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Date:
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Spring 2017 CIT 105 - Hybrid
Test:
Clark
Chapter 2 Homework
Computers use ________ language consisting of 0s and 1s.
a.
system
b.
binary
c.
symbol
d.
byte
In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special symbol is
made up of a unique combination of eight ________.
a.
kilobytes
b.
characters
c.
bits
d.
bytes
Which of the following is the smallest unit of measure?
a.
Petabyte
b.
Terabyte
c.
Gigabyte
d.
Megabyte
Apple's OS X and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software.
a.
communication
b.
utility
c.
operating system
d.
application
An Apple iPad and a Microsoft Surface are examples of ________ computers.
a.
tablet
b.
netbook
c.
desktop
d.
laptop
Which of the following computers is large, expensive and supports many simultaneous
users and manages large amounts of data?
a.
Supercomputer
b.
Embedded computer
c.
Mainframe computer
d.
Desktop computer
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Course:
Spring 2017 CIT 105 - Hybrid
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Clark
Chapter 2 Homework
________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other
devices such as a car.
a.
Tablet
b.
Netbook
c.
Embedded
d.
Desktop
A keyboard and mouse are examples of ________ devices.
a.
processing
b.
storage
c.
output
d.
input
A(n) ________ is an input device that looks like a pen.
a.
joystick
b.
e-rod
c.
pointer
d.
stylus
Each of these is a basic type of a touch screen, EXCEPT ________.
a.
resistive
b.
surface acoustic wave
c.
reflective
d.
capacitive
The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.
a.
aspect ratio
b.
screen resolution
c.
contrast ratio
d.
brightness resolution
The most common type of monitor is a(n) ________.
a.
cathode ray tube (CRT)
b.
liquid crystal display (LCD)
c.
organic light-emitting diode (OLED)
d.
light-emitting diode (LED)
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Course:
Spring 2017 CIT 105 - Hybrid
Test:
Clark
Chapter 2 Homework
Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ________ printers.
a.
impact
b.
dot-matrix
c.
thermal
d.
nonimpact
________ printers either melt a wax based ink on regular paper or by burning dots on
specially coated paper.
a.
Thermal
b.
Nonimpact
c.
Laser
d.
Inkjet
The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.
a.
motherboard
b.
arithmetic/logic unit
c.
peripheral unit
d.
input unit
A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet.
a.
video card
b.
sound card
c.
controller card
d.
network interface card (NIC)
________ is the abbreviation for the place in the computer where the programs and data
the computer is currently using are temporarily stored.
a.
USB
b.
ROM
c.
RAM
d.
CPU
RAM is a ________ storage location.
a.
nonvolatile
b.
volatile
c.
peripheral
d.
permanent
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Date:
19.
20.
21.
22.
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24.
Course:
Spring 2017 CIT 105 - Hybrid
Test:
Clark
Chapter 2 Homework
The area that holds all the startup instructions the computer needs to start is the
________.
a.
CPU
b.
USB
c.
ROM
d.
RAM
A(n) ________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one
instruction at a time.
a.
bimodal
b.
all-in-one
c.
dual-mode
d.
dual-core
All of the following are examples of nonvolatile storage EXCEPT ________.
a.
hard drive
b.
flash drive
c.
DVD
d.
RAM
Dropbox is an example of ________.
a.
optical storage
b.
SSD
c.
Bluetooth technology
d.
cloud storage
All of the following are names for a flash drive EXCEPT ________ drive.
a.
thumb
b.
USB
c.
jump
d.
hard
Flash drives plug into a(n) ________.
a.
serial port
b.
drive bay
c.
USB port
d.
expansion slot
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Date:
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27.
28.
29.
30.
Course:
Spring 2017 CIT 105 - Hybrid
Test:
Clark
Chapter 2 Homework
Which of the following optical storage media has the greatest storage capacity?
a.
DVD DL
b.
CD
c.
BD
d.
DVD
Which port is the most common port used to connect input and output devices?
a.
Universal serial bus (USB)
b.
Parallel
c.
Ethernet
d.
FireWire
A(n) ________ is where a peripheral device can attach to a computer so that data can be
exchanged between it and the operating system.
a.
port
b.
drive
c.
expansion bus
d.
slot
Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression?
a.
LCD
b.
HDMI
c.
VGA
d.
USB
All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT
________.
a.
placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes
b.
ensuring proper lighting
c.
purchasing an adjustable chair
d.
taking breaks
________ is concerned with the design and arrangement of machines and furniture to
avoid uncomfortable or unsafe experiences.
a.
Ergonomics
b.
Repetitive strain prevention
c.
Positioning
d.
Occupational safety
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