Computer Concepts module 1

Which of the following technologies are used by facial recognition software?

- 3D mapping - Skin texture measuring - Feature charting

Number of times per second a frame in a video is advanced is the definition of frame ______

rate

With optical zoom, resolution ______.

remains the same.

The accuracy of a digital recording is determined by the device's ___.

sampling rate

The diagonal measure of the visible display is known as __________ size.

screen

Data from the hard drive reaches the CPU ___ than data from the RAM.

slower

The most powerful computers, _______________________ , can evaluate complex data very quickly. Many of these computers in the United States are owned by the government or major research institutions and can cost $1 million dollars or more

supercomputer

Which 2 of the following are true regarding high-definition displays?

-Typically have 1,080 horizontal lines of pixels -Typically have aspect ratios of 16:9

1 million bytes

1 Megabyte (MB)

Terabyte (TB)

1 trillion bytes

An easy to use camera that has an extremely strong optical zoom is a ____ camera.

superzoom

Petabyte (PB)

1,000 terabytes

Rank the storage capacities from highest to lowest

1. Petabyte 2. Terabyte 3. Gigabyte 4. Megabyte 5. Kilobyte

High-definition displays typically have approximately ___ horizontal lines of pixels

1080

Many computers today use _____, which is a coding scheme using at least 16 bits to represent a character.

unicode

Which two of the following would be used to store a single bit of data?

A transistor A hole in a punchcard

Which of the following is not part of the boot process?

Any installed anti-virus software checks the system for errors

Using Skype or Google Hangouts to teleconference from your desktop computer usually means you will need to purchase a _________

webcam

Another name for a computer's processor is the:

CPU

Which computer component found on the motherboard (magnified in the image) is often called the brains of the computer?

CPU

Memory and ____________ hold data used by processors.

Cache

Fingerprints are most commonly scanned using _____________ technology.

Capacitance

Hard drive _____________ is the amount of storage you have available to save data and information.

Capacity

To reduce the time it takes to find files on a hard drive it is a good idea to _____ your hard drive.

Defragment

Which four steps are the part of the machine cycle?

Fetch, decode, execute, and store

Which of the following is fastest?

Gigahertz ----- equals one billion cycles (instructions) per second.

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

HDMI

A TV remote usually uses _____ radio waves.

Infrared

IrDA stands for the _________ Data Association which establishes the protocols for infrared communication transfer.

Infrared

Adding a driver to a digital device, such as a printer, is called ___.

Installing

By efficiently turning electrons into photons (light) ___________________ displays can provide very bright screens with very little energy.

LED

The technology (chips) that allow cell phone microphones and hearing aids to be so small is the _____.

MEMS

The correct abbreviation for megahertz is:

MHz

A desktop computer will typically use a ___ for most internal storage.

Magnetic Hard Drive

Which of the following are input devices commonly found in a smartphone?

Microphones Cameras

Which of the following is a short range wireless technology used for data transfer and electronic payments?

NFC

When a computer is shut down, the information in the memory (the RAM, the caches, the registers) is __________.

Not saved

Though currently expensive, curved and paper-thin displays are possible using ___.

OLED

________ can damage a processor if not properly executed. It will also void your warranty.

Overclocking

Items that can be connected to a digital device are referred to as:

Peripherals

Which of the following are the current uses for Radio frequency identification(RFID) tags?

Pet identification Package shipment tracking Inventory tracking

The smallest controllable element of an image is called a(n)

Pixel

Which of the following type of display creates images with pixels made of red, green, and blue cells filled with ionized gas?

Plasma

The instructions needed to boot-up a computer, such as the basic input/output system (BIOS), are typically stored in _________.

ROM (read only memory)

A technology that has the potential to keep you from losing your car keys again is RFID which stands for _____________ frequency identification.

Radio

Wi-Fi waves are basically _____ waves.

Radio

The term that describes how fast each pixel in a display is updated is:

Refresh rate

A type of interface that enables communication between digital devices, allows data transfer, and for devices to be electrically charged is called Universal __________ Bus.

Serial

Which three of the following statements are true regarding a screen's resolution?

Shown as width x height in pixels A measure of image quality Equals the number of pixels in a display

A processor composed of one control unit and one arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is called a:

Single-core Processor

Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) chips are used in which of the following?

Smartphones, hearing aids

Solid __________ Drives (SSDs) are all-electronic storage devices that are used in a variety of products including smartphones, cameras, and tablet computers. SSDs have no moving parts, which makes them faster and more durable than hard drives.

State

Which of the following are popular game controller options?

Steering wheels, pedals for racing, and flying games Musical instruments Nearly every sort of weapon

Spam messages are sometimes called _____ and are used for a variety of marketing purposes including selling products and services.

UBE

Computers typically use a(n) ___ to link to peripherals such as printers or external hard drives.

USB Port

Television displays with resolutions of at least 3840 × 2160 pixels are referred to as:

UltraHD.

Surprisingly, inkjet printers are often sold ___.

below production costs

A hole in a punchcard, a transistor on a circuit board, or the reflective element on a digital versatile disc (DVD) each represents the smallest unit of data storage called a _________.

bit

Speakers and headphones often use the wireless standard called _____ to receive audio data.

bluetooth

Which of the following provides short-distance wireless communication between electronic devices using extremely low-power radio signals.

bluetooth

The loading of an operating system into the main memory of a device is called the ____________ process.

booting

In American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), eight bits = one ___.

byte

A high-speed storage area usually located directly on the CPU is called ______________

cache

In addition to the RAM, modern processors temporarily keep frequently accessed data in a _____.

cache

The number of times per second a frame in a video is advanced is the definition of ___.

frame rate.

A means of identifying an individual from a distance is called "stride" or "___________" analysis.

gait

A peripheral such as a keyboard or a mouse is an example of a(n) ___________ device.

input

Because of their compact size, touchpads are most often used with _____ computers.

laptop

Inkjet printers tend to have lower initial costs while _________________ printers tend to have lower long-term costs since they use toner rather than ink.

laser

Fetch, decode, execute, and store are steps of the _____ cycle.

machine

An organization that needs to process thousands of simultaneous transactions probably has a ______ computer

mainframe

The most common audio input device is a(n)

microphone

Megahertz means one _____ cycles (or instructions) per second.

million

Using reflective material to store data that can be read using a laser is ___.

optical media storage.

Which of the following are online nuisances?

Spam Spoofing Spyware

Which three the following are true regarding color depth?

Specifically, the number of bits of data describing each pixel in a display. A measure of the accuracy of the color of each pixel. Also known as "bit depth."

A hardware component that keeps data and information when the device is not powered is called a __________ device.

Storage

Which of the following qualities make a trait useful for biometric recognition?

The trait must not change over time Everyone must have the trait The trait must be measurably different with each person

Technologies that permit alternative means of entering data into a digital device, such as using your voice to write text messages, are referred to as ______________ technologies.

adaptive

Equipment and technology that allows users to input data into a computer without the use of a traditional keyboard and mouse or touchpad is referred to as _____.

adaptive use technology

On the Chrome Settings menu, where would you click first to adjust cookie and site data permissions?

advanced

Software that collects a user's web browsing history to create unsolicited targeted pop-up advertisements is called _____.

adware

You can change your Firefox settings to allow you to do which three of the following?

approve cookies storage requests deny cookie storage requests delete stored cookies automatically when you start Firefox

The width of a screen compared to the height of a screen is referred to as __________ ratio.

aspect

Literally meaning "life measure," _______________ technologies enable accurate identification.

biometric

There are a variety of cookie settings that can be adjusted in Google Chrome including which 3 of the following?

blocking/allowing cookies by default. making exceptions for cookies from specific websites or domains. deleting cookies.

The amount of data that can be transmitted at a given time by a bus is called bus _____.

bus width

The three factors that impact processor speed are clock speed, word size, and _____ .

bus width

If you believe you have fallen victim to a phishing scam you should:

contact US-CERT contact the institution the message was allegedly sent from

Small computers that are a component of other devices are called ___ computers.

embedded

The speed of most modern processors is measured in _____.

gigahertz

A unit of frequency representing one cycle per second is _________

hertz

Many digital single-lens reflex (DSLRs) have full (35 mm) sensor arrays enabling photographers to take extremely ___ -resolution photos.

high

A multicore processor has the ability to execute two or more sets of instructions at the same time. This is called _____.

hyperthreading

The most common type of printer for home use is a(n) printer.

inkjet

The two methods of identifying people by their eyes are retina scanning and ______________ scanning.

iris

__________ scanning involves taking a photo of the colored part of the eye and comparing it to a database of images.

iris

Toner is drawn to a drum when creating hardcopy using a(an) ____________ printer.

laser

Because of their minimal power requirements, most laptops, smartphones, and tablet computers use a(n) ____________ display.

liquid crystal

Because a metal platter is physically spinning, hard drives have _______________ access times than solid state drives.

longer

As technology advances, there are _____.

many more keyboards.

