Computer Hardware and Output Devices Quiz

What is the difference between a soft copy and a hard copy?

• Soft copy is used for printing, while hard copy is displayed on a computer monitor

• Soft copy is used for audio output, while hard copy is used for visual output

• Soft copy is permanent, while hard copy is non-permanent

• Soft copy is displayed on a computer monitor, while hard copy is printed output

What are display devices used for?

• Showcasing computer output

• Storing data

• Inputting commands

• Processing information

What is the purpose of interactive whiteboards (Smartboards)?

• Sending emails

• Playing games

• Creating music

• Teaching or presentations

What are LCD and LED screens commonly used for?

• Writing stories

• Playing sports

• Displaying various colors and resolutions

• Cooking recipes

What is a bitmap?

• A type of computer game

• A type of digital image made up of a grid of individual pixels

• A type of computer mouse

• A type of computer virus

How is the size of a computer screen measured?

• Horizontally

• Circumference

• Vertically

• Diagonally

What does resolution determine for a computer screen?

• The weight of the screen

• The brightness of the screen

• The size of the screen

• The clarity and detail of the screen's output

What is the purpose of a cursor/pointer on a computer screen?

• To open applications

• To shut down the computer

• To play music

• To indicate the current position or location where the user is working

What do printing devices produce?

• Computer monitors

• Audio output

• Permanent records of data

• Soft copies

What is the purpose of a sound card in a computer?

• To enable the recording and playback of sound

• To store data

• To connect to the internet

• To display images