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Module 7 Flashcards

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What is input in computing?
A) Data processed by the computer
B) Any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer
C) Results displayed on the screen
D) The output of a program

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B) Any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer

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What is data in computing?
A) Processed information
B) A collection of unprocessed items, including text, numbers, images, audio, and video
C) Instructions for the computer
D) Output generated by a program

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B) A collection of unprocessed items, including text, numbers, images, audio, and video

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What is software?
A) A collection of hardware components
B) A set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks
C) Data stored on a disk
D) A type of input device

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B) A set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks

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What is a command in computing?
A) An input device
B) An instruction that causes a program or app to perform a specific action
C) Data processed by the computer
D) A collection of unprocessed items

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B) An instruction that causes a program or app to perform a specific action

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What is a user response?
A) An instruction a user issues by responding to a message displayed by a program or app
B) The output generated by a program
C) A type of software
D) An unprocessed collection of data

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A) An instruction a user issues by responding to a message displayed by a program or app

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What is a keyboard?
A) A device that captures video
B) Contains keys to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device
C) A device for reading barcodes
D) A pointing device used for navigation

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B) Contains keys to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device

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What are the types of keyboards?
A) Flatbed, Wireless, Trackball
B) Compact, Ergonomic, Gaming, Wireless
C) Optical, Laser, Digital
D) Stylus, Touchpad, Graphics Tablet

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B) Compact, Ergonomic, Gaming, Wireless

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What is a pointer?
A) A symbol on the screen whose location changes with a pointing device
B) A device for inputting audio
C) A scanner for images
D) A device for capturing video

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A) A symbol on the screen whose location changes with a pointing device

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What are the types of mice?
A) Compact, Stylus, Touchscreen
B) Optical, Laser, Touch mouse, Wireless mouse
C) Digital, Flatbed, Webcam
D) Graphics Tablet, Trackpad, Microphone

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B) Optical, Laser, Touch mouse, Wireless mouse

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What is a touch screen?
A) A display that requires a keyboard
B) A display sensitive to touch, allowing input via gestures
C) A device for audio input
D) A scanner for printed documents

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B) A display sensitive to touch, allowing input via gestures

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What is a gesture in the context of touch screens?
A) A type of software
B) A motion made with fingers or hand on a touch screen
C) A sound input
D) A form of digital writing

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B) A motion made with fingers or hand on a touch screen

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What is a stylus?
A) A device for capturing video
B) A pen-like device used for pressure-based input on touch screens
C) A type of keyboard
D) A tool for reading barcodes

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B) A pen-like device used for pressure-based input on touch screens

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What is a digital pen?
A) A device that captures audio
B) A pen that converts handwriting/drawings into digital format
C) A type of keyboard
D) A device for video calls

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B) A pen that converts handwriting/drawings into digital format

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What is a graphics tablet?
A) A device for reading magnetic stripes
B) A digitizer that detects stylus movements for digital drawing
C) A type of keyboard
D) A scanner for images

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B) A digitizer that detects stylus movements for digital drawing

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Who typically uses graphics tablets?
A) Programmers
B) Architects, designers, and artists
C) Gamers
D) Cashiers

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B) Architects, designers, and artists

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What is motion input (gesture recognition)?
A) A method for typing
B) Users control screen elements with air gestures
C) A type of keyboard
D) A video capturing technique

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B) Users control screen elements with air gestures

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What is voice input?
A) Entering data via a keyboard
B) Speaking into a microphone for commands or text input
C) A method of digital drawing
D) A type of scanner

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B) Speaking into a microphone for commands or text input

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What do scanners do?
A) Capture video for communication
B) Read printed text/graphics and convert them into digital format
C) Allow audio commands
D) Provide internet access

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B) Read printed text/graphics and convert them into digital format

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What is a flatbed scanner?
A) A type of digital pen
B) A scanner that operates like a copy machine to create digital files
C) A device for reading barcodes
D) A tool for video editing

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B) A scanner that operates like a copy machine to create digital files

