CHAPTER 2: LOOKING AT COMPUTERS: UNDERSTANDING THE … · B. input C. output D. store Answer: B Difficulty: Moderate Reference: Computers Are Data Processing Devices Chapter: 2 Textbook:

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CHAPTER 2:

LOOKING AT COMPUTERS:

UNDERSTANDING THE PARTS

Multiple Choice:

1. _____________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.

A. Information

B. A number

C. A character

D. A symbol

Answer: A Difficulty: Easy

Reference: Computers Are Data Processing Devices

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Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition

2. Computers are very good at _____________ data into information.

A. making

B. producing

C. processing

D. entering

Answer: C Difficulty: Easy


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3. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?

A. gathering data

B. processing data into information

C. analyzing the data or information

D. storing the data or information



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4. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ____________ data.

A. present

B. input

C. output

D. store

Answer: B Difficulty: Moderate


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5. After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the

picture is considered:

A. data.

B. output.

C. input.

D. a process.



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6. The _____________ language consists of just two digits: 0 and 1.

A. application

B. binary

C. base 10

D. data processing

Answer: B Difficulty: Easy

Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers

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7. _____________ binary digits (or bits) combine to create one byte.

A. Ten

B. Sixteen

C. Eight

D. Two



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8. The term bit is short for:

A. megabyte.

B. binary language.

C. binary digit.

D. binary number.



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9. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with:

A. multimedia.

B. words.

C. characters.

D. numbers.

Answer: D Difficulty: Moderate


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10. _____________ is the set of computer programs that enables the hardware to perform different tasks.

A. Hardware

B. Binary data

C. Software

D. Data

Answer: C Difficulty: Moderate


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11. In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special character is made up of a

unique combination of:

A. eight bytes.

B. eight kilobytes.

C. eight characters.

D. eight bits.



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12. A ____________ is approximately one billion bytes.

A. kilobyte

B. bit

C. gigabyte

D. megabyte



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13. A ____________ is approximately one million bytes.

A. gigabyte

B. kilobyte

C. megabyte

D. terabyte



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14. _____________ software is the set of programs that enables the computer’s hardware devices and

application software to work together.

A. Utility

B. Binary

C. System

D. Data



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15. Any computer parts that you can actually touch are considered to be:

A. hardware.

B. software.

C. systems.

D. platforms.


Reference: Your Computer’s Hardware

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16. The box that contains the central electronic components of the computer is the:

A. motherboard.

B. system unit.

C. peripheral unit.

D. input unit.



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17. The components that process data are located in:

A. input devices.

B. output devices.

C. the system unit.

D. the storage components.



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18. Devices such as monitors and printers that are connected to the computer are called:

A. processing devices.

B. system devices.

C. peripheral devices.

D. input devices.



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19. A(n) _____________ enables you to enter data (text, images and sound) and instructions (user responses

and commands) into the computer.

A. system unit

B. output device

C. motherboard

D. input device


Reference: Input Devices

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20. All the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a:

A. scanner.

B. mouse.

C. keyboard.

D. printer.

Answer: D Difficulty: Easy


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21. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

A. scanner

B. speaker

C. CD

D. printer



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22. A ____________ is the traditional way to enter data into a PDA and can be used on Tablet PCs for

handwriting recognition.

A. joystick

B. trackball

C. mouse

D. stylus

Answer: D Difficulty: Easy


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23. _____________ are portable computers that are powered by batteries and have a keyboard, a monitor, and

various ports integrated into a single compact case.

A. Tablet PCs

B. Notebooks

C. Pocket PCs

D. PDAs


Reference: Keyboards

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24. A _____________ is a portable computer that features a touch-sensitive screen and handwriting recognition

software.

A. Tablet PC

B. notebook

C. Pocket PC

D. desktop

Answer: A Difficulty: Moderate


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25. The _____________ is used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts and special tasks.

A. Alpha key

B. Function key

C. Control (Ctrl) key

D. Windows key



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26. _____________ are shortcut keys you press to perform special tasks; each software application has its own

set of tasks assigned to these keys.

