Question 1

Which of the following identify mouse types used with desktop computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  air mouse, sensing mouse, optical mouse 
B)  motion mouse, optical mouse, laser mouse 
C)  optical mouse, touch mouse 
D)  wireless mouse, synchronized mouse, optical mouse 
A)  air mouse, sensing mouse, optical mouse 
B)  motion mouse, optical mouse, laser mouse 
C)  optical mouse, touch mouse 
D)  wireless mouse, synchronized mouse, optical mouse

Question 2

Many retailers see the technology shown in the accompanying figure as an alternative to bar codes because which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It utilizes direct contact. 
B)  It does not require line-of-sight transmission. 
C)  It requires each item to be checked out individually. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  It utilizes direct contact. 
B)  It does not require line-of-sight transmission. 
C)  It requires each item to be checked out individually. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 3

Which of the following kinds of keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  basal 
B)  enhanced 
C)  strength-building 
D)  ergonomic 
A)  basal 
B)  enhanced 
C)  strength-building 
D)  ergonomic

Question 4

What is the print option where the page is taller than it is wide?

Accepted Answer

A)  premier 
B)  portrait 
C)  planed 
D)  printout 
A)  premier 
B)  portrait 
C)  planed 
D)  printout

Question 5

The DVI port enables digital signals to transmit directly to the monitor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following are NOT commonly used nonimpact printers?

Accepted Answer

A)  ink-jet printers and photo printers 
B)  laser printers and thermal printers 
C)  mobile printers and label and postage printers 
D)  line printers and dot-matrix printers 
A)  ink-jet printers and photo printers 
B)  laser printers and thermal printers 
C)  mobile printers and label and postage printers 
D)  line printers and dot-matrix printers

Question 7

To display the highest quality images, an LCD monitor should plug in to which type of port?

Accepted Answer

A)  HDDVD 
B)  HDMI 
C)  DVR 
D)  GPU 
A)  HDDVD 
B)  HDMI 
C)  DVR 
D)  GPU

Question 8

Most of these types of device include a small optical scanner for reading characters and sophisticated software to analyze what is read. What kind of device is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  DCR 
B)  ECR 
C)  OCR 
D)  SCR 
A)  DCR 
B)  ECR 
C)  OCR 
D)  SCR

Question 9

When a user types data on a keyboard, what is occurring?

Accepted Answer

A)  The user is using an input device to enter input into the memory of the computer. 
B)  The user is issuing a command that is stored in the memory of the computer and then is transformed into input data for use with a program. 
C)  The user is employing an input device (the keyboard) to tell the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. 
D)  The user is entering information that will be transferred to the CPU for interpretation and then to storage so that the information will be available when needed. 
A)  The user is using an input device to enter input into the memory of the computer. 
B)  The user is issuing a command that is stored in the memory of the computer and then is transformed into input data for use with a program. 
C)  The user is employing an input device (the keyboard) to tell the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. 
D)  The user is entering information that will be transferred to the CPU for interpretation and then to storage so that the information will be available when needed.

Question 10

A(n) ____________________ is a sophisticated printer used to produce high-quality drawings such as blueprints, maps, and circuit diagrams.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a sophisticated printer used...

Question 11

What distinguishes a data collection device from other input devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  It obtains data directly at the location where the transaction or event takes place. 
B)  It can collect and store much more data in a shorter period of time than other input devices. 
C)  It collects data rather than computer input. 
D)  Its reliability is higher than any other input device so it is more suited to high security data capture use scenarios. 
A)  It obtains data directly at the location where the transaction or event takes place. 
B)  It can collect and store much more data in a shorter period of time than other input devices. 
C)  It collects data rather than computer input. 
D)  Its reliability is higher than any other input device so it is more suited to high security data capture use scenarios.

Question 12

Plasma monitors offer large screen sizes and rich colors. Which of the following statements describe how plasma monitors work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Voltage is applied to a layer of gas between two glass plates, which releases a UV light that causes the pixels on the screen to glow. 
B)  Electricity is funneled through glass tubes, which correspond to bits and bytes and enable a bright color display. 
C)  A pool of plasma appears behind the monitor screen and uses heat and light to turn the pixel display on an off. 
D)  Radiation is used to cause reflections of color that are then displayed on the screen. 
A)  Voltage is applied to a layer of gas between two glass plates, which releases a UV light that causes the pixels on the screen to glow. 
B)  Electricity is funneled through glass tubes, which correspond to bits and bytes and enable a bright color display. 
C)  A pool of plasma appears behind the monitor screen and uses heat and light to turn the pixel display on an off. 
D)  Radiation is used to cause reflections of color that are then displayed on the screen.

Question 13

Some touch screens recognize when you touch the screen with two fingers or two hands. If you are looking for a device on which you can do this, what type of touch screen should you search for?

Accepted Answer

A)  multi-touch 
B)  dual-touch 
C)  twin-touch 
D)  phase-touch 
A)  multi-touch 
B)  dual-touch 
C)  twin-touch 
D)  phase-touch

Question 14

Several factors that affect the quality of an LCD monitor or LCD screen, including the specific resolution for which they are geared. How is this resolution described?

