CGS2060: Computer Output

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

Increased data transfer will be less likely to have errors if you use a ___ USB cord.

shorter

A port that allows the transfer of high quality video and audio signals is called a(n) ___ port.

HDMI

Which is true regarding the length of a USB cord?

In general, the more data being transmitted, the shorter the cord should be.

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

The number of pixels in a display is called the display's ___ .

Resolution

The accuracy of a digital recording is determined by the device's ___ rate.

Sampling

To create an image with a laser printer ___ is(are) drawn to the drum.

toner

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

The term that describes how fast each pixel in a display is updated is ___ .

Refresh rate

An output device that uses light to display video or image output on a surface is called a ___ .

projector

Sometimes used to create prototype models for casting, ___ printing is also known as additive manufacturing.

3D

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

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 ___ .

Framerate

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

What type of port do most digital devices use to attach peripherals?

USB