High-Definition _______________ Interface is a standard interface for audio-video connectivity which allows for the transmission of high-definition audio and video signals.

multimedia

The actual number of pixels in a monitor is called ___.

native resolution

Receiving spam e-mails and bounced back e-mail is an indication of your digital device is being impacted by an _________ nuisance.

online

DVDs, Blu-rays, and CDs are examples of ________ media storage

optical

In photography, there are two ways to zoom-in on distant objects: digital zoom and ___________ zoom.

optical

Some newer high-end smartphone cameras have ____________ zoom capability.

optical

The technology that uses a laser's reflection to detect the graphite left by a #2 pencil is called ____________ mark recognition.

optical

A printer is an _____ device

output

Speakers, printers, and monitors are examples of __________ devices.

output

When you hear music, read a printout, or view a video, you are using a computer's

output

Running the processor faster than recommended by the manufacturer is called _____. This can increase performance and speed, but also can also void the manufacturer warranty.

overclocking

Devices such as speakers, printers, and external keyboards are examples of _____________.

peripherals

To create an image, the technology used by smartphones is called active _____.

pixel sensor

A type of display that creates an image by illuminating millions of microscopic tubes of ionized gas is a ____________ screen.

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(n) ___.

plotter

While texting a friend, your phone suggests the next word to use. This technology is called _____________ text.

predictive

Applications that enable a user to create visual aids that can be projected on a screen or displayed on a digital display are called

presentation software

The term that describes how fast each pixel in a display is updated is the __________ rate.

refresh

The number of pixels in an image defines the picture's __________.

resolution

What type of cookie is stored in temporary memory and is lost when the web browser is closed?

session

After opening the Settings and more menu in Edge (as in the image) where would you click to adjust cookies?

settings

In Facebook, where would you click to download a copy of your Facebook data?

settings

Antivirus programs use a variety of techniques to identify and remove viruses and malware. Two of the most common techniques are:

signature-based detection heuristic-based detection

Command + Shift + 3

snipping tool

Computer software that is designed to prevent spam messages from entering into a user's e-mail inbox is called a ____________ filter.

spam

Most e-mail applications, such as Gmail and Outlook, provide robust __________ filters, Correct Unavailable filters to help block unsolicited e-mail messages. Unfortunately, some spam always seems to get through.

spam

When you get a receipt from a store or restaurant, it is probably printed on ___________ paper.

thermal

The most common printers for printing receipts are ___.

thermal printers

To create an image with a laser printer ___.

toner is used

For greater control and capability, many designers and digital artists prefer a larger external ___________

touchpad

The pointing device found on nearly all laptops is a(n)

touchpad

Skype and Google Hangouts are examples of sites that facilitate

video conferencing

The technology that uses cameras, microphones, displays, speakers, and software to allow users to both see and hear each other is called _____.

video conferencing

Most smartphones have a ______.

virtual (touchscreen) keyboard

Spam filters search for spam by watching for keywords and by monitoring suspicious _____ patterns and frequencies.

word

A technology that allows high-quality cameras to be small enough to fit in a smart phone is __________ pixel sensor CMOS technology.

Active

Smartphone cameras work by focusing incoming light onto what type of array that captures images?

Active pixel sensor

_______ analysis or walking stride identification is valuable because it can be used at night or through walls with infrared cameras or even with satellite imagery.

Gait

Which organizations currently use voice recognition technologies to confirm individuals' identities?

Governmental agencies Banking institutions

A port that allows the transfer of high-quality video and audio signals, and is the standard for television input, is called a(n) __________ port.

HDMI

________ is the standard for video and audio input into televisions today.

HDMI

Because users typically do not want the signal to pass through walls, television remotes usually use what wireless technology?

Infrared

The largest chip designing and manufacturing company in the world is __________

Intel

1 thousand bytes of data

Kilobyte

Most laptops, tablets, and smartphones use a(n) ___.

LCD

Which acronym refers to a type of computer monitor?

LCD

Identify the connector in the image. It is commonly used for musical instruments.

