IC3 Unit 1 Projects

Videoconferencing is accomplished through the use of a:
1. digital camera.
2. digital recorder.
3. Web site.
4. Web cam.
A CD-RW is a:
1. compact disc into that is rewritable.
2. compact disc with write-only memory.
3. compact disc with read-only memory.
4. compact disc with versatile memory.
Computers process:
1. instructions into information.
2. data into information.
3. information into data.
4. data into information.
The system unit consists of all of the following EXCEPT:
1. storage.
2. monitor.
3. central processing unit.
4. memory.
Architects and engineers can use a (n) ____ to print large drawings and designs.
1. multifunction device
2. laser printer
3. plotter
4. ink-jet printer
The file allocation table maintains:
1. a list of deleted files.
2. an equal amount of space for each file.
3. a list of recently edited files.
4. a listing of file locations.
The Palm Pilot popularized by the Palm Coporation is an example of the type of computer known as a:
1. personal digital assistant (PDA).
2. workstation.
3. tablet computer.
4. desktop computer.
A collection of unprocessed facts and figures, such as student names and Social Security numbers, is known as:
1. input.
2. output.
3. data.
4. information.
The difference between floppy disks and Zip disks is:
1. the Zip is stores inside the system unit.
2. the floppy disk has a larger storage capacity.
3. the Zip disk has a larger storage capacity.
4. the floppy disk is a form of magnetic storage and the Zipe is a form of optical storage.
Multifunction machines can accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:
1. print documents.
2. copy documents.
3. save documents.
4. fax documents.
The type of monitor best suited for group presentations is a:
1. projector.
2. plotter.
3. player.
4. presenter.
The two types of optical discs are:
1. DVD and Zip disks.
2. CD and DVD.
3. CD and Zip disks.
4. CD and tape.
Another name often used to refer to a personal computer or microcomputer is )))) computer.
1. pocket
2. laptop
3. tablet
4. desktop
Software is now most often distributed using which storage method?
1. CD-ROM
2. Zip disk
3. DVD
4. Floppy disk.
Which type of connection allows up to 127 devices to connect to a computer?
1. RJ-45
2. USB
3. PS/2
4. RJ-11
1024 bytes is commonly known as a(n):
1. gigabyte.
2. terabyte.
3. megabyte.
4. kilobyte.
The process of pressing and relaeasing the left mouse button two times in quick succession is known as:
1. dragging.
2. double-clicking.
3. right-clicking.
4. clicking.
Output is defined as:
1. the process of entering data into the computer.
2. displaying the sesults of processing.
3. storing dat and instructions during processing.
4. the process of retrieving data from memory.
Typically keyboards and mice connect to the system unit through a(n) ____ port.
1. PS/2
2. VGA
3. adapter
4. parallel
Which type of program tells the operating system how to work with a device?
1. Driver
2. Application
3. Installation
4. Utility
A hard drive typically holds more than 20 ___ of data.
1. kilobytes
2. terabytes
3. megabytes
4. gigabytes
This company developed and produced the computer known as the Mac.
1. IBM Coporation
2. Dell
3. Hewlett Packard
4. Apple
Any personal computer that is connected to a company's network is referred to as a:
1. workstation.
2. Web server.
3. network server.
4. desktop computer.
A 32-bit data bus consists of:
1. 32 dual pathways.
2. 32 separate pathways.
3. 16 dual pathways.
4. 16 separate pathways.
What can happen if the rollers around the mouse ball get dust or dirt on them?
1. The user will not be able to double-click.
2. The mouse will not work.
3. The user will not be able to right-click.
4. The mouse pointer will behave erratically.
What style of keyboard is most often used in a personal computer?
1. Stationary
2. QWERTY
3. Mechanical
4. Dvorak
The two board categories of computers are:
1. organization computers and personal computers.
2. operational computers and supercomputers.
3. organization computers and network computers.
4. operational computers and portable computers.
The intergrated circuit designed for computer processing is known as the CPU or:
1. microcontroller.
2. microchip.
3. micro reader.
