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| ________ is data that has bee | Information |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data-processing functions of a computer? | analyzing the data or information |
| Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ________ data. | input |
| After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered: | output |
| The ________ language consists of just two digits: 0 and 1. | binary |
| ________ binary digits (or bits) combine to create one byte. | Eight |
| The term "bit" is short for: | binary digit. |
| Computers process data into information by working exclusively with: | numbers |
| ________ is the set of computer programs that enables the hardware to perform different tasks. | Software |
| In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special character is made up of a unique combination of | eight bits. |
| A ________ is approximately 1 billion bytes. | gigabyte |
| A ________ is approximately 1 million bytes. | megabyte |
| ________ software is the set of programs that enables the computer's hardware devices and application software to work together. | System |
| Any computer parts that you can actually touch are considered to be: | hardware |
| The ________ contains all of the central electronic components of the computer. | motherboard |
| ________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as your car or the electronic thermostat in your home. | Embedded |
| Devices such as monitors and printers that are connected to the computer are called: | peripheral devices. |
| All the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a: | printer |
| Which of the following is an example of an input device? | a scanner |
| A(n) ________ enables you to enter data (text, images, and sound) and instructions (user responses and commands) into the computer. | input device |
| A(n) ________ is a device that looks like a skinny pen but has no ink. | stylus |
| A ________ is a portable computer that features a touch-sensitive screen and handwriting recognition software. | Tablet PC |
| The ________ is used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts and special tasks. | Control (Ctrl) key |
| ________ are shortcut keys that you press to perform special tasks; each software application has its own set of tasks assigned to these keys. | Function keys |
| The small, touch-sensitive area at the base of the keyboard on a notebook computer is known as a: | touchpad |
| A(n) ________ uses an internal sensor or laser to detect the mouse's movement. | optical mouse |
| ________ microphones pick up sound from only one direction. | Unidirectional |
| The type of monitor that looks like a traditional television set is called a ________ monitor. | cathode-ray tube (CRT) |
| Monitor screen grids are made up of millions of pixels, with each pixel containing ________ subpixels of colors. | three |
| The term ________ describes computing devices or peripherals that use techniques, parts, and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular. | legacy technology |
| ________ printers have tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon. | Impact |
| Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ________ printers. | nonimpact |
| ________ are large printers used to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines, such as maps and architectural plans. | Plotters |
| Restarting a computer when it is already powered on is called: | a warm boot. |
| The ________, housed inside the system unit, regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by the computer chips. | power supply |
| ________ is a power mode that allows the computer to save an image of the desktop and enter a state of reduced power consumption to save energy. | Hibernate |
| The hard disk drive is a ________ storage device, meaning that it stores data permanently. | nonvolatile |
| Flash drives plug into a(n): | USB port. |
| A ________ is where a peripheral device can attach to a computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the operating system. | port |
| ________ ports are now the most common ports for connecting input and output devices to the computer. | Universal serial bus |
| USB ports are fast replacing traditional ________ and ________ ports because of their ability to transfer data quickly. | parallel, serial |
| The S-video and the ________ ports on a computer facilitate connecting the computer to multimedia devices such as TVs and DVD players. | DVI |
| The ________ port resembles a standard phone jack. | modem |
| ________ plug into slots on the motherboard and provide additional functionality for your computer. | Expansion cards |
| ________ are a form of permanent storage that can be seen and accessed from outside the system unit and are typically used for CD and DVD drives. | External drive bays |
| A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet. | network interface card (NIC) |
| ________ is a form of permanent memory that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up. | ROM |
| RAM is considered volatile storage, which means it is: | temporary |
| ________ is the place in a computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are stored. | RAM |
| ________ is the applied science concerned with designing and arranging things that people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely. | Ergonomics |
| Large, expensive computers that support hundreds of users simultaneously are called: | mainframes |
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