Question 1

A(n) ____________________ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses into a computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is any hardware component that...

Question 2

____ memory is nonvolatile because it retains its contents even when the power is turned off.

Accepted Answer

A)  RAM 
B)  ROM 
C)  CMOS 
D)  CPU

Question 3

A joystick lever usually includes buttons called ____ that can be pressed to activate certain events.

Accepted Answer

A)  triggers 
B)  pucks 
C)  keyguards 
D)  whiteboards

Question 4

____ often are used in freestanding computers that provide information to users.

Accepted Answer

A)  Touchpads 
B)  Touch screens 
C)  Graphics tablets 
D)  Optical scanners

Question 5

Because of their reasonable cost and print quality, ____ printers often are used in homes and schools.

Accepted Answer

A)  dot-matrix 
B)  line 
C)  ink-jet 
D)  laser

Question 6

A ____ is equal to approximately 1 million bytes.

Accepted Answer

A)  dekabyte (abbreviated DB or 
D)  
B)  centibyte (abbreviated C
B)  
C)  kilobyte (abbreviated KB or K) 
D)  megabyte (abbreviated M
B)

Question 7

Human speech is ____________________, meaning that it uses continuous signals to represent data and information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Human speech is ____________________, meaning that it...

Question 8

Data projectors can be large devices attached to a ceiling or wall in an auditorium, or they can be smaller portable devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A ____ converts text or images on an original document into digital data that can be stored on a storage medium and processed by the computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  scanner 
B)  touchpad 
C)  graphics tablet 
D)  bitmap

Question 10

While laser printers typically cost ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than ink-jet printers, they also are much slower 
B)  more than ink-jet printers, they also are much slower 
C)  less than ink-jet printers, they also are much faster 
D)  more than ink-jet printers, they also are much faster

Question 11

____ is the process of carrying out the commands.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fetching 
B)  Storing 
C)  Decoding 
D)  Executing

Question 12

CD-ROM, like that in the accompanying figure, is an abbreviation for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer disc read-only memory 
B)  compact disc read-only memory 
C)  computer drive read-only memory 
D)  compact drive read-only memory

Question 13

____________________ are convenient to use because they are small and lightweight enough to be transported on your keychain and plug into a USB port.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are convenient to use because they...

Question 14

Storage devices can function as sources of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  input and processing 
B)  output and processing 
C)  input and output 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Many desktop computer keyboards have a numeric keypad located on the left side of the keyboard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A ____ port is used to connect up to 127 different peripheral devices with a single connector.

Accepted Answer

A)  DVD 
B)  VCR 
C)  USB 
D)  CPU

Question 17

As illustrated in the accompanying figure, four common types of output are text, graphics, audio, and video.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____ is an example of volatile memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  RAM 
B)  CMOS 
C)  ROM 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

The accompanying figure depicts the four common types of output. Briefly define output and each of the four common types.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The accompanying figure depicts the four...

Question 20

Modified Multiple Choice Many multifunction devices (MFDs) provide the functions of a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mp3 player 
B)  copier 
C)  fax machine 
D)  cell phone

Exam 4: Hardware for Educators

A(n) ____________________ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses into a computer.

____ memory is nonvolatile because it retains its contents even when the power is turned off.

A joystick lever usually includes buttons called ____ that can be pressed to activate certain events.

____ often are used in freestanding computers that provide information to users.

Because of their reasonable cost and print quality, ____ printers often are used in homes and schools.

A ____ is equal to approximately 1 million bytes.

Human speech is ____________________, meaning that it uses continuous signals to represent data and information.

Data projectors can be large devices attached to a ceiling or wall in an auditorium, or they can be smaller portable devices.

A ____ converts text or images on an original document into digital data that can be stored on a storage medium and processed by the computer.

While laser printers typically cost ____.

____ is the process of carrying out the commands.

CD-ROM, like that in the accompanying figure, is an abbreviation for ____.

____________________ are convenient to use because they are small and lightweight enough to be transported on your keychain and plug into a USB port.

Storage devices can function as sources of ____.

Many desktop computer keyboards have a numeric keypad located on the left side of the keyboard.

A ____ port is used to connect up to 127 different peripheral devices with a single connector.

As illustrated in the accompanying figure, four common types of output are text, graphics, audio, and video.

____ is an example of volatile memory.

The accompanying figure depicts the four common types of output. Briefly define output and each of the four common types.

Modified Multiple Choice Many multifunction devices (MFDs) provide the functions of a(n) ____.