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Computing Essentials 2002-2003 Intro, 14/e
Timothy J. O'Leary
Linda I. O'Leary

Input and Output

Multiple Choice

Click on the correct response for each question below.



1

One of the following is not an example of an input device.
A)Mouse
B)Scanner
C)Printer
D)Keyboard
2

The most common way to input data into a computer is with a:
A)light pen.
B)keyboard.
C)scanner.
D)touch screen.
3

One of the following devices performs a similar function as a mouse.
A)Touch surface
B)Touch screen
C)Wand reader
D)Light pen
4

A device that copies or reproduces text and images is also called a(n):
A)optical scanner.
B)bar code reader.
C)character device.
D)digital camera.
5

Magnetic-ink character recognition and Optical-mark recognition are examples of:
A)image capturing devices.
B)digitizing devices.
C)optical scanner devices.
D)character and mark recognition devices.
6

The most common type of monitor used in offices and homes are this kind of monitor.
A)Liquid crystal display
B)Data projectors
C)Cathode-ray tube
D)None of the above
7

A monitor’s clarity as indicated by its resolution is measured in:
A)bits.
B)pixels.
C)arrays.
D)inches.
8

This type of printer produces images and text by spraying small droplets of ink at high speed onto paper.
A)Laser
B)Dot-matrix
C)Plotters
D)Ink-jet
9

A terminal is an input and output device that connects the user to a mainframe computer also known as a(n):
A)network.
B)thin client.
C)server.
D)internet terminal.
10

Instead of using traditional communication lines, _________ refers to using the Internet to connect two or more people via telephone.
A)telephony
B)browsing
C)hookup
D)facsimile transmission




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