Question 1

Many scanners include a certain kind of software, which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. What is that kind of software?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The higher the nits of an LCD monitor or LCD screen, the dimmer the images.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The quality of an LCD monitor or LCD screen depends on several factors. Which of the following is not true about the factors that affect LCD display quality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resolution is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device. 
B)  The response time is the time in milliseconds it takes to turn a pixel on or off. 
C)  Dot pitch is the distance in millimeters between pixels on a display device. 
D)  A lower resolution makes screen items appear smaller. 
A)  Resolution is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device. 
B)  The response time is the time in milliseconds it takes to turn a pixel on or off. 
C)  Dot pitch is the distance in millimeters between pixels on a display device. 
D)  A lower resolution makes screen items appear smaller.

Question 4

In addition to games, joysticks, wheels, and gamepads that include force feedback are used in practical applications such as in the military and aviation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following identifies pointing devices that can be used instead of a mouse?

Accepted Answer

A)  trackball, touchpad, pointing stick 
B)  pointing pin, trackpad, mouseball 
C)  clickpad, finger roll, mousetrack 
D)  trackball, pointing stick, thumbpad 
A)  trackball, touchpad, pointing stick 
B)  pointing pin, trackpad, mouseball 
C)  clickpad, finger roll, mousetrack 
D)  trackball, pointing stick, thumbpad

Question 6

Several video standards have been developed to define the resolution, number of colors, and other display properties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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 8

Which kind of printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonimpact 
B)  dot matrix 
C)  shuttle-matrix 
D)  line 
A)  nonimpact 
B)  dot matrix 
C)  shuttle-matrix 
D)  line

Question 9

Which of the following is a touch-sensitive display device that users interact with by touching the screen with a finger or a stylus?

Accepted Answer

A)  trackpad 
B)  touch screen 
C)  touchpad 
D)  stylus 
A)  trackpad 
B)  touch screen 
C)  touchpad 
D)  stylus

Question 10

A command is a series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

RFID requires line-of-site transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When printing a document, laser printers process and store the entire page before they actually print it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For users that have limited desk space, the ____________________ is a good alternative to a mouse because the device is stationary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For users that have limited desk space,...

Question 14

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 15

With Bluetooth printing, a printer communicates with a computer or other device using infrared light waves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about output types?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memos, press releases, and mailing labels include mostly text. 
B)  Traditional podcasts all make use of video output. 
C)  Graphics can enhance visual appeal and convey information. 
D)  Many websites use animation. 
A)  Memos, press releases, and mailing labels include mostly text. 
B)  Traditional podcasts all make use of video output. 
C)  Graphics can enhance visual appeal and convey information. 
D)  Many websites use animation.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a primary feature of a digital video camera?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides a straightforward way to save recorded video because it can connect directly to a computer through use of a video capture card. 
B)  It cannot transfer images directly to a computer, but it allows built-in camera software to edit the recorded images so that computer processing is not necessary. 
C)  It records video as digital signals. 
D)  It records video as analog signals. 
A)  It provides a straightforward way to save recorded video because it can connect directly to a computer through use of a video capture card. 
B)  It cannot transfer images directly to a computer, but it allows built-in camera software to edit the recorded images so that computer processing is not necessary. 
C)  It records video as digital signals. 
D)  It records video as analog signals.

Question 18

The lower the time in milliseconds it takes to turn a pixel on or off on an LCD monitor, the slower the response time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What term refers to the process of entering input by speaking into a microphone?

Accepted Answer

A)  voice matter 
B)  voice input 
C)  voice output 
D)  voice outreach 
A)  voice matter 
B)  voice input 
C)  voice output 
D)  voice outreach

Question 20

Which of the following is a technology, as shown in the accompanying figure, 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

Many scanners include a certain kind of software, which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. What is that kind of software?

The higher the nits of an LCD monitor or LCD screen, the dimmer the images.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The quality of an LCD monitor or LCD screen depends on several factors. Which of the following is not true about the factors that affect LCD display quality?

In addition to games, joysticks, wheels, and gamepads that include force feedback are used in practical applications such as in the military and aviation.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following identifies pointing devices that can be used instead of a mouse?

Several video standards have been developed to define the resolution, number of colors, and other display properties.

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

Which kind of printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper?

Which of the following is a touch-sensitive display device that users interact with by touching the screen with a finger or a stylus?

A command is a series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.

RFID requires line-of-site transmission.

When printing a document, laser printers process and store the entire page before they actually print it.

For users that have limited desk space, the ____________________ is a good alternative to a mouse because the device is stationary.

What is the definition of a command?

With Bluetooth printing, a printer communicates with a computer or other device using infrared light waves.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about output types?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a primary feature of a digital video camera?

The lower the time in milliseconds it takes to turn a pixel on or off on an LCD monitor, the slower the response time.

What term refers to the process of entering input by speaking into a microphone?

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

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Exam 7: Input and Output

Many scanners include a certain kind of software, which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. What is that kind of software?

The higher the nits of an LCD monitor or LCD screen, the dimmer the images.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The quality of an LCD monitor or LCD screen depends on several factors. Which of the following is not true about the factors that affect LCD display quality?

In addition to games, joysticks, wheels, and gamepads that include force feedback are used in practical applications such as in the military and aviation.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following identifies pointing devices that can be used instead of a mouse?

Several video standards have been developed to define the resolution, number of colors, and other display properties.

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

Which kind of printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper?

Which of the following is a touch-sensitive display device that users interact with by touching the screen with a finger or a stylus?

A command is a series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.

RFID requires line-of-site transmission.

When printing a document, laser printers process and store the entire page before they actually print it.

For users that have limited desk space, the ____________________ is a good alternative to a mouse because the device is stationary.

What is the definition of a command?

With Bluetooth printing, a printer communicates with a computer or other device using infrared light waves.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about output types?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a primary feature of a digital video camera?

The lower the time in milliseconds it takes to turn a pixel on or off on an LCD monitor, the slower the response time.

What term refers to the process of entering input by speaking into a microphone?

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

Digital Literacy

The Internet

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Safety and Security

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communications and Networks

Information and Data Management

Information Systems and Program Development

Appendix: Discovering Computers

Filters