A. Alpha keys

B. Function keys

C. Control (Ctrl) keys

D. Windows keys



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27. In a Tablet PC, a _____________ is used in conjunction with a flash drive to translate handwriting into

digital text.

A. stylus

B. mouse

C. trackball

D. digital pen

Answer: D Difficulty: Challenging

Reference: Mice and Other Pointing Devices

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28. The small, touch-sensitive area at the base of the keyboard on a notebook is known as a:

A. stylus.

B. touchpad.

C. game control.

D. trackball.



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29. A(n) _____________ uses an internal sensor or laser to detect the mouse’s movement.

A. MoGo mouse

B. wireless mouse

C. trackball mouse

D. optical mouse



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30. _____________ microphones pick up sound from only one direction.

A. Magnetically shielded

B. Wireless

C. Unidirectional

D. Omnidirectional


Reference: Sound Input

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31. A ____________ is an output device that creates hard copies.

A. monitor

B. printer

C. scanner

D. CRT


Reference: Output Devices

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32. The type of monitor that looks like a traditional television set is called a ____________ monitor.

A. display

B. cathode-ray tube (CRT)

C. liquid crystal display (LCD)

D. flat-panel


Reference: Monitors

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33. ____________ printers have tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon.

A. Inkjet

B. Impact

C. Nonimpact

D. Laser


Reference: Printers

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34. Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ____________ printers.

A. nonimpact

B. impact

C. dot-matrix

D. thermal


Reference: Printers

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35. ____________ are large printers used to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines,

such as maps and architectural plans.

A. Dot-matrix printers

B. Thermal printers

C. Multifunction printers

D. Plotters


Reference: Printers

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36. Restarting the system when it is already powered on is called:

A. hibernation.

B. standby mode.

C. a warm boot.

D. a cold boot.

Answer: C Difficulty: Challenging

Reference: Power Controls

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37. ____________ is when the computer saves an image of the desktop and enters a state of reduced power

consumption to save energy.

A. Standby mode

B. A warm boot

C. Hibernation

D. A cold boot

Answer: C Difficulty: Challenging


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38. The hard disk drive is a ____________ storage device, meaning it stores data permanently.

A. random

B. volatile

C. temporary

D. nonvolatile


Reference: Drive Bays: Your Access to Storage Devices

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39. Hard disk drives are considered ____________ storage.

A. nonvolatile

B. flash

C. temporary

D. nonpermanent



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40. Flash drives plug into a(n):

A. USB port.

B. serial port.

C. expansion slot.

D. drive bay.



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41. ____________ ports are now the most popular ports used to connect input and output devices to the

computer.

A. USB

B. Serial

C. Parallel

D. FireWire


Reference: On the Back

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42. USB ports are fast replacing traditional ____________ and ____________ ports because of their ability to

transfer data quickly.

A. parallel, serial

B. Ethernet, speaker

C. video, audio

D. monitor, modem



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43. The ____________ port resembles a standard phone jack.

A. FireWire

B. peripheral

C. modem

D. serial



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44. The ____________, housed inside the system unit, regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by

the computer chips.

A. motherboard

B. CPU

C. RAM

D. power supply


Reference: Inside the System Unit

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45. ____________ plug into expansion slots on the motherboard.

A. Ports

B. Expansion cards

C. USB devices

D. Drive bays



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46. A ____________ enables your computer to connect to other computers.

A. video card

B. network interface card (NIC)

C. sound card

D. controller card



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47. ____________ is a form of permanent memory that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up

and does not get erased when the power is turned off.

A. RAM

B. ROM

C. The CPU

D. The NIC

Answer: B Difficulty: Challenging


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48. RAM is considered volatile storage, which means it is:

A. permanent.

B. random.

C. read-only.

D. temporary.



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49. ____________ is a series of small memory cards that plug into slots on the motherboard.

