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1
Q
  1. How can you add a USB port to a computer?
    a. Use an Ethernet hub
    b. Implement a USB hub
    c. Use a FireWire expansion card
    d. You can’t add more ports
A

b. Implement a USB hub

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  1. What is a serial port usually called?
    a. SCSI port
    b. COM port
    c. PS/2 port
    d. Parallel port
A

b. COM port

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Q
  1. Which device is known as IEEE 1394?
    a. USB
    b. Parallel port
    c. FireWire
    d. PS/2
A

c. FireWire

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  1. The 25 pin LPT port is a type of __________ port.
    a. serial
    b. parallel
    c. network
    d. USB
A

b. parallel

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  1. You are installing a new keyboard on a computer. Which of the following is the most common connector to use?
    a. Serial
    b. PS/2
    c. LPT
    d. USB
A

d. USB

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  1. A device like an Apple IPAD uses which of the following to transfer data into the computer?
    a. CRT monitor
    b. LCD monitor
    c. Touch screen
    d. Serial port
A

c. Touch screen

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  1. Which of the following is NOT a visual output device?
    a. LCD
    b. Printer
    c. Microfiche
    d. Tone generator
A

c. Microfiche

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Q
  1. Which keyboard allows for the fastest typing speed?
    a. QWERTY
    b. Dvorak
    c. Alphabetic
    d. Concorde
A

b. Dvorak

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Which of the following can be used with the SCSI-based technology? Choose 2

a. High-performance and high-capacity hard drives
b. image scanners
c. Hubs
d. Switches

A

a. High-performance and high-capacity hard drives

c. Hubs

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What are two ways that USB version 2.0 ports can be added to a computer? choose two

a. Implement a USB hub
b. Add a USB 1.1 expansion card
c. Add a USB 2.0 expansion card
d. Use an Ethernet hub

A

a. Implement a USB hub

c. Add a USB 2.0 expansion card

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Which of the following devices can be used for a printer port, scanner, or removable media?

a. PS/2 port
b. Parallel port
c. NIC card
d. I/O card

A

b. Parallel port

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Some desktop systems and many of the older laptop and portable systems include a port to connect a mouse or keyboard. What is this port called?
a. USB
b. FireWire
c. BIOS
D. PS/2
A

D. PS/2

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Q

What is the standard size of the audio mini-jack used by sound cards?

a. 1 1/2 inch
b. 1/8 inch
c. 2 1/2 inch
d. 1 inch

A

b. 1/8 inch

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There are currently three standards for USB ports. What are they?

a. USB 1.1
b. USB 3.0
c. USB 1.0
d. USB 2.0

A

a. USB 1.1
b. USB 3.0
d. USB 2.0

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If you run out of USB ports and need more, which of the following devices are available? Choose all that apply

a. Motherboard connectors
b. USB hubs
c. Add-on cards
d. Extra PCI slots

A

a. Motherboard connectors
b. USB hubs
c. Add-on cards

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Which device still remains the primary method used to enter data and send commands to the computer?

a. Mouse
b. Gamepad
c. Stylus
d. Keyboard

A

d. Keyboard

17
Q

Which of the following are considered multimedia devices? choose all that apply

a. Webcam
b. sound card
c. Microphone
d. all of these options are correct

A

d. all of these options are correct

18
Q

What is the major difference between a laser printer and a LED printer? choose all that apply

a. LED printers use a LED array to perform the transfer of images
b. LED printers use an LED drum
c. Laser printers are of better print quality
d. Laser printers use a laser to transfer the image to the drum

A

a. LED printers use a LED array to perform the transfer of images
d. Laser printers use a laser to transfer the image to the drum

19
Q

Most inkjet, laser and thermal printers use this interface to connect a printer to a computer. Choose two

a. RJ-45
b. USB
c. Parallel
d. LED

A

b. USB

c. Parallel

20
Q

What are three major types of display devices that are in use in todays industry? Choose all that apply

a. CRT monitors
b. LCD monitors
c. data projectors
d. USB monitors

A

a. CRT monitors
b. LCD monitors
c. data projectors

21
Q

Identify three types of video connectors

a. VGA type
b. DMI type
c. HDMI type
d. USB type

A

a. VGA type
b. DMI type
c. HDMI type

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