MIS-204 (Chapter 3)
12) Bar-code readers use light to read A) UPCs. B) UPSs. C) POSs. D) optical marks.
A) UPCs. Reference: Reading Tools
115) Drum ________ are high-end devices that are used by museums and high-end publishing where image quality is critical.
Answer: scanners Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
106) If a computer user wishes to play music, the computer must include a(n) ________ card and speakers
Answer: sound Reference: Output You Can Hear
107) Carpal ________ syndrome is a painful affliction of the wrist and hand that results from repeating the same movements over long periods.
Answer: tunnel Reference: Working Wisdom: Ergonomics and Health
43) ________ is a type of erasable, reliable, and compact memory that is a viable alternative to disk storage A) DVD B) RAM chip C) Flash memory D) CD-RW
C) Flash memory Reference: Flash Memory Storage Devices
55) Lately Microsoft's digital domain has been threatened by this Web-based company: A) Facebook. B) YouTube. C) Google. D) Yahoo!.
C) Google. Reference: Bill Gates Rides the Digital Wave
63) ________ technology allows users to use multifinger or multihand gestures to accomplish complex tasks quickly. A) Think pad B) Laser C) Multi-touch input device D) Wireless mouse
C) Multi-touch input device Reference: Multi-Touch Input Devices
37) Input and output secondary storage devices include all of the following EXCEPT: A) magnetic tape drives. B) CD-ROM. C) RAM. D) USB
C) RAM. Reference: Storage Devices: Input Meets Output
83) The process of creating colors by combining colored lights is called ________ color synthesis A) RGB B) Hexadecimal codes C) additive D) Monochrome
C) additive Reference: Screen Output
36) The science of creating work environments that are safe and efficient for workers is known as A) ergocentric. B) ectonomics. C) ergonomics. D) environmental.
C) ergonomics. Reference: Working Wisdom: Ergonomics and Health
48) ________ allow(s) drives to be built into a computer system. A) Ports B) Expansion slots C) The Motherboard D) Bays
D) Bays Reference: Internal and External Drives
131) CD-R A) play music, cannot write to it B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable C) record to disc D) play music, only readable E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data F) play a movie, and so forth, not recordable G) play music, rewritable
D) play music, only readable
33) Engineering blueprints are typically printed on a A) laser printer. B) scanner. C) digitized tablet. D) plotter.
D) plotter. Reference: Paper Output
121) parallel port A) used to plug a monitor into the video board B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware D) sends/receives bits in a group E) sends/receives one bit at a time F) a connection standard developed by Apple G) a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac
D) sends/receives bits in a group
72) These are designed to monitor physical conditions, such as temperature and humidity: A) punch cards. B) microphones. C) lock boxes. D) sensors.
D) sensors. Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
16) OCR is A) hardware. B) firmware. C) an output device. D) software.
D) software. Reference: Reading Tools
51) FireWire allows A) multiple devices to be connected to the same port. B) only one device to be connected. C) power to be provided to iLinks. D) the cloud to function.
D) the cloud to function. Reference: Ports and Slots Revisited
133) DVD/CD-RW A) play music, cannot write to it B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable C) record to disc D) play music, only readable E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data F) play a movie, and so forth, not recordable G) play music, rewritable
E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data
120) serial port A) used to plug a monitor into the video board B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware D) sends/receives bits in a group E) sends/receives one bit at a time F) a connection standard developed by Apple G) a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac
E) sends/receives one bit at a time
126) FireWire A) used to plug a monitor into the video board B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware D) sends/receives bits in a group E) sends/receives one bit at a time F) a connection standard developed by Apple G) a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac
F) a connection standard developed by Apple
127) DVD-ROM: A) play music, cannot write to it B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable C) record to disc D) play music, only readable E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data F) play a movie, and so forth, not recordable G) play music, rewritable
F) play a movie, and so forth, not recordable
84) Most sound cards have synthesizers on them.
TRUE Reference: Output You Can Hear
56) Most wireless keyboards use this technology to send signals to the rest of the system: A) Bluetooth. B) Blu-ray. C) LAN. D) USB.