MIDI

The technology that allows a computer to serve as a sound studio is known as _____.

MIDI

While not designed to solve complex technical formulas, a computer that is more powerful than a server computer, and used by organizations to process large numbers of transactions simultaneously is called a

Mainframe

The devices shown in the image (iPod, Chromecast, Roku, etc.) are referred to as Personal ___ Players

Media

You have decided to remove some software from your Dell laptop in order to free up space on your hard drive. Which two of the following, if uninstalled, may cause problems with your computer's normal operation?

Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable(x86) Dell Touchpad

The technology that musicians often use to connect their instruments to computers is

Midi

In an all-in-one computer, such as the one pictured in the image, the motherboard is housed behind the __________.

Monitor

Which of the following are smartphone input devices?

Motion sensors Buttons and/or switches Microphone

Which of the following are the input devices?

Mouse Keyboard Microphone

Which 2 of the following are true regarding laser printers?

Much faster than inkjet printers when making multiple copies Use toner

OMR stands for which of the following?

Optical Mark Recognition

Stored on a user's hard drive, cookies that collect information about user preferences, password and username information, IP address, and data on web-surfing behavior are referred to as _______ cookies.

Persistent

Which of the following are the advantages of a point-and-shoot camera over a smartphone camera?

Point-and-shoot cameras, being thicker, often come with optical zoom capability. Point-and-shoot cameras often have larger pixel sensor arrays, providing higher resolution.

IPOS refers to the four basic computing functions. IPOS stands for Input, ___, Output, and Storage.

Processing

The most common computer keyboard is named for the first six letters on the top row of letters and is sometimes referred to as a _________ keyboard.

QWERTY

A type of camera that allows you to look directly through the lens is a ___________ camera.

SLR

A stationary (non-mobile) computer that combines the power of a desktop with a neat, clean, look is a(n):

All-in-one

One way to delete unused files from your Windows hard drive is to use the Disk _______ app.

Cleanup

Memory located next to the processor

L3 cache

IP, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS are all acronyms that describe different

Protocols

The person in the image is installing ____ into a laptop computer.

RAM

A computer system in a network that is shared by multiple users is called a

Server

The number of bits that can be processed at one time during one machine cycle is a processor's _____.

Word Size

Eight bits are considered to make one _____________ of information. In American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), it is the data required to store one character, such as a letter or a number.

byte

Screen size is measured by the ___.

diagonal distance between the upper right and lower left corners of the screen.

The computer that can be found inside a digital watch (not an iWatch) is referred to as a(n) ________________ computer. It has a real-time operating system.

embedded

Sold in categories such as CAT5e (enhanced) or CAT6, or CAT7 cable is commonly used for connecting devices in a network. These are commonly called ____________ cables.

ethernet

The output of a computer that creates a visual image is called ___.

graphics

Memory, such as a computer's RAM ______

holds data and programs being used by the processor

A laptop typically has ________ RAM than a smartphone.

more

A coding scheme capable of representing the languages of the world, ______________ uses 16 bits to represent information.

unicode

The graphics adapter inside a digital device is also called the _________ card.

video

Select two true statements about packet sniffers.

Unauthorized sniffers are used to steal information. Legitimate sniffers are used for routine examination and problem detection.

Which of the following are characteristics of a traditional hard drive? #2

Uses magnetically charged plates to store data Commonly found in desktop computers

Speech recognition software uses which of the following characteristics?

Voice frequency Voice pitch Speech rhythms

Which of the following is an adaptive use (alternative input) technologies used for entering information into computers?

Voice recognition software Head or chin wands Sipping or puffing technologies

A channel over which information flows inside a digital device is called a _______________.

bus

The technology that allows any text, even handwritten scrawls, to be digitized is known as optical ___ recognition.

character

The technology that allows any text, even handwritten scrawls, to be digitized is known as optical _____________ recognition.

character

Magnetic Ink Recognition (MICR) is a technology that is most commonly seen on _______________.

checks

Magnetic Ink Recognition (MICR) is a technology that is most commonly seen used to read information on ____.

checks

The amount of data that defines each color in a pixel is called ___.

color depth

The number of bits of data describing each pixel in a display is referred to as ___ .

color depth

A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ____.

computer

As you use your hard drive new files will be deleted and added. This can create a slower, more disorganized hard drive. To speed it up you may want to _________________ your hard drive. This process reduces unused disk sectors.

defragment

Memory used to increase a hard drive's efficiency

disk cache

Using a stylus and touchpad to map the signature and also measure pressure, pen angle, pen up/down, speed, etc., is called _________ signature recognition.

dynamic

Using a stylus and touchpad to map the signature and also measure pressure, pen angle, pen up/down, speed, etc., is known as what type of signature recognition?

dynamic

Which of the following are input devices?

