Deck 6: Output

Question 1

An important measure of LCD monitors is the time in milliseconds (ms) that it takes to turn a pixel on or off. What is this called?

A) contrast time
B) pixel time
C) pitch time
D) response time

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Users are turning to a new kind of television for crisper, higher-quality output than they can achieve with analog television. What is this called?

A) DTV
B) XTV
C) CTV
D) HTV

Answer 2

A

Question 3

With which kind of printing does a printer communicate with a device using light waves?

A) RF
B) mobile
C) Bluetooth
D) infrared

Answer 3

D

Question 4

LCDs are geared for a specific resolution. What is this resolution called?

A) indexed
B) baseline
C) native
D) broadband

Question 5

Which of the following is the most advanced form of digital television?

A) GTV
B) XTV
C) HDTV
D) CTV

Question 6

Until a few years ago, printing a document required connecting a computer to a printer with which of the following?

A) portage
B) cable
C) FireWire
D) SCSI link

Question 7

Video cards may have a standard monitor port and a port that allows users to connect external devices such as a television, DVD/Blu-ray player, and video recorder to the computer. What kind of port is this?

A) MIDI
B) USB
C) S-video
D) FireWire

Question 8

With which kind of printing does a computer or other device transmit output to a printer via radio waves?

A) RF
B) mobile
C) Bluetooth
D) infrared

Question 9

What is pixel pitch sometimes called?

A) dot pitch
B) display pitch
C) ratio pitch
D) contrast pitch

Question 10

The best analog televisions have a resolution of how many pixels?

A) 520 x 400
B) 1920 x 1080
C) 128 x 256
D) 2048 x 1536

Question 11

Which of the following kinds of device is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people?

A) input
B) output
C) storage
D) conveyance

Question 12

Which of the following describes the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black that can be displayed on an LCD monitor?

A) GPU
B) Contrast ratio
C) Color matrix
D) Format indicia

Question 13

Some of a certain kind of printer spray ink, while others use heat or pressure to create images. What kind of printer is this?

A) nonimpact
B) impact
C) band
D) shuttle-matrix

Question 14

Which kind of monitor is a display that uses gas plasma technology, which sandwiches a layer of gas between two glass plates?

A) toner
B) plasma
C) large-format
D) NLQ

Question 15

Which of the following are NOT commonly used nonimpact printers?

A) ink-jet printers and photo printers
B) laser printers and thermal printers
C) mobile printers and label and postage printers
D) line printers and dot-matrix printers

Question 16

Which of the following is the number of bits it uses to store information about each pixel in a a graphic processing unit?

A) format indicia
B) color depth
C) resolution ratio
D) data matrix

Question 17

Which of the following is true of Bluetooth printing in relation to infrared printing?

A) Bluetooth devices do not have to be aligned and can be outside an approximate 30-foot range.
B) Bluetooth devices have to be aligned but must be within an approximate 30-foot range.
C) Bluetooth devices do not have to be aligned but must be within an approximate 30-foot range.
D) Bluetooth devices have to be aligned and can be outside an approximate 30-foot range.

Question 18

To display the highest quality images, an LCD monitor should plug in which of the following?

A) DVI port
B) DisplayPort
C) HDMI port
D) any of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is data that has been processed into a useful form?

A) Input
B) Throughput
C) Output
D) Memory

Question 20

With this technology, the broadcast signals are digitized when they are sent via over-the-air broadcasts from local television networks, satellite, or cable. What is this technology called?

A) EMR
B) CTV
C) HDTV
D) HTV

Question 21

Which of the following kinds of printer is a special type of label printer that may have a built-in digital scale and prints postage stamps?

A) stamp
B) postage
C) digital
D) USPS

Question 22

Which of the following use a row of charged wires to draw an electrostatic pattern on specially coated paper and then fuse toner to the pattern?

A) Impact printers
B) Plotters
C) Large-format printers
D) NLQ printers

Question 23

Which of the following printers often use continuous-form paper?