A) Bluetooth. Reference: The Keyboard
110) A dual-layer DVD can hold up to ________ GB of information.
Answer: 9.4 Reference: Optical Discs
75) Optical disc drives use ________ rather than magnets to read and write bits of data on a reflective aluminum layer of a disc.
A) laser beams Reference: Optical Discs
44) A(n) ________ uses laser beams rather than magnets to read and write bits of data A) optical disc drive B) magnetic tape drive C) USB drive D) floppy drive
A) optical disc drive Reference: Optical Discs
13) A standardized test that you may have taken in school could have been scored by a(n) _______ A) optical mark reader B) bar code reader C) magnetic ink character reader D) scanner
A) optical mark reader Reference: Reading Tools
45) Which of the following is an example of a legacy port? A) parallel port B) USB port C) Ethernet port D) interface port
A) parallel port Reference: Ports and Slots Revisited
65) This device, when dragged across a line of printed text acts as an OCR and recognizes and stores the text to be transferred to your computer: A) pen scanner. B) yellow sticky pen. C) highlighter. D) POS terminal.
A) pen scanner Reference: Reading Tools
29) A pixel is a A) picture element or dot on a screen. B) point of ink on a laser-printed page. C) point of ink on an inkjet printed page. D) light beam used as an input device.
A) picture element or dot on a screen. Reference: Screen Output
78) The typical hard disk consists of several A) platters. B) tapes. C) fragments. D) layers.
A) platters. Reference: How It Works: Disk Storage
40) How is a magnetic disk drive read? A) randomly B) sequentially C) through a laser beam D) in sequential blocks
A) randomly Reference: Magnetic Disks
35) If a user with an older tower system wants their computer to accept microphone input, they must install removable A) sound cards. B) audio software. C) synthesizers. D) speakers.
A) sound cards. Reference: Output You Can Hear
60) This is a tool that you would use to enter your handwriting into a tablet PC: A) stylus. B) track stick. C) pen. D) pointer.
A) stylus. Reference: Pointing Devices
38) A common storage device on mainframe computers, but not common on PCs, is a A) tape drive. B) DVD. C) CD. D) hard drive.
A) tape drive. Reference: Magnetic Tape
87) Laser and inkjet printers typically produce documents that have high-resolution output—usually 600 or more dots per inch.
False Reference: Paper Output
47) What is it called when you can remove and replace devices without turning off your computer? A) Hot swapping B) Plug-N-Play C) Bay swap D) USB swapping
A) Hot swapping Reference: Ports and Slots Revisited
42) CD-RW stands for A) compact disc-rewritable. B) compact diskette, read, write. C) compact disc, read-only then write. D) compact diskette with random write capability.
A) compact disc-rewritable. Reference: Optical Discs
49) A USB port allows a user to A) connect up to 126 devices. B) add hardware through more advanced expansion slots. C) install software in a matter of seconds. D) add an additional monitor and printer simultaneously.
A) connect up to 126 devices. Reference: Ports and Slots Revisited
24) The display size of a monitor is measured A) diagonally. B) horizontally. C) vertically. D) from center to the furthest corner.
A) diagonally. Reference: Screen Output
32) In a laser printer, what creates electrical charges on the drum that then attracts ink to those areas? A) laser beam B) magnetic beam C) digitized beam D) pixels
A) laser beam Reference: Paper Output
66) Bar code readers use ________ to read universal product codes (UPCs), inventory codes, and other codes created from patterns of variable-width bars. A) light B) dark C) OCR D) lasers
A) light Reference: Reading Tools
26) The display screen is also called a A) monitor. B) resolution. C) DVD. D) pointing stick.
A) monitor. Reference: Screen Output
9) The pointing device that comes built-in on a laptop computer can be any device EXCEPT a A) mouse. B) trackball. C) touchpad. D) trackpoint.
