Computer Graphics and Output Devices

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What is the primary component of a pixel?

Red, green, and blue light (correct)

A mixture of ultraviolet and infrared light

A combination of yellow and violet light

A single white light

What is the primary advantage of non-impact printers?

They are quieter than impact printers

They produce higher-quality prints than impact printers (correct)

They are less expensive than impact printers

They are faster than impact printers

What is the primary purpose of a plotter?

To produce high-quality photographs

To scan documents quickly

To create large, finely scaled engineering blueprints and maps (correct)

To send faxes

What is a common feature of multifunction printers?

The ability to serve as a printer, scanner, and fax machine Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between monitors and printers?

Monitors can display more colors than printers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between impact and non-impact printers?

Impact printers form images by physically striking paper, while non-impact printers do not Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of impact printers?

They are noisy, have limited print quality, and are slow Signup and view all the answers

What is a common advantage of inkjet printers?

They cost less than laser printers Signup and view all the answers

What does a facsimile (fax) machine do?

Scans a page and sends electronic pulses over phone lines Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use for headsets?

Telephone and teleconferencing applications Signup and view all the answers

What do sound output jacks connect to?

Headphones, powered speakers, and audio devices Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of magnetic tape?

Sequential-access medium Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary use of tape drives?

Data backup Signup and view all the answers

What do communication technologies enable?

Data flow between CPU and external networks Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of storage devices?

Perform both input and output functions Signup and view all the answers

Why is magnetic tape used?

It provides low-cost storage Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of magnetic disks?

They provide random access capability Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary use of optical discs?

Making backup copies Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about CD-R and CD-RW?

CD-R is write-once, read-many Signup and view all the answers

Which media format is gradually being replaced by Blu-ray drives in PCs?

Rewritable DVD drives Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of a single-layer BD/ROM disc?

27 GB Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drive can be connected through USB or FireWire ports?

External drives Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not true about internal drives?

They can be easily transported between locations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main protection feature of an optical disc?

Transparent plastic disc surface Signup and view all the answers

Which peripheral device converts analog images to digital files?

Scanner Signup and view all the answers

What kind of devices are keyboards and mice primarily classified as?

Input devices Signup and view all the answers

Which type of output is typically delivered through speakers and headphones?

Sound Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reader is used to recognize and translate specially printed patterns?

Bar code reader Signup and view all the answers

Which technology allows peripherals to connect to multiple PCs without cables?

Wireless technology Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use for high-capacity magnetic disks?

Storage Signup and view all the answers

Which devices detect motion, temperature, and pressure?

Sensors Signup and view all the answers

What kind of devices can accept information from a computer and then send it back?

Storage devices Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory is flash memory?

Erasable memory Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of USB flash drives?

Storing and transporting data Signup and view all the answers

Which of these should be considered for designing an ergonomic workspace?

Keyboard layout Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to protect your ears in an ergonomic workspace?

Reducing disk drive noise Signup and view all the answers

Which type of personal computer design combines the monitor and system unit?

All-in-one systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following port types sends and receives data one bit at a time?

Serial ports Signup and view all the answers

Why might flash memory still be considered less desirable compared to other storage options?

It is still more expensive than spinning drives. Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to rest your eyes in an ergonomic workspace?

Taking a 15-minute break Signup and view all the answers