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Q: A tablet PC is just a giant PDA, and cannot perform the same tasks as a traditional laptop or desktop PC.

Q: Plotters were the first type of color printers.

Q: Minicomputers are commonly used as calendars and address books. These "mini" computers are small enough to carry around in your pocket, and use batteries for power.

Q: Multitasking allows you to work with more than one piece of software at a time.

Q: Open-source is only available for application software. A bit represents an on/off state, or a 0/1 state.

Q: Mainframe computers are designed to facilitate the needs of more people than minicomputers

Q: ASCII is an abbreviation for the American Standard Convention for Intelligent Interchange.

Q: Joysticks are commonly used input devices in most business settings.

Q: A gaming wheel consists of a steering wheel and foot petals used with virtual games.

Q: An image scanner is used to capture human physical attributes.

Q: Biometric scanners are used to detect illnesses.

Q: An IrDA port is for wireless devices that work in a completely different way than the remote control to your TV does.

Q: Microphones are used to capture video into electronic form.

Q: A gigabyte (GB or Gig) is roughly 1 trillion bytes.

Q: Webcam captures analog video to upload to the Web.

Q: Which of the following is not an operating system? A.Linux B.Firefox C.Windows XP D.Mac OS

Q: Information technology (IT) is any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization.

Q: RAM, or random access memory, is permanent storage that holds the information you're working with, the application software you're using, and the operating system software you're using.

Q: An output device is a tool you use to store information for use at a later time.

Q: Application software is the software that enables you to solve specific problems or perform specific tasks.

Q: A desktop computer is a fully functional computer designed for you to carry around and run on battery power.

Q: A mainframe computer is designed to meet the computing needs of several people simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment.

Q: Uninstaller software is utility software that you can use to remove software from your hard disk that you no longer want.

Q: Uninstaller software organizes your information on your hard disk in the most efficient way.

Q: Today's most often used input technology is a mouse.

Q: What is cache memory? A.Temporary storage for instructions waiting to be processed B.Extra storage space for temporary data files C.The device that decodes and executes instructions D.Storage space for information that has been processed

Q: A byte is the smallest unit of information that your computer can process.

Q: What is hot swapping? A.Dynamic storage B.A new dating Internet site dedicated to quickly identifying potential dates C.Quickly and automatically moving to new, unused storage space when existing space is filled D.Connecting and disconnecting devices while the computer is running

Q: A trackball is an output device.

Q: Which of the following serial ports have traditionally been used to connect keyboards and mice to a computer? A.USB B.Flash C.Fire D.PS/2

Q: The greater the number of pixels on a computer screen the clearer and crisper the screen images are displayed.

Q: Which of the following wireless connections is designed for short range connectivity of up to 30 feet? A.IRDA B.WiFi C.802.11b D.Bluetooth

Q: Resolution of a printer is the number of dots per inch it produces.

Q: What type of transmission does WiFi use? A.Infrared waves B.Radio waves C.Short waves D.Laser light

Q: Which type of port fits hot-swap, plug-and-play and firewire connectors? A.Firewire B.PS/2 C.Parallel D.USB

Q: Which of the following is not a game controller? A.Gaming wheel B.Gamepad C.Joystick D.Keyboard

Q: Which type of scanner is used to capture images, photos, text and other forms of artwork from paper or other like material? A.Image scanner B.Video and text scanner C.Optical scanner D.Graphic scanner

Q: Which type of scanner is used to detect the presence or absence of a mark in a predetermined spot on a piece of paper or other like material? A.Image scanner B.Video and text scanner C.Optical mark scanner D.Graphic scanner

Q: Which of the following input devices capture still images in varying degrees of resolutions? A.Webcam B.Digital video camera C.Digital still camera D.Graphics scanner

Q: Which of the following is not a flat-panel display? A.Liquid crystal display B.Gas plasma display C.Cathode ray tube display D.LCDs, GPDs, and CRTs can be flat panel or not

Q: Which magnetic storage device consists of one or more thin metal platters sealed inside the computer? A.Floppy disk B.Hard disk C.CD-ROM D.DVD-ROM

Q: Which of the following is not a form of optical storage? A.CD-ROM B.CD-R C.DVD D.SD card

Q: Which type of software helps you develop databases and use the information stored in them? A.Personal information systems B.File management systems C.Operations systems D.Database management system

Q: Which of the following can be written to repeatedly? A.CD-R B.DVD C.DVD-RW D.CD-ROM

Q: Which of the following is an example of horizontal market software? A.Patient scheduling software B.Student information systems C.Payroll D.Package tracking systems

Q: Which of the following is not a type of flash memory? A.Jump drive B.Thumb drive C.Memory stick D.DVD

Q: Which type of utility software is used to organize information on your hard disk in the most efficient way? A.Disk optimization B.Database management C.Disk defragmentation D.File management

