Dom.Mod. Final Exam-Operating System

The smallest unit of data a computer can process, represented by a 0 or a 1 (binary digit), is called a:

• Byte

• Gigabyte

• Bit

• Pixel

A sequence of electronic circuitry used to transfer data among computer components, often referred to as an expansion bus, is known as a:

• Port

• Bus

• Expansion Card

• System Unit

Which popular high-speed bus/port, originally developed by Apple, is designed primarily for connecting multimedia devices such as video cameras to a computer?

• Universal Serial Bus (USB)

• Video Graphics Array (VGA)

• RJ-45

• FireWire (IEEE 1394)

Circuit boards that can be plugged into expansion slots on a motherboard to expand the computer’s capabilities or let you attach a peripheral device are called:

• USB Hubs

• Expansion Cards

• ExpressCard modules

• Ports

Which type of innovative keyboard is specifically designed to provide comfort and prevent stress or fatigue in a user's hands, wrists, and arms?

• Foldable

• Specialized

• Wireless

• Ergonomic

What is the touch-sensitive surface, also known as a trackpad, commonly found on laptops, that converts finger movement and position into screen movement?

• Trackball

• Pointing Stick

• Touchscreen

• Touchpad

The use of automated methods of recognizing a person based on a unique physical characteristic (like a fingerprint or retina scan) is referred to as:

• Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

• Biometrics

• Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)

• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

The smallest surface area that can contain color on a display device, which is combined to form images and determine screen resolution, is called a(n):

• Bit

• Pixel

• Byte

• Dot

Which nonimpact printer uses the same technology as copier machines, utilizing a laser and toner to create high-quality text and images?

• Inkjet printer

• Dot matrix printer

• Thermal printer

• Laser printer

Which storage technology uses flash memory, has no moving parts, consumes less power, and retrieves data more quickly than a mechanical hard drive?

• Optical Storage Device

• Magnetic Hard Drive

• Solid-State Drive (SSD)

• External Hard Drive