Computer Output Quiz for Exam 1-CGS2060

ergonomics

The art and science of creating output that provides information in the most useful manner is called ___ .

contrast ratio

A description of the difference in the luminance of a display's white pixels compared to the black pixels is called ___ .

HDMI

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

plotter

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 ___ .

peripheral

An input, output or storage device connected to a computer is known as a(an) _____ .

projector

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

shorter

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

below

Inkjet printers are often sold ____ their production cost.

toner

Laser printers are popular in offices because they use relatively inexpensive ___ .

larger

Lower range tones generally require ___ speakers.

frame rate

Number of times per second a frame in a video is advanced is the definition of ___ .

PPM

Printer speed is described using which acronym?

3D

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

sampling

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

color depth

The number of bits of data describing each pixel in a display is referred to as ___ .

resolution

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

pixel

The smallest controllable element of an image is called a(n)___ .

refresh rate

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

OLED

Though currently expensive, curved and paper-thin displays are possible using ___ display technology.

toner

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

speakers

To improve the sound quality of their smartphones, many users purchase larger external ___ to listen to music.

plasma

Using cells of ionized gas to create images, ___ displays are actually becoming less popular.

optical

Using reflective material to store data that can be read using a laser is called ___ media storage.

USB port

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

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

Which is true regarding the length of a USB cord?