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 This activity contains 29 questions.

Question 1.
The process of pressing and releasing the left mouse button is known as:
 
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Question 2.
Which keys on a Macintosh keyboard serve the same functions as the Control and Alternate keys?
 
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Question 3.
The purpose of a docking station is to hold the:
 
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Question 4.
Touch screens are an example of an:
 
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Question 5.
Another term for an integrated circuit is a:
 
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Question 6.
Memory that stores data during active processing is known as:
 
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Question 7.
The conducting lines on the motherboard are placed in groups known as a(n):
 
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Question 8.
The expansion card necessary to connect to a network is the:
 
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Question 9.
The type of monitor similar to a television is a:
 
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Question 10.
The dot-matrix printer is what type of printer?
 
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Question 11.
External speakers can be used for all of the following EXCEPT:
 
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Question 12.
The primary storage device utilized in a personal computer is the:
 
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Question 13.
One possible storage solution for users who need to access large files from a variety of locations is the use of:
 
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Question 14.
Peripheral devices are connected to the system unit through a(n) :
 
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Question 15.
Parallel ports were introduced to replace which slower ports?
 
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Question 16.
Devices that are connected to the back of the system unit are known as internal devices.

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Question 17.
The most common pointing device is the keyboard.

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Question 18.
A scanner can be used to convert printed documents into text documents.

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Question 19.
The measurement unit frames per second is used to determine the number of pictures taken per second by a digital video camera.

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Question 20.
Processing consists of performing mathematical or logical operations.

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Question 21.
The hard drive reads and writes data in optical form.

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Question 22.
A user can examine a list of installed devices on his or her computer by viewing Device Manager.

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Question 23.
When users purchase a new device they typically receive software that tells the computer how to control the device and how to communicate with it. These programs are known as drivers.

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Question 24.
The Universal Serial Bus is a multipurpose connector that can accommodate a variety of devices.

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Question 25.
Compact discs and DVDs are examples of magnetic storage.

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Question 26.
Image files require more storage space than text files.

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Question 27.
Match each computer term with the correct definition.

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A matching question presents 6 answer choices and 6 items. The answer choices are lettered A through F. The items are numbered 27.1 through 27.6. 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 provides sufficient electrical power to operate small peripheral devices not containing their own source of power
B FCC standard for telephone jacks
C consists of nine pins separated into two rows
D FCC standard for network interface cards
E characterized by three rows of holes, a wide top, and a narrow bottom
F detachable cable consisting of three large pins
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Question 28.
Match each computer term with the correct definition.

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A matching question presents 6 answer choices and 6 items. The answer choices are lettered A through F. The items are numbered 28.1 through 28.6. 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 program converts the image of a character into ASCII or Unicode
B measurement used to rate scanners
C form of memory used to transfer photographs to a computer
D device allowing simultaneous modes of input
E allows users to issue commands or input data verbally
F used to measure the speed of digital video cameras
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Question 29.
Match each computer term with the correct definition.

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A matching question presents 4 answer choices and 4 items. The answer choices are lettered A through D. The items are numbered 29.1 through 29.4. 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 press and release the left mouse button one time
B press and release the left mouse button while moving the object
C press and release the left mouse button two times
D press and release the right mouse button one time
 
 
 
 
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