tech test input and output
True or false: Digital cameras, camcorders, and webcams are common devices for capturing pictures and video and are all considered output devices
false
True or false: Laser printers use essentially the same process for printing as inkjet printers do
false
True or false: There are currently no keyboards specifically designed for gaming. However, there are some in development that are expected to be on the market soon
false
True or false: When performing data entry, you cannot use the numeric keypad on your keyboard to enter numeric values
false
true or false: Bluetooth is the latest incarnation of optical storage to hit the market
false
________ are shortcut keys that you press to perform special tasks; each software application has its own set of tasks assigned to these keys
function keys
____ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion
information
Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ________ data
input
The term ________ describes computing devices or peripherals that use techniques, parts, and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular
legacy technology
Devices such as monitors and printers that are connected to the computer are called _______
peripheral devices
The small, touch-sensitive area at the base of the keyboard on a notebook computer is known as a ________
touchpad
True or false: All function keys on all keyboards work the same in all programs
false
True or false: An alternative to the QWERTY keyboard is the virtual keyboard.
false
True or false: An expansion hub allows you to provide new, external ports to your computer
true
True or false: The central processing unit controls all the functions performed by the computer's other components and processes all the commands issued to it by software instructions
true
True or false: The operating system provides the means for users to interact with a computer.
true
True or false: Thermal printers are specialty printers that melt wax-based ink onto ordinary paper or burn dots onto specially coated paper
true
True or false: modern printers feature bluetooth connectivity technology
true
true or false: Embedded computers have their own programming. They typically do not receive input from you, nor do they interact with other systems
true
true or false: External hard drives are often used to back up data that is contained on the internal hard drive
true
true or false: USB ports are causing serial and parallel ports to become legacy technology
true
Which of the following is an example of an input device? a) scanner b) speaker c) CD d) printer
A (scanner)
The S-video and the ________ ports on a computer facilitate connecting the computer to multimedia devices such as TVs and DVD players
DVI
________ is the place in a computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are stored
RAM
________ is a form of permanent memory that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up
ROM
Flash drives plug into a(n) ________
USB port
The ________ language consists of just two digits: 0 and 1
binary
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer? a) gathering data b) processing data into information c) analyzing the data or information d) storing the data or information
c (analyzing the data or information)
The type of monitor that looks like a traditional television set is called a ________ monitor
cathode-ray tube (CRT)
The ________ is used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts and special tasks
control (Ctrl) key
________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as your car or the electronic thermostat in your home
embedded
which keyboard is not used on portable devices like smartphones?
enhanced keyboard
________ are a form of permanent storage that can be seen and accessed from outside the system unit and are typically used for CD and DVD drives
external drive bays
what is a portable input device that converts printed items, like business cards, into an image, enabling them to be stored on a computer?
handheld scanner
________ printers have tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon
impact
The ________ port resembles a standard phone jack
modem
keys that change the meaning of the next key passed, for example, ALT and CTRL are called _____ keys
modifier
The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.
motherboard
A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet
network interface card (NIC)
Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ________ printers
nonimpact
The hard disk drive is a ________ storage device, meaning that it stores data permanently
nonvolatile
A(n) ________ is a device that looks like a skinny pen but has no ink
stylus
RAM is considered volatile storage, which means it is ________
temporary
True or false: On a keyboard, Num Lock and Caps Lock are both toggle keys
true
________ ports are now the most common ports for connecting input and output devices to the computer
universal serial bus (USB)
which of the following is an input device? a) speaker b) blu-ray disc c) FOLED d) webcam
webcam
After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered ________
output
________ are large printers used to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines, such as maps and architectural plans
plotters
A(n) ________ is where a peripheral device can between it and the operating system
port
________ plug into slots on the motherboard and provide additional functionality for your computer
ports
All the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a ________ a) scanner b) mouse c) keyboard d) printer
d (printer)
True or false: Not all printers that are suitable for desktop computers will work with notebook computers
false
True or false: Speakers connect to the VGA port
false
True or false: The four main functions of a computer are inputting data, processing data, outputting the data or information, and communicating the data or information.
false
trackballs, joysticks, and scanners are all examples of ____ devices
input
A(n) ________ enables you to enter data (text, images, and sound) and instructions (user responses and commands) into the computer
input device
A(n) ________ uses an internal sensor or laser to detect the mouse's movement
optical mouse