A) mouse. Reference: Pointing Devices
130) CD-ROM A) play music, cannot write to it B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable C) record to disc D) play music, only readable E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data F) play a movie, and so forth, not recordable G) play music, rewritable
A) play music, cannot write to it
19) A ________ is used to create a digital representation of typed text, handwritten text, graphics, and objects. A) scanner B) bar-code reader C) video digitizer D) videoconferencing device
A) scanner Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
80) The main difference between DVD and CD technology is A) the pits are packed much closer on a DVD. B) information is written on both sides of a CD. C) DVDs are larger than CDs. D) DVDs spin much faster than CDs.
A) the pits are packed much closer on a DVD. Reference: How It Works: Disk Storage
62) This device, a tiny handle, located in the middle of a keyboard (usually on laptop computers) is called a A) trackpoint. B) trackball. C) mouse. D) trackpad.
A) trackpoint. Reference: Pointing Devices
122) video port A) used to plug a monitor into the video board B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware D) sends/receives bits in a group E) sends/receives one bit at a time F) a connection standard developed by Apple G) a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac
A) used to plug a monitor into the video board
76) The acronym WORM stands for A) write-once, read-many. B) write only recordable memories. C) work overtime, reap money. D) write-office, read-most.
A) write-once, read-many. Reference: Optical Discs
86) Colors on a monitor are formed by adding different amounts of red, yellow, and blue.
Answer: FALSE Reference: How It Works: Color Display
114) ________ scanners, also known as slide scanners, are used to scan slides and negatives.
Answer: Film Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
111) ________ memory is a type of erasable memory chip that is low energy, quiet, and portable.
Answer: Flash Reference: Flash Memory Storage Devices
92) Computer professionals sometimes use the acronym ________ for input and output.
Answer: I/O Reference: Input: From Person to Processor
102) ________ printers are popular with home users and others whose printing needs are light to medium.
Answer: Inkjet Reference: Paper Output
112) ________ ink character readers can read those odd-shaped numbers printed with magnetic ink on checks.
Answer: Magnetic Reference: Reading Tools
95) The technology that recognizes individual characters on a printed page, so they can be stored and eventually edited, is known by the acronym ________.
Answer: OCR Reference: Reading Tools
113) The hard plastic antitheft cards attached to clothes at department stores are called ________ tags.
Answer: RFID Reference: Reading Tools
116) The ________ ratio is the fractional relationship between the width and height of a display.
Answer: aspect Reference: Screen Output
101) The type of monitor used on laptop computers is a liquid ________ display.
Answer: crystal Reference: Screen Output
100) In relation to a computer's monitor, DPI stands for ________ per inch.
Answer: dots Reference: Screen Output
105) A(n) ________ modem translates documents into signals that can be sent over phone wires and decoded by a receiving fax machine.
Answer: fax
119) Magnetic devices such as the ________ diskette have all but disappeared due to the advances in optical disc and flash memory storage technology.
Answer: floppy Reference: Magnetic Disks
118) Controllers with force feedback, also known as ________ feedback, can receive signals from a computer and give tactile feedback—jolts, scrapes, and bumps—that matches the visual output of the game or simulation.
Answer: haptic Reference: Controlling Other Machines
117) Many output devices take bit patterns and turn them into nondigital movements or ________.
Answer: measurements Reference: Controlling Other Machines
104) A(n) ________ printer, also known as an MFP, combines a scanner, a laser or inkjet printer, and a fax modem into one device.
Answer: multifunction Reference: Paper Output
103) An inkjet printer used to print high-quality photographs is called a(n) ________ printer.
Answer: photo Reference: Paper Output
108) A magnetic disk, hard disk, or a floppy disk, uses ________ access.
Answer: random Reference: Magnetic Disks
99) The ________ of a computer monitor refers to the total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
Answer: resolution Reference: Screen Output
96) A(n) ________ scanner can capture and digitize images from photographic negatives and slides
Answer: slide Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
50) ________ is a high-speed connection developed by Apple. A) Hot swap B) FireWire C) LAN D) USB
B) FireWire Reference: Ports and Slots Revisited
46) This relatively new interface standard for connecting computers to most external peripherals is a A) Serial-ATA. B) FireWire. C) SCSI port. D) parallel port.
