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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
Chapter: 2
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
Reference: Computers Are Data Processing Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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
Answer: C Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Computers Are Data Processing Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
4. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ____________ data.
A. present
B. input
C. output
D. store
Answer: B Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Computers Are Data Processing Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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 Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Computers Are Data Processing Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
7. _____________ binary digits (or bits) combine to create one byte.
A. Ten
B. Sixteen
C. Eight
D. Two
Answer: C Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
8. The term bit is short for:
A. megabyte.
B. binary language.
C. binary digit.
D. binary number.
Answer: C Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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
Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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 Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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12. A ____________ is approximately one billion bytes.
A. kilobyte
B. bit
C. gigabyte
D. megabyte
Answer: C Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
13. A ____________ is approximately one million bytes.
A. gigabyte
B. kilobyte
C. megabyte
D. terabyte
Answer: C Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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 Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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.
Answer: A Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Your Computer’s Hardware
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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 Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Your Computer’s Hardware
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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 Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Your Computer’s Hardware
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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.
Answer: C Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Your Computer’s Hardware
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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 Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Input Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
20. All the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a:
A. scanner.
B. mouse.
C. keyboard.
D. printer.
Answer: D Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Input Devices
Chapter: 2
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21. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
A. scanner
B. speaker
C. CD
D. printer
Answer: A Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Input Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Reference: Input Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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 Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Keyboards
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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
Reference: Keyboards
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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 Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Keyboards
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Answer: B Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Keyboards
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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.
Answer: B Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Mice and Other Pointing Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Answer: D Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Mice and Other Pointing Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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30. _____________ microphones pick up sound from only one direction.
A. Magnetically shielded
B. Wireless
C. Unidirectional
D. Omnidirectional
Answer: C Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Sound Input
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
31. A ____________ is an output device that creates hard copies.
A. monitor
B. printer
C. scanner
D. CRT
Answer: B Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Output Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Answer: B Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Monitors
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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
Answer: B Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Printers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
34. Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ____________ printers.
A. nonimpact
B. impact
C. dot-matrix
D. thermal
Answer: A Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Printers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Answer: D Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Printers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Reference: Power Controls
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
38. The hard disk drive is a ____________ storage device, meaning it stores data permanently.
A. random
B. volatile
C. temporary
D. nonvolatile
Answer: D Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Drive Bays: Your Access to Storage Devices
Chapter: 2
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39. Hard disk drives are considered ____________ storage.
A. nonvolatile
B. flash
C. temporary
D. nonpermanent
Answer: A Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Drive Bays: Your Access to Storage Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
40. Flash drives plug into a(n):
A. USB port.
B. serial port.
C. expansion slot.
D. drive bay.
Answer: A Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Drive Bays: Your Access to Storage Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Answer: A Difficulty: Moderate
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
Answer: A Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: On the Back
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
43. The ____________ port resembles a standard phone jack.
A. FireWire
B. peripheral
C. modem
D. serial
Answer: C Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: On the Back
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Answer: D Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Inside the System Unit
Chapter: 2
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45. ____________ plug into expansion slots on the motherboard.
A. Ports
B. Expansion cards
C. USB devices
D. Drive bays
Answer: B Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Inside the System Unit
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
46. 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 Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Inside the System Unit
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Reference: Inside the System Unit
Chapter: 2
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48. RAM is considered volatile storage, which means it is:
A. permanent.
B. random.
C. read-only.
D. temporary.
Answer: D Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Inside the System Unit
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Answer: A Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Inside the System Unit
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Answer: A Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Setting It All Up
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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Fill in the Blank:
51. ____________ is a representation of facts or ideas.
Answer: Data Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Computers Are Data Processing Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
52. ____________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaning fashion.
Answer: Information Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Computers Are Data Processing Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
53. ____________ is the set of computer programs that enables the hardware to perform different tasks.
Answer: Software Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
54. There are two broad categories of software: application software and ______________ software.
Answer: system Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
55. ____________ devices, such as monitors, modems, and printers, are devices that are externally connected
to the computer.
Answer: Peripheral Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Your Computer’s Hardware
Chapter: 2
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56. The central electronic components of the computer are located in the ____________.
