Exam 5: Computer-Related Issues

A computer is recognized as having either an on state or an off state, defining it as a binary machine.

Data can be input on a touchscreen using your finger or a(n) trackball . _______________

Tristan is looking into purchasing a new monitor for her desktop computer.  Which piece of hardware will help Tristan determine the resolution of the LCD monitor she configures?

A touchscreen is a pointing device.

A solid-state drive uses flash memory technology to store data.

A gigabyte is equal to about a trillion bytes. _______________

You are having trouble getting your microphone to work after plugging it into your computer. Explain the steps you would take to troubleshoot this hardware problem.

Hands-free devices use a(n) ___________________ input system.

Most desktop computers include a sound card to connect a microphone.

The smallest types of removable storage are ______.

Display screens are measured vertically . _______________

A(n) _____ storage device uses a laser to read and write data.

A(n) _____ printer uses only inkjet or thermal print technology.

The keyboard uses a(n) _____ to exchange data with the motherboard.

Jin works in the technology department of a large company that is in the process of distributing desktop computers to its employees. Jin is setting up a _____ configuration for employees who participate in video meetings.

Up to 127 devices can be connected to your computer through a(n) _____.

The average number of milliseconds it takes a computer to retrieve data from a storage device is known as _____.

The most common type of input device for the PC is a keyboard.

A(n) ergonomic keyboard provides the user with a more comfortable typing experience. _______________