Teachers Discovering Computers Integrating Technology in a Changing World 8e By Glenda A Gunter Randolph E Gunter – Test Bank

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1. The ____ is the most widely used coding scheme to represent data.

a. American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

b. Universal System Code for Data Exchange (USCDE)

c. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC)

d. Contracted Unit Coded Hexadecimal Transaction Code

(CUCHTC)

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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2. ____ is the process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory.

a. Fetching b. Storing

c. Decodin

d. Executing

g

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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3. ____ is the process of carrying out the commands.

a. Fetching b. Storing

c. Decodin

d. Executing

g

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

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4. ____ is the process of writing results to memory.

a. Fetching b. Storing

c. Decodin

d. Executing

g

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

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5. Arithmetic operations ____.

a. involve comparing one data item with another to determine if the first item is greater than, equal to, or less

than the other item

b. include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

c. sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or descending order

d. work with conditions and operators such as AND, OR, and NOT

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

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6. Comparison operations ____.

a. involve comparing one data item with another to determine if the first item is greater than, equal to, or less

than the other

b. include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

c. sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or descending order

d. work with conditions and operators such as AND, OR, and NOT

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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7. Logical operations ____.

a. involve comparing one data item with another to determine if the first item is greater than, equal to, or less

than the other

b. include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

c. sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or descending order

d. work with conditions and operators such as AND, OR, and NOT

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

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8. A ____ is equal to exactly 1,024 bytes, but often is rounded down to 1,000 bytes by computer users.

a. dekabyte (abbreviated DB or

b. gigabyte (abbreviated GB)

D)

c. kilobyte (abbreviated K or KB) ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

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d. megabyte (abbreviated MB)

9. A ____ is equal to approximately 1 million bytes.

a. dekabyte (abbreviated DB or

D)

c. kilobyte (abbreviated KB or K) ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

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b. centibyte (abbreviated CB)

d. megabyte (abbreviated MB)

10. ____ is an example of volatile memory.

a. RAM b. CMOS

c. ROM d. All of the above

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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11. ____ memory is nonvolatile because it retains its contents even when the power is turned off.

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a. RAM b. ROM

c. CMOS d. CPU

ANSWER: b

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12. ____ chips are used to store data and programs on many mobile computers and devices.

a. RAM b. FireWire

c. USB d. Flash

memory

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

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13. An ExpressCard module adds ____ capabilities to computers.

a. memory b. communications

c. multimedia d. all of the above

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

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14. A ____ port is used to connect up to 127 different peripheral devices with a single connector.

a. DVD b. VCR

c. USB d. CPU

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

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15. A ____ is the most widely used pointing device because it takes full advantage of a graphical user interface.

a. mouse b. keyboard

c. graphics

d. joystick

tablet

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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16. To press and release a mouse button twice without moving the mouse is called ____.

a. clicking b. right-click

c. double-clicking d. right-

dragging

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

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17. A ____ is a small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.

a. mouse b. trackball

c. touchpad d. pointing

stick

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

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18. A joystick lever usually includes buttons called ____ that can be pressed to activate certain events.

a. triggers b. pucks

c. keyguards d. whiteboards

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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19. ____ often are used in freestanding computers that provide information to users.

a. Touchpads b. Touch screens

c. Graphics

d. Optical

tablets

scanners

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

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20. A ____ converts text or images on an original document into digital data that can be stored on a storage medium and

processed by the computer.

a. scanner b. touchpad

c. graphics

d. bitmap

tablet

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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21. ____ is the capability of a computer to distinguish spoken words.

a. Speech recognition b. A keyguard

c. Optical mark recognition d. A hand-mounted pointer

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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22. Output, like that shown in the accompanying figure, is data that has been processed into a useful form called ____.

a. information b. regular output

c. maximum output d. useful output

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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23. All of the following are commonly used output devices EXCEPT ____.

a. display devices and printers b. pointing devices and keyboards

c. data projectors and speakers d. facsimile machines and headphones

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

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24. The size of a monitor is measured ____.

a. vertically, from top to bottom c. diagonally, from corner to corner ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

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b. horizontally, from side to side

d. regionally, multiplying length by

width

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25. Like an older television set, the core of some monitors is a large glass tube called a(n) ____.

a. cathode ray tube (CRT) b. LCD display

c. monochrome monitor (MM) d. all of the above

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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26. Each dot, called a ____ is a single point in an electronic image.

a. digital dot b. dot pitch

c. monochrome d. pixel

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

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27. Because of their reasonable cost and print quality, ____ printers often are used in homes and schools.

