Question 1

In contrast to most desktop computers, a typical notebook computer usually has about _____ keys.
A) 55
B) 70
C) 85
D) 100

Accepted Answer

A typical notebook computer usually has about 85 keys, which is fewer than most desktop keyboards due to space constraints and the integration of functions into single keys.

Question 2

Touchpads are found most often on _____.
A) notebook computers
B) PDAs
C) mainframe computers
D) desktop computers

Accepted Answer

Touchpads are commonly found on notebook computers, also known as laptops, as an alternative to a traditional mouse for navigating the screen. While they may also be found on other devices such as PDAs, they are most commonly associated with laptop use.

Question 3

Large-scale applications sometimes refer to a graphics tablet as a _____.
A) scanner
B) pointer
C) reader
D) digitizer

Accepted Answer

A graphics tablet is also known as a digitizer because it digitizes the analog input from a stylus or pen into digital data that can be used in a computer application. It does not function as a scanner, pointer, or reader.

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

Accepted Answer

A command is 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

Accepted Answer

A program is a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it. It is not simply a collection of unprocessed data, a reply to a question, or a single specific action.

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

Accepted Answer

To fit in smaller devices, keyboards usually have to be smaller and 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

Accepted Answer

The special keys shown on the keyboard in Figure 5-1 are function keys, which are often programmed to issue specific commands to a computer. Toggle keys (B) change between two different states when pressed, arrow keys (C) are used to navigate through text or other content, and numeric keys (D) are used to input numbers.

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

Accepted Answer

An optical mouse uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouse's movement. A mechanical mouse works by using a rolling ball and internal mechanisms to detect the movement of the mouse. An audio mouse uses sound waves to detect movement, which is a relatively new technology that has not yet been widely adopted. An ergonomic mouse refers to the design of the mouse, and does not necessarily specify the technology used to detect movement.

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A voice recognition program on your computer...

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

Accepted Answer

The typing area of a computer keyboard is where the letters of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation marks, and other basic keys are located. Arrow keys, Internet controls, and a numeric keypad are not inclusive of all computer keyboards.

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

Accepted Answer

A user response is a specific instruction issued by a user in response to a question or prompt displayed on the screen. It is not a collection of unprocessed data nor a series of instructions to a computer to perform a task, nor 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

Accepted Answer

The current state-of-the-art voice recognition programs can achieve accuracy levels of 90 to 95%, making option C the best choice. Option D is technically incorrect as there is always some possibility of error, even if it is very small. Option A and B represent lower accuracy levels that may have been true for earlier versions of the technology, but do not reflect the current capabilities of modern voice recognition programs.

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

Accepted Answer

A gaming keyboard usually contains programmable keys and other features like backlighting, anti-ghosting, and macro recording for gamers to customize the keyboard according to the game they are playing.

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

Accepted Answer

A toggle key is a key on a keyboard that switches between two states each time it is pressed. Examples include Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. The other options (arrow key, function key, and numeric key) do not fit the definition of a toggle 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

Accepted Answer

Users press a mouse button to perform a certain action on the object they have selected with the pointer. Moving the mouse side to side or lifting it up and down without pressing a button will not perform any action. Touching the mouse pad can be used for some actions, but pressing a button is more commonly used.

Question 16

A _____ is the most widely used pointing device on desktop computers.
A) trackball
B) mouse
C) pointing stick
D) touch pad

Accepted Answer

According to the question, the most widely used pointing device on desktop computers is required. Among the given options, the mouse is the most commonly used pointing device for desktop computers.

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

Accepted Answer

A trackball is stationary and therefore does not require the same amount of desk space as a mouse. While it may still pick up oils and dust, its stationary nature makes it a good alternative for users with limited desk space.

Question 18

Kiosks often have _____.
A) trackballs
B) touchpads
C) touch screens
D) light pens

Accepted Answer

Kiosks often have touch screens for user interaction and input. Trackballs, touchpads, and light pens are less common input methods for kiosks.

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

Accepted Answer

An optical mouse is more precise than a mechanical mouse and does not require cleaning, but it is also 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

Accepted Answer

The insertion point is the location where typed text will appear in a document. Keyboards contain keys that allow users to move the cursor, which indicates the location of the insertion point, to different positions within the document.

Quiz 5: Input

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

Touchpads are found most often on _____.

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

A command is _____.

A program is _____.

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

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

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

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 user response is _____.

The best voice recognition programs are _____ percent accurate.

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

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.

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

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

Kiosks often have _____.

An optical mouse is _____.

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.