Answer: system unit Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Your Computer’s Hardware
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
57. QWERTY is a type of ____________.
Answer: keyboard Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Keyboards
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
58. ____________ keys sometimes perform different functions for different software packages.
Answer: Function (F) Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Keyboards
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
59. ____________ are similar to notebook PCs but also feature a touch-sensitive screen and handwriting
recognition software.
Answer: Tablet PCs Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Keyboards
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
60. A _______________ is basically a traditional mouse that has been turned on its back.
Answer: trackball Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Mice and Other Pointing Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
63. A cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitor is a grid made up of millions of ____________.
Answer: pixels Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Monitors
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
65. Less expensive LCD monitors use ____________ displays.
Answer: passive matrix Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Key Monitor Features
Chapter: 2
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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
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
67. There are two primary categories of printers: impact and ______________.
Answer: nonimpact Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Printers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
69. The ____________, generally located in an internal drive bay, holds all permanently stored programs and
data.
Answer: hard drive Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Drive Bays: Your Access to Storage Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
70. ____________ drives, sometimes referred to as jump drives or thumb drives, are a newer alternative to
storing portable data.
Answer: Flash Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Drive Bays: Your Access to Storage Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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71. A ____________ allows for the reading, writing, and playing of DVDs.
Answer: DVD-RW drive Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Drive Bays: Your Access to Storage Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Reference: Power Controls
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
73. When the computer is in ____________, all documents, applications, and data are stored in RAM.
Answer: sleep mode Difficulty: Challenging
Reference: Power Controls
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
74. ____________ is sometimes referred to as primary storage.
Answer: RAM Difficulty: Challenging
Reference: Inside the System Unit
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
75. ____________ deals with such things as positioning your monitor and wrists correctly.
Answer: Ergonomics Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Setting It All Up
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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
Reference: Computers Are Data Processing Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
77. Some keyboards include multimedia key and Internet keys.
Answer: True Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Keyboards
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
78. When toggled off, the Insert key replaces or overwrites existing characters with new characters as you type.
Answer: True Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Keyboards
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
80. Digital cameras, camcorders, and webcams are common devices for capturing pictures and video and are
all considered output devices.
Answer: False Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Image Input
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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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.
Answer: True Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Printers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
82. Speed, resolution, color output, and memory are factors to be considered when selecting a monitor.
Answer: False Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Choosing a Printer
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
83. Studies have shown that users of MP3 players may experience hearing damage due to excessive volume
from ear buds.
Answer: True Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Sound Output
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
84. Restarting the system while it’s powered on is called a cold boot.
Answer: False Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Power Controls
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
85. Speakers connect to the VGA port.
Answer: False Difficulty: Challenging
Reference: On the Back
Chapter: 2
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86. The motherboard is a box that contains the central electronic component of the computer.
Answer: False Difficulty: Challenging
Reference: Inside the System Unit
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
87. External hard drives are often used to back up data that is contained on the internal hard drive.
Answer: True Difficulty: Easy
Reference: Drive Bays: Your Access to Storage Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
88. Bluetooth is the latest incarnation of optical storage to hit the market.
Answer: False Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Drive Bays: Your Access to Storage Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
89. Serial ports and parallel ports have long been used to connect input and output devices to the computer.
Answer: True Difficulty: Easy
Reference: On the Back
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
90. The central processing unit is the largest and most important chip in the computer.
Answer: True Difficulty: Moderate
Reference: Inside the System Unit
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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
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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
Reference: On the Back
Chapter: 2
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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
Reference: Multiple locations in chapter
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
94. Match the following terms to their meanings:
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
Reference: Mice and Other Pointing Devices
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
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95. Match the following terms to their meanings:
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
Reference: Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
96. Match the following terms to their meanings:
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
Reference: Multiple locations in chapter
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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
Reference: Multiple locations in chapter
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
98. Match the following terms to their meanings:
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
Reference: Multiple locations in chapter
Chapter: 2
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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
Reference: Multiple locations in chapter
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition
100. Match the following terms to their meanings:
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
Reference: Multiple locations in chapter
Chapter: 2
Textbook: Technology in Action, Fifth Edition