4. microprocessor.
Which device provides emergency battery power in the event of a power failure?
1. Circuit breaker
2. Surge suppressor
3. Power strip
4. Uninterruptible power supply
The fundamental programming that controls the way computers interact with their components and the user is the:
1. central processing unit.
2. user interface.
3. operating system.
4. memory.
Which of the following describes input?
1. Data, programs, and commands are retrieved from RAM and processed according to the program instructions.
2. The processed data is transferred from memory to the monitor or printer.
3. The user enters commands using the keyboard or the mouse.
4. Data, programs, and commands are temportarily stored in RAM.
Which of the following describes output?
1. The processed data is transferred from memory to the monitor or printer.
2. Data, programs, and commands are retrieved from RAM and processed according to the program instructions.
3. Data, programs, and commands are temporarily stored in RAM.
4. The user enters commands using the keyboard or the mouse.
This type of computer is often used to manage database files.
1. Web server
2. File server
3. Network server
4. Supercomputer
A personal digital assistant can be used for all of the following EXCEPT:
1. e-mail.
2. task management.
3. managaing appointments.
4. viewing movies on DVD.
A student database split into sections with each section stores on a different computer is an example of:
1. a distributed database.
2. peer-to-peer networks.
3. distributed processing.
4. software sharing.
Which of the following describes processing?
1. The processed data is transferred from memory to the monitor or printer.
2. Data, programs, and commands are temporarily stored in RAM.
3. Data, programs, and commands are retrieved from RAM and processed according to the program instructions.
4. The user enters commands using the keyboard or the mouse.
A point-of-sale (POS) terminal is most often used for processing:
1. data.
2. user output.
3. user input.
4. an order at a fast-food restaurant.
The ____ consists of integrated curcuits and serves as the heart of the computer.
1. Storage
2. Hard disk
3. Memory
4. CPU
Bar codes aer used to identify all of the following EXCEPT:
1. grocery items.
2. bulk mail.
3. credit card numbers.
4. overnight delivery packages.
The Universal Serial Bus can be used to connect all of the following devices EXCEPT:
1. speakers.
2. motherboard.
3. keyboard.
4. printer.
The device connected to the end of a SCSI bus is known as a:
1. terminator.
2. BNC.
3. tap.
4. universal adapter.
Portable computers such as laptops require a ___ monitor.
1. backlight screen
2. liquid crystal display
3. cathode ray tube
4. flat screen
All of the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT:
1. printer.
2. magnetic card reader.
3. mouse.
4. keyboard.
Scanners are rated by the measurement of:
1. pixels per inch.
2. pages scanned per minute.
3. pages copied per minute.
4. dots per inch.
Which of these types of memory has no moving parts and if often used to transfer data between digital cameras and personal computers?
1. Random access memory
2. Read-only memory
3. Flash memory
4. Magnetic memory
This type of computer is frequently used by delivery services because the recipient can sign the delivery reciept directly on the screen.
1. Laptop computers
2. Pocket computers
3. Tablet computers
4. Personal digital assistants (PDAs)
The most common type of optical media is the:
1. removable disk.
2. compact disc.
3. hard disk.
4. floppy disk.
The speed of the processor is measured by its:
1. memory spped.
2. clock speed.
3. clock size.
4. word size.
Components that are not connected directly to the mtoherboard are connected in the system unit by using a(n):
1. USB cable.
2. parallel cable.
3. expansion cable.
4. ribbon cable.
One of the differences between memory and storage is:
1. memory has great capacity than storage.
2. memory is slwoer than storage.
3. memory does not require continuous power.
4. memory is faster than storage.
A list of connected devices can be viewed in the ____ window.
1. Device Manager
2. Add/Remove Hardware
3. Hardware
4. System
The performance of a computer is based on:
1. spped of processor, amount of memory, and speed of connections to other computers.
2. speed of the processor, hard disk size, and operating system.
3. speed of the processor, cost, and size of the hard disk.
4. speed of the processor, amount of memory, and cost.
New components can be added to the motherboard through use of:
1. parallel connectors.