Point-of-sale device Controller Barcode scanner

Devices allowing the retention of data, when your computer has been shut down, for future use are called __.

Storage

Which two of the following are used for measuring typical hard drive capacities for personal computers?

Terabytes Gigabytes

The four basic functions of a computer are to:

1 - accept data input 2 - process data into information 3 - present output 4 - provide storage

The ___________ coding language uses 8 bits to represent a byte of information.

ASCII

Where on the Mozilla Firefox screen (as shown in the image) would you click to delete cookies?

Button 4

A major printer manufacturer is ________.

Canon

The windows 10 app used remove unwanted files from your computer's hard drive is called ____________ Cleanup.

Disk

Because of their minimal power requirements, most laptops, smartphones, and tablet computers use a(n)

LCD

Apple Pay, Google Wallet and Android Pay all use which of the following _____.

NFC technology

When compared to cell phone cameras, most point-and-shoot cameras use photographic technology that is _____.

nearly the same

A computer platform is commonly referred to as a(n) ___ system or OS.

operating

Bus ____________ is measured in bits. A 64-bit bus can transmit 64 bits of data.

width

Which three of the following computers will have solid-state storage?

A 2-in-1 computer An Android-based smartphone iPhone XR

Which 2 of the following are examples of output?

A YouTube video displayed on a screen. An anti-lock brake system applying brakes.

The amount of instructions the CPU can process per second is dictated by the ____________

Clock

Which of the following are characteristics of a traditional hard drive?

-uses magnetic charges to store data -has a read/write head to detect magnetic charges -has physically moving platters

Gigabyte (GB)

1 billion bytes

Put the steps of the information processing cycle in the correct order, with the first step at the top.

1. Input 2. Process 3. Output 4. Store

Which two of the following are typical aspect ratios for monitors?

16:9 4:3

Also known as additive manufacturing (AM), ______________ printing sprays successive layers of material to create an object.

3D

Television displays with resolutions of at least 3840 × 2160 pixels are referred to as ____________ HD.

4k

Which two of the following are correct statements regarding all-in-one computers?

All-in-one computers house every component except the keyboard and mouse inside the same case as the monitor. An all-in-one computer is a stationary device with a separate keyboard and mouse. The motherboard is housed behind the monitor.

Which two of the following are true about script kiddies?

Amateur computer hackers with little programming expertise. Illegally gain access to computer systems using programs (scripts) that others have written.

Which two of the following items are commonly included when you purchase a Windows PC laptop computer with a solid-state hard drive?

An operating system A universal serial bus (USB) port

Which of the following company popularized the use of the mouse for personal computers?

Apple

Select the reasons to use an alternative touchpad or stylus pad.

Artists and graphic designers often like specialized stylus touchpads. Large multitouch touchpads provide significant control advantages over a mouse. Some users prefer a touchpad over a mouse or trackball.

Which four of the following are the common printer manufacturers?

Canon Lexmark Brother HP

Which of the following are used to take fingerprints?

Capacitance (uses electron movement, similar to a touchscreen or touchpad) Optical (takes a photo of the fingerprint) Ultra-sonic (uses sound waves to detect ridges and whorls)

Which 3 of the following are the characteristics of OLED technology?

Currently more expensive to produce than liquid crystal display (LCD) screens. Capable of creating curved and extremely thin displays. Use red, green, and blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to create each pixel.

Which two of the following statements are true?

DVDs use longer (red spectrum) lasers. DVDs and Blu-rays are considered optical media.

Which three statements refer to a display's contrast ratio?

Describes the difference in brightness In general, the higher the contrast ratio, the better the image quality Luminance of white pixels compared to black pixels

A personal computer with a separate system unit (chassis or tower) and a relatively large footprint is called a ___ .

Desktop

Usually, webcams are purchased for use with which of the following devices?

Desktop computers

Which two of the following are the characteristics of audio output?

