Computer Output Quiz

How is screen size measured?

Diagonally from a top corner to a bottom corner of a visible display

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

ergonomics

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

refresh rate

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

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

3-D

Printer manufacturers advertise the quality of their products by stating how many ________ they produce.

DPI

Which is true regarding the length of a USB cord?

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

Most laptops, tablets, and smartphones use a(n) ________ display.

LCD

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

OLED

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

USB port

Television displays with resolutions of at least 3840 x 2160 pixels are referred to as ________.

UltraHD

Inkjet printers are often sold ________ their production cost.

below

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

contrast ratio

The distance between two adjacent sub-pixels on a display is referred to as ________.

dot pitch

Lower range tones generally require ________ speakers.

larger

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

peripheral

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

The diagonal measure of the visible display is known as ________.

screen size

The most common printers for printing receipts are ________ printers.

thermal