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