2. ports.
3. buses.
4. expansion slots.
If the customer service department uses automated voice responses this is an example of:
1. audio recognition.
2. voice synthesizers.
3. audio input.
4. voice commands.
Another term for random access memory (RAM) is:
1. storage.
2. physical memory.
3. logical memory.
4. permanent memory.
The power supply is responsible for:
1. converting high-voltage power to low-voltage power.
2. converting indirect current to direct current.
3. converting direct current to indirect current.
4. converting low-voltage power to high-voltage power.
During which phase is processed data transferred from memory to the computer monitor or printer?
1. Input
2. Seconday storage
3. Processing
4. Output
All of the following are types of seconday storage devices EXCEPT:
1. flash memory.
2. programmable media.
3. magnetic media.
4. optical media.
Laser printers require ___ to produce printed documents.
1. toner powder
2. ink cartidges
3. toner ink
4. liquid ink
Which of the following describes primary storage?
1. The processed data is transferred from memory to the monitor or printer.
2. The user enters commands using the keyboard or the mouse.
3. Data, programs, and commands are retrieved from RAM and processed according to the program instructions.
4. Data, programs, and commands are temporarily stored in RAM.
What is the primary advantage of magnetic tape?
1. The speed at which records are located is very fast.
2. It is useful for backing up lage quantities of data.
3. As a method of storing application programs.
4. It is useful as the primary storage media.
Processing consists of the following two operations:
1. mathematical and logical.
2. mathematical and comparison.
3. mathematical and scientific.
4. mathematical and operational.
The motherboard replaces separate wires withL
1. copper lines.
2. parallel lines.
3. rigid plastic lines.
4. individual lines.
Which type of seconday storage records data in small pits on the reflective surface?
1. Optical media
2. Random access memory
3. Magnetic media
4. Flash memory
The type of printer most often used for printing color documents is the:
1. ink-jet printer.
2. dot-matrix printer.
3. thermal printer.
4. laser printer.
A feature in Microsoft Windows-base operating systems is Plug and Play. What does this feature provide?
1. The operating system detects problems with connected devices.
2. The operating system detects virus programs.
3. The operating system automatically installs the driver for a newly connected device.
4. The operating system automatically installs new application programs.
Which type of port is often used to connect printers?
1. VGA
2. parallel
3. serial
4. SCSI
Which symbol represents a shared device, such as a printer?
1. Exclamation point
2. Asterisk
3. Hand
4. Check mark
The resolution of a monitor is determined by:
1. the size of the monitor.
2. the cost of the monitor.
3. the numbe rof pixels displayed on the screen.
4. the number of colors displayed on the screen.
A bar code scanner is an example of a(n):
1. tablet.
2. laptop.
3. appliance.
4. PDA.
A program that can recognize the image of a character and convert it to binary numbers is classified as an:
1. optical computer recognition.
2. optical character recognition.
3. optical command recognition.
4. optical control recognition.
Indicator lights typically indicate a computer:
1. alert.
2. activity.
3. motion.
4. problem.
The categories of computers often used for Web serves are:
1. supercomputers and mainframe computers.
2. supercomputers and minicomputers.
3. minicomputers and microcomputers.
4. minicomputers and mainframe computers.
This type of computer is too small for a traditional keyboard, but might contain the image of a keyboard on the screen, allowing the user to type one letter at a time with a stick.
1. Personal digital assitant (PDA)
2. Desktop computer
3. Laptop computer
4. Pocket Computer
A dumb terminal does not contain a:
1. monitor.
2. mouse or pointing device.
3. keyboard.
4. storage device.
Ther term hot-swappable means that the computer:
1. can remain powered on while a device is in operation.
2. must be powered down before a device can be installed.
3. must be running before a device can be installed.
4. can remain powered on while a device is plugged in or removed.
Laptop computers are characterize by:
1. a flat-panel display screen and use of a touch pad, track ball, or pointing stick as a replacement for the mouse.
2. a flat-panel, touch sensitive display, and size too small for a traditional keyboard.