A) Laser
B) Thermal
C) Ink-jet
D) Impact

Question 24

Which of the following (as shown in the accompanying figure) is a high-speed, high-quality nonimpact printer?

A) laser printer
B) ink-jet printer
C) thermal printer
D) dot-matrix printer

Question 25

Which kind of printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper?

A) nonimpact
B) dot matrix
C) shuttle-matrix
D) line

Question 26

Printers like those shown in the accompanying figure, and which are for large business users, print more than how many pages per minute?

A) 150
B) 350
C) 700
D) 750

Question 27

Postage printers allow users to buy and print digital postage right from their computer. What is this kind of postage called?

A) Web postage
B) USPS postage
C) Internet postage
D) online postage

Question 28

Which of the following printer is a color printer that produces photo-lab-quality pictures?

A) output
B) image
C) photo
D) pic

Question 29

Which of the following kinds of printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper?

A) NLQ
B) impact
C) laser
D) thermal

Question 30

Which of the following kinds of printer is a small printer that prints on an adhesive-type material that can be placed on a variety of items such as envelopes, packages, optical discs, photos, file folders, and toys?

A) mobile
B) thermal wax
C) label
D) dye-sublimation

Question 31

Over time, which of the following is true of thermal printers?

A) They are inexpensive, but the print quality is low and the images tend to fade.
B) They are inexpensive, but the print quality is high and the images tend to last.
C) They are expensive, but the print quality is high although the images tend to fade.
D) They are expensive, but the print quality is low although the images tend to last.

Question 32

Impact printers commonly produce print quality slightly less clear than what is acceptable for business letters. What is this called?

A) dot-matrix output
B) line output
C) NLQ output
D) thermal output

Question 33

To print a full-page 1200-dpi photo, you might need a certain amount of memory in the printer. How much memory?

A) 32 KB
B) 64 KB
C) 64 MB
D) 128 MB

Question 34

Using ink-jet printer technology, but on a much larger scale, which of the following creates photo-realistic-quality color prints?

A) large-format printer
B) impact printer
C) NLQ printer
D) plotter

Question 35

A printer (as shown in the accompanying figure) uses software that enables it to interpret a language that tells the printer how to lay out the contents of a printed page. What is this language?

A) unified modeling language (UML)
B) page description language (PDL)
C) object-oriented language (OOL)
D) hypertext markup language (HTML)

Question 36

A reasonable quality ink-jet printer costs how much?

A) less than $100
B) $150 to $200
C) $200 to $250
D) over $250

Question 37

Two commonly used types of impact printers are which of the following?

A) ink-jet printers and laser printers
B) dot-matrix printers and line printers
C) photo printers and large-format printers
D) mobile printers and thermal printers

Question 38

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a multifunction peripheral?

A) it requires more space than having a separate printer, scanner, copy machine, and fax machine
B) it is significantly more expensive than purchasing a printer, scanner, copy machine, and fax machine separately
C) if the device breaks down, users lose all four functions
D) all of the above

Question 39

A printer, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, creates images using a laser beam and powdered ink. What is this ink called?

A) laser dust
B) spoiler
C) toner
D) cracker

Question 40

Mobile printers mainly use any of the following technologies EXCEPT which of the following?

A) ink-jet
B) laser
C) thermal
D) dye-sublimation

Question 41

In Windows, instead of using a monitor, blind users can work with voice output via which of the following?

A) Accessibility Wizard
B) Windows Narrator
C) Utility Manager
D) Auditor

Question 42

Which of the following is a touch-sensitive device, resembling a dry-erase board, that displays the image on a connected computer screen?

A) Braille printer
B) utility manager
C) accessibility wizard
D) interactive whiteboard

Question 43

Many personal computer users add this kind of equipment, such as those shown in the accompanying figure, to their computers to generate a higher-quality sound. What is this kind of equipment called?

