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Technology in Action, 6e (Evans)

Chapter 2 Looking at Computers

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 Diff: 1

Section Ref: Computers are Data-Processing Devices

2) Computers are very good at __________ data into information.

A) making

B) producing

C) processing

D) entering

Answer: C Diff: 1


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

Answer: C Diff: 1


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

A) present

B) input

C) output

D) store

Answer: B Diff: 1


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.

Answer: B Diff: 2

Section Ref: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers


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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 Diff: 2


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

A) Ten

B) Sixteen

C) Eight

D) Two

Answer: C Diff: 1


8) The term "bit" is short for:

A) megabyte.

B) binary language.

C) binary digit.

D) binary number.

Answer: C Diff: 1


9) Computers process data into information by working exclusively with

A) multimedia.

B) words.

C) characters.

D) numbers.

Answer: D Diff: 2


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 Diff: 2



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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.

Answer: D Diff: 2


12) A __________ is approximately 1 billion bytes.

A) kilobyte

B) bit

C) gigabyte

D) megabyte

Answer: C Diff: 2


13) A __________ is approximately 1 million bytes.

A) gigabyte

B) kilobyte

C) megabyte

D) terabyte

Answer: C Diff: 2


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

Answer: C Diff: 2


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

A) hardware.

B) software.

C) systems.

D) platforms.

Answer: A Diff: 1

Section Ref: 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.

Answer: B Diff: 1


17) The components that process data are located in

A) input devices.

B) output devices.

C) the system unit.

D) the storage components.

Answer: C Diff: 2


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.

Answer: C Diff: 1


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

Answer: D Diff: 2

Section Ref: Input Devices

20) All the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a

A) scanner.

B) mouse.

C) keyboard.

D) printer.

Answer: D Diff: 1

Section Ref: Output Devices


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

A) a scanner

B) a speaker

C) a CD

D) a printer

Answer: A Diff: 1


22) A __________ is used to enter data into a PDA or on Tablet PCs for handwriting recognition.

A) joystick

B) trackball

C) mouse

D) stylus

Answer: D Diff: 1


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

Answer: B Diff: 2


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 Diff: 2

Section Ref: Keyboards

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

Answer: C Diff: 2



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26) __________ are shortcut keys that 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

Answer: B Diff: 2


27) __________ keys move your cursor.

A) I-beam

B) Cursor control

C) Navigation

D) Function

Answer: B Diff: 1


28) Another term for notebook computer is:

A) portable computer.

B) personal computer.

C) laptop computer.

D) mini computer.

Answer: C Diff: 1


29) 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.

Answer: B Diff: 1

Section Ref: Mice and Other Pointing Devices

30) 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

Answer: D Diff: 2


31) __________ are small cameras used to capture still images or transfer live video directly to

your computer.

Answer: Webcams Diff: 1

Section Ref: Image Input


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32) __________ microphones pick up sound from only one direction.

A) Magnetically shielded

B) Wireless

C) Unidirectional

D) Omnidirectional

Answer: C Diff: 1

Section Ref: Sound Output

33) A __________ is an output device that creates hard copies.

A) monitor

B) printer

C) scanner

D) CRT

Answer: B Diff: 1

Section Ref: Printers

34) A printer's __________ determines how many pages it can print per minute.

A) speed

B) resolution

C) output rate

D) memory

Answer: A Diff: 1


35) Color laser printers have __________ separate toner cartridges.

A) two

B) three

C) four

D) six

Answer: C Diff: 1


36) 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

Answer: B Diff: 2

Section Ref: Monitors


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37) __________ printers have tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked

ribbon.

A) Inkjet

B) Impact

C) Nonimpact

D) Laser

Answer: B Diff: 2


38) __________ is the drop-on-demand processes used by Epson inkjet printers.

Answer: piezoelectic Diff: 3

Section Ref: How Inkjet and Laser Printers Work

39) Multifunction printers are also referred to as __________ printers.

Answer: all-in-one Diff: 1


40) Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of __________ printers.