A. RAM

B. ROM

C. The CPU

D. The power supply



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50. ____________ is the applied science concerned with designing and arranging things that people use so that

the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.

A. Ergonomics

B. Positioning

C. Occupational safety

D. Repetitive strain prevention


Reference: Setting It All Up

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Fill in the Blank:

51. ____________ is a representation of facts or ideas.

Answer: Data Difficulty: Moderate


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52. ____________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaning fashion.

Answer: Information Difficulty: Easy


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53. ____________ is the set of computer programs that enables the hardware to perform different tasks.

Answer: Software Difficulty: Easy


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54. There are two broad categories of software: application software and ______________ software.

Answer: system Difficulty: Easy


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55. ____________ devices, such as monitors, modems, and printers, are devices that are externally connected

to the computer.

Answer: Peripheral Difficulty: Moderate


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56. The central electronic components of the computer are located in the ____________.

Answer: system unit Difficulty: Moderate


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57. QWERTY is a type of ____________.

Answer: keyboard Difficulty: Easy


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58. ____________ keys sometimes perform different functions for different software packages.

Answer: Function (F) Difficulty: Moderate


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59. ____________ are similar to notebook PCs but also feature a touch-sensitive screen and handwriting

recognition software.

Answer: Tablet PCs Difficulty: Moderate


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60. A _______________ is basically a traditional mouse that has been turned on its back.

Answer: trackball Difficulty: Easy


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61. _______________, which are sometimes built into notebook computers, make it possible to transmit live

video over the Web and are often used to facilitate video conferencing.

Answer: Webcams Difficulty: Challenging

Reference: Image Input

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62. In ____________ systems, you operate your computer through a microphone, telling it to perform specific

commands or translate spoken words into data input.

Answer: speech-recognition Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: Sound Input

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63. A cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitor is a grid made up of millions of ____________.

Answer: pixels Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: Monitors

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64. _____________ technology is comprised of computing devices or peripherals that use techniques, parts,

and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.

Answer: Legacy Difficulty: Challenging

Reference: Monitors

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65. Less expensive LCD monitors use ____________ displays.

Answer: passive matrix Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: Key Monitor Features

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66. _____________ are devices that are used to project images from your computer onto a viewing screen.

Answer: Data projectors Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: LCD Versus CRT

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67. There are two primary categories of printers: impact and ______________.

Answer: nonimpact Difficulty: Easy

Reference: Printers

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68. A ________________ is a device that combines the functions of a printer, scanner, copier, and fax into one

machine.

Answer: multifunction printer Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: Printers

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69. The ____________, generally located in an internal drive bay, holds all permanently stored programs and

data.

Answer: hard drive Difficulty: Moderate


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70. ____________ drives, sometimes referred to as jump drives or thumb drives, are a newer alternative to

storing portable data.

Answer: Flash Difficulty: Easy


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71. A ____________ allows for the reading, writing, and playing of DVDs.

Answer: DVD-RW drive Difficulty: Moderate


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72. ____________ is a power-saving mode that stores your data in memory and saves it to your computer’s

hard disk.

Answer: Hibernation Difficulty: Moderate


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73. When the computer is in ____________, all documents, applications, and data are stored in RAM.

Answer: sleep mode Difficulty: Challenging


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74. ____________ is sometimes referred to as primary storage.

Answer: RAM Difficulty: Challenging


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75. ____________ deals with such things as positioning your monitor and wrists correctly.

Answer: Ergonomics Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: Setting It All Up

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True/False:

76. The four main functions of a computer are inputting data, processing data, outputting the data or

information, and communicating the data or information.

Answer: False Difficulty: Challenging


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77. Some keyboards include multimedia key and Internet keys.

Answer: True Difficulty: Easy


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78. When toggled off, the Insert key replaces or overwrites existing characters with new characters as you type.

Answer: True Difficulty: Moderate


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79. There are two types of CRT monitors on the market: passive-matrix displays and active-matrix displays.

