Question 1

Bar-code readers use light to read

Accepted Answer

A) UPCs. 
B) UPSs. 
C) POSs. 
D) optical marks. 
A) UPCs. 
B) UPSs. 
C) POSs. 
D) optical marks. A

Question 2

Most mice have two or more buttons; the right mouse button is usually used for

Accepted Answer

A) clicking and dragging. 
B) opening applications. 
C) dragging. 
D) issuing other commands. 
A) clicking and dragging. 
B) opening applications. 
C) dragging. 
D) issuing other commands. D

Question 3

When an instructor writes on a(n)________ whiteboard,all information can be sent to a PC,simplifying and streamlining the note-taking process for meetings and classes.

Accepted Answer

smart

Question 4

OCR stands for

Accepted Answer

A) optical coding recognizer. 
B) ostensibly characterized reader. 
C) optical character recognition. 
D) original character reader. 
A) optical coding recognizer. 
B) ostensibly characterized reader. 
C) optical character recognition. 
D) original character reader.

Question 5

________ is a high-speed connection developed by Apple.

Accepted Answer

A) Hot swap 
B) FireWire 
C) LAN 
D) USB 
A) Hot swap 
B) FireWire 
C) LAN 
D) USB

Question 6

If a computer user wishes to play music,the computer must include a(n)________ card and speakers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a computer user wishes to play...

Question 7

________ technology allows users to use multifinger or multihand gestures to accomplish complex tasks quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) Think pad 
B) Laser 
C) Multi-touch input device 
D) Wireless mouse 
A) Think pad 
B) Laser 
C) Multi-touch input device 
D) Wireless mouse

Question 8

If a user with an older tower system wants their computer to accept microphone input,they must install removable

Accepted Answer

A) sound cards. 
B) audio software. 
C) synthesizers. 
D) speakers. 
A) sound cards. 
B) audio software. 
C) synthesizers. 
D) speakers.

Question 9

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-video port

Accepted Answer

A) used to plug a monitor into the video board 
B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps 
C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware 
D) sends/receives bits in a group 
E) sends/receives one bit at a time
F)a connection standard developed by Apple
G)a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac 
A) used to plug a monitor into the video board 
B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps 
C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware 
D) sends/receives bits in a group 
E) sends/receives one bit at a time
F)a connection standard developed by Apple
G)a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac

Question 10

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-USB 3.0

Accepted Answer

A) used to plug a monitor into the video board 
B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps 
C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware 
D) sends/receives bits in a group 
E) sends/receives one bit at a time
F)a connection standard developed by Apple
G)a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac 
A) used to plug a monitor into the video board 
B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps 
C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware 
D) sends/receives bits in a group 
E) sends/receives one bit at a time
F)a connection standard developed by Apple
G)a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac

Question 11

Unlike optical storage,magnetic tape can store massive amounts of information in a small space at a relatively low cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-CD-ROM

Accepted Answer

A) play music, cannot write to it 
B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable 
C) record to disc 
D) play music, only readable 
E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data
F)play a movie, and so forth, not recordable
G)play music, rewritable 
A) play music, cannot write to it 
B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable 
C) record to disc 
D) play music, only readable 
E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data
F)play a movie, and so forth, not recordable
G)play music, rewritable

Question 13

These systems are helpful to people who cannot use their hands while they work:

Accepted Answer

A) analog-to-digital converter. 
B) videoconferencing. 
C) speech recognition. 
D) OCR readers. 
A) analog-to-digital converter. 
B) videoconferencing. 
C) speech recognition. 
D) OCR readers.

Question 14

The two main types of nonimpact printers are

Accepted Answer

A) dot matrix and plotters. 
B) laser and inkjet. 
C) laser and photo. 
D) dot matrix and photo. 
A) dot matrix and plotters. 
B) laser and inkjet. 
C) laser and photo. 
D) dot matrix and photo.

Question 15

The ________ is the most common input device.

