Deck 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Question 1

In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight ________.

A) bytes
B) kilobytes
C) characters
D) bits

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Apple's macOS and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software.

A) utility
B) application
C) operating system
D) communication

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.

A) contrast ratio
B) aspect ratio
C) brightness resolution
D) screen resolution

Answer 3

D

Question 4

An Apple iPad and an Amazon Fire are examples of ________ computers.

A) tablet
B) netbook
C) desktop
D) laptop

Question 5

A keyboard and touch screen are the most common types of ________ devices.

A) output
B) processing
C) input
D) storage

Question 6

________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as a car.

A) Tablet
B) Desktop
C) Embedded
D) Netbook

Question 7

The computer stores currently used programs and data in ________.

A) ROM
B) CPU
C) RAM
D) USB

Question 8

What is the difference between data and information?

A) Data represents a fact. Information is data that has been organized.
B) They are essentially the same thing.
C) Data is numbers. Information is words.
D) Data represents a process. Information is the stored data.

Question 9

Which of the following is the smallest unit of measure?

A) Megabyte
B) Gigabyte
C) Petabyte
D) Terabyte

Question 10

________ printers use static electricity, toner, and heat to set an image on a page very quickly.

A) Inkjet
B) Thermal
C) Dot matrix
D) Laser

Question 11

RAM is a ________ storage location.

A) permanent
B) peripheral
C) volatile
D) nonvolatile

Question 12

Each of these is a basic type of a touch screen, except ________.

A) resistive
B) reflective
C) capacitive
D) surface acoustic wave

Question 13

A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet.

A) video card
B) network interface card (NIC)
C) sound card
D) controller card

Question 14

The area that holds all the startup instructions the computer needs to start is ________.

A) RAM
B) ROM
C) USB
D) CPU

Question 15

A(n) ________ is an input device that looks like a pen.

A) joystick
B) e-rod
C) pointer
D) stylus

Question 16

Computers use a ________ language consisting of 0s and 1s.

A) symbol
B) binary
C) byte
D) system

Question 17

The two main categories of home and office printers are ________ and laser printers.

A) inkjet
B) large format
C) cloud-based
D) thermal

Question 18

The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.

A) motherboard
B) arithmetic/logic unit
C) peripheral unit
D) input unit

Question 19

Which of the following computers is large, expensive, and is designed to execute a few programs as fast as possible?

A) Desktop computer
B) Supercomputer
C) Mainframe computer
D) Embedded computer

Question 20

The most common type of monitor for laptops and desktop computers is a(n) ________.

A) liquid crystal display (LCD)
B) light-emitting diode (LED)
C) organic light-emitting diode (OLED)
D) cathode ray tube (CRT)

Question 21

Flash drives plug into a(n) ________.

A) USB port
B) serial port
C) expansion slot
D) drive bay

Question 22

Which port is the most common port used to connect input and output devices to a computer?

A) Universal serial bus (USB)
B) Parallel
C) FireWire
D) Ethernet

Question 23

The ________ is the biggest power consumer on a mobile computing device.

A) display
B) hard drive
C) memory module
D) CPU

Question 24

A(n) ________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one instruction at a time.

A) all-in-one
B) bimodal
C) dual-core
D) dual-mode

Question 25

Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression?

A) VGA
B) USB
C) HDMI
D) RGA

Question 26

________ is concerned with the design and arrangement of machines and furniture to avoid uncomfortable or unsafe experiences.

A) Ergonomics
B) Positioning
C) Occupational safety
D) Repetitive strain prevention

Question 27

Which of the following is not considered essential for an electronic device to be called a computer?

A) network capable
B) process data into information
C) receive input
D) store results

Question 28

Which of the following is not true about grid computing?

A) Only desktop or laptop computers are powerful enough to be used for grid computing.
B) It is also known as distributed computing.
C) It is a much-less expensive method of obtaining near-supercomputer power.
D) It is used by many non-profit organizations.

Question 29

All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers except ________.

A) so you are looking up at it
B) purchasing an adjustable chair
C) ensuring proper lighting
D) taking breaks

Question 30

Powering on your computer from a completely turned off state is called a(n) ________ boot.

A) warm
B) soft
C) slow
D) cold

Question 31

Dropbox is an example of ________.

A) SSD technology
B) cloud storage
C) optical storage
D) Bluetooth technology

Question 32

Which of the following is not true about earbuds?

A) They can be wired or wireless.
B) They are always designed to fit over your ears.
C) They often connect in the same jack where external speakers connect.
D) They can damage your ears if you turn the volume up too loud.