A) nonimpact

B) impact

C) dot-matrix

D) thermal

Answer: A Diff: 2


41) __________ 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

Answer: D Diff: 2

Section Ref: Power Controls

42) Restarting a computer when it is already powered on is called

A) hibernation.

B) standby mode.

C) a warm boot.

D) a cold boot.

Answer: C Diff: 3



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43) __________ is what happens 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 Diff: 3


44) The hard disk drive is a __________ storage device, meaning that it stores data permanently.

A) random

B) volatile

C) temporary

D) nonvolatile

Answer: D Diff: 2

Section Ref: Drive Bays: Your Access to Storage Devices

45) Hard disk drives are considered __________ storage.

A) nonvolatile

B) flash

C) temporary

D) nonpermanent

Answer: A Diff: 2


46) __________ are essentially hard drives that have been made portable and are quite often

used to back up the data on an internal hard drive in case a problem develops or data needs

to be recovered.

A) Jump drives

B) Flash drives

C) External hard drives

D) Blu-Rays

Answer: C Diff: 2


47) Flash drives plug into a(n)

A) USB port.

B) serial port.

C) expansion slot.

D) drive bay.

Answer: A Diff: 2



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48) __________ ports are now the most popular ports for connecting input and output devices to

the computer.

A) USB

B) Serial

C) Parallel

D) FireWire

Answer: A Diff: 2

Section Ref: Ports

49) 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

Answer: A Diff: 2

Section Ref: Ports

50) What USB standard is currently being developed?

A) 2.0

B) 3.0

C) 4.0

D) 5.0

Answer: B Diff: 2

Section Ref: Ports

51) The S-video and the __________ ports on a computer facilitate connecting the computer to

multimedia devices such as TVs and DVD players.

A) AVI

B) DVI

C) USB

D) Parallel

Answer: B Diff: 2

Section Ref: Ports

52) Traditional serial ports sent __________ of data at a time.

A) 1 byte

B) 4 bits

C) 2 bits

D) 1 bit

Answer: D Diff: 2

Section Ref: Ports


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53) The __________ port resembles a standard phone jack.

A) FireWire

B) peripheral

C) modem

D) serial

Answer: C Diff: 2

Section Ref: Ports

54) 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

Answer: D Diff: 2

Section Ref: Inside the System Unit

55) __________ plug into slots on the motherboard.

A) Ports

B) Expansion cards

C) USB devices

D) Drive bays

Answer: B Diff: 2


56) A __________ enables your computer to connect to other computers.

A) video card

B) network interface card (NIC)

C) sound card

D) controller card

Answer: B Diff: 2


57) __________ is a form of permanent memory that holds all the instructions the computer

needs to start up.

A) RAM

B) ROM

C) The CPU

D) The NIC

Answer: B Diff: 3

Section Ref: Opening Your System Unit


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58) RAM is considered volatile storage, which means it is

A) permanent.

B) random.

C) read-only.

D) temporary.

Answer: D Diff: 2


59) __________ 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

Answer: A Diff: 2


60) __________ 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

Answer: A Diff: 2

Section Ref: Setting It All Up

61) __________ is a representation of facts or ideas.

Answer: Data Diff: 1


62) __________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaning fashion.

Answer: Information Diff: 1


63) Computers are very good at manipulating or organizing data into information, also referred

to as __________.

Answer: processing Diff: 2


64) __________ is the set of computer programs that enables the hardware to perform different

tasks.

Answer: Software Diff: 1



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65) There are two broad categories of software: application software and __________ software.

Answer: system Diff: 1


66) The language understood by computers is called __________.

Answer: binary Diff: 2


67) __________ bits equal one byte.

Answer: Eight Diff: 2


68) MB stands for __________.

Answer: megabyte Diff: 1


69) GB stands for __________.

Answer: gigabyte Diff: 1


70) __________ devices, such as monitors, modems, and printers, are externally connected to the

computer.

Answer: Peripheral Diff: 2


71) In a __________ computer, the system unit is combined with other input and output devices.

Answer: notebook Diff: 1


72) One kilobyte is about __________ bytes.

