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Components of Computer Sys (2) Flashcards

1
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Data that has been processed into a useful form

A

output

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2
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any hardware component that can convey

information to one or more people

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output device

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3
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Output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information

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display device

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4
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Information on display device sometimes

called ___.

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soft copy

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5
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houses display device that is packaged as separate peripheral

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monitor

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Uses liquid crystal display; has a small footprint

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LCD monitor

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7
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Allows users to run multiple applications simultaneously

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multiple LCD monitors

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8
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Number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device

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resolution

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9
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Sharpness and clarity of the image

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resolution

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10
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[T or F] Higher resolution makes image sharper, displays more text on screen, makes some elements
smaller

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True

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11
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How do you use an LCD monitor with a video card?

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Plug monitor into Digital Video Interface (DVI) port or an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port on computer

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12
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Displays image by applying voltage to layer of gas

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plasma monitor

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13
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Larger screen size and richer colors than LCD, but are more expensive

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plasma monitor

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14
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Contains cathode-ray tube (CRT); Screen coated with tiny dots of phosphor material; Common sizes are 15, 17, 19, 21, and 22 inches

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CRT monitor

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15
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diagonal measurement of actual viewing area

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Viewable size

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16
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Encourages manufacturers to create energy-efficient devices that require little power when not in use

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ENERGY STAR program

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17
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Output device that produces text and graphics on a physical medium

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printer

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18
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Forms characters and graphics without striking paper

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nonimpact printer

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19
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sprays tiny drops of liquid ink onto paper

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Ink-jet printer

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20
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Prints in black-and-white or color on a variety of paper types

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ink-jet types

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21
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Sharpness and clarity; Measured by number of dots per inch (dpi) printer can output

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resolution of a printer

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22
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Color printer that produces photo-lab-quality pictures

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photo printer

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23
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standard technology that allows you to print pictures directly from a digital camera

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PictBridge

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24
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High-speed, high-quality nonimpact printer; Prints text and graphics in high-quality resolution, ranging from 1,200 to 2,400 dpi; costs more than ink-jet printer

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Laser printer

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24
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[T or F] Many photo printers DON’T have a built-in card slot

A

False

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25
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Generates images by pushing electrically heated pins against heat-sensitive paper

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thermal printer

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26
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Small, lightweight, battery-powered printer that allows mobile user to print from notebook computer, Tablet PC, smart phone, or other personal mobile device while traveling

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mobile printer

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26
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uses heat to transfer dye to specially coated paper

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Dye-sublimation printer (also called a digital photo printer)

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26
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Small printer that prints on adhesive-type material; Most also print bar codes

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label printers

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27
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has built-in digital scale and prints postage stamps

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postage printer

28
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Sophisticated printer used to produce high-quality drawings

29
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creates photo-realistic-quality color prints

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large-format printer

30
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Impact printer that produces printed images

when tiny wire pins strike ribbon

A

dot-matrix printer

31
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forms characters by striking mechanism against inked ribbon that contacts paper

A

impact printer

32
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  • High-speed impact printer that prints entire line
    at a time
  • Speed measured in lines per minute (lpm)
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line printer

33
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type of line printer; prints fully formed characters using a hammer mechanism

A

band printer

34
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type of line printer; high-speed printer that works like dot-matrix printer

A

Shuttle-matrix printer

35
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Computer component that produces music, speech, or other sounds

A

audio output device

36
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common devices in audio output device

A

speakers and headsets

37
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  • device that transmits and receives documents over telephone lines
  • Converts an original document into a digitized image
  • Many computers include fax capability
A

facsimile (fax) machine

38
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Modem that allows you to send and receive electronic documents as faxes

39
Q

Provides functionality of printer, scanner, copy machine, and fax machine

A

multifunction peripheral

40
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  • Device that takes text and images from computer screen and projects them onto larger screen
  • DLP projector
  • LCD projector
A

data projecter

41
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  • Touch-sensitive device that displays the image on a connected computer screen
  • SMART board
A

interactive whiteboard

42
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Sends resistance to device in response to actions of user

A

force feedback

43
Q

the number of bytes a storage medium

can hold

44
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the computer hardware that records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media

A

storage device

45
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the process of transferring items from a storage medium into memory

46
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the process of transferring items from memory to a storage medium

47
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contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information

48
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removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer

A

memory card

49
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plug into a USB port on a computer or mobile device (512 MB-100 GB)

A

USB flash drives

50
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is a removable device that fits in an ExpressCard slot; Developed by the PCMCIA

A

ExpressCard module

51
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3 examples of flash memory storage

A
  1. memory card
  2. USB flash drives
  3. ExpressCard module
52
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an Internet service that provides storage to computer users (may or may not be free)

A

Cloud storage

53
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consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser; Typically store software, data, digital photos,
movies, and music

A

optical disc

54
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2 types of optical discs

A
  1. read only

2. rewritable

55
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is a magnetically coated ribbon of plastic capable of storing large amounts of data and information

56
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reads and writes data and information on a tape (sequential access)

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tape drive

57
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contains a magnetic stripe that stores information

A

magnetic stripe card

58
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stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card

A

smart card

59
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store microscopic images of documents on a roll or sheet film

A

Microfilm and microfiche

60
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stores huge volumes of data and information for large businesses; Uses special hardware for heavy use, maximum availability, and maximum efficiency

A

enterprise storage

61
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describes a process in which two or more computers or devices transfer data, instructions, and information

A

Computer communications

62
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[T or F] Users can send and receive wireless messages

using wireless messaging services

63
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allows users to send and receive short text messages on a phone or other mobile device or computer

A

text messaging

64
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allows users to send pictures and sound files

A

picture messaging

65
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allows users to send short video clips

A

Video messaging

66
Q

allows wireless users to exchange real‐time

messages with one or more other users

A

Wireless instant messaging

67
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4 Uses of Computer Communications

A
  1. text messaging
  2. video messaging
  3. picture messaging
  4. wireless instant messaging
68
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allow people to connect wirelessly to the Internet from home, work, school, and in many public locations

A

Wireless Internet access points

69
Q

coffeehouse, restaurant, or other location that provides personal computers with Internet access to its customers

A

cybercafé

70
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a navigation system that consists of one or more earth‐based receivers that accept and analyze signals sent by satellites in order to determine the GPS receiver’s geographic location

A

global positioning system (GPS)

71
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3 things about GPS receivers:

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  1. built into many mobile device
  2. available as a handheld device
  3. available with new vehicles

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