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What is output?
A) Data that has not been processed
B) Data that has been processed into a useful form
C) Data entered into a computer
D) A type of storage

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B) Data that has been processed into a useful form

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What are the types of output?
A) Text, Graphics, Audio, Video
B) Input, Process, Storage
C) Digital, Analog, Hybrid
D) Data, Software, Hardware

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A) Text, Graphics, Audio, Video

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What is a display?
A) A device for inputting data
B) A device that shows text, images, and videos
C) A device that prints documents
D) A tool for audio editing

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B) A device that shows text, images, and videos

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What do printers do?
A) Print audio files
B) Print text or graphic output onto paper or other media
C) Show video content
D) Convert images into digital format

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B) Print text or graphic output onto paper or other media

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What do speakers, headphones, and earbuds provide?
A) Visual output
B) Audio output such as music and sound effects
C) Data storage
D) Video playback

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B) Audio output such as music and sound effects

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Q: What is an example of audio output?
A) Printed reports
B) Songs and podcasts
C) Monitors and displays
D) Data projectors

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B) Songs and podcasts

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What do data projectors do?
A) Show images on smartphones
B) Project output like presentations or videos onto a screen
C) Print documents
D) Convert audio into text

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B) Project output like presentations or videos onto a screen

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What is an interactive whiteboard used for?
A) For printing documents
B) For touch-enabled, collaborative presentations
C) For storing data
D) For capturing audio

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B) For touch-enabled, collaborative presentations

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What is a force-feedback game controller?
A) A device that inputs voice commands
B) A game controller that provides physical sensations in response to actions
C) A tool for creating graphics
D) A printer for gaming

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B) A game controller that provides physical sensations in response to actions

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What are storage devices considered?
A) Strictly input devices
B) Strictly output devices
C) Neither strictly input nor output devices
D) Only for temporary data

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C) Neither strictly input nor output devices

30
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What is considered output when using storage devices?
A) Reading from storage
B) Writing on storage media
C) Formatting storage
D) Connecting to the internet

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B) Writing on storage media

31
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What is considered input when using storage devices?
A) Saving data to a file
B) Writing on storage media
C) Reading from storage
D) Deleting files

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C) Reading from storage

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What is the primary function of a display?
A) To store data
B) To visually present information such as text, graphics, and video
C) To input data
D) To process commands

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B) To visually present information such as text, graphics, and video

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What distinguishes desktop monitors from mobile devices?
A) Monitors are built into devices.
B) Monitors are separate peripherals with adjustable features.
C) Monitors cannot display graphics.
D) Monitors are only used for gaming.

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B) Monitors are separate peripherals with adjustable features.

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What is a key benefit of OLED technology?
A) Requires a backlight
B) High power consumption
C) Brighter, more vibrant display
D) Short lifespan

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C) Brighter, more vibrant display

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What is a Retina Display?
A) A type of OLED technology
B) A display technology developed by Apple with higher pixel density
C) A traditional LCD display
D) A monitor that cannot display colors

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B) A display technology developed by Apple with higher pixel density

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What does the resolution of a display indicate?
A) The size of the monitor
B) The number of horizontal and vertical pixels
C) The brightness of the display
D) The response time of the pixels

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B) The number of horizontal and vertical pixels

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What is a typical range for response time in displays?
A) 2 to 12 seconds
B) 2 to 12 hours
C) 2 to 12 milliseconds
D) 2 to 12 minutes

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C) 2 to 12 milliseconds

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What does a GPU do?
A) Stores data
B) Controls image manipulation and display
C) Connects to the internet
D) Processes audio signals

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B) Controls image manipulation and display

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Which digital port combines video and audio in high-definition?
A) DVI
B) HDMI
C) VGA
D) USB

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B) HDMI

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What is the primary function of a printer?
A) To store data
B) To create physical copies of text and graphics
C) To input data
D) To process commands

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B) To create physical copies of text and graphics

