4 Flashcards
(15 cards)
(Ch. 1) A company’s ________ department oversees the centralized computer equipment and administers the network.
A. Information security
B. Operations
C. Management
D. Technical support
B. Operations
(Ch. 1) A company’s computers monitor assembly lines and equipment using ________ communications.
A. CAM
B. M2M
C. IT
D. AI
B. M2M
(Ch. 1) When looking for a job, you should use humorous or informal names for your account profiles, blog, or domain name to make yourself stand out (T/F)
False
(Ch. 3) A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap icons (T/F)
False
(Ch. 3) When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer?
A. platform
B. hardware specifications
C. add-on devices
D. form factor
A. platform
(Ch. 3) Which of these is not an input device?
A. Scanner
B. Printer
C. Webcam
D. Stylus
B. Printer
(Ch. 3) What is the binary system?
A. a 16-bit coding scheme
B. a number system with 10 digits, 0-9
C. a number system with two digits, 0 and 1
D. an 8-bit coding scheme
C. a number system with two digits, 0 and 1
(Ch. 3) Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails, and store basic data when he travels. Which of the following would be the best option for him?
A. high-end laptop
B. all-in-one computer
C. tablet
D. desktop computer
C. tablet
(Ch. 3) The Unicode coding scheme supports a variety of characters including those for Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic languages (T/F)
True
(Ch. 3) What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?
A. Projector
B. Voice synthesizer
C. Motion-sensing controller
D. Plotter
B. Voice synthesizer
(Ch. 3) What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?
A. Ink-jet printer
B. Laser printer
C. Plotter
D. Mobile printer
C. Plotter
(Ch. 3) A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer (T/F)
True
(Ch. 3) Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations (T/F)
False
(Ch. 3) Surya’s computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems?
A. Power fluctuation
B. Dysfunctional UPS
C. Faulty power or video cable
D. Improperly connected keyboard
C. Faulty power or video cable
(Ch. 3) Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What device could he use to create an electronic copy of the certificate?
A. projector
B. plotter
C. scanner
D. digital pen
B. the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit
