Technology Lit. Vocab Quiz 3
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An output computer part that prints paper documents.
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Printer
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Projector
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Headphones
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Monitor
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Technology Lit. Vocab Quiz 3 assesses knowledge on computer components with a focus on input and output devices. It evaluates understanding of basic technology vocabulary and functionality, crucial for anyone using computer systems.
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Stands for "Central Processing Unit" and is pretty much the brain of your computer.
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Storage
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CPU
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Headphones
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Speakers
Correct Answer
A. CPUExplanation
The correct answer is CPU. CPU stands for "Central Processing Unit" and is essentially the brain of a computer. It is responsible for executing instructions, performing calculations, and coordinating the activities of all the other hardware components. Without a CPU, a computer would not be able to function properly.Rate this question:
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A computer part used for projecting an image upon a surface or scree.
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Projector
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Headphones
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Speakers
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CPU
Correct Answer
A. ProjectorExplanation
A projector is a computer part that is used for projecting an image onto a surface or screen. It is commonly used in presentations, classrooms, and home theaters. By connecting a computer or other device to the projector, users can display images, videos, and other content on a larger scale. Projectors typically use a light source and lenses to project the image, allowing for a larger viewing experience compared to a computer monitor or TV screen.Rate this question:
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A computer part that changes electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance. This is an output part.
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Headphones
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CPU
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Monitor
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Speakers
Correct Answer
A. SpeakersExplanation
Speakers are a computer part that convert electrical signals into audible sounds. They are designed to produce sound loud enough to be heard at a distance, making them an output device. Headphones, on the other hand, are also an output device but are designed for personal use and do not produce sound at a distance. The CPU is the central processing unit of a computer and is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations, it does not convert electrical signals into sound. Monitors are display devices that show visual output, not audio output.Rate this question:
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Headphones are an input device of the computer system. They allow us to enter information into the computer.
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True
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False
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Neither
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Which computer part can stand on it's own? Hint: It's the one that is in both the Input and Output categories. A device used to send or receive facsimile communications.
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Speakers
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Fax
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Output
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Input
Correct Answer
A. FaxExplanation
The correct answer is fax because it is a device that can both send and receive facsimile communications. It is considered as both an input and output device as it can receive information (input) and transmit information (output) in the form of fax documents. Speakers, on the other hand, are only output devices as they are used to produce sound.Rate this question:
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An output part of the computer system that displays the computer's user interface and open programs, allowing the user to interact with the computer, typically using the keyboard and mouse.
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CPU
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Printer
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Speakers
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Monitor
Correct Answer
A. MonitorExplanation
A monitor is an output part of the computer system that displays the computer's user interface and open programs, allowing the user to interact with the computer. It allows the user to see the graphical representation of the computer's operations and provides a visual interface for the user to input commands and interact with the computer using the keyboard and mouse.Rate this question:
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Input parts of the computer system are used to enter data into your computer.
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True
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False
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Both
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Input parts of the computer system are used to enter data into your computer. This statement is true. Input devices such as keyboards, mice, scanners, and microphones are used to input data into a computer. These devices allow users to interact with the computer and provide it with information or commands.Rate this question:
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A computer ____________ device is any type of hardware that stores data.
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Input
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Output
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Storage
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CPU
Correct Answer
A. StorageExplanation
A computer storage device is any type of hardware that stores data. This can include devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives, flash drives, and optical discs. These devices are used to store and retrieve data, allowing users to save files and programs for future use. Without storage devices, it would not be possible to store and access data on a computer.Rate this question:
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Parts of the computer system that output:
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Monitor, CPU, storage
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Monitor, fax, speakers, headphones, projector, printer
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Monitor, keyboard, mouse, microphones
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Input, output, storage
Correct Answer
A. Monitor, fax, speakers, headphones, projector, printerExplanation
The correct answer includes various components of a computer system that are responsible for outputting information. These components include the monitor, which displays visual output, the fax machine, which transmits documents, speakers and headphones, which provide audio output, the projector, which displays visual output on a larger screen, and the printer, which produces physical copies of documents.Rate this question:
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