Answer: False Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: Key Monitor Features

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80. Digital cameras, camcorders, and webcams are common devices for capturing pictures and video and are

all considered output devices.


Reference: Image Input

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81. Thermal printers are specialty printers that melt wax-based ink onto ordinary paper or burn dots onto

specially coated paper.


Reference: Printers

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82. Speed, resolution, color output, and memory are factors to be considered when selecting a monitor.


Reference: Choosing a Printer

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83. Studies have shown that users of MP3 players may experience hearing damage due to excessive volume

from ear buds.


Reference: Sound Output

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84. Restarting the system while it’s powered on is called a cold boot.



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85. Speakers connect to the VGA port.



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86. The motherboard is a box that contains the central electronic component of the computer.



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87. External hard drives are often used to back up data that is contained on the internal hard drive.



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88. Bluetooth is the latest incarnation of optical storage to hit the market.



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89. Serial ports and parallel ports have long been used to connect input and output devices to the computer.



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90. The central processing unit is the largest and most important chip in the computer.



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Matching:

91. Match the following acronyms with their functions:

I. CPU A. type of technology used on flat-screen monitors

II. RAM B. standard keyboard layout

III. ROM C. temporary storage

IV. LCD D. processes all commands issued by software instructions

V. QWERTY E. permanent storage

Answer: D, C, E, A, B Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: Multiple locations in chapter

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92. Match the following ports with the devices most likely to be connected to them:

I. VGA port A. flash drive

II. parallel port B. monitor

III. serial port C. printer

IV. Ethernet port D. modem

V. USB port E. DSL or cable modem

Answer: B, C, D, E, A Difficulty: Challenging


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93. Match the following terms to their meanings:

I. data A. representation of a fact or idea

II. processing B. meaningful data

III. information C. parts of the computer you can touch

IV. software D. turning data into information

V. hardware E. computer programs

Answer: A, D, B, E, C Difficulty: Easy


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I. optical mouse A. internal sensor or laser

II. wireless mouse B. fits into peripheral slot on a notebook

III. trackball mouse C. traditional mouse on its back

IV. MoGo mouse D. uses radio frequency

V. touchpad E. integrated pointing device

Answer: A, D, C, B, E Difficulty: Moderate


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I. byte A. million bytes

II. megabyte B. thousand bytes

III. kilobyte C. billion bytes

IV. gigabyte D. 8 bits

V. bit E. 0 or 1

Answer: D, A, B, C, E Difficulty: Moderate


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I. input device A. device used to enter data

II. peripheral device B. device that sends processed data

III. output device C. circuitboard

IV. motherboard D. external device that exchanges data with the computer through ports

V. system unit E. contains the central electronic components of the computer

Answer: A, D, B, C, E Difficulty: Moderate


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97. Match the following terms with their meanings:

I. thermal A. printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams

II. impact B. wax-based ink is melted onto ordinary paper

III. dot-matrix C. an example of an impact printer

IV. inkjet D. printers that have tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper

V. nonimpact E. an example of a nonimpact printer

Answer: B, D, C, E, A Difficulty: Moderate


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I. CRT A. groups of pixels are charged

II. LCD B. each pixel is charged individually

III. refresh rate C. technology used in a flat panel monitor

IV. active-matrix display D. a picture tube device in a monitor

V. passive-matrix display E. speed at which electron beam recharges each pixel

Answer: D, C, E, B, A Difficulty: Moderate


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99. Match the following terms with their meanings:

I. pixel A. measurement of printing speed

II. hertz B. unit of measure for processors

III. resolution C. tiny dot that creates an image on the computer monitor

IV. ppm D. measurement of printer resolution

V. dpi E. the clearness or sharpness of an image

Answer: C, B, E, A, D Difficulty: Challenging


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I. modem port A. temporary storage

II. audio port B. read-only storage

III. CD-ROM C. used to connect headphones, microphones, and speakers

IV. RAM D. fastest port available

V. FireWire E. uses a traditional telephone signal

Answer: E, C, B, A, D Difficulty: Moderate


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