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picture element or dot on a screen. |
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Compatibility, with regard to computers, refers to |
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the software being able to run on the computer. |
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________ can interpret voice data into words that can be understood by the computer. |
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Speech recognition software |
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Where is a printer attached? |
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The science of creating work environments that are safe and efficient for workers is known as |
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In comparison to a traditional mouse, a newer type of mouse (optical) uses ________ to detect movement. |
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The pointing device that comes built-in a laptop computer can be any device EXCEPT a |
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A limitation of software that digitizes voice data is that it |
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must be trained to recognize individual voices. |
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If employees reside in different parts of the country and need to meet monthly, useful computer technology would be |
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An advantage that LCD monitors have over CRT monitors is that LCDs are |
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less bulky and lighter weight. |
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__________ is a special portion of RAM on the video adapter dedicated to holding video images. |
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________ is the early operating system developed by Microsoft. |
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The display is also called a |
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Engineering blueprints are typically printed on a |
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________ allow(s) drives to be built into a computer system. |
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The colors in a CRT video include all EXCEPT
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Which of the following are common input devices |
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Which of the following is NOT true about ASCII code?
-8-bit code
-Supports Japanese and Arabic
-Represents 256 characters and symbols
-Most widely used computer code |
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-Supports Japanese and Arabic
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How does a megabit differ from a megabyte? |
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It is one-eighth the size. |
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What would be the result if a computer had only RAM and no secondary storage device? |
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Information that was input to the computer would not be permanently saved. |
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Which of the following is NOT a recommendation to help minimize the environmental impact of the computer industry? |
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Turn off the computer when you're away for an hour or more. |
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What translates an instruction into a form that can be read by the CPU? |
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How is access time for memory measured? |
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The circuit board that contains the CPU is called the microprocessor.
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Stores the computer date, time, and calendar |
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Circuit board for RAM chips |
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32- or 64-bit space included with the ALU |
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Small memory space by the CPU to eliminate bottlenecks in processing |
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Contains start-up instructions |
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