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 This activity contains 44 questions.

Question 1.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major functions of a computer?
 
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Question 2.
The most common type of system software is:
 
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Question 3.
A ___________ is approximately a million bytes.

 
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Question 4.
A stylus would most likely be used with a:
 
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Question 5.
Which of the following is NOT an input device?
 
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Question 6.
A toggle key is a key that:
 
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Question 7.
An optical mouse uses:
 
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Question 8.
RF keyboards:
 
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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 NOT a common device for input of digital images into your computer?
 
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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 one of the reasons LCD monitors passed CRT monitors in popularity?
 
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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.
With regard to computers, the terms data and information mean the same thing.
   
 
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Question 22.
A basic computer system is made up of only hardware.
   
 
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Question 23.
Tablet PCs are the same as notebook PCs.
   
 
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Question 24.
Improperly positioning a monitor is the leading cause of repetitive strain injury (RSI) in computer users.
   
 
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Question 25.
FOLED screens are a new type of screen being designed on flexible material that you'll be able to unroll from a container the size of a pen.
   
 
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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.
RAM is read-only memory used in the CPU.
   
 
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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.
The best wireless keyboards send data to the computer using Bluetooth technology.
   
 
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Question 31.
The QWERTY layout on keyboards was originally designed to increase the efficiency of computer users.
   
 
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Question 32.
When your computer is in Sleep mode, all the documents, applications, and data you were using are in RAM.
   
 
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Question 33.
Hibernation is a power-saving mode that stores your data in memory and saves it to your computer's hard disk.
   
 
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Question 34.
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.
Read-only memory (ROM) is a form of volatile storage.
   
 
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Question 37.
The CPU and RAM are located on the motherboard.
   
 
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Question 38.
Currently, the most popular monitor is the CRT.
   
 
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Question 39.
With an optical mouse, there is less chance for dirt to interfere with the mechanisms and of parts breaking down.
   
 
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Question 40.
The most important factor to consider when choosing an LCD monitor is resolution.
   
 
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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 means to connect input and output devices to the computer
B pluggable nonvolatile memory
C place where data and commands that the CPU uses are stored
D interprets taps as mouse-button clicks
E holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up
F a point (or dot) on a screen
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 used alone to bring up the Start menu
B used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts and special tasks
C standard keyboard layout
D acts as a shortcut key to perform a special task
E alternative keyboard layout
 
 
 
 
 
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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 measure of the greatest amount of light showing when the monitor is displaying pure white
B number of times per second the electron beam scans the monitor and recharges the illumination of each pixel
C measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce
D the diagonal distance between pixels of the same color on the screen
E how far you can move to the side of the monitor before the image quality degrades
F number of pixels displayed on the screen
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Question 44.
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 44.1 through 44.6. 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 a small, touch-sensitive area at the base of some laptop keyboards
B similar in size and shape to DVDs and can hold up to 50 GB of data
C uses an internal sensor or laser to detect the mouse's movement
D the rollerball sits on top or on the side of the mouse and you move the ball with your fingers
E uses batteries and sends data to the computer by radio or light waves
F makes it possible to transmit live video over the Web
 
 
 
 
 
 
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