a. dot-matrix b. line

c. ink-jet d. laser

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

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28. While laser printers typically cost ____.

a. less than ink-jet printers, they also are much slower

b. more than ink-jet printers, they also are much

slower

c. less than ink-jet printers, they also are much faster

d. more than ink-jet printers, they also are much faster

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

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29. To work with a saved file, the file must be removed from ____.

a. storage and placed in memory b. memory and placed in storage

c. storage and placed in ROM d. ROM and placed in storage

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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30. Storage devices can function as sources of ____.

a. input and

b. output and processing

processing

c. input and output d. all of the above

ANSWER: c

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31. Many mobile devices and consumer electronics include ____ hard disks, which provide users with greater storage

capacities than flash memory.

a. miniature b. Zip

c. optical d. cached

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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32. CDs and DVDs like those in the accompanying figure are two general categories of ____ discs.

a. flash b. hard

c. digital d. optical

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

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33. CD-ROM, like that in the accompanying figure, is an abbreviation for ____.

a. computer disc read-only memory b. compact disc read-only memory

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c. computer drive read-only

memory

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

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d. compact drive read-only memory

34. CD-RW, like that in the accompanying figure, is an abbreviation for ____.

a. computer drive read-

b. computer disc-rewriteable

only

c. compact disc-recordable d. compact disc-rewriteable

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

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35. DVD-ROM, like that in the accompanying figure, is an abbreviation for ____.

a. digital video disc read-only memory b. compact disc read-only memory

c. digital video drive read-only

d. digital drive read-only memory

memory

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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36. Most computers are sold with DVD drives that will read ____.

a. CDs b. DVDs

c. both CDs and DVDs d. SDs

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

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37. Digital cameras, media players, smartphones, and many other devices use miniature mobile ____ media.

a. access b. digital

c. memory d. storage

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

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38. As shown in the accompanying figure, CompactFlash, microSD, Memory Stick, and Secure Digital are all examples

of ____ memory cards.

a. mini b. flash

c. read-

only

ANSWER: b

d. digital

POINTS: 1

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39. As shown in the accompanying figure, a ____ is a type of solid-state media, which means it consists entirely of

electronic components and contains no moving parts.

a. flash memory card b. compact memory

card

d. USB memory card

c. digital memory

card

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

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40. A(n) ____ stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card.

a. magnetic card b. chip card

c. expansion

d. smart card

card

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

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Modified Multiple Choice

41. Memory stores ____.

a. the operating system and other system software that control the computer equipment

b. the application software designed to carry out a specific task

c. the data being processed by application programs

d. the system clock interface

ANSWER: a, b, c

POINTS: 1

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42. Input is any item entered into memory and includes ____.

a. data b. programs

c. command

d. user responses

s

ANSWER: a, b, c, d

POINTS: 1

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43. A common type of output is ____.

a. text b. audio

c. video d. graphics

ANSWER: a, b, c, d

POINTS: 1

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44. Many multifunction devices (MFDs) provide the functions of a(n) ____.

a. mp3 player b. copier

c. fax machine d. cell phone

ANSWER: b, c

POINTS: 1

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45. Some Web sites dedicate themselves to providing voice output, where you can hear songs, ____, and books.

a. quotes b. speeches

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c. historical

lectures

d. cell phone messages

ANSWER: a, b, c

POINTS: 1

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46. In a bit, 0 is used to represent the electronic state of off (presence of an electronic charge), and 1 is used to represent

the electronic state of on (absence of an electronic charge).

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

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47. The combinations of 0s and 1s used to represent characters are defined by patterns called a coding scheme.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

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48. The control unit coordinates most of the operations in a computer.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

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49. Executing is the process of translating the instructions into commands the computer understands.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

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50. A higher system clock speed means the CPU can process fewer instructions per second than the same CPU with a

lower clock speed.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

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51. To access data or instructions in memory, the computer references the addresses that contain the bytes of data.

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a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

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52. A terabyte, abbreviated TB, is equal to approximately 1 trillion bytes.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

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53. The contents of nonvolatile memory are lost (erased) when the computer power is turned off.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

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54. The universal serial bus (USB) port can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices with a single connector type.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

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55. Many desktop computer keyboards have a numeric keypad located on the left side of the keyboard.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

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56. Cordless keyboards are only available for use on Mac computers.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

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57. The function of the mouse buttons cannot be reversed to accommodate left-handed people.

a. True

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b. False

ANSWER: False

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58. With a touch screen, the input device is a digital pen.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

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59. Touch screens that recognize multiple points of contact at the same time are known as widescreen.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

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60. As illustrated in the accompanying figure, four common types of output are text, graphics, audio, and video.

a. True

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b. False

ANSWER: True

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61. A widescreen flat panel monitor is wider than it is tall.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

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62. A lower resolution uses a greater number of pixels.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

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63. Two commonly used types of impact printers are ink-jet printers and laser printers.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

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64. Laser printers usually use individual sheets of paper stored in a removable tray that slides into the printer case.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

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65. Data projectors can be large devices attached to a ceiling or wall in an auditorium, or they can be smaller portable

devices.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

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66. A stand-alone fax machine scans the original document, converts the image into analog data, and transmits the analog

image.

