Question 1

CDs and DVDs like those in the accompanying figure are two general categories of ____ discs.

Accepted Answer

A)  flash 
B)  hard 
C)  digital 
D)  optical 
A)  flash 
B)  hard 
C)  digital 
D)  optical

Question 2

As shown in the accompanying figure, CompactFlash, microSD, Memory Stick, and Secure Digital are all examples of ____ memory cards.

Accepted Answer

A)  mini 
B)  flash 
C)  read-only 
D)  digital 
A)  mini 
B)  flash 
C)  read-only 
D)  digital

Question 3

The contents of standard CD-ROMs like those in the accompanying figure are written by the manufacturer, but they can be erased or modified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: A unique number identifying the location of a byte in memory
Point of attachment to the system unit
One million bytes
A freestanding computer that provides information to the user
One trillion bytes
A collection of unprocessed items
One billion bytes
Small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen
Small piece of semiconducting material
One thousand bytes

Accepted Answer

The Answer of kiosk and terabyte and megabyte and stylus is...

Question 5

Critical Thinking Case 4-1
You are on a committee to suggest new technology for classrooms. You have been asked for opinions about the storage devices.
The committee would like a portable device that a teacher could use to save documents they are working on and take them back and forth from home to school. Which device will you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  DVD-ROM 
B)  CD-ROM 
C)  USB flash drive 
D)  external hard drive 
A)  DVD-ROM 
B)  CD-ROM 
C)  USB flash drive 
D)  external hard drive

Question 6

____ is the process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

An ExpressCard module adds ____ capabilities to computers.

Accepted Answer

A)  memory 
B)  communications 
C)  multimedia 
D)  all of the above 
A)  memory 
B)  communications 
C)  multimedia 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

The size of a monitor is measured ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  vertically, from top to bottom 
B)  horizontally, from side to side 
C)  diagonally, from corner to corner 
D)  regionally, multiplying length by width 
A)  vertically, from top to bottom 
B)  horizontally, from side to side 
C)  diagonally, from corner to corner 
D)  regionally, multiplying length by width

Question 9

A stand-alone fax machine scans the original document, converts the image into analog data, and transmits the analog image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The function of the mouse buttons cannot be reversed to accommodate left-handed people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Arithmetic operations ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  involve comparing one data item with another to determine if the first item is greater than, equal to, or less than the other item 
B)  include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 
C)  sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or descending order 
D)  work with conditions and operators such as AND, OR, and NOT 
A)  involve comparing one data item with another to determine if the first item is greater than, equal to, or less than the other item 
B)  include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 
C)  sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or descending order 
D)  work with conditions and operators such as AND, OR, and NOT

Question 12

Each dot, called a ____ is a single point in an electronic image.

Accepted Answer

A)  digital dot 
B)  dot pitch 
C)  monochrome 
D)  pixel 
A)  digital dot 
B)  dot pitch 
C)  monochrome 
D)  pixel

Question 13

The contents of nonvolatile memory are lost (erased) when the computer power is turned off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

As shown in the accompanying figure, a ____ is a type of solid-state media, which means it consists entirely of electronic components and contains no moving parts.

Accepted Answer

A)  flash memory card 
B)  compact memory card 
C)  digital memory card 
D)  USB memory card 
A)  flash memory card 
B)  compact memory card 
C)  digital memory card 
D)  USB memory card

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A higher system clock speed means the CPU can process fewer instructions per second than the same CPU with a lower clock speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Large-capacity hard disks have storage capacities that range from 1 GB to 320 GB or more. ____________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The universal serial bus (USB) port can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices with a single connector type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A ____ is equal to exactly 1,024 bytes, but often is rounded down to 1,000 bytes by computer users.

Accepted Answer

A)  dekabyte (abbreviated DB or 
D)  
B)  gigabyte (abbreviated G
B)  
C)  kilobyte (abbreviated K or K
B)  
D)  megabyte (abbreviated M
B)  
A)  dekabyte (abbreviated DB or 
D)  
B)  gigabyte (abbreviated G
B)  
C)  kilobyte (abbreviated K or K
B)  
D)  megabyte (abbreviated M
B)

Question 20

A(n) ____________________ is the physical material on which data, instructions, and information are stored.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is the physical material on...

CDs and DVDs like those in the accompanying figure are two general categories of ____ discs.

As shown in the accompanying figure, CompactFlash, microSD, Memory Stick, and Secure Digital are all examples of ____ memory cards.

The contents of standard CD-ROMs like those in the accompanying figure are written by the manufacturer, but they can be erased or modified.

____ is the process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory.

An ExpressCard module adds ____ capabilities to computers.

The size of a monitor is measured ____.

A stand-alone fax machine scans the original document, converts the image into analog data, and transmits the analog image.

The function of the mouse buttons cannot be reversed to accommodate left-handed people.

Arithmetic operations ____.

Each dot, called a ____ is a single point in an electronic image.

The contents of nonvolatile memory are lost (erased) when the computer power is turned off.

As shown in the accompanying figure, a ____ is a type of solid-state media, which means it consists entirely of electronic components and contains no moving parts.

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

A higher system clock speed means the CPU can process fewer instructions per second than the same CPU with a lower clock speed.

Large-capacity hard disks have storage capacities that range from 1 GB to 320 GB or more. ____________

The universal serial bus (USB) port can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices with a single connector type.

A ____ is equal to exactly 1,024 bytes, but often is rounded down to 1,000 bytes by computer users.

A(n) ____________________ is the physical material on which data, instructions, and information are stored.

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Exam 4: Hardware for Educators

CDs and DVDs like those in the accompanying figure are two general categories of ____ discs.

As shown in the accompanying figure, CompactFlash, microSD, Memory Stick, and Secure Digital are all examples of ____ memory cards.

The contents of standard CD-ROMs like those in the accompanying figure are written by the manufacturer, but they can be erased or modified.

____ is the process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory.

An ExpressCard module adds ____ capabilities to computers.

The size of a monitor is measured ____.

A stand-alone fax machine scans the original document, converts the image into analog data, and transmits the analog image.

The function of the mouse buttons cannot be reversed to accommodate left-handed people.

Arithmetic operations ____.

Each dot, called a ____ is a single point in an electronic image.

The contents of nonvolatile memory are lost (erased) when the computer power is turned off.

As shown in the accompanying figure, a ____ is a type of solid-state media, which means it consists entirely of electronic components and contains no moving parts.

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

A higher system clock speed means the CPU can process fewer instructions per second than the same CPU with a lower clock speed.

Large-capacity hard disks have storage capacities that range from 1 GB to 320 GB or more. ____________

The universal serial bus (USB) port can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices with a single connector type.

A ____ is equal to exactly 1,024 bytes, but often is rounded down to 1,000 bytes by computer users.

A(n) ____________________ is the physical material on which data, instructions, and information are stored.

Integrating Educational Technology Into the Curriculum

Communications Networks the Internet and the World Wide Web

Software for Educators

Technology Digital Media and Curriculum Integration

The Changing Face of Education 2d Teaching Online

Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies

Security Issues and Ethics in Education

Filters