CGS 2060 Computer Output Quiz
Sometimes used to create prototype models for casting, ___ printing is also known as additive manufacturing.
3D
What type of port do most digital devices use to attach peripherals?
USB port
The art and science of creating output that provides information in the most useful manner is called ___ .
ergonomics
Number of times per second a frame in a video is advanced is the definition of ___ .
frame rate
Which is true regarding the length of a USB cord?
in general, the more data being transmitted, the shorter the cord should be
Laser printers are popular in offices because they use relatively inexpensive ___ .
ink
Lower range tones generally require ___ speakers.
larger
Using reflective material to store data that can be read using a laser is called ___ media storage.
optical
The smallest controllable element of an image is called a(n)___ .
pixel
Using cells of ionized gas to create images, ___ displays are actually becoming less popular.
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 ___ .
plotter
An output device that uses light to display video or image output on a surface is called a ___ .
projector
The term that describes how fast each pixel in a display is updated is ___ .
refresh rate
The number of pixels in a display is called the display's ___ .
resolution
To create an image with a laser printer ___ is(are) drawn to the drum.
toner
The accuracy of a digital recording is determined by the device's ___ rate.
sampling
Though currently expensive, curved and paper-thin displays are possible using ___ display technology.
OLED
Printer speed is described using which acronym?
PPM
An input, output or storage device connected to a computer is known as a(an) _____ .
peripheral
A port that allows the transfer of high quality video and audio signals is called a(n) ___ port.
HDMI
Inkjet printers are often sold ____ their production cost
below
The number of bits of data describing each pixel in a display is referred to as ___ .
color depth
A description of the difference in the luminance of a display's white pixels compared to the black pixels is called ___ .
contrast ratio
Increased data transfer will be less likely to have errors if you use a ___ USB cord.
shorter
To improve the sound quality of their smartphones, many users purchase larger external ___ to listen to music.
speakers