Deck 5: Computer-Related Issues

Question 1

A gigabyte is equal to about a trillion bytes. _______________

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered an input device?

A) game controller
B) headphones
C) RFID reader
D) fingerprint scanner

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Biometrics can identify people based on all of the following recognition techniques EXCEPT: ______.

A) facial
B) handwriting
C) bar code
D) voice

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The keyboard layout reference QWERTY refers to the name of this input device's inventor.

Question 5

A(n) biometric device converts scanned information into a digital format. _______________

Question 6

OCR scanners use a light source to read characters, marks, and codes.

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

Display screens are measured vertically . _______________

Question 11

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

Question 12

A(n) _____ mouse recognizes tactile gestures along with traditional clicks when moving the cursor on the screen.

A) optical
B) mechanical
C) touch
D) ergohand

Question 13

The most common bus type is FireWire.

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

A) bus
B) bit
C) adapter
D) pixel

Question 16

A monitor that uses backlighting is categorized as a(n) _____ screen.

A) LCD
B) hybrid
C) plasma
D) CRT

Question 17

A touchscreen is a pointing device.

Question 18

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

Question 19

A printer is an example of an input device.

Question 20

The number of characters displayed on a screen determines its screen resolution.

Question 21

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

A) desktop
B) mobile
C) network
D) postal

Question 22

The type of ____________________ device you configure is determined by the task you need to perform.

Question 23

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

A) resolution
B) capacity
C) random access memory
D) access time

Question 24

The smallest types of removable storage are ______.

A) DVDs
B) memory cards
C) pixels
D) USBs

Question 25

If you have a problem with your headphones, you can troubleshoot the issue by visiting the _____ found in the Control Panel.

A) Software Devices Manager
B) Portable Devices Manager
C) Human Interface Devices Manager
D) Device Manager

Question 26

A(n) _______________ printer forms characters by heating special heat-sensitive paper.

Question 27

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.

A) stylus
B) digital pen
C) trackball
D) Webcam

Question 28

To accommodate different types of device plugs, a computer has different types of ____________________.

Question 29

A(n) _____ is a set of specifications to keep hardware updated for larger and faster data transfer.

A) standard
B) agreement
C) contract
D) driver

Question 30

A hard drive is a common choice for storage due to its speed, _____, and cost.

A) capacity
B) access time
C) physical size
D) distribution

Question 31

Jin works in the technology department of a large company that is in the process of distributing desktop computers to its employees. Jin is assigning pointing devices to some hardware configurations and has decided to set up a(n) _____ for employees with limited workspaces.

A) optical mouse
B) trackball
C) wireless mouse
D) wheel

Question 32

Most software application programs allow you to press the ____________________ key found in the function key row of the keyboard to access Help information.

Question 33

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

A) FireWire
B) USB hub
C) ExpressCard module
D) bus

Question 34

Tristan is looking into purchasing a new monitor for her desktop computer.  Tristan is curious about the new 3D technology available. Which of the following technological advancements would require her to wear 3D glasses to experience this effect?

A) stereo
B) autostereoscopy
C) monostereoscopy
D) ratio resolution

Question 35

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) bus
B) expansion slot
C) port
D) video card

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

A) hard drive
B) solid-state
C) USB
D) optical

Question 38

A keyboard on a mobile device includes _____.

A) essential keys
B) media keys
C) a numeric keypad
D) a Ctrl key

Question 39

Which of the following optical storage devices provides the most storage capacity?

A) compact discs (CDs)
B) DVDs
C) Blu-ray discs
D) memory cards

Question 40

A hard drive uses _____ storage technology to store data.

A) solid-state
B) flash
C) magnetic
D) optical

Question 41

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.