Chapter 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

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1. QWERTY is a(n):  

2. A toggle key is a key that:  

3. RF keyboards:  

4. A stylus would most likely be used with a:  

5. A monitor’s resolution refers to the:  

6. The speed at which pixels are reilluminated in a monitor is called:  

7. A characteristic of LCD panels is their use of:  

8. The type of printer that prints by selectively uncharging static electricity from spots on a metal drum is a(n):  

9. A warm boot in older versions of Windows is caused by:  

10. Almost all computers have a hard drive residing in a(n):  

11. Which of the following is the fastest port?  

12. What port is primarily used for network connectivity?  

13. The type of device that plugs into a slot on a motherboard is called a(n):  

14. RAM is an example of:  

15. The storage capacity of a typical PC hard disk drive is usually in:  

16. Bistable displays retain their image after the power is turned off.  
 
17. Passive matrix displays produce clearer, brighter images than active matrix displays.  
 
18. Toner is a fine powder used in thermal printers.  
 
19. Prevention of RSI is an ergonomic issue.  
 
20. FOLED screens can be rolled up or folded and still retain useful display capabilities.  
 
21.

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions.  

Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

A. high capacity portable disk
B. pointing input device
C. pluggable non-volatile memory
D. point on a screen
E. memory that can only be read
F. similar but more advanced than compact disc
 

Answer choices in this exercise are randomized and will appear in a different order each time the page is loaded.
 




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