CGS1060C, Ch.2 Review

aspect ratio

"16:9" describes the ___ of a monitor

False

A CPU's clock rate, or speed, is measured in MB or GB

false

A CPU's clock rate, or speed, is measured in MB or GB.

scanner

A(n) ___ is a device that uses optical technology to convert objects that it analyzes into a digital format.

Trackball

A(n) ___ is a pointing device that works like an upside-down mouse, with users moving the pointer around the screen by rolling a ball with their finger.

LCD

A(n) ___ monitor contains a light source and a screen of special crystals that shift when electricity is applied to them.

graphics

Artists who draw images on a computer often use a stylus in conjunction with special ___ tablets, which offer extra-sensitive touch surfaces that translate an artist's motions into drawings on the computer screen.

CPU

As the main processor of a computer, the ___ is responsible for organizing and carrying out instructions in order to produce a desired output.

laser

Because of their sharp quality text output and fast printing speeds, ___ printers are often preferred by businesses.

true

Having a higher quantity of RAM will allow you to have more open programs and quickly switch between them.

Megapixel

Higher ___ cameras can capture more detail, but they will produce a larger image file on your storage media.

megapixel

Higher ___ cameras can capture more detail, but they will produce a larger image file on your storage media.

video cards

Individuals who require better speed and performance for graphics-intensive applications (e.g., video editing, gaming, etc.) prefer the faster processors and built-in memory included with ___.

whiteboards

Interactive ___ allow users to interact with the images projected on a screen.

false

Keyboard covers for tablets generally plug into the headphone jack in order to communicate with the tablet.

DVR's

Many individuals are using TV tuners as ___ to record television shows for future playback.

true

Many modern game controllers include internal sensors that can detect subtle movements of the device.

Gestures

Many new devices support the use of various ___, or finger movements, to accomplish various tasks.

False

Most of today's devices use resistive touchscreens, which means that they detect the position of your finger by detecting the electrical current present in your body.

HDMI

One of the newest connectors for displays is ___, which carries both digital video and sound.

PPM

Printer speed is measured in:

CPU

Suppose you are shopping for a computer and the description lists the following: Intel i7 3630QM3. Which component is being described here?

true

The CTRL, ALT, and WINDOWS keys are commonly used for keyboard shortcuts, which are keystrokes that can quickly perform an operation within software.

touchpad

The ___ is a stationary, rectangular pointing surface that is typically found on laptop computers.

hard drive

The ___ is the primary storage device of a personal computer.

Resolution

The ___ of a monitor refers to the number of pixels that it can display on the screen.

resolution

The ___ of a monitor refers to the number of pixels that it can display on the screen.

Haptics

The communication of vibration, motion or physical resistance to a user is called:

DPI

The image quality (or print resolution) for printers is measured in:

firmware

The instructions that handle a computer's basic functions when it is powered on are referred to as:

bit

The most fundamental unit of computing is the ___, which is typically represented as a 1 or 0 value.

USB

The most popular plug on a computer is the small, rectangular ___ port, which is used to connect almost all of today's external devices.

true

The motherboard is the largest circuit board in a personal computer.

false

The newest display technology, known as CRT, uses a grid of tiny electronic lights to illuminate the screen.

burning

The process of recording to a blank optical disc is known as:

solid state

The tiny memory cards used by digital cameras and mobile devices are an example of ___ storage.

SSD

Ultraportable computers will often use ___ technology exclusively, even though their storage capacity is lower than that of a traditional hard drive offers.

OCR

What is the name of the technology that can translate a scanned document image into text that can be edited and formatted?

RAM

Whenever you actively work on something using your computer, that work is temporarily stored in:

Intel's Alexis

Which of the following is NOT a virtual assistant that uses speech recognition to help users with a variety of tasks?

Mircrosoft's Cortana

Which of the following is NOT a virtual assistant that uses speech recognition to help users with a variety of tasks?

green

Which of the following is NOT one of the four colors used in the ink nozzles of inkjet printers?

Dragging

Which of the following mouse operations is typically used to move objects around your screen?

Blu-ray

Which of the following optical discs can store the MOST data?

Terabyte

Which of the following storage units is the LARGEST?

Touchscreen

Which technology has become the primary way in which we interact with our tablets and smartphones?

Ergonomic

___ keyboards, which are designed to be comfortable and tailored for the human body, have keys which are angled and a palm rest at the base in order to keep your wrists straight.

3D

___ printers are unique in that they can create a physical object made of various materials, such as a plastic toy.

Multifunction

___ printers combine either inkjet or laser printing capabilities with scanning, photocopying, and faxing capabilities.

Inkjet

___ printers create an image directly on the paper by spraying ink through tiny nozzles.

Biometrics

___ refers to the measurement of patterns or characteristics found in the human body.

RFID

___ tags, such as those present in many automated toll collection systems, can be scanned from longer distances and at higher speeds than barcodes.