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What is a hard copy?
A) A digital file displayed on a screen
B) A physical copy of text and graphics
C) An audio recording
D) A temporary document

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B) A physical copy of text and graphics

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What is portrait orientation?
A) Wider than it is tall
B) Taller than it is wide
C) Used only for graphics
D) Used for three-dimensional objects

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B) Taller than it is wide

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Which orientation is commonly used for spreadsheets and slide shows?
A) Portrait Orientation
B) Landscape Orientation
C) Square Orientation
D) Vertical Orientation

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B) Landscape Orientation

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What is a nonimpact printer?
A) A printer that uses physical contact to produce output
B) A printer that creates images without striking the paper
C) A printer that prints only in black and white
D) A printer used only for labels

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B) A printer that creates images without striking the paper

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How does an ink-jet printer produce images?
A) By using heat to transfer ink onto paper
B) By spraying tiny droplets of ink onto the paper
C) By striking an ink ribbon against paper
D) By melting plastic to create three-dimensional objects

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B) By spraying tiny droplets of ink onto the paper

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What is the main use of a photo printer?
A) Printing text documents
B) Creating high-quality photographic images
C) Printing labels
D) Making three-dimensional objects

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B) Creating high-quality photographic images

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What technology does a laser printer use to produce prints?
A) Inkjet technology
B) Thermal transfer
C) Laser beams to fuse toner onto paper
D) Impact printing

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C) Laser beams to fuse toner onto paper

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What features does an all-in-one printer provide?
A) Only printing capabilities
B) Printing, scanning, copying, and faxing
C) Only scanning and faxing
D) Only photo printing

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B) Printing, scanning, copying, and faxing

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What is a 3-D printer used for?
A) Printing documents in color
B) Creating three-dimensional objects from digital models
C) Making copies of photographs
D) Printing large-format graphics

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B) Creating three-dimensional objects from digital models

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How does a thermal printer create images?
A) By spraying ink
B) By heating special paper to create images
C) By using lasers
D) By striking a ribbon against paper

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B) By heating special paper to create images

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What is a mobile printer?
A) A printer designed for large offices
B) A compact printer that can be used on the go
C) A printer that only connects to smartphones
D) A printer that prints only black and white

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B) A compact printer that can be used on the go

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What is the primary function of a label printer?
A) To print documents
B) To create labels and stickers
C) To print photographs
D) To produce large-format prints

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B) To create labels and stickers

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What are plotters used for?
A) Printing small text documents
B) Creating large-format graphics and designs
C) Only printing labels
D) Making copies of photographs

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B) Creating large-format graphics and designs

54
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What distinguishes impact printers from other types?
A) They use lasers
B) They physically strike the paper to print
C) They print in color only
D) They are used primarily for photographs

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B) They physically strike the paper to print

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What is voice recognition technology used for in assistive technology?
A) To allow hands-free control for users
B) To create digital art
C) To increase typing speed
D) To enhance video quality

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A) To allow hands-free control for users

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What is an on-screen keyboard?
A) A physical keyboard that connects to the computer
B) A virtual keyboard displayed on the screen for users with limited hand mobility
C) A keyboard with additional function keys
D) A type of touchscreen keyboard

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B) A virtual keyboard displayed on the screen for users with limited hand mobility

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Who benefits from a keyboard with larger keys?
A) Users who type quickly
B) Users with excellent vision
C) Users needing more accessible physical input devices
D) Users who primarily use voice recognition

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C) Users needing more accessible physical input devices

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What does a head-mounted pointer do?
A) It allows users to control the computer using a foot pedal
B) It tracks head movements to control the on-screen pointer
C) It is a type of virtual keyboard
D) It enhances voice recognition

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B) It tracks head movements to control the on-screen pointer

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What alternatives do switches for mouse functions provide?
A) They allow for faster typing
B) They simulate mouse button functions using various devices like hand pads or foot pedals
C) They enhance graphic display quality
D) They are used for printing

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B) They simulate mouse button functions using various devices like hand pads or foot pedals

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