Digital devices use digital-to-analog converters Converts electrical impulses into air movement

The distance between two adjacent subpixels on a display is referred to as ____________ pitch.

Dot

The distance between two adjacent subpixels on a display is referred to as ___.

Dot pitch

Printer manufacturers advertise the quality of their products by stating how many ___.

Dots per inch (DPI)

The mouse shown above fits the hand comfortably and can reduce the risk of repetitive stress injuries such as carpel tunnel. It is called a(n) ____________ mouse.

Ergonomic

The art and science of creating output that provides information in the most useful manner is called

Ergonomics

Select two characteristics of a solid-state drive (SSD).

Extremely fast No moving parts

Most tablets have solid-state drive (SSD) capacities measured in terabytes (TBs).

False

Today's computer keyboard was named after Sir Wesley Reginald Qwerty, inventor of the typewriter.

False; The first commercially available was produced by Sholes & Glidden in 1873.

The amount of space a device takes up on a desk or table is referred to as its _____.

Footprint

Which three of the following are commonly associated with laptop computers?

Full operating system Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad Mobile

Look at the following specifications: Storage capacity - 1128 gigabytes Processor speed (base) - 3.2 gigahertz System memory - 16 gigabytes

This computer has at least 1 terabyte of hard drive space. This computer's CPU can process over 3 billion machine cycles per second. This computer has 16 GB of RAM.

Look at the following specifications: Storage capacity - 1128 gigabytes Processor speed (base) - 3.2 gigahertz System memory - 16 gigabytes Select three true statements regarding this desktop computer.

This computer's CPU can process over 3 billion machine cycles per second. This computer has 16 GB of RAM. This computer has at least 1 terabyte of hard drive space.

Which of the following input devices are often found with a point-of-sale system?

Touchscreen Magnetic Ink Character reader (MICR) Scale

Which of the following input devices are often found at a point-of-sale station?

UPC scanning wand Keypad Bar code or universal product code (UPC) reader

Which of the following organization you should contact if you receive a phishing message?

US-CERT

Which of the following are widely used tactics that can keep you safe on the Web?

Use your browser's private browsing mode. Make sure the sites you visit use HTTPS if entering personal information: You should make sure the sites you visit use HTTPS. Consider using a VPN

Which of the following are the features common in digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras?

Usually have a mirror that allows the photographer to look directly through the lens. Often allow for interchangeable lenses. Typically have larger active pixel sensor arrays.

How can you attach a mouse or other pointing device to your computer?

With a Bluetooth connection With an IrDA connection With a wire through a universal serial bus (USB) port

The amount of bits a processor can work with at any given time is referred to as ____________ size.

Word

The ___ is a computer within your computer that creates images.

GPU

A processor with one control unit and one arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is called a ____.

single-core processor

The small amount of memory, located within the CPU itself, is referred to as ________ cache.

L1

Memory, such as RAM or cache, is ______ and has no moving parts.

electronic (solid state)

Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between _________.

1-4 gigahertz

The output of visual images created by a computer is known as ____.

Graphics

Which of the following terms refers to the physical parts of a computer system?

Hardware

memory located directly on the processor itself

L1 cache

_________ is actually storage since it retains data and information when the power has been turned off.

ROM

The location of the computer's ___ unit, which houses a computer's motherboard, depends on the type of computer. For example, in this laptop, it is located under the keyboard

System

Checking the hard drive on a device running Windows 10 can be done using the _____ app.

This PC

This close-up of the side of a laptop computer shows two ports, an HDMI port and a ___ .

VGA port

Devices that integrate the computer case (chassis) and system components into the monitor, but have an external keyboard and mouse are called ___ computers

all in one

Which two of the following statements are true about the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) encoding standard?

Capable of representing 26 uppercase and lowercase letters used in the English language, numbers, and many different symbols. Can represent a total of 256 characters

Two or more complete processors residing on the same chip and can execute two or more sets of instructions at a time is called a

Multi-core processor

Which three of the following are common types of servers?

Network Server Web Server File Server

Which of the following are storage devices?

Optical drive, External hard drive, Universal serial bus (USB) drive

A protocol commonly used to transfer large files from one server to another on the Internet is the ___.

file transfer protocol (FTP)

Typical SSD capacities for tablet computers or smartphones are measured in _____.

gigabytes

The interface and connectivity of digital musical devices to computers is accomplished by using _____.

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)