COSC 100 Chapter 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
LCD - CORRECT ANSWER - The most common type of monitor is a(n)
input - CORRECT ANSWER - A keyboard and a mouse are examples of __________
devices
Thermal - CORRECT ANSWER - __________ printers either melt a wax based ink on
regular paper or by burning dots on specially coated paper
all-in-one printer - CORRECT ANSWER - A(n) __________ is a device that combines the
functions of a printer, scanner, copier, and a fax machine into one unit
False - CORRECT ANSWER - The terms data and information can be used
interchangeably
peripheral - CORRECT ANSWER - A(n) __________ device is a component, such as a
keyboard, that connects to the computer
True - CORRECT ANSWER - Laser printers are usually faster at printing in black and
white than inkjet printers
False - CORRECT ANSWER - The area that holds all of the instructions the computer
needs to start up is the RAM
Mainframe computer - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following computers is large,
expensive and supports many simultaneous users and manages large amounts of data?
, bits - CORRECT ANSWER - In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number,
and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight __________
screen resolution - CORRECT ANSWER - The number of pixels displayed on the screen
is known as __________
HDMI - CORRECT ANSWER - Which computer port transmits audio and video without
need for compression?
network interface card (NIC) - CORRECT ANSWER - A __________ enables your
computer to connect with other computers or to the internet
False - CORRECT ANSWER - Starting a computer when it is powered off is called of
warm boot
binary - CORRECT ANSWER - Computer use __________ language consisting of 0s and
1s
False - CORRECT ANSWER - The arithmetic logic unit (ALU) controls all of the
functions performed by the computer's other components and processes all the commands issued
to it by software instructions.
placing a monitor at least 12" from your eyes - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the
following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT ________.
Ergonomics - CORRECT ANSWER - ________ is concerned with the design and
arrangement of machines and furniture to avoid uncomfortable or unsafe experiences.
volatile - CORRECT ANSWER - RAM is a ________ storage location.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
LCD - CORRECT ANSWER - The most common type of monitor is a(n)
input - CORRECT ANSWER - A keyboard and a mouse are examples of __________
devices
Thermal - CORRECT ANSWER - __________ printers either melt a wax based ink on
regular paper or by burning dots on specially coated paper
all-in-one printer - CORRECT ANSWER - A(n) __________ is a device that combines the
functions of a printer, scanner, copier, and a fax machine into one unit
False - CORRECT ANSWER - The terms data and information can be used
interchangeably
peripheral - CORRECT ANSWER - A(n) __________ device is a component, such as a
keyboard, that connects to the computer
True - CORRECT ANSWER - Laser printers are usually faster at printing in black and
white than inkjet printers
False - CORRECT ANSWER - The area that holds all of the instructions the computer
needs to start up is the RAM
Mainframe computer - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following computers is large,
expensive and supports many simultaneous users and manages large amounts of data?
, bits - CORRECT ANSWER - In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number,
and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight __________
screen resolution - CORRECT ANSWER - The number of pixels displayed on the screen
is known as __________
HDMI - CORRECT ANSWER - Which computer port transmits audio and video without
need for compression?
network interface card (NIC) - CORRECT ANSWER - A __________ enables your
computer to connect with other computers or to the internet
False - CORRECT ANSWER - Starting a computer when it is powered off is called of
warm boot
binary - CORRECT ANSWER - Computer use __________ language consisting of 0s and
1s
False - CORRECT ANSWER - The arithmetic logic unit (ALU) controls all of the
functions performed by the computer's other components and processes all the commands issued
to it by software instructions.
placing a monitor at least 12" from your eyes - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the
following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT ________.
Ergonomics - CORRECT ANSWER - ________ is concerned with the design and
arrangement of machines and furniture to avoid uncomfortable or unsafe experiences.
volatile - CORRECT ANSWER - RAM is a ________ storage location.
