Buying a Computer ALA

MicroSD?

Reading a photo memory card.

Resolution refers to the _____ and clarity of an image. a. sharpness b. refresh rate c. contrast ratio d. screen size

Sharpness

Most desktops

traditional, magnetic hard drive (HDD)

Most new laptops come with 128-1,000 ________________ of storage. a. TBs b. KBs c. GBs d. MBs

c. GBs

Because they tend to use relatively large amounts of battery life and because their inclusion tends to make a laptop somewhat larger (thicker), many new laptops do not come with __________ drives such as blu-ray or DVD players.

Optical

In an ergonomically correct workstation, your keyboard should be positioned to keep your wrists as straight as possible. Arms should be positioned at a __-degree angle. a. 25 b. 30 c. 45 d. 50

c. 45

Of the following computers, which one is probably least expensive? a. MacBook Pro b. Dell 2-in-1 Laptop c. Chromebook d. Microsoft Surface Pro

c. Chromebook

Projective capacitive technology is used in the __ of many smartphones. a. Microphones b. Chargers c. Touchscreens d. Speakers

c. Touchscreens

When purchasing a new computer for college, the type of computer most students choose is ___ . a. an all-in-one computer b. a desktop computer c. a laptop computer d. a tablet computer

c. a laptop computer

Used in a variety of devices including ATMs and point-of-sale terminals, ___ allow for the input of data with the use of a stylus or finger. a. microphones b. mice c. touchscreens d. webcams

c. touchscreens

Look at the following computer specifications: 2-in-1 design Total storage capacity: 512 gigabytes System memory: 16 gigabytes Processor speed (base): 1.8 gigahertz This device has 16 GB of random __ memory. a. Storage b. Magnetic c. Traditional d. Access

d. Access

How is screensize measured? a. From top to bottom across the center of the screen b. The width of the screen multiplied by length of the screen c. Left to right across the center of the screen d. Diagonally from left corner to right corner

d. Diagonally from left corner to right corner

How is screensize measured? a. The width of the screen multiplied by length of the screen. b. From top to bottom across the center of the screen. c. Left to right across the center of the screen d. Diagonally from left corner to right corner

d. Diagonally from left corner to right corner

HDMI?

Connecting to a large monitor or television.

Which three of the following are important considerations when purchasing a new laptop computer? a. The price b. The qwerty board c. The screensize d. The OS

a. The price c. The screensize d. The OS

USB?

Connecting to a peripheral device such as an external DVD drive.

Which of the following statements are true about ergonomics? a. A very important element of an effective workplace safety plan. b. Makes it harder to use computers. c. Derived from the Greek words ergon (work) and nomoi (natural laws). d. The study of human interaction with the objects they use. In the computer world, this refers to the interaction humans have with computer hardware devices and computer workstations.

a. A very important element of an effective workplace safety plan. c. Derived from the Greek words ergon (work) and nomoi (natural laws). d. The study of human interaction with the objects they use. In the computer world, this refers to the interaction humans have with computer hardware devices and computer workstations.

Which two of the following responses best define the term "resolution" in output devices? a. Number of pixels in a display b. Quality of the image c. Diagonal distance between the upper right and lower left corners of the screen d. Measured by the distance between pixels

a. Number of pixels in a display b. Quality of the image

Desktop computers usually come with at least 8-16 GB of __. One nice thing about a desktop is that most allow this to be easily expanded to up to 32 to 64 GB. a. system memory (RAM) b. hard drive c. storage d. processing units

a. system memory (RAM) - Because the system unit of a desktop computer is relatively large, there is usually plenty of room for expansion slots for memory.

A new laptop computer typically comes with ___ of storage. a. 512-1,000 MB b. 128 GB to 1 TB c. 128-512 TB d. 128-512 KB

b. 128 GB to 1 TB

If you plan to become an accountant or major in finance, it is probably best to purchase a computer that uses ___ operating system. a. the iOS b. the Mojave c. the Android d. the Windows

d. the Windows

DVD player

lasers (optical) drive

While there are many reasons to purchase a Macintosh laptop, three reasons to purchase a Windows laptop instead include: a. Windows computers are better than Macintosh computers for photo and film editing. b. Some professions, such as those in the medical industry and the military, use Windows-based computers. c. Macintosh laptops tend to be more expensive than Windows laptops. d. Some Microsoft applications are easier to run on a Windows computer than a Macintosh computer.

b. Some professions, such as those in the medical industry and the military, use Windows-based computers. c. Macintosh laptops tend to be more expensive than Windows laptops. d. Some Microsoft applications are easier to run on a Windows computer than a Macintosh computer.

Smartphones and tablets

solid-state hard drive (SSD)

Derived from the Greek word ergon (work) and nomoi (natural laws), _________ is an important element of workplace safety.

Ergonomics

Which three of the following computers would not have a traditional (magnetic) hard drive? a. A 2-in-1 computer b. iPhone XR c. An Android-based smartphone d. A desktop computer

a. A 2-in-1 computer b. iPhone XR c. An Android-based smartphone

Which three of the following statements are true regarding resolution? a. The higher a screen's resolution, the more pixels it contains. b. Resolution refers to the sharpness and clarity of an image. c. Resolution is determined by the refresh rate. d. Resolution refers to the number of pixels in a display device.

a. The higher a screen's resolution, the more pixels it contains. b. Resolution refers to the sharpness and clarity of an image. d. Resolution refers to the number of pixels in a display device.

You should consider where/how you place the following to create an ergonomically correct workstation, which includes: a. monitor b. chair c. radio d. keyboard

a. monitor b. chair d. keyboard

In order to save battery life and to maintain a slim profile, many new laptops do not come with ___ . a. optical drives b. central processing units c. solid-state hard drives d. random access memory (RAM)

a. optical drives

Most new smartphones come with between 2 and 6 GB of __ . a. random access memory (RAM) b. screensize c. storage d. Tflops

a. random access memory (RAM)

Measuring diagonally from an upper corner to a lower corner determines the __ of a display. a. screen size b. number of pixels c. resolution d. color depth

a. screen size

Which three of the following computers would not have a traditional (magnetic) hard drive? a. A desktop computer b. iPhone XR c. A 2-in-1 computer d. An Android-based smartphone

b. iPhone XR c. A 2-in-1 computer d. An Android-based smartphone

So that you can easily connect your laptop to a large screen monitor, many come with an HDMI port. HDMI stands for ________ - definition media interface a. Heterodox b. Heuristic c. Hierarchy d. High

d. High

When purchasing a laptop for college, one of the first questions you should consider is ___. a. How big is the screensize of the laptop? b. How much cloud storage capacity will you need? c. Does the laptop come with an optical drive? d. What do you plan to do after graduation?

d. What do you plan to do after graduation?