tech test input and output

True or false: Digital cameras, camcorders, and webcams are common devices for capturing pictures and video and are all considered output devices

false

True or false: Laser printers use essentially the same process for printing as inkjet printers do

false

True or false: There are currently no keyboards specifically designed for gaming. However, there are some in development that are expected to be on the market soon

false

True or false: When performing data entry, you cannot use the numeric keypad on your keyboard to enter numeric values

false

true or false: Bluetooth is the latest incarnation of optical storage to hit the market

false

________ are shortcut keys that you press to perform special tasks; each software application has its own set of tasks assigned to these keys

function keys

____ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion

information

Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ________ data

input

The term ________ describes computing devices or peripherals that use techniques, parts, and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular

legacy technology

Devices such as monitors and printers that are connected to the computer are called _______

peripheral devices

The small, touch-sensitive area at the base of the keyboard on a notebook computer is known as a ________

touchpad

True or false: All function keys on all keyboards work the same in all programs

false

True or false: An alternative to the QWERTY keyboard is the virtual keyboard.

false

True or false: An expansion hub allows you to provide new, external ports to your computer

true

True or false: The central processing unit controls all the functions performed by the computer's other components and processes all the commands issued to it by software instructions

true

True or false: The operating system provides the means for users to interact with a computer.

true

True or false: Thermal printers are specialty printers that melt wax-based ink onto ordinary paper or burn dots onto specially coated paper

true

True or false: modern printers feature bluetooth connectivity technology

true

true or false: Embedded computers have their own programming. They typically do not receive input from you, nor do they interact with other systems

true

true or false: External hard drives are often used to back up data that is contained on the internal hard drive

true

true or false: USB ports are causing serial and parallel ports to become legacy technology

true

Which of the following is an example of an input device? a) scanner b) speaker c) CD d) printer

A (scanner)

The S-video and the ________ ports on a computer facilitate connecting the computer to multimedia devices such as TVs and DVD players

DVI

________ is the place in a computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are stored

RAM

________ is a form of permanent memory that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up

ROM

Flash drives plug into a(n) ________

USB port

The ________ language consists of just two digits: 0 and 1

binary

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer? a) gathering data b) processing data into information c) analyzing the data or information d) storing the data or information

c (analyzing the data or information)

The type of monitor that looks like a traditional television set is called a ________ monitor

cathode-ray tube (CRT)

The ________ is used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts and special tasks

control (Ctrl) key

________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as your car or the electronic thermostat in your home

embedded

which keyboard is not used on portable devices like smartphones?

enhanced keyboard

________ are a form of permanent storage that can be seen and accessed from outside the system unit and are typically used for CD and DVD drives

external drive bays

what is a portable input device that converts printed items, like business cards, into an image, enabling them to be stored on a computer?

handheld scanner

________ printers have tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon

impact

The ________ port resembles a standard phone jack

modem

keys that change the meaning of the next key passed, for example, ALT and CTRL are called _____ keys

modifier

The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.

motherboard

A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet

network interface card (NIC)

Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ________ printers

nonimpact

The hard disk drive is a ________ storage device, meaning that it stores data permanently

nonvolatile

A(n) ________ is a device that looks like a skinny pen but has no ink

stylus

RAM is considered volatile storage, which means it is ________

temporary

True or false: On a keyboard, Num Lock and Caps Lock are both toggle keys

true

________ ports are now the most common ports for connecting input and output devices to the computer

universal serial bus (USB)

which of the following is an input device? a) speaker b) blu-ray disc c) FOLED d) webcam

webcam

After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered ________

output

________ are large printers used to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines, such as maps and architectural plans

plotters

A(n) ________ is where a peripheral device can between it and the operating system

port

________ plug into slots on the motherboard and provide additional functionality for your computer

ports

All the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a ________ a) scanner b) mouse c) keyboard d) printer

d (printer)

True or false: Not all printers that are suitable for desktop computers will work with notebook computers

false

True or false: Speakers connect to the VGA port

false

True or false: The four main functions of a computer are inputting data, processing data, outputting the data or information, and communicating the data or information.

false

trackballs, joysticks, and scanners are all examples of ____ devices

input

A(n) ________ enables you to enter data (text, images, and sound) and instructions (user responses and commands) into the computer

input device

A(n) ________ uses an internal sensor or laser to detect the mouse's movement

optical mouse