Q: XD cards, SD cards, CF cards, SM cards, and memory sticks are what type of storage? A.Optical storage B.Flash memory C.Magnetic storage D.CD storage

Q: If you wished to block email from people or businesses that you don't know, what type of software do you need to install on your computer? A.Anti-virus B.Spam blocker C.Anti-spyware D.Email management

Q: What type of computer are keyboards are most commonly used with? A.PDAs and tablets B.PCs and laptops C.PCs and slates D.Slates, tablets, PDAs, and PCs

Q: Which of the following is not a type of mouse? A.Mechanical B.Optical C.Wireless D.Stylus

Q: Which of the following are pointing devices? A.Keyboard B.Trackball C.Joystick D.Paint brush

Q: Touchpads and pointing sticks are commonly found on what type of computer? A.Notebook B.Desktop C.PDA D.Mainframe

Q: Which of the following pointing devices would be used on a PDA? A.Touchpad B.Keyboard C.Stylus D.Trackball

Q: Which type of software is used to create and edit electronic slides? A.Personal finance B.Graphics C.Presentation D.Web authoring

Q: Which type of software extends word processing to include design and formatting techniques to enhance the appearance of a document? A.Personal productivity B.Spreadsheet C.Presentation D.Desktop publishing

Q: What are the set of pathways where information moves from your CPU and motherboard to all of your other hardware devices such as your monitor, speakers, and printer? A.System bus B.Expansion slot C.Expansion card D.Expansion bus

Q: Which software helps you create and maintain to-do lists, calendars, and contact information? A.Personal information management B.Spreadsheet C.Word processing D.Database management system

Q: What is a long skinny socket on the motherboard into which you insert an expansion card? A.System bus B.Expansion slot C.Port D.Expansion bus

Q: Which type of software helps you maintain your personal financial records (e.g., personal checkbooks, credit cards, bills)? A.Personal finance B.Personal budgeting and planning C.Personal information management D.Personal database management system

Q: Which of the following is not a type of connector or port? A.USB B.Serial connector C.Parallel connector D.System bus

Q: Which type of software helps you design and develop Web pages? A.Personal productivity B.Web authoring C.Presentation D.Personal information management

Q: What type of connector or port allows you to connect to at least 127 devices to a single port on your computer? A.USB port B.Serial port C.Parallel port D.Systems port

Q: If you were removing "red eye" from your pictures and enhancing the color of objects on them, you would be using _____ software. A.Personal productivity B.Presentation C.Web authoring D.Graphics

Q: What term is used to identify the plug-in areas found on the outside of your computer (usually in the back); these areas allow you to connect to a peripheral device? A.USB B.Port C.Expansion bus D.System bus

Q: Which type of software helps you communicate with other people through email and other electronic means? A.Personal productivity B.Inter-connectivity C.Web development and management D.Communications

Q: What is the wireless device that works in essentially the same way as the remote control on your TV? A.USB B.Ports C.Expansion bus D.IrDA ports

Q: Which type of input device captures images, photos, and artwork that already exist on paper? A.Touch screen B.Optical mark recognition C.Scanner D.Media scan

Q: Which utility software can remove unwanted software that can track your Web activity? A.Uninstaller software B.Spam blocker software C.Anti-virus software D.Anti-spyware software

Q: Which of the following is not a type of horizontal market software? A.Payroll software B.Inventory management software C.Human resource management software D.Nursing allocation software

Q: Which of the following tasks can be handled by a PDA? A.Calendaring B.Surfing the Web C.Note taking D.All of the above

Q: Which type of computer is a pen-based computer that provides you with portability and the ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and other user applications? A.Laptop B.Desktop C.Tablet PC D.Super computer

Q: If you were able to travel with a computer, but this computer had no integrated keyboard, what type of computer would you be using? A.Voice activated PC B.Convertible tablet C.Slate tablet D.Docking station

Q: Which type of software is used to create letters, papers, or other basic documents? A.Personal productivity B.Spreadsheet C.Word processing D.Database management system

Q: Which type of software is used primarily with numbers to perform calculations and create graphs? A.Personal productivity B.Spreadsheet C.Word processing D.Database management system

Q: What are two basic categories of monitors? A.OMR and Flat-panel B.CRT and Flat-panel C.CRT and Flat-CRT D.Flat-panel and liquid crystal display

Q: What uses electronic pathways to move information between basic components on the motherboard, including between CPU and RAM? A.System bus B.Expansion slot C.Expansion card D.Expansion bus

Q: What is the distance between the centers of a pair of like-colored pixels? A.Resolution of a printer B.Dot pitch C.Resolution of a screen D.All of the above

Q: Which of the following is a circuit board that you insert into an expansion slot so that you can connect it to a peripheral device? A.System card B.Port C.Expansion card D.Expansion bus

Q: Which term below is not associated with a monitor? A.Resolution of a screen B.Dot pitch C.Pixel D.Bus