Question 1

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-video port

Accepted Answer

A)  used to plug a monitor into the video board
B)  has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps
C)  agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware
D)  sends/receives bits in a group
E)  sends/receives one bit at a timeF) a connection standard developed by AppleG) a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac

Question 2

The most common pointing input device is the

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A)  trackball.
B)  mouse.
C)  touchscreen.
D)  touchpad.

Question 3

Most mice have two or more buttons; the right mouse button is usually used for

Accepted Answer

A)  clicking and dragging.
B)  opening applications.
C)  dragging.
D)  issuing other commands. D

Question 4

OCR is

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A)  hardware.
B)  firmware.
C)  an output device.
D)  software.

Question 5

________ is a high-speed connection developed by Apple.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hot swap
B)  FireWire
C)  LAN
D)  USB

Question 6

Unlike optical storage,magnetic tape can store massive amounts of information in a small space at a relatively low cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

These systems are helpful to people who cannot use their hands while they work:

Accepted Answer

A)  analog-to-digital converter.
B)  videoconferencing.
C)  speech recognition.
D)  OCR readers.

Question 8

If a computer user wishes to play music,the computer must include a(n)________ card and speakers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a computer user wishes to play...

Question 9

________ technology allows users to use multifinger or multihand gestures to accomplish complex tasks quickly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Think pad
B)  Laser
C)  Multi-touch input device
D)  Wireless mouse

Question 10

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-USB 3.0

Accepted Answer

A)  used to plug a monitor into the video board
B)  has a data transfer rate of more than 3 Gbps
C)  agreed on benchmarks so devices can be used on all hardware
D)  sends/receives bits in a group
E)  sends/receives one bit at a timeF) a connection standard developed by AppleG) a USB device can work on a PC or a Mac

Question 11

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-Burn

Accepted Answer

A)  play music, cannot write to it
B)  play a movie, and so forth, rewritable
C)  record to disc
D)  play music, only readable
E)  play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase dataF) play a movie, and so forth, not recordableG) play music, rewritable

Question 12

OCR stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  optical coding recognizer.
B)  ostensibly characterized reader.
C)  optical character recognition.
D)  original character reader.

Question 13

The ________ is the most common input device.

Accepted Answer

A)  mouse
B)  keyboard
C)  monitor
D)  printer

Question 14

If a user with an older tower system wants their computer to accept microphone input,they must install removable

Accepted Answer

A)  sound cards.
B)  audio software.
C)  synthesizers.
D)  speakers.

Question 15

These are designed to monitor physical conditions,such as temperature and humidity:

Accepted Answer

A)  punch cards.
B)  microphones.
C)  lock boxes.
D)  sensors.

Question 16

When an instructor writes on a(n)________ whiteboard,all information can be sent to a PC,simplifying and streamlining the note-taking process for meetings and classes.

Accepted Answer

smart

Question 17

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-CD-ROM

Accepted Answer

A)  play music, cannot write to it
B)  play a movie, and so forth, rewritable
C)  record to disc
D)  play music, only readable
E)  play movies, and so forth, play music, record, and erase dataF) play a movie, and so forth, not recordableG) play music, rewritable

Question 18

The two main types of nonimpact printers are

Accepted Answer

A)  dot matrix and plotters.
B)  laser and inkjet.
C)  laser and photo.
D)  dot matrix and photo.

Question 19

Bar-code readers use light to read

Accepted Answer

A)  UPCs.
B)  UPSs.
C)  POSs.
D)  optical marks. A

Question 20

The following are tips for computer users to protect your health EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  stretch during breaks.
B)  rest your eyes 15 minutes for every 2 hours at your computer.
C)  if you type a lot of text consider using voice recognition software.
D)  choose equipment based on its color.

Exam 3: Hardware Basics: Peripherals

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -video port

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The most common pointing input device is the

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________ is a high-speed connection developed by Apple.

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These systems are helpful to people who cannot use their hands while they work:

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________ technology allows users to use multifinger or multihand gestures to accomplish complex tasks quickly.

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Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -USB 3.0

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Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -Burn

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OCR stands for

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The ________ is the most common input device.

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If a user with an older tower system wants their computer to accept microphone input,they must install removable

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These are designed to monitor physical conditions,such as temperature and humidity:

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Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -CD-ROM

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