Chapter 2 – Writing Test Questions – Flashcards
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All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT ________.
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placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes
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Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ________ printers.
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nonimpact
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Apple's OS X and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software.
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operating system
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Which of the following computers is large, expensive and supports many simultaneous users and manages large amounts of data?
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Mainframe computer
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Which of the following is the smallest unit of measure?
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megabyte
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In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight ________.
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bits
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All of the following are names for a flash drive EXCEPT ________ drive.
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hard
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An Apple iPad and a Microsoft Surface are examples of ________ computers.
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tablet
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Each of these is a basic type of a touch screen, EXCEPT ________.
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reflective
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A keyboard and mouse are examples of ________ devices.
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input
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A(n) ________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one instruction at a time.
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dual-core
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The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.
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screen resolution
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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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Which of the following optical storage media has the greatest storage capacity?
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BD
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All of the following are examples of nonvolatile storage EXCEPT ________.
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RAM
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________ printers either melt a wax based ink on regular paper or by burning dots on specially coated paper.
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Thermal
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Which port is the most common port used to connect input and output devices?
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Universal serial bus (USB)
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A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet.
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network interface card (NIC)
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________ is the abbreviation for the place in the computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are temporarily stored.
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RAM
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________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as a car.
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embedded
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The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.
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motherboard
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A(n) ________ is an input device that looks like a pen.
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stylus
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________ is concerned with the design and arrangement of machines and furniture to avoid uncomfortable or unsafe experiences.
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ergonomics
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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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Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression?
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HDMI
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RAM is a ________ storage location.
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volatile
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USB port
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Flash drives plug into a(n) ________.
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Computers use ________ language consisting of 0s and 1s.
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binary
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The area that holds all the startup instructions the computer needs to start is the ________.
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ROM
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Dropbox is an example of ________.
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cloud storage
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supports many users and programs simultaneously.
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mainframe computer
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performs complex calculations rapidly. they are designed to execute a few programs as quickly as possible.
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supercomputer
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specially designed computer chip that resides in another device, is self-contained, and has its own programming.
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embedded computer
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stores the programs and data the computer is currently using.
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RAM (random access memory)
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erased when you turn off the computer, so it is volatile storage.
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RAM
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nonvolatile storage, which means the data isn't erased when the power is turned off.
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ROM (read only memory)
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stores startup instructions
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ROM
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uses solid-state flash memory, storing information on an internal memory chip
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flashdrive
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read from and write to CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs. Data is saved as pits burned into the disc by a laser.
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optical drives
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order of optical storage
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CD->DVD->DVD DL->BD->BDL
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"brains" of the computer because it controls all the functions performed by the computer's other components and processes all the commands issued to it by software instructions.
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CPU
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your computer's primary device for permanent storage of software and documents.
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hard drive
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gives access to networks and the Internet
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connectivity port