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a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

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67. Audio output is any music, speech, or other sound produced by a computer.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

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68. Current personal computer hard disks can store from 320 GB to 1.5 TB or more of data, instructions, and information.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

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69. The contents of standard CD-ROMs like those in the accompanying figure are written by the manufacturer, but they

can be erased or modified.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

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70. A digital video disc read-only memory (DVD-ROM) is capable of storing from 4.7 GB to 17 GB of information.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

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71. Many of the electronic components in the system unit reside on a circuit board called the microprocessor as shown in

the accompanying figure. _________________________

ANSWER: False – motherboard

POINTS: 1

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72. A megabyte, abbreviated MB, is equal to approximately 1 thousand bytes. ____________

ANSWER: False – million

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73. Video input is the process of entering music, speech, or sound effects into the computer. ____________

ANSWER: False – Audio

POINTS: 1

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74. Large-capacity hard disks have storage capacities that range from 1 GB to 320 GB or more. ____________

ANSWER: False – Miniature

POINTS: 1

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75. An internal hard disk is a separate hard disk that connects to a USB or FireWire port by a cable. ____________

ANSWER: False – external

POINTS: 1

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76. Human speech is ____________________, meaning that it uses continuous signals to represent data and information.

ANSWER: analog

POINTS: 1

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77. The ____________________ interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.

ANSWER: central processing unit

central processing unit (CPU)

CPU (central processing unit)

CPU

processor

microprocessor

POINTS: 1

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78. The speed at which a processor executes instructions is called ____________________.

ANSWER: clock speed

POINTS: 1

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79. The contents of ____________________ memory are lost (erased) when the computer’s power is turned off.

ANSWER: volatile

POINTS: 1

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80. A(n) ____________________ is a socket on the component in the accompanying figure that can hold an adapter card.

ANSWER: expansion

slot

POINTS: 1

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81. A(n) ____________________ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and

user responses into a computer.

ANSWER: input device

POINTS: 1

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82. A(n) ____________________ is a small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.

ANSWER: touchpad

POINTS: 1

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83. A(n) ____________________ is an input device that captures an entire page of text or images such as photographs or

artwork electronically.

ANSWER: optical scanner

scanner

POINTS: 1

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84. ____________________ is the process of capturing or downloading full-motion images and storing them on a

computer’s storage medium.

ANSWER: Video input

Video capture

POINTS: 1

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85. A(n) ____________________ is a display device that is packaged as a separate peripheral.

ANSWER: monitor

POINTS: 1

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86. ____________________ is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device.

ANSWER: Resolution

POINTS: 1

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87. Printed information is called ____________________ because it is a more permanent form of output than that

presented on a monitor.

ANSWER: hard copy

POINTS: 1

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88. A(n) ____________________ takes the image that displays on a computer screen and projects it onto a large screen so

that an audience can see the image clearly.

ANSWER: data projector

POINTS: 1

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89. A(n) ____________________ is the physical material on which data, instructions, and information are stored.

ANSWER: storage medium

secondary storage

POINTS: 1

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90. A(n) ____________________ usually consists of several inflexible, circular disks, called platters.

ANSWER: hard disk

POINTS: 1

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91. As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ is a type of optical disc that uses the same laser

technology that audio CDs use for recording music.

ANSWER: compact disk read-only memory

CD-ROM

CD-ROM (compact disk read-only memory)

compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)

POINTS: 1

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92. A(n) ____________________ has storage capacities of 100 GB, with expectations of exceeding 200 GB in the future.

ANSWER: Blu-ray Disc

BD

Blu-ray Disc (BD)

BD (Blu-ray Disc)

POINTS: 1

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93. As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ is a type of solid-state media, meaning it consists

entirely of electronic components and contains no moving parts.

ANSWER: flash memory card

POINTS: 1

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94. ____________________ are convenient to use because they are small and lightweight enough to be transported on

your keychain and plug into a USB port.

ANSWER: USB flash drives

POINTS: 1

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95. ____________________ is a rapidly growing Internet service that provides storage to computer users.