A) subwoofers
B) headphones
C) satellite speakers
D) surround sound speakers

Question 44

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a hardware device that conveys information to one or more people?

A) a feedback device
B) a display device
C) an input device
D) an output device

Question 45

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Several factors that affect the quality of an LCD monitor or LCD screen, including the specific resolution for which they are geared. How is this resolution described?

A) the default resolution
B) the ideal resolution
C) the native resolution
D) the active resolution

Question 46

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT LCD monitors and LCD screens sometimes use a new type of technology to produce color, which produces a brighter display and is less expensive to produce. What is this new technology called?

A) OLED
B) OLCD
C) TFT
D) TNT

Question 47

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Many mobile computers and mobile devices use LCD monitors. What does LCD stand for?

A) large character display
B) liquid crystal display
C) large crystal design
D) liquid color design

Question 48

An alternative for blind users is a printer that outputs information in Braille on paper. What is this kind of printer called?

A) Braille
B) utility
C) high-contrast
D) magnifier

Question 49

Which of the following are audio output devices that cover or are placed outside the ear?

A) Earphones
B) Earbuds
C) Headphones
D) VoIPs

Question 50

Which of the following are audio output devices that rest inside the ear canal?

A) Earbuds
B) Headphones
C) VoIP
D) E-phones

Question 51

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about output types?

A) memos, press releases, and mailing labels include mostly text.
B) traditional podcasts are an example of video output.
C) graphics can enhance visual appeal and convey information.
D) using the Internet to conduct real-time conversations is a form of output.

Question 52

Some input devices include a kind of output that provides the user with a physical response from the device. What kind of output is this?

A) utility
B) interactive
C) tactile
D) physical

Question 53

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your mother is experiencing eyestrain after prolonged computer use. What should she not do?

A) Position the computer screen about 20 degrees above eye level.
B) Ask her eye doctor about replacing her regular glasses with computer glasses.
C) Take an eye break every 30 minutes.
D) Adjust the room lighting.

Question 54

Which of the following enlarges text and other items in a window on the screen?

A) Braille
B) Enlarger utility
C) High-contrast option
D) Magnifier

Question 55

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A passive-matrix display requires less power, and is less expensive than what type of alternative display type?

A) a standard-matrix display
B) an organic-matrix display
C) a dynamic-matrix display
D) an active-matrix display

Question 56

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Digital billboards can be an effective advertising method. Which of the following is not true about digital billboards?

A) Some states and municipalities have banned digital billboards.
B) Government agencies that control zoning issues for billboards are torn between revenue generated and public safety.
C) The advertising industry funded research that shows no correlation between the location of digital billboards and vehicle accidents.
D) Digital billboards often change the display of ads every six minutes.

Question 57

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Adjusting a monitor enables you to customize the display to your preferences. Which of the following is a way you can adjust the monitor.

A) You can install a CRT in your flat screen monitor.
B) An adjustable monitor stand can help you adjust the brightness of the images.
C) You can adjust the height or width of images on the screen.
D) You can change the screen to a touch screen or LCD screen to enhance the display or change the interaction method.

Question 58

Front projection and rear projection interactive whiteboards fall in what size range?

A) 48 to 94 inches
B) 50 to 150 inches
C) 60 to 120 inches
D) 75 to 150 inches

Question 59

Which of the following is a type of smaller, low-cost data projector?

A) OMR
B) VoIP
C) LCD
D) Both a and c

Question 60

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about output?

A) Output types include text, graphics, audio, and display.
B) Output is data that has been processed into a useful form.
C) The form of output varies depending on the hardware and software being used.
D) A single form of output can include more than one type of output.

Question 61

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about mobile printers?

A) Mobile printers can only have a built-in wireless port.
B) Mobile printers are battery-powered.
C) Mobile printers are barely wider than the paper on which they print.
D) Mobile printers can use ink-jet, thermal, thermal wax-transfer, or dye-sublimation technology.

