Deck 5: Input, Output, and Storage

Question 1

An input device includes specialized applications such as voice or retinal recognition.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Video input devices include microphones, CD/DVD players, radios, and other devices such as electronic keyboards.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Laser scanners read encoded information on the back of credit cards.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Downloading graphic and text files from the Internet is another form of computer input.

Question 5

In information technology, encryption is an authentication technique using automated methods of recognizing a person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic.

Question 6

As data is entered in the computer and processed, it is stored in RAM (temporary memory).

Question 7

Companies use magnetic tape mostly for making backup copies of small amounts of data.

Question 8

Optical storage devices use laser technology to read and write data on silver platters.

Question 9

The Blu-ray disc format is predicted to replace conventional DVD.

Question 10

____ devices enable you to input data and commands into the computer.

A) Data
B) Input
C) Output
D) Magnetic

Question 11

A ____ makes it easy to zoom in for a closer look at documents, spreadsheets, pictures, maps, and Web pages.

A) zoom slider
B) zoom manager
C) zoom wheel
D) zoom paintbrush

Question 12

A screen pointer can have several shapes, but the most common is a(n) ____.

A) square
B) arrow
C) line
D) circle

Question 13

A ____ mouse has a ball located on the bottom that rolls on a flat surface as the mouse is moved.

A) optomechanical
B) optical
C) wireless
D) mechanical

Question 14

Please refer to the figure below when answering the following two questions.
FIGURE 5-1


-The two devices pictured in Figure 5-1 are of a joystick and a wheel. They are primarily used for ____.

A) games
B) teaching airline pilots
C) teaching race car drivers
D) testing computers response times

Question 15

Please refer to the figure below when answering the following two questions.
FIGURE 5-1


-In Figure 5-1, the device on the right resembles a steering-wheel. This device often comes with ____.

A) foot pedals
B) a joystick
C) a keyboard
D) 3-D glasses

Question 16

A ____ and digital pen are pen-like writing instruments that allow the user to input information by writing on a PDA or other mobile device.

A) flash pen
B) computer pencil
C) stylus
D) laser pointer

Question 17

____ input is the process of inputting sound into the computer.

A) Audio
B) Video
C) Bar code
D) Magnetic

Question 18

____ input is the process of capturing full-motion images with a type of video camera and then saving the video on a storage medium such as a hard drive, CD, or DVD.

A) Audio
B) Video
C) Magnetic
D) Bar code

Question 19

The process or the way in which biometric technology works is basically the same for all identification techniques and contains three steps that does NOT include:

A) Enrollment: The user enrolls in the system by establishing a baseline
Measurement for comparison.
B) Submission: The user presents biological proof of his or her identify to
The capture system.
C) Verification: The system compares the submitted sample with the stored
Sample.
D) Reporting: The system reports the interaction to a central biometric control server.

Question 20

____ devices use the synchronized positioning of light emitting and sensing devices to detect user input.

A) Virtual
B) Stationary
C) Legacy
D) Magnetic

Question 21

The ____ pad on a portable device, such as an iPod, enables the user to scroll through and adjust the volume, play music, view videos or pictures, and customize settings.

A) mouse
B) touch-sensitive
C) magnetic
D) laser

Question 22

Magnetic storage devices use oxide-coated plastic storage media called ____.

A) Formica
B) Mylar
C) Laminate
D) Latex

Question 23

Most ____ are used to store data inside the computer, although removable hard disks also are available.

A) flash drives
B) hard disks
C) soft disks
D) motherboards

Question 24

The term ____ is used for optical storage media such as DVDs and CDs.

A) disc
B) drive
C) RAM
D) ROM

Question 25

____ storage is a nonvolatile, removable medium that uses integrated circuits.

A) Scalable
B) Solid-state
C) Dynamic
D) Random

Question 26

Flash drives also are known by other names that do NOT include ____ drive.

A) zip
B) key
C) thumb
D) jump

Question 27

Screen output is called ____ copy because it is temporary.

A) soft
B) hard
C) random
D) lost

Question 28

____ technology consists of a tiny amount of gas that is activated by an electrical charge.

A) Gas plasma
B) Gas ray
C) Gas solid
D) Gas digital

Question 29

Nathan is the Office Manager for a small architecture firm. He is researching the different types of printers available so that he can make a recommendation to Purchasing as to which printers to buy. Please answer the questions below.

-Nathan has heard several architects say that they need to be able to print out large drawings. What type of printer would Nathan look into for this use?

A) mobile printer
B) plotter
C) label printer
D) line printer

Question 30

Nathan is the Office Manager for a small architecture firm. He is researching the different types of printers available so that he can make a recommendation to Purchasing as to which printers to buy. Please answer the questions below.

-Nathan was also told by the IT manager that he needs a high-speed printer to be attached to the mainframe. What type of printer would he research for this purpose?

A) mobile printer
B) plotter
C) label printer
D) line printer

Question 31

Sally has bought an old beauty shop and is looking to buying some modern computer equipment to keep track of appointments and scheduling. Please answer the questions below.

-Sally notices that the previous owners left several of their older monitors there. They looked similar to a standard television and had a one-color green display. This type of monitor is a ____ monitor.

A) CRT
B) LCD
C) gas plasma
D) solid-state

Question 32

Sally has bought an old beauty shop and is looking to buying some modern computer equipment to keep track of appointments and scheduling. Please answer the questions below.

-Sylvia decides on a flat-panel monitor. She finds out that they come in two types that include LCD panels and ____.

A) solid-state
B) gas plasma
C) CRT
D) laser

Question 33

____________________, which is data or instructions, must be entered into the computer.

Question 34

With magnetic storage devices, each track is labeled and the location is kept in a special log on the disk called a ____________________ table.

Question 35

Input devices enable the computer to give you the results of the processed data. _________________________

Question 36

A(n) ergonomic keyboard is designed to provide users with more natural, comfortable hand, wrist, and arm positions. _________________________

Question 37

A graphics tablet, also called a digitizing tablet, is a flat drawing surface on which the user can draw figures or write something freehand. _________________________

Question 38

A DVD disk, usually just called a disk, is a flat circle of iron oxide-coated plastic enclosed in a hard plastic case. _________________________

Question 39

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below.

-Enable you to input data and commands into the computer

A) output devices
B) keyboard
C) input
D) zoom slider
E) input devices

Question 40

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below.

-Enable the computer to give you the results of the processed data

A) output devices
B) keyboard
C) input
D) zoom slider
E) input devices

Question 41

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below.

-Data or instructions for computer

A) output devices
B) keyboard
C) input
D) zoom slider
E) input devices

Question 42

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below.

-Device for entering numeric and alphabetic data into a computer

A) output devices
B) keyboard
C) input
D) zoom slider
E) input devices

Question 43

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below.

-Device makes it easy to zoom in for a closer look at documents

A) output devices
B) keyboard
C) input
D) zoom slider
E) input devices

Question 44

Please describe the following four types of mice: Mechanical, Optomechanical, Optical, and Wireless.