Computing Fundamentals UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
USB Port - Correct Answer-
USB - Correct Answer-
A(n) ___ scanner uses radio frequencies to read the data stored in special tags. - Correct
Answer- RFID
___ technology can translate a scanned image into text that can be edited and formatted. -
Correct Answer- OCR
A(n) ___ code, which appears as a square filled with dots and lines, is often used to direct a
smartphone to open a specific web address. - Correct Answer- QR
The main component of a desktop computer is the ___, which is the case that houses the
computer's critical parts, such as the processing and storage devices. - Correct Answer-
System Unit
As the largest circuit board in a personal computer, the ___ contains a variety of slots,
connectors, and plugs for hooking up all the other parts of a computer. - Correct Answer-
Mother Board
The ___ port is used to connect almost all of today's external devices. - Correct Answer- USB
The ___, or microprocessor, is the main processor of a computer. - Correct Answer- CPU
Today's processors have reached the ___ mark, capable of processing billions of instructions
per second. - Correct Answer- GHz
Suppose that a laptop identifies its processor as follows: AMD's A8-4500M. What does the
AMD represent? - Correct Answer- The Manufacturer
,Which type of memory temporarily holds the programs and files that you are actively
working on? - Correct Answer- RAM
Which type of memory contains device-specific information and handles a computer's basic
functions when it is powered on? - Correct Answer- ROM
Which of the following units is represented as an on (1) or off (0) value? - Correct Answer-
BIT
Which of the following units is the smallest? - Correct Answer- Kilobyte
The magnetic ___ often serves as the primary storage device of a personal computer. -
Correct Answer- hard drive
___ are often used to back up or archive large quantities of information. - Correct Answer-
Tape Drives
A designation of ___ means that a blank optical disc can be recorded to only once. - Correct
Answer- -R
With capacities starting at 25 GB, the ___ is the optical media with the most storage. -
Correct Answer- Blu-Ray Disc
Why are many computers, especially ultraportable ones, using SSDs instead of traditional
magnetic hard drives? - Correct Answer- Because SSD's are faster and consume less power
Which keyboards are designed to be comfortable and tailored for the human body? - Correct
Answer- Ergonomic
The ___ appears on the screen as a blinking vertical line, a small box, or some other symbol
to show your place in a document or command line. - Correct Answer- Cursor
,Bringing your thumb and index together in a pinching motion (for zooming in and out) is an
example of: - Correct Answer- a gesture
Which rectangular, stationary pointing surface is found on almost all laptop computers? -
Correct Answer- Touchpad
What is the name of the pen-like tool that allows you to tap or write notes on many
touchscreen interfaces? - Correct Answer- Stylus
Which of the following choices is NOT a speech recognition program/assistant? - Correct
Answer- Intels Eris
Higher ___ cameras can capture more detail, but they will produce a larger image file on your
storage media. - Correct Answer- megapixel
Many individuals are using ___ to turn their computers into DVRs, which allow you to record
television shows for future playback. - Correct Answer- TV Tuners
A(n) ___ input device authenticates you based on patterns or characteristics found in the
human body. - Correct Answer- biometric
A modern monitor might have a(n) ___ of 1920x1080 pixels. - Correct Answer- resolution
___ technology changes the way LCD monitors are illuminated. - Correct Answer- LED
A(n) ___ connector carries both digital video and sound. - Correct Answer- HDMI
Most computers provide a sound subsystem directly on the motherboard and do not require a
separate sound ___ for audio output. - Correct Answer- Card
The speed of a printer is measured in: - Correct Answer- PPM
Which type of printer is most likely to be used by a business that uses carbon-copy forms? -
Correct Answer- Dot Matrix
, Which type of printer is most likely to be used by an engineer who needs to create a small,
plastic model? - Correct Answer- 3D
___ technology produces output in the form of vibration, motion, or physical resistance. -
Correct Answer- Haptic
As the main processor of a computer, the _________ is responsible for organizing and
carrying out instructions in order to produce a desired output. - Correct Answer- CPU
The _________ is the primary storage device of a personal computer. - Correct Answer- Hard
Drive
PS/2 Port - Correct Answer-
Serial Port - Correct Answer-
The most popular plug on a computer is the small, rectangular _________ port, which is used
to connect almost all of today's external devices. Select your answer, then click Done. [Test
Bank Question]
Font Size - Correct Answer- USB
Which technology has become the primary way in which we interact with our tablets and
smartphones? - Correct Answer- touch screen
Which category of software is created for the operation, maintenance, and security of a
computer? - Correct Answer- System
The purpose of a(n) ___ is to manage the flow of data between hardware components and
allow the user to communicate with the computer. - Correct Answer- Operating System
A(n) ___ interface allows users to communicate with their computer via graphical elements
on the screen. - Correct Answer- GUI
