My I.T. Lab [Computer Literacy] Chapter 1 Quiz
The most common type of monitor is a(n) ________.
liquid crystal display (LCD)
The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.
screen resolution
All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT
________.
placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes
Apple's OS X and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software.
operating system
The area that holds all the startup instructions the computer needs to start is the ________.
ROM
A(n) ________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one
instruction at a time.
dual-core
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.
False
Starting a computer when it is powered off is called a warm boot.
False
Brightness ratio is the difference in light intensity between brightest white and darkest black
produced by a monitor.
False
On a keyboard, Num Lock and Caps Lock are both toggle keys.
True
Laser printers are usually faster at printing in black and white than inkjet printers.
True
The operating system provides the means for users to interact with a computer.
True
Which of the following optical storage media has the greatest storage capacity
BD
Most game controllers are wireless.
True
Processing is manipulating, calculating, or organizing data into information.
True