3. a keyboard, mouse, speakers, touch sensitive display screen, and system unit.
4. ability to run limited versions of desktop software.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Linux operating system?
1. Developed to run exclusively on Apple Maintosh computer
2. Contracted for developement by IBM tot he Microsoft Corporation
3. Developed to run only on mainframe computers
4. Available for use free of charge and not owned by a particular company
Although it is very similar to USB, FireWire has teh advantage of:
1. allowing higher data transfer rates.
2. lower cost.
3. being easier to connect.
4. being available to connect to the Internet.
A laptop computer typically replaces the mouse with any of the following devices EXCEPT a:
1. pointing stick.
2. touch pad.
3. track ball.
4. joystick.
What is the most common user error when double-clicking the mouse?
1. The user clicks the left and right mouse button.
2. There is dust in the mouse ball.
3. The tip of the mouse is not pointed on the object correctly.
4. There is too much time between the first and second click.
Computers requiring special environments and used in large research universities and military facilities are classified as:
1. Web servers.
2. file servers.
3. network servers.
4. supercomputers.
Which device protects a computer from potentially damaging power fluctuations?
1. Battery
2. Power strip
3. Circuit breaker
4. Surge suppressor
During which phase is the processed data written to the hard disk, floppy disk, or optical disk?
1. Processing
2. Input
3. Seconday storage
4. Output
The categories of computers typically used for personal computing are:
1. notebook computers, minicomputers, and supercomputers.
2. pocket computers, notebook computers, and microcomputers.
3. pocket computers, notebook computers, and minicomputers.
4. notebook computers, minicomputers, and microcomputers.
The size of the hard drive can be found in:
1. Local Disk properties
2. Windows Explorer properties
3. My Compuetr properties
4. My Network Places properties
The three largest and most capable computers are:
1. notebook computers, microcomputers, and mainframe computers.
2. minicomputers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers.
3. minicomputers, microcomputers, and supercomputers.
4. microcomputers, mainframe computers, and minicomputers.
All of the following computers can serve as a Web server EXCEPT a:
1. supercomputer.
2. minicomputer.
3. mainframe computer.
4. workstation.
All of the following computers are classified as organization computers EXCEPT:
1. minicomputers.
2. supercomputers.
3. microcomputers.
4. mainframe computers.
The difference between remote controls that use infrared light and those that use radio waves is:
1. radio waves cannot pass through any objects in their path.
2. radio waves act like a beam of light.
3. infrared light requires the user to pint the remote control directly at the appliance.
4. infrared lights are visible to the human eye.
Which of these is a function of distributed processing?
1. Allows software revisions to be updated over the network
2. Allows users to share software
3. Breaks down large computing problems that can be solved on different computers
4. Separates a database over several computers
The caoacity of which component determines the amount of work the computer can perform?
1. Central processing unit
2. Memory
3. Hard disk
4. ROM
The mouse is able to move in different directions through use of:
1. the x and y coordinate system.
2. sensors.
3. infrared signals.
4. reflected light beams.
The hard disk operates through use of:
1. rotating disks with infrared beams that read and write data to the disk.
2. rotating disks with heads that read and write data on the disk.
3. beams of light that reflect off the disk surfaces.
4. rotating disks that can write data to the disk.
The difference between the terms disk and disc is:
1. disc refers to magnetic storage.
2. disk refers to temporary storage.
3. disc refers to optical storage.
4. disk refers to optical storage.
The ____ is responsible for handling file management and printing.
1. operating system
2. application program
3. user
4. secondary storage
What are two patterns available for writing data to a disc?
1. Continuous circles and concentric spirals
2. Concentric circles and spiral tracks
3. Concentric circles and continuous spirals
4. Spiral tracks and continuous spirals
When a file is closed, the file is erased from:
1. the floppy disk.
2. the hard disk.
3. RAM.
4. ROM.
The user must select the Save As option when the file should be:
1. saved with the old name in the original location.
2. saved with a new name in a new location.
3. removed from the previous location.
4. saved in a new location and the previous version of the file should be deleted.
