Computer Output Quiz for Exam 1-CGS2060
ergonomics
The art and science of creating output that provides information in the most useful manner is called ___ .
contrast ratio
A description of the difference in the luminance of a display's white pixels compared to the black pixels is called ___ .
HDMI
A port that allows the transfer of high quality video and audio signals is called a(n) ___ port.
plotter
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 ___ .
peripheral
An input, output or storage device connected to a computer is known as a(an) _____ .
projector
An output device that uses light to display video or image output on a surface is called a ___
shorter
Increased data transfer will be less likely to have errors if you use a ___ USB cord.
below
Inkjet printers are often sold ____ their production cost.
toner
Laser printers are popular in offices because they use relatively inexpensive ___ .
larger
Lower range tones generally require ___ speakers.
frame rate
Number of times per second a frame in a video is advanced is the definition of ___ .
PPM
Printer speed is described using which acronym?
3D
Sometimes used to create prototype models for casting, ___ printing is also known as additive manufacturing.
sampling
The accuracy of a digital recording is determined by the device's ___ rate.
color depth
The number of bits of data describing each pixel in a display is referred to as ___ .
resolution
The number of pixels in a display is called the display's ___ .
pixel
The smallest controllable element of an image is called a(n)___ .
refresh rate
The term that describes how fast each pixel in a display is updated is ___ .
OLED
Though currently expensive, curved and paper-thin displays are possible using ___ display technology.
toner
To create an image with a laser printer ___ is(are) drawn to the drum.
speakers
To improve the sound quality of their smartphones, many users purchase larger external ___ to listen to music.
plasma
Using cells of ionized gas to create images, ___ displays are actually becoming less popular.
optical
Using reflective material to store data that can be read using a laser is called ___ media storage.
USB port
What type of port do most digital devices use to attach peripherals?
In general, the more data being transmitted, the shorter the cord should be.
Which is true regarding the length of a USB cord?