cgs chp 2
aspect ratio
"16:9" describes the ___ of a monitor
false (gigahertz)
A CPU's clock rate, or speed, is measured in MB or GB.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
As the main processor of a computer, the ___ is responsible for organizing and carrying out instructions in order to produce a desired output.
laser
Because of their sharp quality text output and fast printing speeds, ___ printers are often preferred by businesses.
True
Having a higher quantity of RAM will allow you to have more open programs and quickly switch between them.
megapixel
Higher ___ cameras can capture more detail, but they will produce a larger image file on your storage media.
video cards
Individuals who require better speed and performance for graphics-intensive applications (e.g., video editing, gaming, etc.) prefer the faster processors and built-in memory included with ___.
DVRs
Many individuals are using TV tuners as ___ to record television shows for future playback.
HDMI
One of the newest connectors for displays is ___, which carries both digital video and sound.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Suppose you are shopping for a computer and the description lists the following: Intel i7 3630QM3. Which component is being described here?
true
The CTRL, ALT, and WINDOWS keys are commonly used for keyboard shortcuts, which are keystrokes that can quickly perform an operation within software.
touchpad
The ___ is a stationary, rectangular pointing surface that is typically found on laptop computers.v
hard drive
The ___ is the primary storage device of a personal computer.
Resolution
The ___ of a monitor refers to the number of pixels that it can display on the screen.
Haptics
The communication of vibration, motion or physical resistance to a user is called:
DPI (dots per inch)
The image quality (or print resolution) for printers is measured in:
firmware
The instructions that handle a computer's basic functions when it is powered on are referred to as:
bit
The most fundamental unit of computing is the ___, which is typically represented as a 1 or 0 value.
USB
The most popular plug on a computer is the small, rectangular ___ port, which is used to connect almost all of today's external devices.
true
The motherboard is the largest circuit board in a personal computer.
false
The newest display technology, known as CRT, uses a grid of tiny electronic lights to illuminate the screen.
burning
The process of recording to a blank optical disc is known as:
solid state
The tiny memory cards used by digital cameras and mobile devices are an example of ___ storage.
SSD (solid-state drive)
Ultraportable computers will often use ___ technology exclusively, even though their storage capacity is lower than that of a traditional hard drive offers.
OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
What is the name of the technology that can translate a scanned document image into text that can be edited and formatted?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Whenever you actively work on something using your computer, that work is temporarily stored in:
Intels Alexis
Which of the following is NOT a virtual assistant that uses speech recognition to help users with a variety of tasks?
Blu-ray
Which of the following optical discs can store the MOST data?
Terabyte
Which of the following storage units is the LARGEST?
touchscreen
Which technology has become the primary way in which we interact with our tablets and smartphones?
ergonomic
___ keyboards, which are designed to be comfortable and tailored for the human body, have keys which are angled and a palm rest at the base in order to keep your wrists straight.
3D
___ printers are unique in that they can create a physical object made of various materials, such as a plastic toy.
Biometrics
___ refers to the measurement of patterns or characteristics found in the human body.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
___ tags, such as those present in many automated toll collection systems, can be scanned from longer distances and at higher speeds than barcodes.