B) FireWire. Reference: Ports and Slots Revisited
1) ________ is the early operating system developed by Microsoft. A) Serial-ATA B) MS-DOS C) Windows 7 D) Linux
B) MS-DOS Reference: Bill Gates Rides the Digital Wave
25) The higher the resolution of a monitor, the A) larger the pixels. B) closer together the pixels. C) further apart the pixels. D) less clear the screen is.
B) closer together the pixels. Reference: Screen Output
123) USB 3.0 A) used to plug a monitor into the video board B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware D) sends/receives bits in a group E) sends/receives one bit at a time F) a connection standard developed by Apple G) a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac
B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps
53) Connectivity for a new computer means A) allowing a printer to be connected to it. B) having a modem and/or network connection to communicate with other computers. C) connecting the software to the hardware of the system. D) connecting a mouse, a keyboard, and a printer-all essential hardware pieces for the average user.
B) having a modem and/or network connection to communicate with other computers. Reference: Working Wisdom: Computer Consumer Concepts
3) The ________ is the most common input device. A) mouse B) keyboard C) monitor D) printer
B) keyboard Reference: Bill Gates Rides the Digital Wave
74) The two main types of nonimpact printers are A) dot matrix and plotters. B) laser and inkjet. C) laser and photo. D) dot matrix and photo.
B) laser and inkjet. Reference: Paper Output
22) A limitation of software that digitizes voice data is that it A) is not very reliable. B) must be trained to recognize individual voices. C) can only be used on high-end computers. D) cannot be used on laptop computers.
B) must be trained to recognize individual voices. Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
128) DVD-RW: A) play music, cannot write to it B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable C) record to disc D) play music, only readable E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data F) play a movie, and so forth, not recordable G) play music, rewritable
B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable
8) A touchpad responds to A) light. B) pressure. C) clicking. D) the sense of heat from fingertips.
B) pressure. Reference: Pointing Devices
14) A key on your keyboard can be used in combination with another key to modify meanings of keystrokes. For example, holding the Shift key while pressing the "S" key types a capital S, while Ctrl+S tell a Windows application to A) search the current document. B) save the current document. C) scroll. D) shift.
B) save the current document. Reference: The Keyboard
7) The wheel located between the two standard buttons on a mouse is used to A) click in Web pages. B) scroll. C) click and select items. D) jump to different Web pages.
B) scroll. Reference: Pointing Devices
34) For a faxed document with text to be edited, it must be processed by ________ software. A) modem B) fax modem C) OCR D) Word
C) OCR Reference: Fax Machines and Fax Modems
124) interface standards A) used to plug a monitor into the video board B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware D) sends/receives bits in a group E) sends/receives one bit at a time F) a connection standard developed by Apple G) a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac
C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware
18) Before a computer can recognize handwriting, an input device must A) be programmed. B) optimize the information. C) digitize the information. D) show the information on a screen.
C) digitize the information. Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
11) A ________ uses pressure as a user presses it with a stylus to send signals. A) touchpad B) trackpoint C) graphics tablet D) trackball
C) graphics tablet Reference: Pointing Devices
17) A smart phone is a(n) handheld ________ input device. A) detachable B) analog C) multi-touch D) tablet
C) multi-touch Reference: Pointing Devices
15) OCR stands for A) optical coding recognizer. B) ostensibly characterized reader. C) optical character recognition. D) original character reader.
C) optical character recognition. Reference: Reading Tools
132) Burn A) play music, cannot write to it B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable C) record to disc D) play music, only readable E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data F) play a movie, and so forth, not recordable G) play music, rewritable
C) record to disc
28) The three additive primary colors in a computer display include A) red, green, black. B) green, brown, yellow. C) red, green, blue. D) yellow, blue, white.
C) red, green, blue. Reference: How It Works: Color Display
5) The typical mouse uses ________ to detect movement. A) microwave signals B) coaxial cable C) reflected light D) digital signals
C) reflected light Reference: Pointing Devices
39) Unlike optical storage, magnetic tape is A) laser read. B) random. C) sequential. D) written with a laser beam.