Accepted Answer

A)  the default resolution 
B)  the ideal resolution 
C)  the native resolution 
D)  the active resolution 
A)  the default resolution 
B)  the ideal resolution 
C)  the native resolution 
D)  the active resolution

Question 15

What is the definition of a command?

Accepted Answer

A)  a collection of unprocessed text, numbers, images, audio, and video 
B)  a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it 
C)  an instruction issued by replying to a question that is displayed 
D)  an instruction that causes a program or app to perform a specific action 
A)  a collection of unprocessed text, numbers, images, audio, and video 
B)  a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it 
C)  an instruction issued by replying to a question that is displayed 
D)  an instruction that causes a program or app to perform a specific action

Question 16

Which of the following are audio output devices that rest inside the ear canal?

Accepted Answer

A)  earbuds 
B)  headphones 
C)  VoIP 
D)  e-phones 
A)  earbuds 
B)  headphones 
C)  VoIP 
D)  e-phones

Question 17

Which of the following are audio output devices that cover or are placed outside the ear?

Accepted Answer

A)  earphones 
B)  earbuds 
C)  headphones 
D)  VoIPs 
A)  earphones 
B)  earbuds 
C)  headphones 
D)  VoIPs

Question 18

In a graphical user interface, which of the following is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape changes as a user moves a pointing device?

Accepted Answer

A)  index 
B)  keypad 
C)  pointer 
D)  keystroke 
A)  index 
B)  keypad 
C)  pointer 
D)  keystroke

Question 19

If your instructor advises you to use the keys at the top of your keyboard that are identified by the letter F and then a number to perform certain activities, what kind of keys is she advising you to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitating keys 
B)  function keys 
C)  feature keys 
D)  finger keys 
A)  facilitating keys 
B)  function keys 
C)  feature keys 
D)  finger keys

Question 20

How does a DLP projector work?

Accepted Answer

A)  liquid crystal display technology produces its own light source 
B)  digital lasers project color onto prisms 
C)  tiny mirrors reflect light to produce images 
D)  direct light is focused onto a series of colored tubes 
A)  liquid crystal display technology produces its own light source 
B)  digital lasers project color onto prisms 
C)  tiny mirrors reflect light to produce images 
D)  direct light is focused onto a series of colored tubes

Which of the following identify mouse types used with desktop computers?

Many retailers see the technology shown in the accompanying figure as an alternative to bar codes because which of the following is true?

Which of the following kinds of keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries?

What is the print option where the page is taller than it is wide?

The DVI port enables digital signals to transmit directly to the monitor.

Which of the following are NOT commonly used nonimpact printers?

To display the highest quality images, an LCD monitor should plug in to which type of port?

Most of these types of device include a small optical scanner for reading characters and sophisticated software to analyze what is read. What kind of device is this?

When a user types data on a keyboard, what is occurring?

A(n) ____________________ is a sophisticated printer used to produce high-quality drawings such as blueprints, maps, and circuit diagrams.

What distinguishes a data collection device from other input devices?

Plasma monitors offer large screen sizes and rich colors. Which of the following statements describe how plasma monitors work?

Some touch screens recognize when you touch the screen with two fingers or two hands. If you are looking for a device on which you can do this, what type of touch screen should you search for?

Several factors that affect the quality of an LCD monitor or LCD screen, including the specific resolution for which they are geared. How is this resolution described?

What is the definition of a command?

Which of the following are audio output devices that rest inside the ear canal?

Which of the following are audio output devices that cover or are placed outside the ear?

In a graphical user interface, which of the following is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape changes as a user moves a pointing device?

If your instructor advises you to use the keys at the top of your keyboard that are identified by the letter F and then a number to perform certain activities, what kind of keys is she advising you to use?

How does a DLP projector work?

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Exam 7: Input and Output

Which of the following identify mouse types used with desktop computers?

Many retailers see the technology shown in the accompanying figure as an alternative to bar codes because which of the following is true?

Which of the following kinds of keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries?

What is the print option where the page is taller than it is wide?

The DVI port enables digital signals to transmit directly to the monitor.

Which of the following are NOT commonly used nonimpact printers?

To display the highest quality images, an LCD monitor should plug in to which type of port?

Most of these types of device include a small optical scanner for reading characters and sophisticated software to analyze what is read. What kind of device is this?

When a user types data on a keyboard, what is occurring?

A(n) ____________________ is a sophisticated printer used to produce high-quality drawings such as blueprints, maps, and circuit diagrams.

What distinguishes a data collection device from other input devices?

Plasma monitors offer large screen sizes and rich colors. Which of the following statements describe how plasma monitors work?

Some touch screens recognize when you touch the screen with two fingers or two hands. If you are looking for a device on which you can do this, what type of touch screen should you search for?

Several factors that affect the quality of an LCD monitor or LCD screen, including the specific resolution for which they are geared. How is this resolution described?

What is the definition of a command?

Which of the following are audio output devices that rest inside the ear canal?

Which of the following are audio output devices that cover or are placed outside the ear?

In a graphical user interface, which of the following is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape changes as a user moves a pointing device?

If your instructor advises you to use the keys at the top of your keyboard that are identified by the letter F and then a number to perform certain activities, what kind of keys is she advising you to use?

How does a DLP projector work?

Introducing Todays Technologies

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

Computing Components

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communicating Digital Content

Building Solutions

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Focus on Web Development

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