Answer: 1,000 Diff: 2


73) One GB is equal to about 1 __________ bytes.

Answer: billion Diff: 2


74) The central electronic components of a computer are located in the __________.

Answer: system unit Diff: 2



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75) QWERTY is a type of __________.

Answer: keyboard Diff: 1


76) The leading alternative keyboard to the QWERTY is the __________ keyboard.

Answer: Dvorak Diff: 2


77) __________ keys sometimes perform different tasks for different software packages.

Answer: Function (F) Diff: 2


78) A(n) __________ is a series of tasks that can be programmed into some keyboards.

Answer: macro Diff: 2


79) The __________ keyboard projects the image of a keyboard on any surface, and sensors

detect the motion of your fingers as you type.

Answer: virtual Diff: 2


80) __________ is a wireless transmission standard that facilitates connection among electronic

computing devices.

Answer: Bluetooth Diff: 2


81) __________ are similar to notebook PCs but also feature a touch-sensitive screen and

handwriting recognition software.

Answer: Tablet PCs Diff: 2


82) A __________ is basically a traditional mouse that has been turned on its back.

Answer: trackball Diff: 1


83) The __________ mouse is compact in design and fits into a peripheral slot on the side of a

notebook.

Answer: MoGo Diff: 2


84) With a(n) __________, you control the position of the cursor by moving your finger over a

pad.

Answer: touchpad Diff: 1



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85) The __________ pulls up a magnification box that can be dragged around the screen to

enhance the viewing of hard-to-read-images.

Answer: magnifier Diff: 1


86) __________ make it possible to transmit live video over the Web and often are used to

facilitate video conferencing.

Answer: Webcams Diff: 3


87) In __________ systems, you operate your computer through a microphone, telling it to

perform specific commands or to translate spoken words into data input.

Answer: speech-recognition Diff: 2

Section Ref: Sound Input

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

Answer: pixels Diff: 2


89) __________ technology is composed of computing devices or peripherals that use

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

Answer: Legacy Diff: 3


90) Less expensive LCD monitors use __________ displays.

Answer: passive-matrix Diff: 2


91) __________ are devices used to project images from your computer onto a viewing screen.

Answer: Data projectors Diff: 2


92) There are two primary categories of printers: impact and __________.

Answer: nonimpact Diff: 1


93) A __________ is a device that combines the functions of a printer, scanner, copier, and fax

into one machine.

Answer: multifunction printer Diff: 2


94) A printer's __________ is measured in dots per inch.

Answer: resolution Diff: 2



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95) The __________ , generally located in an internal drive bay, holds all permanently stored

programs and data.

Answer: hard drive Diff: 2


96) __________ drives, sometimes referred to as jump drives or thumb drives, are a newer

alternative for storing portable data.

Answer: Flash Diff: 1


97) A(n) __________ allows the reading, writing, and playing of DVDs.

Answer: DVD-RW drive Diff: 2


98) Most computers, especially notebook computers, come with __________ that can read and

write both CDs and DVDs.

Answer: DVD drives Diff: 2


99) Today's internal hard drives can hold up to __________ of data.

Answer: 1 terabyte Diff: 3


100) A(n) __________ drive resembles a floppy disk drive but has a slightly wider opening.

Answer: Zip disk Diff: 2


101) Serial and parallel ports are now considered __________ technology.

Answer: legacy Diff: 2

Section Ref: Ports

102) When ratified, the USB __________ standard will allow data transfer at 10 times the speed of

the current USB standard.

Answer: 3.0 Diff: 2

Section Ref: Ports

103) __________ is a power-saving mode that stores your data in memory and saves it to your

computer's hard disk.

Answer: Hibernation Diff: 2


104) When a computer is in __________ , all documents, applications, and data remain in RAM.

Answer: sleep mode Diff: 3



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105) __________ is sometimes referred to as primary storage.

Answer: RAM Diff: 3


106) __________ deals with such things as positioning your monitor and wrists correctly.