ANSWER: Cloud storage

cloud storage

POINTS: 1

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96. The accompanying figure depicts the four categories of input. They include data, programs, commands, and user

responses. Briefly define input and each of the four categories.

ANSWER: Input is what you enter into the memory of a computer.

Data is a collection of unprocessed items. A computer manipulates and processes data into information

that is useful, such as words, numbers, pictures, sounds, and so on. Although a single item of data should

be referred to as a datum, the term data commonly is used and accepted as both the singular and plural

form of the word.

A program is a series of instructions that tells a computer how to perform the tasks necessary to process

data into information. Programs are kept on storage media such as a hard disk, CD, or DVD. Programs

respond to commands issued by users.

A command is an instruction given to a computer program. Commands can be issued by typing

keywords or pressing special keys on the keyboard. A keyword is a special word, phrase, or code that a

program understands as an instruction. Many programs also allow you to issue commands by selecting

graphical objects. Today, most programs have a graphical user interface that uses icons, buttons, and

other graphical objects to issue commands.

Sometimes a program asks a question, such as “Do you want to save the changes you made?” that

requires a user response. Based on your response, the program performs specific actions. For example, if

you answer Yes to this question, the program saves your file to a storage medium.

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TOPICS: Critical Thinking

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97. The accompanying figure depicts the four common types of output. Briefly define output and each of the four

common types.

ANSWER: Output is data that has been processed into a useful form called information.

Text consists of characters that are used to create words, sentences, and paragraphs. A character is a

letter, number, punctuation mark, or any other symbol that requires one byte of computer storage space.

Graphics are digital representations of nontext information, such as images, drawings, charts, pictures,

and photographs. Displaying a series of still graphics creates an animation — a graphic that has the

illusion of motion.

Audio is any music, speech, or other sound that is stored and produced by the computer. Recall that

sound waves, such as the human voice or music, are analog. To store such sounds, a computer converts

them from a continuous analog signal into a digital format.

Video consists of photographic images that are played back at speeds that provide the appearance of full

motion in real time. Software and Web sites often include videos to enhance understanding. Vodcasts

and vblogs, for example, add a video component to the traditional podcast and blog.

POINTS: 1

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TOPICS: Critical Thinking

98. Manufacturers guarantee that a properly cared for CD or DVD will last five years, but could last up to 100 years.

Briefly list some of the guidelines for the proper care of CDs and DVDs.

ANSWER: Exposing discs to extreme temperatures or humidity could cause them to warp. Stacking discs, touching

the underside of discs, or exposing them to any type of contaminant may scratch the discs. If a disc

becomes warped or if its surface is scratched, data on the disc may be unreadable. Always place a CD or

DVD in a protective case, such as a jewel box or disc storage case, when you are finished using it.

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You are on a committee to suggest new technology for classrooms. You have been asked for opinions about the storage

Critical Thinking

Case 4-1

devices.

99. The committee would like a portable device that a teacher could use to save documents they are working on and take

them back and forth from home to school. Which device will you recommend?

a. DVD-ROM c. USB flash drive

b. CD-ROM d. external hard drive

ANSWER: C

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a. 100. Which of the following would be best to purchase for backing up files for an entire school?

DVD-ROM c. USB flash drive

b. CD-ROM d. external hard disk

ANSWER: D

POINTS: 1

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Critical Thinking

Case 4-2

The technology committee has also asked for your advice on purchasing equipment.

101. Which of the following should your secretary order for printing school certificates?

a. drum printer c. photo printer

b. laser printer d. multifunction device

ANSWER: B

POINTS: 1

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102. Which of the following output devices would be best to use in an auditorium for presentations?

a. LCD monitor c. data projector

b. plasma monitor d. CRT monitor

ANSWER: C

POINTS: 1

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TOPICS: Critical Thinking

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Chapter 4: Hardware for Educators

Match the term with its description below.

a. address

b. port

c. kilobyte

d. data

e. gigabyte

f. megabyte

g. stylus

h. terabyte

i. kiosk

j. chip

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103. One billion bytes

ANSWER: e

POINTS: 1

104. Small piece of semiconducting material

ANSWER: j

POINTS: 1

105. A unique number identifying the location of a byte in memory

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

106. One thousand bytes

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

107. Point of attachment to the system unit

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

108. One million bytes

ANSWER: f

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109. Small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen

ANSWER: g

POINTS: 1

110. A freestanding computer that provides information to the user

ANSWER: i

POINTS: 1

111. A collection of unprocessed items

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

112. One trillion bytes

ANSWER: h

POINTS: 1

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