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

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

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is the smallest unit of measure?

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The computer stores currently used programs and data in ________.

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

Question 5

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 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.

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

Question 9

An Apple iPad and a Microsoft Surface are examples of ________ computers.

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

Question 10

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 11

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 12

RAM is a ________ storage location.

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

________ printers use static electricity and toner and heat set the image on the page very quickly.

A)Inkjet
B)Thermal
C)Nonimpact
D)Laser

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

A ________ is approximately 1000 bytes.

Question 24

________ 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 sound.

Question 25

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

A)Hard drive
B)DVD
C)RAM
D)Flash drive

Question 26

A ________ is the biggest power consumer on a computer.

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

Question 27

Microphones and scanners are examples of ________ devices.

Question 28

________ 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 29

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

A)placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes
B)purchasing an adjustable chair
C)ensuring proper lighting
D)taking breaks

Question 30

All of the following are names for a flash drive EXCEPT ________ drive.

A)jump
B)USB
C)thumb
D)hard

Question 31

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 32

Which of the following optical storage media has the greatest storage capacity?

A)DVD DL
B)DVD
C)CD
D)Blu-ray

Question 33

Dropbox is an example of ________.

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

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 37

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 38

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

A)port
B)drive
C)slot
D)expansion bus

Question 39

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

Question 40

Flash drives plug into a(n) ________.

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

Question 41

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 42

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

Question 43

An SD card is an example of a(n) ________ card.

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

The "brains" of the computer is the ________.

Question 47

A(n) ________ is a device that combines the functions of a printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine into one unit.

Question 48

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

Question 49

A smartphone is a type of computer.

Question 50

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

________ is a technology most frequently used for credit and debit card processing

Question 53

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

Question 54

________ is a power-saving mode that stores data to a computer's hard drive instead of to its memory.

Question 55

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

Question 56

CDs, DVDs, and ________ discs are examples of optical storage.

Question 57

Joysticks and steering wheels are examples of ________ controllers.

Question 58

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

Question 59

________ mode puts the computer in low power usage, but keeps programs in RAM.

Question 60

A(n) ________ display color uses the least electricity when compared to any other color.

Question 61

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

Question 62

On a keyboard, Num Lock and Caps Lock are both toggle keys.

Question 63

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

Question 64

Today's CPUs run at speeds measured in kilohertz.

Question 65

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I) CPU
II) OLED
III) QWERTY
IV) ROM
V) RAM

A) holds start up instructions needed when the computer is powered on
B) standard keyboard layout
C) processes commands issued by software instructions
D) more energy efficient than LCD monitors
E) stores programs and data the computer is currently using

Question 66

The terms data and information can be used interchangeably.

Question 67

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

Question 68

The arithmetic logic unit (ALU) controls all of the functions performed by the computer's other components and processes all the commands issued to it by software instructions.

Question 69

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I) data
II) processing
III) information
IV) software
V) hardware

A) represents a fact, figure, or idea
B) data organized in a meaningful way
C) physical components of a computer
D) turning data into information
E) computer programs

Question 70

All printers can print from smartphones and tablets.

Question 71

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

Question 72

Game controllers are output devices.

Question 73

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I) pixel
II) hertz
III) bit
IV) ppm
V) dpi

A) measurement of printing speed
B) unit of measure for processor speed
C) tiny dot that creates an image on the computer monitor
D) measurement of printer resolution
E) 0 or 1

Question 74

The fastest super computer in the world has 9,000,000 computing cores.

Question 75

The operating system controls how your computer functions.

Question 76

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I) input device
II) peripheral device
III) output device
IV) motherboard
V) system unit

A) case that houses the electronic components, power source, and storage devices of a desktop computer
B) main circuit board containing the central electronic components of a computer
C) used to enter data
D) external device that exchanges data with the computer through ports
E) displays processed data

Question 77

Rank the following from smallest capacity to largest capacity:
I) terabyte
II) gigabyte
III) kilobyte
IV) megabyte
V) petabyte

A) largest
B) second largest
C) third largest
D) fourth largest
E) fifth largest

Question 78

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