Answer: Ergonomics Diff: 2

Section Ref: Setting It All Up

107) __________ are specially designed computers that can perform complex calculations

extremely rapidly.

Answer: Supercomputers Diff: 2

Section Ref: Specialty Computers

108) __________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as

your car.

Answer: Embedded computers Diff: 2


109) __________ computers are often used in insurance companies, where many people are

working on similar operations all at once.

Answer: Mainframe Diff: 2


110) 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 Diff: 3


111) Large, expensive computers that support hundreds of users simultaneously are called:

A) supercomputers

B) maxicomputers

C) mainframes

D) powercomputers

Answer: C Diff: 1


112) One bit is equal to 8 bytes.



113) The operating system provides the means for users to interact with a computer.

Answer: TRUE Diff: 1



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114) Some keyboards include a multimedia key and Internet keys.



115) When toggled off, the Insert key replaces or overwrites existing characters with new

characters as you type.



116) You cannot connect a full-size keyboard to a notebook computer.



117) The leading alternative to the QWERTY keyboard is the virtual keyboard.



118) Some keyboards allow you to program a series of tasks and associate that series of tasks with

a specific keystroke.



119) When performing data entry, you must use the numeric keypad on your keyboard to enter

numeric values.



120) All function keys on all keyboards work the same in all programs.



121) The Ctrl key on a PC keyboard and the Command key on a Mac perform similar functions.



122) The Windows key on a keyboard is specific to the Windows operating system.



123) There are currently no keyboards specifically designed for gaming. However, there are

some in development that are expected to be on the market soon.




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124) Num Lock and Caps Lock are both toggle keys.



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

matrix displays.



126) Not all printers that are suitable for desktop computers will work with notebook computers.



127) Digital cameras, camcorders, and Webcams are common devices for capturing pictures and

video and are all considered output devices.



128) Thermal printers are specialty printers that melt wax-based ink onto ordinary paper or burn

dots onto specially coated paper.



129) Modern printers feature Bluetooth connectivity technology.



130) Printers do not have to have memory in order to print.



131) Laser printers use laser beams and jets to deliver toner onto specific areas of a page.



132) Laser printers use essentially the same process for printing as inkjet printers do.



133) Speed, resolution, color output, and memory are factors to be considered when selecting a

monitor.




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134) Studies have shown that users of MP3 players may experience hearing damage due to

excessive volume from ear buds.


Section Ref: Sound Output

135) Restarting the computer while it's powered on is called a cold boot.



136) Speakers connect to the VGA port.



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



138) Embedded computers have their own programming. They typically do not receive input

from you, nor do they interact with other systems.



139) Mainframes are used in situations where complex models requiring intensive mathematical

calculations are needed.



140) The main difference between a mainframe and a supercomputer is the physical size.



141) External hard drives are often used to back up data that is contained on the internal hard

drive.



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



143) The portability of equipment that uses USB ports has made serial and parallel ports obsolete.


Section Ref: Ports


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144) Serial ports and parallel ports have long been used to connect input and output devices to

the computer.


Section Ref: On the Back

145) The central processing unit is the largest and most important chip in a computer.



146) Match the following terms to their meaning.

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 Diff: 2

Section Ref: Multiple locations in the chapter


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 Diff: 3



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

Diff: 1



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I. optical mouse A. uses an internal sensor or laser

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

III. trackball mouse C. traditional mouse with rollerball on top

IV. MoGo mouse D. uses radio frequency

V. touchpad E. integrated pointing device

Answer: A,D,C,B,E Diff: 2



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 Diff: 2



I. input device A. device used to enter data

II. peripheral device B. device that sends processed data

III. output device C. also known as a circuit board

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 Diff: 2



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. a printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that

strike the paper

V. nonimpact E. an example of a nonimpact printer

Answer: B,D,C,E,A Diff: 2



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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 Diff: 2



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 Diff: 3



I. modem port A. temporary storage

II. audio port B. an example of read-only storage

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

IV. RAM D. fastest type of port available

V. FireWire E. uses a traditional telephone signal

Answer: E,C,B,A,D Diff: 2


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