Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: pixel
bit
ppm
dpi
hertz

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The Answer of 0 or 1 and measurement of printing is...

Question 2

________ is a technology most frequently used for credit and debit card processing

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The answer of ________ is a technology most frequently used...

Question 3

In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bytes 
B)  kilobytes 
C)  characters 
D)  bits

Question 4

Display screens that respond to commands initiated with your finger or a stylus are called ________ screens.

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The answer of Display screens that respond to commands initiated...

Question 5

________ is the set of computer programs that allows the hardware to perform different tasks.

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Question 6

________ is a representation of a fact, a figure, or an idea and can be a number, a word, a picture, or even a recording of sound.

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The answer of ________ is a representation of a fact,...

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of nonvolatile storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hard drive 
B)  DVD 
C)  RAM 
D)  Flash drive

Question 8

Joysticks and steering wheels are examples of ________ controllers.

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The answer of Joysticks and steering wheels are examples of...

Question 9

Which port is the most common port used to connect input and output devices to a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal serial bus (US
B)  
B)  Parallel 
C)  FireWire 
D)  Ethernet

Question 10

The width-to-height proportion of a monitor is known as the ________.

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The answer of The width-to-height proportion of a monitor is...

Question 11

A(n) ________ device is a component, such as a keyboard, that connects to the computer.

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Question 12

A(n) ________ microphone picks up sounds coming from all directions at once and is well suited for conference calls.

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The answer of A(n) ________ microphone picks up sounds coming...

Question 13

All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes 
B)  purchasing an adjustable chair 
C)  ensuring proper lighting 
D)  taking breaks

Question 14

To connect a peripheral device to a computer to exchange data, find the appropriate ________ for the device.

Accepted Answer

A)  port 
B)  drive 
C)  slot 
D)  expansion bus

Question 15

Which of the following computers is large, expensive, and is designed to execute a few programs as fast as possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desktop computer 
B)  Supercomputer 
C)  Mainframe computer 
D)  Embedded computer

Question 16

Rank the following from smallest capacity to largest capacity:
I. terabyte
II. gigabyte
III. kilobyte
IV. megabyte
V. petabyte
A. largest
B. second largest
C. third largest
D. fourth largest
E. fifth largest

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The answer of Rank the following from smallest capacity to...

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a goal of green IT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cleaning waterways with repurposed computers 
B)  Reduce use of electricity 
C)  Use technology to reduce travel 
D)  Use technology as long as possible

Question 18

________ printers use static electricity, toner, and heat to set an image on a page very quickly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inkjet 
B)  Thermal 
C)  Nonimpact 
D)  Laser

Question 19

The area that holds all the startup instructions the computer needs to start is ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  motherboard 
B)  arithmetic/logic unit 
C)  peripheral unit 
D)  input unit

Exam 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Match each of the following terms to its meaning: