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 This activity contains 43 questions.

Question 1.
Which of the following is NOT true about keyboards?
 
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Question 2.
A toggle key is a key that:
 
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Question 3.
RF keyboards:
 
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Question 4.
A stylus would most likely be used with a:
 
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Question 5.
A monitor's resolution is controlled by the:
 
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Question 6.
The number of times per second the electron beam scans the monitor and recharges the illumination of each pixel is called the:
 
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Question 7.
A characteristic of LCD panels is their use of:
 
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Question 8.
The type of printer that prints by selectively uncharging static electricity from spots on a metal drum is a(n):
 
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Question 9.
The short-range radio technology used with some wireless printers is:
 
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Question 10.
Which of the following is NOT true about input devices for physically challenged individuals?
 
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Question 11.
Which of the following is NOT true about monitors?
 
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Question 12.
Which of the following is the fastest port?
 
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Question 13.
Which port is primarily used for network connectivity?
 
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Question 14.
The type of device that plugs into a slot on a motherboard is called a(n):
 
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Question 15.
RAM is an example of:
 
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Question 16.
The storage capacity of an internal hard disk drive is usually measured in:
 
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Question 17.
Which of the following is NOT true about ergonomics and your computer?
 
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Question 18.
The technology that allows a person sitting at a computer equipped with a personal video camera and a microphone to transmit video and audio across the Internet is called:
 
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Question 19.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of CRT monitors?
 
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Question 20.
A new alternative for storing portable data, which plugs directly into a USB port, is a:
 
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Question 21.
Bistable displays retain their image after the power is turned off.
   
 
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Question 22.
Passive matrix displays produce clearer, brighter images than active matrix displays.
   
 
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Question 23.
If a monitor accepts input from a user touching the screen, then the monitor also doubles as an input device.
   
 
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Question 24.
Improperly positioning the monitor is the leading cause of repetitive strain injury (RSI) in computer users.
   
 
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Question 25.
The CPU and RAM are examples of peripheral devices.
   
 
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Question 26.
The Dvorak keyboard puts the most commonly used letters in the English language on "home keys," the keys in the middle row of the keyboard.
   
 
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Question 27.
A traditional mouse doesn't demand much wrist motion, so it's considered healthier for the wrists than a trackball mouse.
   
 
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Question 28.
Function keys perform the same action regardless of the software package being used.
   
 
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Question 29.
LCD monitors are also called flat-panel monitors.
   
 
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Question 30.
A smaller dot pitch means that there is less blank space between pixels, creating a sharper, clearer image.
   
 
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Question 31.
Dot-matrix printers are still used for printing multipart forms such as invoices or contracts.
   
 
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Question 32.
When your computer is in Stand By mode, its more power-hungry components, such as the monitor and hard drive, are put in idle.
   
 
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Question 33.
If you're planning to print color photos and graphics, a laser printer is the better, more economical choice.
   
 
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Question 34.
Universal serial bus (USB) ports are fast replacing traditional serial and parallel ports because of their ability to transfer data quickly.
   
 
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Question 35.
RAM holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.
   
 
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Question 36.
Experts recommend the monitor be positioned at eye level or so that it is at an angle 20 to 50 degrees above your line of sight.
   
 
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Question 37.
The CPU and RAM are located on the motherboard.
   
 
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Question 38.
Connectivity ports include modem ports and video ports.
   
 
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Question 39.
With an optical mouse, there is no way for dirt to interfere with the mechanisms and less chance of parts breaking down.
   
 
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Question 40.
FOLED screens can be rolled up or folded and still retain useful display capabilities.
   
 
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Question 41.
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions.
A matching question presents 6 answer choices and 6 items. The answer choices are lettered A through F. The items are numbered 41.1 through 41.6. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.
A holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up
B a point (or dot) on a screen
C means to connect input and output devices to the computer
D pluggable nonvolatile memory
E work just like standard floppies but can store much more data
F interprets taps as mouse-button clicks
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Question 42.
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions.
A matching question presents 5 answer choices and 5 items. The answer choices are lettered A through E. The items are numbered 42.1 through 42.5. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.
A standard keyboard layout
B used alone to bring up the Start menu
C used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts and special tasks
D leading alternative keyboard layout
E act as shortcut keys to perform special tasks
 
 
 
 
 
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Question 43.
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions.
A matching question presents 6 answer choices and 6 items. The answer choices are lettered A through F. The items are numbered 43.1 through 43.6. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.
A creates tangible copies of text and graphics
B looks like a traditional television set
C the diagonal distance between pixels of the same color on the screen
D also called flat-panel monitors
E creates "soft" copies of text and graphics
F number of times per second the electron beam scans the monitor and recharges the illumination of each pixel
 
 
 
 
 
 
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