Question 1

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1 Chloe is putting together a presentation in which she explains how printers work. In an ink-jet printer, as Chloe discovers, a heating element makes the ink boil, which causes a steam bubble to form ____.

Accepted Answer

The steam bubble formed by the boiling ink pushes the ink through the firing chamber, allowing it to be ejected onto the page. Choice B is incorrect because there is no mention of the steam bubble powering the cartridge. Choice C is also incorrect because the ink is ejected from the firing chamber, not into it. Lastly, choice D is incorrect because only option A is the correct answer.

Question 2

A transition between a pit and a ____ in the accompanying figure is interepreted as a 1.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  A transition between a pit and...

Question 3

A display device that is touched with the finger to issue commands or otherwise generate input to the connected device is a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A display device that is touched with...

Question 4

As shown in the accompanying figure, the CPU, also called the ____ when talking about personal computers, does the vast majority of the processing for a computer.

Accepted Answer

The term "CPU" stands for "Central Processing Unit" and is often used interchangeably with the term "microprocessor" when referring to personal computers. The CPU/microprocessor is responsible for carrying out most of the processing tasks in a computer. RAM and Memory System are not synonymous with the CPU/microprocessor and are not responsible for carrying out processing tasks. A macroprocessor is a software tool used for automating repetitive tasks in programming, but it is not related to the CPU/microprocessor.

Question 5

A common pointing device that the user slides along a flat surface to move a pointer around the screen and clicks its buttons to make selections is called a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common pointing device that the user...

Question 6

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1 Chloe is putting together a presentation in which she explains how printers work. Chloe learns in her research that maps, blueprints, advertising banners, and other large documents can be printed on ____ ink-jet printers.

Accepted Answer

Wide-format printers are designed to print on large documents like maps, blueprints, advertising banners, and other large documents. Mobile printers are designed for printing on-the-go and are not suitable for large documents. 3D printers are designed to print 3D objects, not large documents. Barcode printers are designed to print barcode labels and tags.

Question 7

With molded or stamped optical discs, tiny depressions (when viewed from the top side of the disc)or bumps (when viewed from the bottom)are created on the disc's surface. These bumps are called ____.

Accepted Answer

The bumps created on the surface of molded or stamped optical discs are called "pits."

Question 8

Smart cards today store a relatively small amount of data (typically ____)that can be used for payment or identification purposes.

Accepted Answer

Smart cards today typically store up to 64 KB of data, which is enough for payment or identification purposes. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they exceed the typical storage capacity of smart cards.

Question 9

Dual-layer recordable DVDs are referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

Dual-layer recordable DVDs are commonly known as DVD-R DLs.

Question 10

A(n)____________________ is approximately 1 trillion bytes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is approximately 1 trillion bytes....

Question 11

____ storage is increasingly being used for backup purposes.

Accepted Answer

Cloud storage is increasingly being used for backup purposes because it provides a secure, scalable, and reliable option for storing backups offsite, which minimizes the risk of data loss due to disasters, cyber attacks, or hardware failures. Additionally, cloud storage allows for easy and quick access to backed up data from anywhere with an internet connection.

Question 12

The data on a read-only disc cannot be ____ because the pits that are molded into the surface of the disc when the disc is produced are permanent.

Accepted Answer

The data on a read-only disc is permanent and cannot be erased, changed, or added to because the disc's surface is physically molded with data during production.

Question 13

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1 Chloe is putting together a presentation in which she explains how printers work. Chloe learns that both laser and ink-jet printers can print on ____.

Accepted Answer

Both laser and ink-jet printers are capable of printing on sheets of labels, envelopes, and photo paper.

Question 14

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1 Chloe is putting together a presentation in which she explains how printers work. Ink-jet printers form images by spraying tiny drops of liquid ink onto the page, ____ at a time.

Accepted Answer

Ink-jet printers form images by spraying tiny drops of liquid ink onto the page, one printed line at a time. This allows for precise control of the placement of the ink drops and the creation of fine details in the image.

Question 15

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1 Chloe is putting together a presentation in which she explains how printers work. Which of the following is a true statement Chloe can make about ink-jet printers?

Accepted Answer

Chloe can make a true statement about ink-jet printers that the cost of replaceable ink cartridges can add up, especially if you do a lot of color printing. This is because ink-jet printers usually require frequent cartridge replacements, which can make them more expensive to maintain than laser printers. The other statements either present inaccurate information or are not necessarily true for all ink-jet printers.

Question 16

A(n)____________________ is a device used to enter characters at the location on the screen marked by the insertion point or cursor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a device used to enter...

Question 17

The numbering system that represents all numbers using just two symbols (0 and 1)is called the ____________________ numbering system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The numbering system that represents all numbers...

Question 18

USB flash drives (sometimes called USB flash memory drives, ____ drives, or jump drives)consist of flash memory media integrated into a self-contained unit that connects to a computer or other device via a standard USB port and is powered via the USB port.

Accepted Answer

Thumb drives are the most commonly used term for USB flash drives, although jump drives is also sometimes used. Finger and hand drives are not commonly used terms. Half drives is not a relevant term for USB flash drives.

Question 19

In the accompanying figure, the areas of the disc (on the left)shown in red-orange represent ____.

Accepted Answer

The areas in the disc shown in red-orange represent sectors, which are pie-shaped divisions of the disc used for data storage.

Question 20

In the accompanying figure, a single ____ spirals from the center of the disc outward.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  In the accompanying figure, a single...

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