Accepted Answer

A) mouse 
B) keyboard 
C) monitor 
D) printer 
A) mouse 
B) keyboard 
C) monitor 
D) printer

Question 16

The most common pointing input device is the

Accepted Answer

A) trackball. 
B) mouse. 
C) touchscreen. 
D) touchpad. 
A) trackball. 
B) mouse. 
C) touchscreen. 
D) touchpad.

Question 17

These are designed to monitor physical conditions,such as temperature and humidity:

Accepted Answer

A) punch cards. 
B) microphones. 
C) lock boxes. 
D) sensors. 
A) punch cards. 
B) microphones. 
C) lock boxes. 
D) sensors.

Question 18

OCR is

Accepted Answer

A) hardware. 
B) firmware. 
C) an output device. 
D) software. 
A) hardware. 
B) firmware. 
C) an output device. 
D) software.

Question 19

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-Burn

Accepted Answer

A) play music, cannot write to it 
B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable 
C) record to disc 
D) play music, only readable 
E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data
F)play a movie, and so forth, not recordable
G)play music, rewritable 
A) play music, cannot write to it 
B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable 
C) record to disc 
D) play music, only readable 
E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data
F)play a movie, and so forth, not recordable
G)play music, rewritable

Question 20

The following are tips for computer users to protect your health EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) stretch during breaks. 
B) rest your eyes 15 minutes for every 2 hours at your computer. 
C) if you type a lot of text consider using voice recognition software. 
D) choose equipment based on its color. 
A) stretch during breaks. 
B) rest your eyes 15 minutes for every 2 hours at your computer. 
C) if you type a lot of text consider using voice recognition software. 
D) choose equipment based on its color.

Bar-code readers use light to read

Most mice have two or more buttons; the right mouse button is usually used for

When an instructor writes on a(n)________ whiteboard,all information can be sent to a PC,simplifying and streamlining the note-taking process for meetings and classes.

OCR stands for

________ is a high-speed connection developed by Apple.

If a computer user wishes to play music,the computer must include a(n)________ card and speakers.

________ technology allows users to use multifinger or multihand gestures to accomplish complex tasks quickly.

If a user with an older tower system wants their computer to accept microphone input,they must install removable

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -video port

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -USB 3.0

Unlike optical storage,magnetic tape can store massive amounts of information in a small space at a relatively low cost.

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -CD-ROM

These systems are helpful to people who cannot use their hands while they work:

The two main types of nonimpact printers are

The ________ is the most common input device.

The most common pointing input device is the

These are designed to monitor physical conditions,such as temperature and humidity:

OCR is

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -Burn

The following are tips for computer users to protect your health EXCEPT:

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Exam 3: Hardware Basics: Peripherals

Bar-code readers use light to read

Most mice have two or more buttons; the right mouse button is usually used for

When an instructor writes on a(n)________ whiteboard,all information can be sent to a PC,simplifying and streamlining the note-taking process for meetings and classes.

OCR stands for

________ is a high-speed connection developed by Apple.

If a computer user wishes to play music,the computer must include a(n)________ card and speakers.

________ technology allows users to use multifinger or multihand gestures to accomplish complex tasks quickly.

If a user with an older tower system wants their computer to accept microphone input,they must install removable

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -video port

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -USB 3.0

Unlike optical storage,magnetic tape can store massive amounts of information in a small space at a relatively low cost.

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -CD-ROM

These systems are helpful to people who cannot use their hands while they work:

The two main types of nonimpact printers are

The ________ is the most common input device.

The most common pointing input device is the

These are designed to monitor physical conditions,such as temperature and humidity:

OCR is

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -Burn

The following are tips for computer users to protect your health EXCEPT:

Exploring Our Digital Planet

Hardware Basics: Inside the Box

Software Basics: the Ghost in the Machine

Productivity Applications

Graphics, digital Media, and Multimedia

Database Applications and Privacy Implications

Networking and Digital Communication

The Evolving Internet

Computer Security and Risks

Computers at Work, school, and Home

Information Systems in Business

E-Commerce and E-Business: the Evolving Internet Economy

Systems Design and Development

Is Artificial Intelligence Real

Computer and Internet Terminology

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