Deck 7: Input and Output

Question 1

The banking industry almost exclusively uses ______ for check processing.

A) QR codes
B) MICR
C) magnetic stripes
D) OCR

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A(n) ______ key is one that switches between two states each time a user presses the key.

A) function
B) toggle
C) command
D) control

Answer 2

B

Question 3

______ is a collection of unprocessed items, including text, numbers, images, audio, and video.

A) Data
B) Information
C) Output
D) A byte

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-1
You recently started working part-time in a retail store, and are learning about the reading devices your store uses.
Your store uses a bar code reader to process items during checkout. What type of technology does the bar code reader use?

A) light sources
B) sonar
C) laser beams
D) radio frequency

Question 5

A(n) ______ is a light-sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and then translates the results into a form the computer can process.

A) inputter
B) digitizer
C) scanner
D) recognizer

Question 6

Most current displays are a type of ______ display.

A) large screen
B) flat-panel
C) translucent
D) fixed width

Question 7

______ transforms one video image into another image over the course of several frames of video.

A) Transfiguration
B) Morphing
C) Contortion
D) Mutation

Question 8

______ pitch is the distance in millimeters between pixels on a display.

A) Dot
B) Nit
C) Candela
D) Resolution

Question 9

Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-2
Your friend Margo is considering what type of display to purchase with her new desktop computer and she asks you for advice.
You tell Margo that most monitors today have a small footprint. What does this mean?

A) They use little power.
B) They can be used with multiple devices simultaneously.
C) They do not have a wide range of wireless connectivity.
D) They do not take up much desk space.

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT For what purpose is keylogging software used?

A) To automatically translate input to another language as the user enters data
B) To secure the device's keyboard from entering input in case of theft
C) To store every keystroke in a file for later retrieval
D) To determine if a computer's primary input device has been compromised

Question 11

Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-1
You recently started working part-time in a retail store, and are learning about the reading devices your store uses.
Your store uses a type of 2-D bar code. What is another term for this type of code?

A) UPC
B) QR
C) OCR
D) OMR

Question 12

VoIP is a type of ______ output.

A) audio
B) video
C) graphic
D) text

Question 13

Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-2
Your friend Margo is considering what type of display to purchase with her new desktop computer and she asks you for advice.
How do you tell Margo to measure the screens she is considering?

A) By calculating the area
B) Using pixel width
C) Diagonally, from one corner to another
D) By maximum font size available

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you sweep your thumb on the mouse to scroll pages, you likely are using what type of mouse?

A) touch
B) optical
C) laser
D) input

Question 15

A graphics tablet also is called a(n) ______.

A) digitizer
B) illustration pad
C) art input device
D) illustrator

Question 16

Original forms of data, such as time cards or order forms, are known as ______ documents.

A) input
B) information
C) scannable
D) source

Question 17

A(n) ______ key is a special key programmed to issue commands to a computer.

A) function
B) toggle
C) command
D) control

Question 18

Which display technology was developed by Apple, produces vibrant colors, and supports viewing from all angles?

A) Retina Display
B) LCD
C) active-matrix
D) OLED

Question 19

Motion input sometimes is called ______ recognition.

A) body
B) movement
C) gesture
D) simulated

Question 20

A(n) ______ keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of RSIs.

A) full-service
B) expandable
C) compact
D) ergonomic

Question 21

Which of the following does NOT typically use portrait orientation?

A) letters
B) reports
C) spreadsheets
D) books

Question 22

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Many scanners include OCR software. What does OCR software do?

A) Converts a scanned image into a text file that can be edited, such as with a word processing application
B) Creates a high resolution version of the scanned image that can be used by graphic artists
C) Translates a scanned image into a printed hard copy
D) Creates tags and meta data of the scan that can be used to categorize and classify all of your scanned images

Question 23

In the acronym ADA, the D stands for ______.

A) disabilities
B) data
C) device
D) distance

Question 24

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes active-matrix technology?

A) Uses organic molecules that are self-illuminating
B) Uses a separate transistor to apply charges to each liquid crystal cell
C) The LCD technology is built into the screen instead of behind it
D) Contains additional audio and video cards that enable high-quality graphic displays

Question 25

If you are going to print an iron-on T-shirt transfer, you likely will use a(n) ______ printer.

A) ink-jet
B) laser
C) plotter
D) label

Question 26

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about touch screens?

A) Dragging is an example of a gesture.
B) Touch screens require separate input devices.
C) Multi-touch screens recognize multiple points of contact at the same time.
D) Newer operating systems are optimizing their user interfaces for touch input.

Question 27

Current ______ use a row of charged wires to draw an electrostatic pattern on a specially coated paper and then fuse toner to the paper.

A) impact printers
B) ink-jet printers
C) 3-D printers
D) plotters

Question 28

Once data is in memory, a computer or mobile device interprets and executes instructions to process the data into information.

Question 29

With Bluetooth printing, the computer and printer need to be within an approximate ______-foot range.

A) 3
B) 30
C) 300
D) 3000

Question 30

______ feedback is a technology that sends resistance to the gaming device in response to actions of the user.

A) Motion
B) Force
C) Active
D) Tactile

Question 31

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You work in a medical lab that requires high-quality dye-sublimation printers. What type of printer do you use?

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

Question 32

Most surround sound computer speaker systems include one or two center speakers and two or more ______ speakers.

A) external
B) virtual
C) satellite
D) remote

Question 33

Printer resolution is measured by the number of ______ per inch a printer can print.

A) dots
B) pixels
C) bits
D) characters

Question 34

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about protecting your credit cards from scanning devices?

A) Security experts recommend placing each of your credit cards in separate locations, rather than stacking them.
B) Some signals have a range as far as 30 feet.
C) The radio waves to not penetrate metal or water easily.
D) The words PayPass, PayWave, and Blink are indicators that your credit card has RFID technology.

Question 35

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a GPU control?

A) Gesture recognition capabilities
B) The manipulation and display of graphics on a display device
C) The ability to connect to online games
D) Geolocation services for a mobile device

Question 36

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about voice input?

A) Voice recognition is also called talk recognition.
B) Speech-to-text features recognize spoken words and enter them into email or text messages.
C) A voice recognition application allows users to dictate text and instructions by speaking into a microphone.
D) VoIP enables users to speak to others via their Internet connection.

Question 37

Label printers typically use ______ technology.

A) laser
B) thermal
C) optical
D) scanner

Question 38

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about QR codes?

A) QR codes store information in both a vertical and horizontal direction.
B) QR codes can be read with a QR bar code reader or a QR code reader app on a smartphone.
C) Most QR code reader apps show the address of the website that will be displayed.
D) If the QR code directs you to a website displaying a form, enter your personal information to ensure your safety.

Question 39

The ______ ratio defines a display's width relative to its height.

A) pixel
B) screen
C) aspect
D) resolution

Question 40

______ output provides the user with a physical response from the input device.

A) Motion
B) Force
C) Active
D) Tactile

Question 41

A live webcam has the illusion of moving images because it sends a continual stream of still images.

Question 42

A DisplayPort is an alternative to DVI that also supports high-definition audio and video.

Question 43

A digital pen is an input device that captures and converts a user's handwriting or drawings into a digital format.

Question 44

HDTV is the most advanced form of digital television.

Question 45

As the resolution increases, some items on the screen appear smaller.

Question 46

PAGE UP is an example of a navigation key.

Question 47

If using a webcam, keep it connected to the computer when not in use so that you can control access to it.

Question 48

Data collection devices are used to read or scan data from a source document.

Question 49

The quality of a scanner is measured by its resolution.

Question 50

Apple uses the term, iPad, to refer to the touchpad on its laptops.

Question 51

Output is data that has been processed into a useful form.

Question 52

In addition to the ball, a trackball usually has one or more buttons that work like mouse buttons.

Question 53

Although compact keyboards are smaller than standard keyboards, most still include the numeric keypad and navigation keys.

Question 54

Higher contrast ratios represent colors better.

Question 55

The higher the number, the faster the response time.

Question 56

Most magstripe readers are separate devices that communicate with a POS terminal.

Question 57

Touchpads are found most often on desktop computers.

Question 58

With Bluetooth printing, the computer and printer need to be aligned with each other.

Question 59

Uses of RFID include tracking times of runners in a marathon and checking out library books.

Question 60

CCFL displays consume less power, last longer, and are thinner, lighter, and brighter than a display that uses LED technology.

Question 61

A(n) ______ is a unit of visible light intensity equal to one candela.

Question 62

Because LCD projectors tend to produce lower-quality images, users often prefer DLP projectors for sharper, brighter images.

Question 63

A(n) ______ device is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.

Question 64

A(n) ______ is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen but uses pressure instead of ink.

Question 65

An ink-jet printer is a type of impact printer.

Question 66

______ is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display.

Question 67

A 2.1 speaker system contains two speakers and one subwoofer.

Question 68

A computer at an airport that uses a touch screen and allows you to check in for a flight is called a(n) ______.

Question 69

The light source of an LCD monitor is called the ______.

Question 70

Commonly used ______ methods include the keyboard, pointing devices, touch screens, scanners, and reading devices.

Question 71

An unmanned aerial vehicle is more commonly known as a(n) ______.

Question 72

A(n) ______ is an instruction that causes a program or app to perform a specific action.

Question 73

Desktops often use a(n) ______ as a display.

Question 74

A(n) ______ is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape change, enabling you to select text and other objects.

Question 75

A(n) ______ is a sophisticated printer used to produce high-quality drawings, such as blueprints, maps, and circuit diagrams.

Question 76

Laser printers typically print at faster speeds than ink-jet printers.

Question 77

______ input is the process of entering any sound into the computer, such as speech, music, and sound effects.

Question 78

A(n) ______ printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper.

Question 79

Describe criminal and noncriminal uses of keyboard monitoring software. List steps to help detect these programs.

Question 80

A printout in ______ orientation is taller than it is wide.