood vessels in the back of the retina?

Accepted Answer

A)  eye reader 
B)  opticon 
C)  retinal scanner 
D)  basal monitor 
A)  eye reader 
B)  opticon 
C)  retinal scanner 
D)  basal monitor

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A wireless keyboard is a battery-powered device that transmits data to the system unit using wireless technology. Which of the following wireless technologies commonly are used for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bluetooth and KeyTrack 
B)  Bluetooth and SATA 
C)  SATA and IrDA 
D)  IrDA and Bluetooth 
A)  Bluetooth and KeyTrack 
B)  Bluetooth and SATA 
C)  SATA and IrDA 
D)  IrDA and Bluetooth

Question 11

A(n) ____________________ is a light-sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and then translates the results into a form the computer can process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a light-sensing input device...

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an important security risk that can affect your smart phone?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of power 
B)  faulty memory card 
C)  viruses 
D)  phantom signal interruptions 
A)  loss of power 
B)  faulty memory card 
C)  viruses 
D)  phantom signal interruptions

Question 13

A(n) ____________________ is the most widely used pointing device on desktop computers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is the most widely used...

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the difference between a higher resolution camera and a lower resolution camera?

Accepted Answer

A)  The higher resolution camera creates a better picture quality, and it is less expensive than a lower resolution camera. 
B)  The higher resolution camera creates a picture of poorer quality, and it is less expensive than a lower resolution camera. 
C)  The higher resolution camera creates a picture of higher quality, and it is more expensive than a lower resolution camera. 
D)  The higher resolution camera creates a poorer picture quality, and it is more expensive than a lower resolution camera. 
A)  The higher resolution camera creates a better picture quality, and it is less expensive than a lower resolution camera. 
B)  The higher resolution camera creates a picture of poorer quality, and it is less expensive than a lower resolution camera. 
C)  The higher resolution camera creates a picture of higher quality, and it is more expensive than a lower resolution camera. 
D)  The higher resolution camera creates a poorer picture quality, and it is more expensive than a lower resolution camera.

Question 15

Which of the following reads the magnetic stripe on the back of credit cards, entertainment cards, bank cards, and other similar cards.

Accepted Answer

A)  MICR reader 
B)  magstripe reader 
C)  OCR reader 
D)  OMR reader 
A)  MICR reader 
B)  magstripe reader 
C)  OCR reader 
D)  OMR reader

Question 16

Most handheld game consoles have touch screens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________________ software is useful if you need to modify a document but do not have the original word processing file.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ software is useful if you need...

Question 18

Discuss keyboards for mobile computers and mobile devices.

Accepted Answer

Keyboards for mobile computers and mobil

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Restaurants and hotels routinely use computers for a variety of tasks. What is a major justification for these industries to use computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is easier for employees to perform their tasks. 
B)  Their use often results in greater guest satisfaction, leading to increased sales. 
C)  They provide an easy way for customers to document their likes and dislikes based upon their experiences. 
D)  The use of computers allows restaurants and hotels to gather customer information that then can be used for further marketing and sales to the customer. 
A)  It is easier for employees to perform their tasks. 
B)  Their use often results in greater guest satisfaction, leading to increased sales. 
C)  They provide an easy way for customers to document their likes and dislikes based upon their experiences. 
D)  The use of computers allows restaurants and hotels to gather customer information that then can be used for further marketing and sales to the customer.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the name of the password you must use to verify you are the legitimate holder of a bankcard?

Accepted Answer

A)  personal ID password 
B)  personal individual credential 
C)  personal universal identifier 
D)  personal identification number 
A)  personal ID password 
B)  personal individual credential 
C)  personal universal identifier 
D)  personal identification number

Digital camera resolutions range from approximately 4 million to more than 128 million pixels (MP).

The actual photographed resolution is known as the ____________________ resolution.

A joystick usually includes buttons called triggers that are pressed to activate certain events.

OCR devices read printed characters in an OCR font.

The camera in an iris recognition system scans patterns of blood vessels in the back of the retina.

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person?

Most retail stores use which of the following kinds of terminal to record purchases, process credit or debit cards, and update inventory?

Which of the following works similarly to an iris recognition system, but instead scans patterns of blood vessels in the back of the retina?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A wireless keyboard is a battery-powered device that transmits data to the system unit using wireless technology. Which of the following wireless technologies commonly are used for this purpose?

A(n) ____________________ is a light-sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and then translates the results into a form the computer can process.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an important security risk that can affect your smart phone?

A(n) ____________________ is the most widely used pointing device on desktop computers.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the difference between a higher resolution camera and a lower resolution camera?

Which of the following reads the magnetic stripe on the back of credit cards, entertainment cards, bank cards, and other similar cards.

Most handheld game consoles have touch screens.

____________________ software is useful if you need to modify a document but do not have the original word processing file.

Discuss keyboards for mobile computers and mobile devices.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Restaurants and hotels routinely use computers for a variety of tasks. What is a major justification for these industries to use computers?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the name of the password you must use to verify you are the legitimate holder of a bankcard?

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

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Exam 5: Input

Digital camera resolutions range from approximately 4 million to more than 128 million pixels (MP).

The actual photographed resolution is known as the ____________________ resolution.

A joystick usually includes buttons called triggers that are pressed to activate certain events.

OCR devices read printed characters in an OCR font.

The camera in an iris recognition system scans patterns of blood vessels in the back of the retina.

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person?

Most retail stores use which of the following kinds of terminal to record purchases, process credit or debit cards, and update inventory?

Which of the following works similarly to an iris recognition system, but instead scans patterns of blood vessels in the back of the retina?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A wireless keyboard is a battery-powered device that transmits data to the system unit using wireless technology. Which of the following wireless technologies commonly are used for this purpose?

A(n) ____________________ is a light-sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and then translates the results into a form the computer can process.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an important security risk that can affect your smart phone?

A(n) ____________________ is the most widely used pointing device on desktop computers.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the difference between a higher resolution camera and a lower resolution camera?

Which of the following reads the magnetic stripe on the back of credit cards, entertainment cards, bank cards, and other similar cards.

Most handheld game consoles have touch screens.

____________________ software is useful if you need to modify a document but do not have the original word processing file.

Discuss keyboards for mobile computers and mobile devices.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Restaurants and hotels routinely use computers for a variety of tasks. What is a major justification for these industries to use computers?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the name of the password you must use to verify you are the legitimate holder of a bankcard?

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters