Deck 5: Input

Question 1

In contrast to most desktop computers, a typical notebook computer usually has about _____ keys.

A) 55
B) 70
C) 85
D) 100

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Touchpads are found most often on _____.

A) notebook computers
B) PDAs
C) mainframe computers
D) desktop computers

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Large-scale applications sometimes refer to a graphics tablet as a _____.

A) scanner
B) pointer
C) reader
D) digitizer

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A command is _____.

A) a collection of unprocessed text, numbers, images, audio, and video
B) a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it
C) an instruction issued by replying to a question that is displayed
D) an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action

Question 5

A program is _____.

A) a collection of unprocessed text, numbers, images, audio, and video
B) a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it
C) an instruction issued by replying to a question that is displayed
D) an instruction that causes a single specific action to be performed

Question 6

To fit in notebook and many handheld computers, the keyboards usually are _____.

A) smaller and have fewer keys
B) smaller but have more keys
C) larger and have more keys
D) larger but have fewer keys

Question 7

Figure 5-1 _____, such as those shown on the keyboard in Figure 5-1, are special keys programmed to issue commands to a computer.

A) Function keys
B) Toggle keys
C) Arrow keys
D) Numeric keys

Question 8

A(n) _____ uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouse's movement.

A) optical mouse
B) mechanical mouse
C) audio mouse
D) ergonomic mouse

Question 9

A voice recognition program on your computer may recognize up to _____ words.

A) several dozen
B) several hundred
C) 100,000
D) 2,000,000

Question 10

Figure 5-1 All computer keyboards, such as that in Figure 5-1, have _____ that includes letters of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation marks, and other basic keys.

A) arrow keys
B) a typing area
C) Internet controls
D) a numeric keypad

Question 11

A user response is _____.

A) a collection of unprocessed text, numbers, images, audio, and video
B) a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it
C) an instruction issued by replying to a question that is displayed
D) an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action

Question 12

The best voice recognition programs are _____ percent accurate.

A) 50 to 55
B) 70 to 75
C) 90 to 95
D) 100

Question 13

A(n) _____ keyboard usually contains programmable keys so users can customize the keyboard to the game being played.

A) ergonomic
B) application
C) desktop
D) gaming

Question 14

Figure 5-1 Nearly all keyboards, such as that shown in Figure 5-1, have a(n) _____ that switches between two states each time a user presses the key.

A) arrow key
B) function key
C) toggle key
D) numeric key

Question 15

Generally, the mouse is used to move the pointer on the screen to an object such as a button, and then users _____ to perform a certain action on that object.

A) move the mouse side to side
B) lift the mouse up and down
C) press a mouse button
D) touch the mouse pad

Question 16

A _____ is the most widely used pointing device on desktop computers.

A) trackball
B) mouse
C) pointing stick
D) touch pad

Question 17

For users that have limited desk space, the trackball is a good alternative to a mouse because the device _____.

A) does not pick up oils from fingers
B) is stationary
C) does not pick up dust from the environment
D) all of the above

Question 18

Kiosks often have _____.

A) trackballs
B) touchpads
C) touch screens
D) light pens

Question 19

An optical mouse is _____.

A) less precise than a mechanical mouse and does not require cleaning, and it also is less expensive
B) less precise than a mechanical mouse and does not require cleaning, and it also is more expensive
C) more precise than a mechanical mouse and does not require cleaning, but it also is less expensive
D) more precise than a mechanical mouse and does not require cleaning, but it also is more expensive

Question 20

Figure 5-1 Keyboards, such as that shown in Figure 5-1, contain keys that allow users to position the insertion point, also known as a(n) _____ in some programs.

A) icon
B) cursor
C) button
D) menu

Question 21

Some input devices eliminate manual data entry by capturing data from a _____, which is the original form of data.

A) turnaround document
B) source document
C) reviewed document
D) summary document

Question 22

Figure 5-2 Often used by photojournalists, a _____ is a portable version of the technology shown in Figure 5-2 that has many lenses and other attachments.

A) studio camera
B) plug-and-play camera
C) field camera
D) point-and-shoot camera

Question 23

Devices that capture data directly from a source document include all of the following except _____.

A) optical scanners and optical readers
B) bar code readers
C) magnetic-ink character recognition readers
D) portable keyboards

Question 24

Figure 5-2 A _____ is a more affordable and lightweight version of the technology shown in Figure 5-2 and provides acceptable photographic images for the home or small business user.

A) studio camera
B) plug-and-play camera
C) field camera
D) point-and-shoot camera

Question 25

A(n) _____ is similar to an electronic filing cabinet that provides access to exact reproductions of the original documents.

A) charge-coupled device
B) optical reader
C) image processing system
D) video conference

Question 26

A _____ is a window on the screen that displays notes and drawings simultaneously on the screens of all participants in a video conference.

A) blackboard
B) whiteboard
C) chalkboard
D) baseboard

Question 27

The quality of a scanner is measured by the number of bits it stores in a pixel and the number of pixels per inch; the higher each number the _____ the scanner.

A) poorer the quality, and the less expensive
B) better the quality, and the less expensive
C) poorer the quality, but the more expensive
D) better the quality, but the more expensive

Question 28

_____ is one method of input for smart phones.

A) A gamepad
B) A cursor
C) A portable keyboard
D) Voice

Question 29

A(n) _____ is a full-sized keyboard that can be conveniently attached and removed from a PDA or mobile device.

A) enhanced keyboard
B) portable keyboard
C) ergonomic keyboard
D) fixed keyboard

Question 30

Retail and grocery stores use the _____ bar code.

A) UPC (Universal Product Code)
B) Interleaved 2 of 5
C) Codabar
D) POSTNET (Postal Numeric Coding Technique)

Question 31

Figure 5-2 Manufacturers often use _____ to represent the resolution of a digital camera like the one shown in Figure 5-2.

A) points per inch (ppi)
B) pixels per screen (pps)
C) points per screen (pps)
D) pixels per inch (ppi)

Question 32

Figure 5-2 The actual photographed resolution of a digital camera like the one shown in Figure 5-2 is known as the _____.

A) optical resolution
B) standard resolution
C) enhanced resolution
D) visual resolution

Question 33

_____ is used almost exclusively by the banking industry for check processing.

A) MICR
B) OCR
C) MIDI
D) OCM

Question 34

PDAs ship with a basic _____, which is the primary input device.

A) keyboard
B) trackball
C) stylus
D) touch screen

Question 35

The primary input device for a _____ is a pressure-sensitive digital pen, which allows users to write on the device's screen.

A) Tablet PC
B) notebook computer
C) digital camera
D) desktop computer

Question 36

A _____ is the smallest element in an electronic image.

A) byte
B) pixel
C) character
D) point

Question 37

Figure 5-4 Many retailers see the technology shown in Figure 5-4 as an alternative to bar codes because it _____.

A) requires direct contact
B) does not require line-of-sight transmission
C) requires each item to be checked out individually
D) all of the above

Question 38

Some users input music and other sound effects using external _____ devices such as an electronic piano keyboard.

A) MIDI
B) POS
C) MICR
D) DSP

Question 39

Figure 5-4 As shown in Figure 5-4, ____ is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person.

A) OCR
B) RFID
C) OMR
D) TMR

Question 40

Figure 5-2 The most expensive and highest quality version of the technology shown in Figure 5-2 is a _____, which is a stationary camera used for professional studio work.

A) studio camera
B) plug-and-play camera
C) field camera
D) point-and-shoot camera

Question 41

The ____ is a symbol on the screen, usually a blinking vertical bar, that indicates where the next character typed will display.

A) mouse
B) index
C) cursor
D) keystroke

Question 42

Figure 5-3 A(n) ____ mouse is a mouse that has a rubber or metal ball on its underside, unlike the one shown in Figure 5-3.

A) mechanical
B) tracking
C) optical
D) enhanced

Question 43

A(n) _____, which is comparable in size to a credit card or ATM card, stores personal data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card.

A) adapter card
B) smart card
C) digital card
D) video card

Question 44

A(n) ____ mouse is a battery-powered mouse that transmits data using wireless technology, such as radio waves or infrared light waves.

A) light
B) optical
C) wireless
D) radio

Question 45

A(n) ____ keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries.

A) basal
B) enhanced
C) strength-building
D) ergonomic

Question 46

In a grocery store, a(n) _____ is a combination of an electronic cash register, bar code reader, and printer.

A) automated teller machine (ATM)
B) flatbed scanner
C) point of sale (POS) terminal
D) smart display

Question 47

With _____, the computer will detect human motions.

A) voice recognition
B) signature recognition
C) face recognition
D) gesture recognition

Question 48

A(n) ____ device is an input device that allows a user to control a pointer on the screen.

A) tracking
B) pointing
C) mouse
D) pad

Question 49

A(n) ____ device is any hardware component that allows users to enter data or instructions (programs, commands, and user responses) into a computer.

A) output
B) input
C) entry
D) screen

Question 50

The camera in a(n) _____ scans patterns of blood vessels in the back of the retina.

A) face recognition system
B) voice verification system
C) iris recognition system
D) retinal scanner

Question 51

The most widely used biometric device today is a(n) _____.

A) fingerprint scanner
B) face recognition system
C) iris recognition system
D) hand geometry system

Question 52

A(n) _____ displays a graphic of a standard keyboard on the user's screen.

A) toggle key
B) keyguard
C) on-screen keyboard
D) portable keyboard

Question 53

In a graphical user interface, a(n) ____ is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape changes as a user moves a pointing device.

A) index
B) keypad
C) pointer
D) keystroke

Question 54

The goal of ____ is to incorporate comfort, efficiency, and safety in the design of items in the workplace.

A) ergonomics
B) calisthenics
C) concatenation
D) basal design

Question 55

A(n) _____ is a metal or plastic plate placed over the keyboard that allows users to rest their hands on the keyboard without accidentally pressing any keys.

A) toggle key
B) keyguard
C) on-screen keyboard
D) portable keyboard

Question 56

_____, such as POS terminals and automated teller machines, perform specific tasks and contain features uniquely designed for use in a particular industry.

A) Dumb terminals
B) Special-purpose terminals
C) Smart terminals
D) General-purpose terminals

Question 57

____ is any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer.

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

Question 58

An option for people with limited hand movement is a _____ to control the pointer or insertion point.

A) portable keyboard
B) touchpad
C) head-mounted pointer
D) touch screen

Question 59

An ATM (automated teller machine) asks users to enter a password, called a _____, which verifies that the user is the holder of the bankcard.

A) digital signal processor (DSP)
B) private origin signal (POS)
C) universal product code (UPC)
D) personal identification number (PIN)

Question 60

External fingerprint scanners usually plug into a _____ port.

A) serial or SCSI
B) parallel or IrDA
C) serial or MIDI
D) parallel or USB

Question 61

The location in a retail or grocery store where a consumer pays for goods or services is the ____.

A) BOS
B) TOS
C) POS
D) COS

Question 62

In addition to being a port, ____ is the electronic music industry's standard that defines how digital musical devices represent sounds electronically.

A) IEEE
B) FireWire
C) MIDI
D) USB

Question 63

____ is a technology that reads hand-drawn marks such as small circles or rectangles.

A) OMR
B) TCR
C) OCR
D) MICR

Question 64

The actual photographed resolution is known as the ____ resolution.

A) actual
B) baseline
C) matrix
D) optical

Question 65

A(n) ____ device translates a personal characteristic (the input) into a digital code that is compared with a digital code stored in the computer.

A) personal
B) basal
C) biometric
D) indexed

Question 66

A(n) ____ is an identification code that consists of a set of vertical lines and spaces of different widths.

A) RFID
B) OCR
C) bar code
D) turnaround

Question 67

A(n) signature ____ system recognizes the shape of a handwritten signature, as well as measuring the pressure exerted and the motion used to write the signature.

A) transcription
B) verification
C) authentication
D) identification

Question 68

A type of Web cam called ____ cam has the illusion of moving images because it sends a continual stream of still images.

A) virtual
B) real
C) discrete
D) streaming

Question 69

A(n) ____ is a vertical lever mounted into a base that is moved in different directions to control the actions of a simulated vehicle or player.

A) keypad
B) joystick
C) trackpad
D) gameball

Question 70

A(n) ____ station, which is an external device that holds a mobile computer, contains a power connection and provides connections to peripherals.

A) docking
B) base
C) tracking
D) enhanced

Question 71

Many companies use OCR characters on a(n) ____ document, which is a document that is returned to the company that creates and sends it.

A) flip
B) inverse
C) report
D) turnaround

Question 72

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

A) utensil
B) digital pen
C) implement
D) joystick

Question 73

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) camera
B) MICR
C) scanner
D) OCR

Question 74

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

A) Dithering
B) Resolution
C) Visual acuity
D) Graphical depth

Question 75

Instead of reading or scanning data from a source document, a(n) ____ device obtains data directly at the location where the transaction or event takes place.

A) transmission
B) data collection
C) scanning
D) recognition

Question 76

A(n) ____ scanner works in a manner similar to a copy machine except it creates a file of the document in memory instead of a paper copy.

A) drum
B) baseline
C) roller
D) flatbed

Question 77

A(n) ____ looks similar to a mouse, except it has a window with cross hairs, so the user can see through to the graphics tablet.

A) joystick
B) keypad
C) trackpad
D) cursor

Question 78

Biometric devices measure the shape and size of a person's hand using a hand ____ system.

A) trigonometry
B) algebra
C) calculus
D) geometry

Question 79

A(n) ____ is the smallest element in an electronic image.

A) key
B) index
C) icon
D) pixel

Question 80

A(n) ____ identifier is a physiological or behavioral characteristic such as fingerprints, hand geometry, facial features, voice, signatures, and eye patterns.

A) personal
B) biometric
C) indexed
D) basal