Computers on a network can share all of the following EXCEPT:
1. hardware.
2. software.
3. data.
4. primary storage.
Which process would tect that a keyboard is not plugged into the system unit?
1. Retrieving
2. Booting
3. Processing
4. Storing
An algorithm is defined as:
1. sets of specific information processed by the computer.
2. a set of data to be processed by the computer.
3. specific instructions the computer follows to complete a specific task.
4. bytes of data in storage.
Each digit in a binary number is known as a _____.
1. Bit
2. Byte
3. Chip
4. Pixel
Rather than using a rubber ball and rollers a(n) _____ mouse uses reflected light beams.
1. Dunlop
2. Laser
3. Lighted
4. Optical
The integrated circuit responsible for converting analog signals to digital signals is the _______.
1. system unit
2. Analog to digital converter
3. hard disk drive
4. word
The central processing unit is contained in the the __________.
1. bit.
2. digital converter.
3. information.
4. system unit.
The primary storage device contained in the system unit is the _____.
1. hard disk drive
2. fender
3. drag
4. word
Data that is organized and meaningful is known as ______.
1. information
2. words
3. pixels
4. corrections
Moving an object requires the user to ___________ using the mouse.
1. information
2. drag
3. pixels
4. pictures
The number of ___________ displayed on the screen determines the resolution.
1. pixels
2. bits
3. analogs
4. drives
Processors work with units of data known as ____________.
1. bytes
2. bits
3. pixels
4. words
________ are small picture elements that produce images on the computer screen.
1. Pixels
2. Bits
3. Words
4. Keys
The most common form of optical media is the _______.
1. compact disc
2. digital video disc
3. digital verstile disc
4. monitor
The basic numbering system using only the digits 0 and 1 is the ____ number system.
1. Monary
2. Binary
3. Moocow
4. Station
The typical display device used by computers is known as the _____.
1. keyboard
2. mouse
3. monitor
4. tower
Televisions, DVD players, and stereos often use wireless _______ as input devices.
1. remote controls
2. projectors
3. storage
4. keychains
Manipulating data is known as _______.
1. subpressing
2. trespassing
3. processing
4. downlading
A type of monitor used to display computer-generated presentations for viewing by a group is a(n)_____.
1. screen
2. projector
3. monitor
4. clip
The floppy disk is typcailly referred to as the ____ drive.
1. D
2. E
3. C
4. A
One common computer classification is by their physical ____.
1. size
2. color
3. shape
4. storage
Match the following prefixes to their meanings:
I. kilo A. 1,000,000
II. mega B. 1,000,000,000
III. giga C. 1,000
IV. tera D. 1,000,000,000,000
1. CADB
2. CABD
3. BACD
4. ABDC
Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. chip A. physical memory
II. microprocessor B. integrated circuit
III.RAM C. read-only memory
IV.hard drive D. performs mathematical or logical operations
V.ROM E. storage device located within the system
1. BDAEC
2. CBAED
3. ABCDE
4. EDCAD
The NumLock key is an example of a(n) ___ key that can be switched between two different modes.
1. golden
2. magic
3. storage
4. toggle
The hard drive is a type of _____ that canhold vast amounts of data.
1. information
2. storage
3. toggle
4. word
Match the following steps to their processes:
I. step 1 A. Processed data is displayed on the monitor or printed.
II. step 2 B. The operator types words, numbers, or commands into the computer.
III. step 3 C. The processor takes data from RAM and follows the program instructions.
IV. step 4 D. The data, program, and commands are stored in RAM.
V. step 5 E. Results of processing are stored in RAM.
1. ACBDE
2. EABDC
3. BDCEA
4. DEABC
Animation artists and other designers can create drawings and pictorial representations using a(n)______.
1. digitizing tablet
2. bar code
3. DVD
4. memory
A(n) ____ port contains eight pairs of wires and is much faster than a serial port.
1. voice
2. parallel
3. Telnet
4. memory
The fluorescent light used in liquid crystal display devices is known as a(n) ____________.
