Computer Output Quiz - 96%

A port that allows the transfer of high quality video and audio signals is called a(n) ___ port. -parallel -HDMI -SVGI -S

HDMI

Printer speed is described using which acronym? -PPM -CPU -DPI -1080p

PPM

An input, output or storage device connected to a computer is known as a(an) _____ . -CPU -peripheral -printer -RAM

peripheral

The smallest controllable element of an image is called a(n)___ . -element -monitor -LCD -pixel

pixel

Using cells of ionized gas to create images, ___ displays are actually becoming less popular. -LED -high definition -LCD -plasma

plasma

A type of printer that is used to print large graphic images such as architectural drawings by mechanically moving a pen over a large sheet of paper is known as a ___ . -laser printer -thermal printer -inkjet printer -plotter

plotter

An output device that uses light to display video or image output on a surface is called a ___ . -speaker -MIDI board -LED display -projector

projector

The term that describes how fast each pixel in a display is updated is ___ . -contrast ratio -aspect ratio -refresh rate -frame rate

refresh rate

The number of pixels in a display is called the display's ___ . -screen size -resolution -refresh rate -aspect ratio

resolution

The accuracy of a digital recording is determined by the device's ___ rate. -sampling -pixilating -auditory -resolution

sampling

Number of times per second a frame in a video is advanced is the definition of ___ . -bit depth -resolution -frame rate -refresh rate

frame rate

What type of port do most digital devices use to attach peripherals? -USB port -serial port -optical port -parallel port

USB port

Inkjet printers are often sold ____ their production cost. -above -at double or even triple -well above -below

below

Laser printers are popular in offices because they use relatively inexpensive ___ . -ink -toner -thermal paper -pixels

ink

Lower range tones generally require ___ speakers. -more compact -larger -slimmer -smaller

larger

Using reflective material to store data that can be read using a laser is called ___ media storage. -optical -magnetic -cloud -reflective

optical

To create an image with a laser printer ___ is(are) drawn to the drum. -ink -toner -pixels -thermal paper

toner

Sometimes used to create prototype models for casting, ___ printing is also known as additive manufacturing. -laser -thermal -inkjet -3D

3D

Which is true regarding the length of a USB cord? -Cord length has nothing to do with data transmission amounts. -In general, the more data being transmitted, the longer the cord should be. -A USB 1.0 cord has more bandwidth than a USB 2.0 cord. -In general, the more data being transmitted, the shorter the cord should be.

In general, the more data being transmitted, the shorter the cord should be.

Though currently expensive, curved and paper-thin displays are possible using ___ display technology. -CRT -LCD -plasma -OLED

OLED

The number of bits of data describing each pixel in a display is referred to as ___ . -color depth -resolution -contrast ratio -aspect ratio

color depth

A description of the difference in the luminance of a display's white pixels compared to the black pixels is called ___ . -frame rate -resolution -contrast ratio -aspect ratio

contrast ratio

The art and science of creating output that provides information in the most useful manner is called ___ . -ergonomics -resolution -biometrics -green electronics

ergonomics

Increased data transfer will be less likely to have errors if you use a ___ USB cord. -slimmer -shorter -downstream -longer

shorter

To improve the sound quality of their smartphones, many users purchase larger external ___ to listen to music. -monitors -speakers -keyboards -printers

speakers