C) sequential. Reference: Magnetic Tape
79) Magnetic disks are divided into A) heads and fragments. B) rays and cones. C) tracks and sectors. D) semi-reflective layers.
C) tracks and sectors. Reference: How It Works: Disk Storage
125) platform independent A) used to plug a monitor into the video board B) has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps C) agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware D) sends/receives bits in a group E) sends/receives one bit at a time F) a connection standard developed by Apple G) a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac
G) a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac
129) CD-RW: A) play music, cannot write to it B) play a movie, and so forth, rewritable C) record to disc D) play music, only readable E) play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase data F) play a movie, and so forth, not recordable G) play music, rewritable
G) play music, rewritable
109) Today, many people say DVD stands for ________ versatile disc because these high-capacity discs are used to store and distribute all kinds of data
Reference: Optical Discs Reference: Optical Discs
88) A Blu-ray uses a blue-violet laser to pack almost six times as many bits on a disc as a DVD.
True Reference: How It Works: Disk Storage Reference: How It Works: Disk Storage
71) An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) converts electrical charges into A) discrete values. B) analog clusters. C) midi files. D) .wav files.
A) discrete values. Reference: How It Works: Digitizing the Real World
82) This type of memory card is used in MP3 players, smart phones, and many other electronic devices: A) flash memory. B) CMOS. C) thumb. D) jump.
A) flash memory. Reference: Flash Memory Storage Devices
94) When an instructor writes on a(n) ________ whiteboard, all information can be sent to a PC, simplifying and streamlining the note-taking process for meetings and classes.
Answer: smart Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
97) Videoconferencing requires the communicating computers to have ________ so the participants can see each other.
Answer: webcams Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
70) These systems are helpful to people who cannot use their hands while they work: A) analog-to-digital converter. B) videoconferencing. C) speech recognition. D) OCR readers.
C) speech recognition. Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
6) The most common pointing input device is the A) trackball. B) mouse. C) touchscreen. D) touchpad.
C) touchscreen. Reference: Pointing Devices
67) ________ translates the user's handwritten forms into computer-readable characters. A) Digitizers B) Scanners C) Optical mark readers D) Handwriting recognition software
D) Handwriting recognition software Reference: Reading Tools
4) The traditional QWERTY keyboard has been shown to cause A) relaxation-caused injuries. B) repetitive-related sores. C) ergonomic vein problems. D) repetitive-stress injuries.
D) repetitive-stress injuries. Reference: Pointing Devices
10) Which input device resembles an upside-down mouse? A) touchpad B) trackpoint C) trackpad D) trackball
D) trackball Reference: Pointing Devices
58) This type of pointing device requires batteries and uses tiny radio transmitters to send signals: A) scrolling mouse. B) touch screen. C) game controller. D) wireless mouse.
D) wireless mouse. Reference: Pointing Devices
85) One way to describe resolution is by indicating the number of columns and rows of pixels, such as 1,024 x 768.
TRUE Reference: Screen Output
69) This device captures an analog video signal and converts it to a digital signal that can be stored in memory and displayed on a computer screen: A) video digitizer. B) synthesizer. C) midi port. D) video transducer.
A) video digitizer. Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
98) ________ recognition software is invaluable for people with disabilities who are unable to use their hands.
Answer: Speech Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
93) Data _________rate is the major difference between USB 1.0 and USB 3.0.
Answer: Speed Reference: Ports and Slots Revisited
90) The problem with disk drives and their moving parts is that they will eventually fail.
Answer: TRUE Reference: Flash Memory Storage Devices
91) Unlike optical storage, magnetic tape can store massive amounts of information in a small space at a relatively low cost.
Answer: TRUE Reference: Magnetic Tape
89) A CD-ROM drive is the oldest type of optical drive.
Answer: TRUE Reference: Optical Discs
2) ________ replaced MS-DOS. A) Serial ATA B) Microsoft Windows C) Mouse D) Linux Answer: B
B) Microsoft Window Reference: Bill Gates Rides the Digital Wave
30) An advantage that impact printers have over nonimpact printers is that impact printers A) are quieter than nonimpact printers. B) can print multipart forms. C) are much less expensive. D) are smaller than nonimpact printers.
