Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Bezel

What is a bezel in the jewelry industry?

• A groove that holds a gemstone

• A type of metal

• A type of gemstone

• A type of watch

What does a monitor bezel refer to?

• The stand of a monitor

• The back of a monitor

• The power button of a monitor

• The area of a display that surrounds the screen

How have bezel widths evolved in displays?

• They have generally gotten smaller

• They have stayed the same

• They have become transparent

• They have gotten larger

What do most PC bezels include openings for?

• One or more drive bays

• Speakers

• Additional screens

• USB ports

What are the slots in PC bezels used for?

• Attaching a keyboard

• Holding pens and pencils

• Decorative purposes

• Adding devices such as an optical drive or an additional internal hard drive

What are the plates that cover extra drive bays in PC bezels?

• Transparent

• Metallic

• The same color as the bezel

• Wooden

What is the purpose of a bezel in a car?

• The seat cover

• The engine cover

• Holding the steering wheel

• The rim around gauges

How do thinner bezels help in laptops?

• Improve battery life

• Increase the weight

• Maximize the screen real estate

• Decrease the screen size

What is the origin of the term 'bezel'?

• Jewelry industry

• Automobile industry

• Electronics industry

• Aerospace industry

What is the function of a bezel in a desktop computer case?

• Back face of a system unit

• Front face of a system unit or 'tower'

• Top face of a system unit

• Side face of a system unit