Chapter 2 Quiz

Ergonomics in an important consideration A. For all computing devices B. Only for desktop computers C. Only for laptop and desktop computers, but never for mobile devices D. Only for laptop computers

A. For all computing devices

The fastest computer port is the ______ port. A. Thunderbolt B. WiFi C. USB D. expansion

A. Thunderbolt

SSD drives are superior to convention disk drives because they have no moving parts. A. True B. False

A. True

The "brain" of the computer is the CPU A. True B. False

A. True

In a computer, each ________ can represent one letter, number, or symbol. A. byte B. megabyte C. integrated circuit D. bit

A. byte

The most common output device for soft output is a A. laser printer B. display screen C. inkjet printer D. scanner

A. display screen

Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information? A. processing B. storage C. output D. input

A. processing

Touch-screen devices usually feature ________ keyboards A. virtual B. laser-projection C. optical D. physical

A. virtual

A touch pas is a pointing device usually found in tablets. A. True B. False

B. False

RAM is nonvolatile storage. A. True B. False

B. False

Data and information are interchangeable terms. A. True B. False

B. Flase

All of the following are sensors found in certain smartphones EXCEPT A. magnetometer B. hygrometer C. accelerometer D. barometer

B. hygrometer

A(n) _________ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device. A. Chromebook B. all-in-one PC C. 2-in-1 PC D. ultrabook

C. 2-in-one

Which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest? A. Bluetooth adaptor B. WiFi adapter C. hard drive D. display screen

D. display screen

________ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper. A. laser B. could-ready C. large format D. inkjet

D. inkjet