1. backlight
2. blacklight
3. frontlight
4. light
A(n) _____ is used to identify items using a group of dark parallel lines and white spaces.
1. tablet
2. memory
3. lights
4. bar code
A user who wishes to speak commands or data into the computer must use _____ software.
1. modern
2. voice recognition
3. font recognition
4. scan
Match the following terms with their characteristics:
I. supercomputers
II. minicomputers
III. mainframes
IV. notebook computers
V. PDA

A. commonly used to manage communication between compuers on a network
B. useful for users who travel
C. used to simulate weather systems, human intelligence, and design aircraft
D. typically contain a calendar, task list, and contact information
E. often used to store and share files
1. EBACD
2. CAEBD
3. ABDCE
4. DEACD
The process that allows conversion of an image to digital data is known as ____.
1. scanning
2. importing
3. downloading
4. memorizing
The optical disc that allows data recording on two different layers and both sides of the disc is the _____
1. CD
2. DVR
3. DVD
4. VHS
Many digital cameras use ____ to save photographs.
1. parallel memory
2. flash memory
3. voice memory
4. backlight memory
The hard disk and CD drives can indicate activity through the use of ____.
1. backlights
2. flash lights
3. bar code lighting
4. indicator lights
Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. primary storage
II. seconday storage
III. magnetic media
IV. optical media
V. flash memory

A. hard disk and floppy disks
B. does not require constant power
C. stores data and instructions during processing
D. stores the results of processed data
E. compact disc
1. CDAEB
2. ACDBE
3. EBDCA
4. DBACE
Duplicate forms can be printed on a(n) ____ printer such as a dot-matrix printer.
1. import
2. export
3. impact
4. depact
An example of an expanion card is the _____, which is necessary to connect to a network.
1. parallel card
2. ID card
3. network interface card
4. memory card
The first network was created using ____ to allow scientists to remotely utilize their capability.
1. supercomputers
2. minicomputers
3. microcomputers
4. laptop computers
Computer monitors connect to the system unit using a(n) _____ plug and port.
1. VGA
2. VWA
3. VHA
4. VBA
Every keystroke is converted into a(n) ____ number understood by the computer.
1. primary
2. binary
3. single
4. pin
Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. flat screens
II. monitor
III. LCD
IV. flat panel
V. resolution

A. display device used on portable computers
B. LCD monitor for desktp computers
C. display device using a cathod ray tube
D. type of monitor with convex fron surface
E. determines the detail displayed on the monitor
1. DACBE
2. DEACB
3. EBACD
4. DCABE
Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. mouse
II. keyboard
III. touch pad
IV. pointing stick
V. trackball

A. flat rectangular surface below keyboard on laptop computers
B. pointing device operated by moving a ball located on top
C. pointing device that reposnds to sideways pressure
D. converts keystrokes to binary numbers
E. msot common type of pointing device
1. EDACB
2. BDCAE
3. CDEBA
4. ABECD
A(n) ___ is a compuetr dedicated to one function, such as a bar code scanner.
1. appliance
2. binary
3. interface
4. motherboard
The capacity of random access memory is measured in ____ or gigabytes.
1. minibytes
2. megabytes
3. microbytes
4. hugebytes
The CPU and other components are housed on teh ___ inside of the system unit.
1. memory
2. keyboard
3. megabytes
4. motherboard
Sophisticated speakers can contain a(n) ________ to play low bass notes.
1. microphone
2. subwoofer
3. speaker
4. drum
Technology adapted from copiers is used to produce printed output using a(n) ____________ printer.
1. ink-jet
2. laser
3. black-and-white
4. community
The four major functions of a computer are input, processing, _______, and output.
1. memory
2. device control
3. storage
4. recovery
________ is another term for a point-of-scale (POS) terminal.
1. Smart terminal
2. Dumb terminal
3. Web server
4. Joystick
A(n) ________ is typically used to manage e-mail traffic within an organization.
1. processor
2. program
3. Web server
4. touch screen
Video games often require use of a(n) _____ to control the action.