B) can print multipart forms. Reference: Paper Output
73) Most monitors fall into these two categories: A) video and analog. B) cathode-ray tube and liquid crystal display. C) video projectors and desktop. D) video projectors and non-gas plasma.
B) cathode-ray tube and liquid crystal display.
68) Digital cameras store bit patterns on ________. A) film B) flash memory cards or other digital storage media C) negatives D) audio files
B) flash memory cards or other digital storage media Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
57) This variation on keyboard design displays keys that react to touch or movement: A) one handed keyboards. B) laser projections. C) wireless keyboards. D) QWERTY keyboards.
B) laser projections. Reference: The Keyboard
23) For a computer to recognize and understand analog data, it first must be A) sent to a mainframe for interpretation. B) analyzed by the ALU of the CPU. C) digitized. D) analyzed for viruses.
C) digitized. Reference: How It Works: Digitizing the Real World
41) Most new computers do not come with A) CD-ROM drives. B) DVD drives. C) floppy drives. D) internal hard drives.
C) floppy drives. Reference: Magnetic Disks
31) The most common color printers are A) lasers. B) dot-matrix. C) inkjet. D) line printers.
C) inkjet. Reference: Paper Output
59) The following are all examples of game controllers: A) joystick, cartridge, and remote control. B) touchpad, track point, console, and joystick. C) joystick, gamepad, and Nintendo Wii remote. D) touchpad, joystick, and stylus.
C) joystick, gamepad, and Nintendo Wii remote. Reference: Pointing Devices
64) Microsoft's Surface, a computer embedded in a table with a large touch-sensitive tabletop that serves as the monitor, is based on this type of technology A) historical. B) futuristic. C) multi-touch. D) laser-touch.
C) multi-touch. Reference: Multi-Touch Input Devices
52) Compatibility, with regard to computers, refers to A) the software doing the right job for the user. B) being versatile enough to handle the job. C) the software being able to run on the computer. D) software that is likely to cause problems.
C) the software being able to run on the computer. Reference: Working Wisdom: Computer Consumer Concepts
20) Employees who reside in different parts of the country and need to meet regularly, can use computer technology known as A) video-display software. B) video digitizing. C) videoconferencing. D) video scanning.
C) videoconferencing. Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
21) ________ can interpret voice data into words that can be understood by the computer. A) video-display software. B) video digitizing. C) videoconferencing. D) video scanning.
D) Speech recognition software Reference: Digitizing Devices and Sensors
81) This type of drive is popular for storing data files created on publicly used computers (such as at a school): A) hub. B) CD. C) PC card. D) USB flash drive.
D) USB flash drive. Reference: Flash Memory Storage Devices
77) The following are tips for computer users to protect your health EXCEPT: A) stretch during breaks. B) rest your eyes 15 minutes for every 2 hours at your computer. C) if you type a lot of text consider using voice recognition software. D) choose equipment based on its color.
D) choose equipment based on its color. Reference: Working Wisdom: Ergonomics and Health
61) Most mice have two or more buttons; the right mouse button is usually used for A) clicking and dragging. B) opening applications. C) dragging. D) issuing other commands.
D) issuing other commands. Reference: Pointing Devices
27) An advantage that LCD monitors have over CRT monitors is that LCDs are A) used only on laptops. B) more difficult to steal because they are considerably larger. C) less expensive. D) use less energy.
D) use less energy. Reference: Inventing the Future: Tomorrow's Peripherals
54) Three technological trends are already changing the way people think about and use computer peripherals: A) wireless technology, computer networks, and tablets. B) computer networks, FireWire and the Internet "cloud." C) wireless technology, SATA and the Internet "cloud." D) wireless technology, computer networks, and the Internet "cloud."
D) wireless technology, computer networks, and the Internet "cloud." Reference: Wireless Peripherals, Network Peripherals, and the Cloud