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
USB Port - Correct Answer-
USB - Correct Answer-
A(n) ___ scanner uses radio frequencies to read the data stored in special tags. - Correct
Answer- RFID
___ technology can translate a scanned image into text that can be edited and formatted. -
Correct Answer- OCR
A(n) ___ code, which appears as a square filled with dots and lines, is often used to direct a
smartphone to open a specific web address. - Correct Answer- QR
The main component of a desktop computer is the ___, which is the case that houses the
computer's critical parts, such as the processing and storage devices. - Correct Answer-
System Unit
As the largest circuit board in a personal computer, the ___ contains a variety of slots,
connectors, and plugs for hooking up all the other parts of a computer. - Correct Answer-
Mother Board
The ___ port is used to connect almost all of today's external devices. - Correct Answer- USB
The ___, or microprocessor, is the main processor of a computer. - Correct Answer- CPU
Today's processors have reached the ___ mark, capable of processing billions of instructions
per second. - Correct Answer- GHz
Suppose that a laptop identifies its processor as follows: AMD's A8-4500M. What does the
AMD represent? - Correct Answer- The Manufacturer
,Which type of memory temporarily holds the programs and files that you are actively
working on? - Correct Answer- RAM
Which type of memory contains device-specific information and handles a computer's basic
functions when it is powered on? - Correct Answer- ROM
Which of the following units is represented as an on (1) or off (0) value? - Correct Answer-
BIT
Which of the following units is the smallest? - Correct Answer- Kilobyte
The magnetic ___ often serves as the primary storage device of a personal computer. -
Correct Answer- hard drive
___ are often used to back up or archive large quantities of information. - Correct Answer-
Tape Drives
A designation of ___ means that a blank optical disc can be recorded to only once. - Correct
Answer- -R
With capacities starting at 25 GB, the ___ is the optical media with the most storage. -
Correct Answer- Blu-Ray Disc
Why are many computers, especially ultraportable ones, using SSDs instead of traditional
magnetic hard drives? - Correct Answer- Because SSD's are faster and consume less power
Which keyboards are designed to be comfortable and tailored for the human body? - Correct
Answer- Ergonomic
The ___ appears on the screen as a blinking vertical line, a small box, or some other symbol
to show your place in a document or command line. - Correct Answer- Cursor
,Bringing your thumb and index together in a pinching motion (for zooming in and out) is an
example of: - Correct Answer- a gesture
Which rectangular, stationary pointing surface is found on almost all laptop computers? -
Correct Answer- Touchpad
What is the name of the pen-like tool that allows you to tap or write notes on many
touchscreen interfaces? - Correct Answer- Stylus
Which of the following choices is NOT a speech recognition program/assistant? - Correct
Answer- Intels Eris
Higher ___ cameras can capture more detail, but they will produce a larger image file on your
storage media. - Correct Answer- megapixel
Many individuals are using ___ to turn their computers into DVRs, which allow you to record
television shows for future playback. - Correct Answer- TV Tuners
A(n) ___ input device authenticates you based on patterns or characteristics found in the
human body. - Correct Answer- biometric
A modern monitor might have a(n) ___ of 1920x1080 pixels. - Correct Answer- resolution
___ technology changes the way LCD monitors are illuminated. - Correct Answer- LED
A(n) ___ connector carries both digital video and sound. - Correct Answer- HDMI
Most computers provide a sound subsystem directly on the motherboard and do not require a
separate sound ___ for audio output. - Correct Answer- Card
The speed of a printer is measured in: - Correct Answer- PPM
Which type of printer is most likely to be used by a business that uses carbon-copy forms? -
Correct Answer- Dot Matrix
, Which type of printer is most likely to be used by an engineer who needs to create a small,
plastic model? - Correct Answer- 3D
___ technology produces output in the form of vibration, motion, or physical resistance. -
Correct Answer- Haptic
As the main processor of a computer, the _________ is responsible for organizing and
carrying out instructions in order to produce a desired output. - Correct Answer- CPU
The _________ is the primary storage device of a personal computer. - Correct Answer- Hard
Drive
PS/2 Port - Correct Answer-
Serial Port - Correct Answer-
The most popular plug on a computer is the small, rectangular _________ port, which is used
to connect almost all of today's external devices. Select your answer, then click Done. [Test
Bank Question]
Font Size - Correct Answer- USB
Which technology has become the primary way in which we interact with our tablets and
smartphones? - Correct Answer- touch screen
Which category of software is created for the operation, maintenance, and security of a
computer? - Correct Answer- System
The purpose of a(n) ___ is to manage the flow of data between hardware components and
allow the user to communicate with the computer. - Correct Answer- Operating System
A(n) ___ interface allows users to communicate with their computer via graphical elements
on the screen. - Correct Answer- GUI