1. remote control
2. memory
3. joystick
4. game
Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. word size
II. clock speed
III. ROM
IV. RAM
V. disk

A. consists of computer chips mounted inside of the computer case
B. the unit of data that the processor can work with at one time
C. magnetic media
D. measured in Hertz
E. contains the instructions used by the computer at startup
1. BDEAC
2. ABCDE
3. EDACB
4. CDEAB
The _______ consists of integrated circuits referred to as chips.
1. joystick
2. memory
3. processor
4. light
During _____ the operating system checks to ensure that the critical components of the computer are connected and functioning.
1. defragmentation
2. startup
3. virus scans
4. access
__________ is a cost-effective method for backing up the contents of the hard disk.
1. Memory
2. Saving
3. Magnetic tape
4. Suppressor
The pointing device that allows the user to directkly move the ball is a(n)________.
1. trackball
2. bouncy ball
3. straight pointer
4. line pointer
________ are responsible for developing and writing programs.
1. Suppressors
2. Programmers
3. MVHS students
4. Processors
The _____ USB plug consists of a rectangular shape with angled corners.
1. type A
2. type C
3. type D
4. type B
Public kiosks and self-checkout lines in grocey stores often use a(n) _____ monitor.
1. touch screen
2. flat screen
3. big screen
4. desk top
Random access memory is ___ memory.
1. mental
2. program
3. physical
4. surge
The capacity of the hard disk is usually measure in _______.
1. megabytes
2. microbytes
3. bits
4. gigabytes
The ____________ consists of millions of microscopic parts connected together to form integrated circuits.
1. surge processor
2. Central processing unit
3. energy conserver
4. trackball
Preventing possible damage to a computer during an electrical storm can be accomplished by using a(n) _______.
1. power strip
2. surge suppressor
3. magnetic ball
4. touch screen
Devices connected to the system unit by a port are known as _______.
1. peripherals
2. touch pad
3. OCAR
4. power
Converting a handwritten document to text that can be used with a word processing program requires the use of ______ software.
1. ROC
2. COR
3. OCR
4. RCO
A(n) _____________ is a flat area that serves as the pointing device on many portable devices.
1. touch screen
2. keyboard
3. monitor
4. touch pad
Digital video cameras are often connected through the use of ______.
1. FireWire
2. LimeWire
3. FireWall
4. USB
The hard disk uses _____ that rotate around the disk reading and writing data onto its surface.
1. slots
2. drivers
3. sticks
4. heads
Flash memory is slower than RAM but does not require continuous ________.
1. power
2. data
3. memory
4. driver
Components that are not connected into the motherboard can be connected to the _____ using ribbon cables.
1. monitor
2. data bus
3. modem
4. network
Wireless mice and keyboards use either ______ or infrared light to communicat with the system unit.
1. shock waves
2. radio waves
3. ocean waves
4. infrared waves
Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. VGA port
II. port
III. USB port
IV. peripheral
V. bus

A. designed to accommodate a variety of peripheral devices
B. keyboard and mouse
C. standard connector for monitors and projectors
D. connects devices to the motherboard
E. point of connection for peripheral devices
1. CEABD
2. BDCAE
3. ADECB
4. DECAB
Additional components can be added to the system unit using available _____.
1. drivers
2. hybrids
3. expansion slots
4. supplies
If the correct _________ is not installed, a device attached to the computer might now function properly.
1. surge protector
2. touch pad
3. data
4. driver
A cell phone that also contains a PDA is an example of a(n) ______ device.
1. heads
2. firewire
3. hybrid
4. driver
The ________ is necessary to convert higher voltage power to low-voltage power to avoid damage to the computer.
1. power supply
2. surge protector
3. power protector
4. clock speed
To conserve space laptop computers often use a(n) ______ as the pointing device.
1. track ball
2. power stick
3. radio wave
4. pointing stick
The speed of random access memory is measured in _______.
1. nanoseconds
2. minutes
3. hertz
4. hours
A microprocessor's speed depends primarily on its word size and ________.
1. driver
2. clock speed
3. memory
4. processor

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