!! Technology in Action Chapter 2 / G – Flashcards
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The most common type of monitor is a(n) ________.
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liquid crystal display (LCD)
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RAM is a ________ storage location.
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volatile
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A ________ was the first device with touch-screen capabilities.
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tablet PC
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________ keyboards can be rolled up and put in your backpack.
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Flexible
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Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ________ data.
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enter
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Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ________ printers.
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nonimpact
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All of the following are examples of permanent storage, EXCEPT ________.
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RAM
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A keyboard and mouse are examples of ________ devices.
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input
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________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as your car or the electronic thermostat in your home.
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Embedded
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The ________ is used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts and special tasks.
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Control (Ctrl) key
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A(n) ________ is an input device that looks like a pen.
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stylus
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A ________ is approximately 1 million bytes.
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megabyte
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The computer port that is used to connect televisions and DVD players is the ________.
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DVI
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All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers, EXCEPT ________.
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place monitor at least 10" from eyes
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Any part of the computer that you can touch is called ________.
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hardware
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A(n) ________ is where a peripheral device can attach to a computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the operating system
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port
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The area that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up when it is powered on is ________.
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ROM
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In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special character is made up of a unique combination of ________.
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eight bits
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________ printers have tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon.
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Impact
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A(n) ________ is a specially designed computer that can perform complex calculations extremely fast.
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supercomputer
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A ________ sits on your computer monitor or is built into a laptop and is used primarily for transmitting live video.
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webcam
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Large, expensive computers that support many users simultaneously are called ________.
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mainframes
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After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered ________
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output
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Which of the following is the largest unit of measure for the size of a computer file?
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Petabyte
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The most common way to connect devices to a computer is to use the ________ port.
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Universal serial bus (USB)