Question 33

Information is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.

Question 34

Which of the following is not true about external hard drives?

A) They have smaller capacity than internal drives.
B) They connect to the computer through a port.
C) They function just like internal hard drives.
D) They can have a capacity of up to 8 TBs or more.

Question 35

To connect a peripheral device to a computer to exchange data, find the appropriate ________ for the device.

A) port
B) drive
C) SSD bay
D) expansion bus

Question 36

Which of the following is not an example of nonvolatile storage?

A) Hard drive
B) Cloud storage
C) RAM
D) Flash drive

Question 37

Which of the following is not a goal of green IT?

A) Cleaning waterways with repurposed computers
B) Reduce use of electricity
C) Use technology to reduce travel
D) Use technology as long as possible

Question 38

Which of the following is not a part of a machine cycle?

A) Network
B) Fetch
C) Decode
D) Execute

Question 39

Which of the following categories of software do you use directly if you need to write a research paper?

A) Application
B) System
C) Machine language
D) Development

Question 40

Which of the following is not true about a computer byte?

A) It is made up of 8 bits.
B) Each letter of the alphabet is stored in one byte.
C) It can either be a 1 or a 0.
D) Special characters (like an asterisk) are stored in one byte.

Question 41

The Chromebook uses the Google Chrome operating system.

Question 42

A desktop computer is designed to be easily moved from one desktop to another.

Question 43

The terms data and information can be used interchangeably.

Question 44

A computing device that can be converted from a conventional laptop to a tablet is known as a 2-in-1.

Question 45

The operating system controls how your computer functions.

Question 46

The area that holds all of the instructions the computer needs to start up is called RAM.

Question 47

A display screen and a monitor are synonymous terms.

Question 48

Laser printers are usually faster at printing in black and white than inkjet printers.

Question 49

A smartphone is a type of computer.

Question 50

Laser printers work by spraying ink onto paper.

Question 51

The smartphone with the most capabilities is known as a feature phone.

Question 52

Today's CPUs run at speeds measured in kilohertz.

Question 53

The mouse is an onscreen icon that helps the user keep track of exactly what is active on the display screen.

Question 54

Processing is manipulating, calculating, or organizing data into information.

Question 55

Electric switches in computers can flip between a 0 or a 1, or anywhere in between, like a dimmer switch for your lights.

Question 56

Keyboards that display on-screen when text input is required are known as virtual keyboards.

Question 57

Only desktop computers contain drive bays.

Question 58

Inkjet printers use the CMOK printing process.

Question 59

A game controller is a type of mouse.

Question 60

Starting a computer when it is powered off is called a warm boot.

Question 61

The length of time it takes for a processor to request, locate, open, and deliver information stored in RAM is measured in ________.

Question 62

________ is the set of computer programs that allows the hardware to perform different tasks.

Question 63

A(n) ________ device is a component, such as a keyboard, that connects to the computer.

Question 64

Display screens that respond to commands initiated with your finger or a stylus are called ________ screens.

Question 65

A(n) ________ is approximately 1000 bytes.

Question 66

The width-to-height proportion of a monitor is known as the ________.

Question 67

The ________ keyboard layout gets its name from the first six letters in the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard and is the most common English-language keyboard layout.

Question 68

A(n) ________ microphone picks up sounds coming from all directions at once and is well suited for conference calls.

Question 69

The interactive white board is both an input and an output device.

Question 70

Joysticks and steering wheels are examples of ________ controllers.

Question 71

A(n) ________ is a computer that is designed to execute a few programs extremely rapidly.

Question 72

________ is a representation of a fact, a figure, or an idea and can be a number, a word, a picture, or even a recording of a sound.

Question 73

Each pixel on the newest 4K and 8K resolution TVs and monitors is actually made up of four yellow, red, blue, and green ________.

Question 74

Microphones and scanners are examples of ________ devices.

Question 75

The GPS system was built by, and is operated by, the U.S. Department of the Defense.

Question 76

Transistors contain a huge number of integrated circuits.

Question 77

A(n) ________ is a small video camera that sits on top of a monitor or is built into a computing device and can be used to transmit live video.

Question 78

A desktop computer's ________ is the case that houses the main components of the computer and where peripheral devices connect.

Question 79

________ is a wireless transmission standard that lets you connect mobile computing devices to peripheral devices over short distances.

Question 80

Monitors display images by using a grid made up of millions of tiny dots, called ________.