Question 62

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The quality of an LCD monitor or LCD screen depends on several factors. Which of the following is not true about the factors that affect LCD display quality?

A) Resolution is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device.
B) The response time is the time in milliseconds it takes to turn a pixel on or off.
C) Dot pitch is the distance in millimeters between pixels on a display device.
D) A lower resolution makes screen items appear smaller.

Question 63

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT How does a dye-sublimation printer work?

A) It uses heat to transfer colored dye to specially coated paper
B) It uses heat to melt colored wax onto heat-sensitive paper
C) It uses force to inject colored toner to specially coated paper
D) It uses force to insert colored ink onto heat-sensitive paper

Question 64

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Plasma monitors offer large screen sizes and rich colors. Which of the following statements describe how plasma monitors work?

A) Voltage is applied to a layer of gas between two glass plates, which releases a UV light that causes the pixels on the screen to glow.
B) Electricity is funneled through glass tubes, which correspond to bits and bytes and enable a bright color display.
C) A pool of plasma appears behind the monitor screen and uses heat and light to turn the pixel display on an off.
D) Radiation is used to cause reflections of color that are then displayed on the screen.

Question 65

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Wireless printing technology makes the task of printing from a notebook computer, smart phone, or digital camera much easier. Using what type of printing does a printer communicates with a computer using radio waves?

A) Bluetooth
B) infrared
C) satellite
D) cable

Question 66

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Home users sometimes use their television as a display device. What type of television signals improve the picture quality over analog signals?

A) definition signals
B) direct signals
C) digital signals
D) differential

Question 67

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT How is printer resolution measured?

A) points per inch
B) pixels per inch
C) dots per inch
D) strikes per inch

Question 68

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the technology called that enables you to print photos without a computer?

A) PixelBuilder
B) PictBridge
C) PhotoPlay
D) PixPrint

Question 69

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To display the highest quality images, an LCD monitor should plug in to which type of port?

A) HDDVD
B) HDMI
C) DVR
D) GPU

Question 70

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT How many colors can a video card with 24-bit depth can display?

A) 24,000
B) 640,000
C) 16.7 million
D) 24 million

Question 71

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the measure of a display's width relative to its height?

A) the aspect ratio
B) the contrast ratio
C) the size ratio
D) the pixel ratio

Question 72

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about replacing toner cartridges?

A) Toner cartridge prices range from $40 to more than $200.
B) Toner cartridges are biodegradable.
C) You can often recycle toner cartridges through a school or organization.
D) Printer manufacturers may take toner cartridges back.

Question 73

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Xerox is developing paper that allows print on it to disappear in a short period of time. This reusable paper changes from light to dark or vice versa based on what kind of exposure?

A) carbon dioxide
B) oxygen
C) ultraviolet light
D) direct sunlight

Question 74

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You can print digital postage using postage printers. What is the digital postage called?

A) mobile postage
B) e-postage
C) virtual postage
D) Internet postage

Question 75

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not an example of a common nonimpact printer?

A) plotter printer
B) dot-matrix printer
C) large-format printer
D) thermal printer

Question 76

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the term for how laser printers interpret how to arrange the contents of a printed page?

A) printer control language
B) layout content language
C) display interpretation language
D) page description language

Question 77

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper, such as an inkjet printer?

A) a nonimpact printer
B) a noncontact printer
C) a nonstrike printer
D) a nonpressure printer

Question 78

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a single device that provides functionality of a printer, scanner, copy machine, and perhaps a fax machine called?

A) a dual use machine
B) a SOHO machine
C) a multifunction peripheral
D) a multipurpose peripheral

Question 79

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the print option where the page is taller than it is wide?

A) premier
B) portrait
C) planed
D) printout

Question 80

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a form of digital television that works with digital broadcast signals, transmitting digital sound, supporting wide screens, and providing high resolutions?

A) OTA
B) UHF
C) VHF
D) HDTV