Question 1

A(n) ____________________ usually consists of several inflexible, circular disks, called platters.

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Question 2

A(n) ____________________ is the physical material on which data, instructions, and information are stored.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is the physical material on...

Question 3

____________________ is the process of capturing or downloading full-motion images and storing them on a computer's storage medium.

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The answer of ____________________ is the process of capturing or...

Question 4

A(n) ____________________ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses into a computer.

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Question 5

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ is a type of optical disc that uses the same laser technology that audio CDs use for recording music.

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Question 6

____________________ is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device.

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The answer of ____________________ is the number of horizontal and...

Question 7

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ is a type of solid-state media, meaning it consists entirely of electronic components and contains no moving parts.

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Question 8

The accompanying figure depicts the four categories of input. They include data, programs, commands, and user responses. Briefly define input and each of the four categories.

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Question 9

____________________ are convenient to use because they are small and lightweight enough to be transported on your keychain and plug into a USB port.

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The answer of ____________________ are convenient to use because they...

Question 10

The accompanying figure depicts the four common types of output. Briefly define output and each of the four common types.

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Question 11

A(n) ____________________ takes the image that displays on a computer screen and projects it onto a large screen so that an audience can see the image clearly.

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Question 12

Critical Thinking Case 4-1
You are on a committee to suggest new technology for classrooms. You have been asked for opinions about the storage devices.
Which of the following would be best to purchase for backing up files for an entire school?
A) DVD-ROM
B) CD-ROM
C) USB flash drive
D) external hard disk

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The best choice for backing up files for an entire school would be an external hard disk. DVD-ROMs and CD-ROMs have limited storage capacity and may not be able to store all necessary files for an entire school. USB flash drives may be convenient for individual use, but they may not be practical for backing up large amounts of data for an entire school. An external hard disk, on the other hand, has a larger storage capacity and can easily backup files for an entire school.

Question 13

A(n) ____________________ has storage capacities of 100 GB, with expectations of exceeding 200 GB in the future.

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Question 14

Printed information is called ____________________ because it is a more permanent form of output than that presented on a monitor.

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Question 15

Critical Thinking Case 4-1
You are on a committee to suggest new technology for classrooms. You have been asked for opinions about the storage devices.
The committee would like a portable device that a teacher could use to save documents they are working on and take them back and forth from home to school. Which device will you recommend?
A) DVD-ROM
B) CD-ROM
C) USB flash drive
D) external hard drive

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USB flash drives are portable, reliable, and have sizable storage capacities. They are ideal for the purpose of saving and transferring documents between home and school. The other options, such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM, are not as portable and do not have large storage capacities. External hard drives are portable and have high storage capacities, but they are relatively more expensive and may be unnecessary for simply saving and transferring documents.

Question 16

A(n) ____________________ is an input device that captures an entire page of text or images such as photographs or artwork electronically.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is an input device that...

Question 17

A(n) ____________________ is a small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.

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Question 18

____________________ is a rapidly growing Internet service that provides storage to computer users.

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The answer of ____________________ is a rapidly growing Internet service...

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is a display device that is packaged as a separate peripheral.

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Question 20

Manufacturers guarantee that a properly cared for CD or DVD will last five years, but could last up to 100 years. Briefly list some of the guidelines for the proper care of CDs and DVDs.

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The answer of Manufacturers guarantee that a properly cared for...

Quiz 4: Hardware for Educators