Module 6

A whiteboard is a type of physical output device

False

Computers process information into data.

False

If you are left-handed, you need to purchase a left-handed mouse as it is impossible to switch the function of the buttons on a mouse.

False

Letters and reports typically are printed in landscape orientation.

False

One common use of MICR is to check lift tickets of skiers.

False

Text created with a larger dot pitch is easier to read.

False

Which of the following is not true about ink-jet printers?

They are a type of impact printer.

Keylogging software can be used to monitor everything that has been entered into a computer.

True

Nearly all tablets and mobile device support pen input.

True

To reduce the risks of e-waste when working on a computer, Macie Jo should consider ______.

replacing her CRT monitor with an LCD monitor

A user who requires adaptive devices might rely on OCR technology to ______.

scan printed materials and digitize them for a screen reader or Braille printer

Juan's new laptop has a touch screen. When he swipes, he can _____ on the screen.

scroll

The QWERTY keyboard was first designed for European languages such as German.

False

Using purely decorative shapes or background images are recommended practices in creating accessible content.

False

Every computer or device emits some level of radiation.

True

Input is the action of ______.

entering data

A refreshable Braille display uses ______ to translate content into the Braille system.

nylon pins or magnets

A laser printer creates images using a laser beam and a type of ______ called toner.

powdered ink

Eleni wants to customize her operating system. By adding a desktop theme, she applies a ______.

predefined set of elements such as background images and colors

Output is the action of ______.

producing information

NFC is a network protocol used to ______.

read data from another device or item

When voltage is applied to the gas between the two plates of a plasma display, the gas ______.

releases UV light

When editing a digital video, morphing is used to ______.

transform one video image into another image

SNP technology enables the user to control the mouse or other functions using a ______ to issue commands.

tube that they either inhale or exhale

A toggle key is a key that will alternate views or ______ each time you press it.

turn a feature on or off

Aspect ratio defines a display's ______.

width relative to its height

A data projector projects the text and images from a larger screen to a computer or mobile device screen.

False

A standard keyboard has between 26 and 35 keys.

False

Scientific research into safe levels and long-term risk of computer and device use has led to clear guidelines for safety.

False

In Windows, you can customize the system software using the ______.

Settings dialog box

Macie Jo wants to reduce the risks of e-waste when working on a computer. Which of the following should Macie Jo not implement?

Sitting as close to the screen as possible to protect her eyesight.

When a user senses a bumping feeling on their hand while scrolling through a smartphone's contact list, it is an example of ______.

Tactile output

Suri is a website content developer. She is helping guide a new employee through creating accessible content. Why does Suri not recommend using flashing images?

They may trigger issues for users with seizure disorders.

Why does Jay use an impact printer when he is producing multi-part forms?

They print through many layers of paper easily.

A bar code represents data that identifies the manufacturer and item.

True

A user response to a message instructs the program or app to perform certain actions.

True

An eye gaze pointing device analyzes the area of the screen the user is looking at.

True

Default settings control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.

True

Digital input devices enable you to capture and process video, audio, or data.

True

Pointing devices enable you to make selections on the screen.

True

Printer resolution is measured in number of dots per inch.

True

The candela is the standard unit of luminous intensity.

True

Touchpads are found most often on laptops and convertible tablets.

True

UHD expands on HDTV technology to provide even better resolution.

True

When storage devices write on storage media, they are creating output.

True

Suri is a website content developer. She is helping guide a new employee through creating accessible content. Which of the following does Suri not recommend?

Use phrases such as "Click Here" for links.

Bei uses a 3-D printer to create an object using a process called ______.

additive manufacturing

When you place a shortcut on a desktop, it ______.

allows you to access the object from the desktop

Which of the following best defines a command?

an instruction that causes a program or app to perform a specific action

Which of the following is not an example of output?

data

A graphics tablet also is called a/n ______.

digitizer

A thermal printer generates images by pushing ______.

electrically heated pins against heat-sensitive paper

Motion input is sometimes called ______.

gesture recognition

In determining the quality of a device screen, the contrast ratio is the difference between the ______.

intensity between the brightest white and darkest black

A function key is programmed to ______.

issue a command to a computer

Force feedback is a technology used by gaming devices that ______.

sends resistance to the device in response to the actions of the user

A plotter is a/n ______.

sophisticated printer used to produce high-quality drawings

Juan's new laptop has a touch screen. When he stretches, or moves two fingers apart, he can _____ on the screen.

zoom in