CGS1060C, Ch.2 Review
aspect ratio
"16:9" describes the ___ of a monitor
False
A CPU's clock rate, or speed, is measured in MB or GB
false
A CPU's clock rate, or speed, is measured in MB or GB.
scanner
A(n) ___ is a device that uses optical technology to convert objects that it analyzes into a digital format.
Trackball
A(n) ___ is a pointing device that works like an upside-down mouse, with users moving the pointer around the screen by rolling a ball with their finger.
LCD
A(n) ___ monitor contains a light source and a screen of special crystals that shift when electricity is applied to them.
graphics
Artists who draw images on a computer often use a stylus in conjunction with special ___ tablets, which offer extra-sensitive touch surfaces that translate an artist's motions into drawings on the computer screen.
CPU
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.
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 ___.
whiteboards
Interactive ___ allow users to interact with the images projected on a screen.
false
Keyboard covers for tablets generally plug into the headphone jack in order to communicate with the tablet.
DVR's
Many individuals are using TV tuners as ___ to record television shows for future playback.
true
Many modern game controllers include internal sensors that can detect subtle movements of the device.
Gestures
Many new devices support the use of various ___, or finger movements, to accomplish various tasks.
False
Most of today's devices use resistive touchscreens, which means that they detect the position of your finger by detecting the electrical current present in your body.
HDMI
One of the newest connectors for displays is ___, which carries both digital video and sound.
PPM
Printer speed is measured in:
CPU
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.
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.
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
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
Ultraportable computers will often use ___ technology exclusively, even though their storage capacity is lower than that of a traditional hard drive offers.
OCR
What is the name of the technology that can translate a scanned document image into text that can be edited and formatted?
RAM
Whenever you actively work on something using your computer, that work is temporarily stored in:
Intel's Alexis
Which of the following is NOT a virtual assistant that uses speech recognition to help users with a variety of tasks?
Mircrosoft's Cortana
Which of the following is NOT a virtual assistant that uses speech recognition to help users with a variety of tasks?
green
Which of the following is NOT one of the four colors used in the ink nozzles of inkjet printers?
Dragging
Which of the following mouse operations is typically used to move objects around your screen?
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.
Multifunction
___ printers combine either inkjet or laser printing capabilities with scanning, photocopying, and faxing capabilities.
Inkjet
___ printers create an image directly on the paper by spraying ink through tiny nozzles.
Biometrics
___ refers to the measurement of patterns or characteristics found in the human body.
RFID
___ tags, such as those present in many automated toll collection systems, can be scanned from longer distances and at higher speeds than barcodes.
