INFO 160 - Chapter 2 Quiz

The most common output device for hard output is a a. scanner b. display screen c. printer d. speaker

printer

Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?

processing

SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts.

true

The "brain" of the computer is the CPU.

true

Touch-screen devices usually feature ______ keyboards.

virtual

Which of these is considered the "brains" of the computer?

CPU

A(n) ______ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device.

2-in-1 PC

Which of the following is a port?

HDMI

Which power control option leads to a cold boot?

Shut down

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Smartphones do not contain a CPU

The most common computer port is the ______ port

USB

Which of the following is a sensor found in certain smartphones? a. hygrometer b. HDMI c. RAM d. accelerometer

accelerometer

The width-to-height proportion of a monitor is known as what?

aspect ratio

In a computer, each _____ can represent either a 0 or a 1. a. bit b. byte c. integrated circuit d. megabyte

bit

Which of these has moving parts which makes them more prone to malfunction?

conventional hard disk drive

Which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest?

display screen

Which of the following can be both an input device and an output device?

display screen/monitor

A touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets.

false

Data and information are interchangeable terms.

false

RAM is non-volatile storage.

false

Ergonomics is an important consideration

for all computing devices

Which of the following is NOT found on a motherboard?

hard drive

Which of the following is not one of the four major functions of a computer?

indexing

What type of printer works by spraying ink onto the paper?

inkjet

______ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper

inkjet