CIS 1200 Unit 2

A(n) ______ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device.

2-in-1 PC 2-In-1 PCs have characteristics of both a tablet and a laptop computer.

Which of the following is NOT a port?

CPU A port is a place through which a peripheral device attaches to the computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the operating system. The CPU is where the processing of data into information takes place.

What part of a computer is often referred to as the "brains"?

CPU The CPU can be considered the "brains" of the computer, since this is where the processing of data into information takes place.

Which of these is an example of optical storage media?

DVD Data is saved to optical discs as tiny pits that are burned into the disc by a high-speed laser. CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs are all examples of optical discs.

Which of the following statements is true?

Information is data that has been organized. Although discreet pieces of data may be useful, data is much more powerful when it is organized in a meaningful fashion and becomes information.

_______ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper.

Inkjet Inkjet printers get their name from the jets that spray ink onto the paper.

Which power control option performs a warm boot?

Restart Restarting the system while it's powered on is called a warm boot. Windows and macOS power options both provide a restart option.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Smartphones are considered a type of computer. Smartphones have the same components as other computers (CPU, memory, input and output devices, operating system software, application software). Therefore, they are considered computers.

Which of the following statements about SSD drives is FALSE?

They are less efficient than conventional hard drives. SDD drives are much faster and more efficient than conventional hard drives primarily because they do not rely on moving parts.

The fastest computer port is the ______ port

Thunderbolt Thunderbolt ports can support up to 40 Gbps of throughput whereas USB ports can support only 10 Gbps.

In a computer, each_____ can represent one letter, number, or symbol.

byte A byte consists of 8 bits (0s or 1s). It takes an entire byte to represent one character.

Which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest?

display screen Although hard drives, WiFi adapters, and Bluetooth adapters all drain power, display screens drain far more than any of the others.

Which of the following can be both an input device and an output device?

display screen Aside from outputting soft copies, display screens can be touch sensitive and therefore able to accept input.

The most common output device for soft output is a

display screen. Soft output is virtual, like data displayed on a computer screen. It does not have a physical substance.

Ergonomics is an important consideration

for all computing devices Using any type of computer device can subject you to repetitive strain Injuries or fatigue.

Which of the following is NOT found on a motherboard? CPU RAM hard drive sound card

hard drive Hard drives are not a component of the motherboard but are stored separately in the computing device.

All of the following are sensors found in certain smartphones EXCEPT

hygrometer A hygrometer measures humidity. There is no reason (yet) for this type of sensor to be included in a smartphone.

A touch pad pointing device is usually found on what type of computer?

laptop Most laptops have an integrated pointing device, such as a touch pad (or trackpad)—a small, touch-sensitive area at the base of the keyboard.

What type of printer heats toner to adhere it to the paper?

laser A laser printer uses laser beams and static electricity to deliver toner onto the correct areas of the page. Heat is used to fuse the toner to the page, making the image permanent.

Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?

processing Processing Involves changing data into Information.

Which of the following is one of the four major functions of a computer?

processing The four main functions of a computer are input, output, processing, and storage.

The number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen at one time is known as what?

screen resolution The screen resolution, or the clearness or sharpness of the image, reflects the number of pixels on the screen.

Touch-screen devices usually feature _____________ keyboards.

virtual A virtual keyboard does not have physical substance; rather, it appears as an image on the device's screen.

RAM is what type of storage?

volatile RAM is volatile (or temporary) storage. The contents of RAM are erased when your computing device is turned off.