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1
While desktops rely on peripherals, laptops have a(n) ______________________ design.
Uniform.
All in one.
Portable.
Innovative.
2
The specialized power cable designed for laptops is called a(n) ________________.
AC adapter.
AI adapter.
Universal Plug-In.
Charger.
3
What connects directly or indirectly to every part of a computer?
Processor.
RAM.
Motherboard.
Mouse.
4
Which of the following is not an example of software?
keyboard.
processor.
web browser.
games.
5
Long term storage is written to the __________________.
Software.
Hard drive.
Processor.
Motherboard.
6
What can boost the performance of an old computer?
Downloads.
Uploads.
Certificates.
Expansion cards.
7
What is another term for a touch sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer?
Clicker.
Touchpad.
Trackball.
Trackpad.
8
Which port is used for networking and connecting to the internet?
Internet.
Wifi.
Ethernet.
Service Connector.
9
Compare average price points of laptops and desktop computers.
Laptops are more affordable.
Laptops cost less.
Laptops cost more.
Laptops are less expensive.
10
Short term memory disappears when __________________________.
Immediately.
Computer is shut down.
User logs out.
Browser / Webpage is closed.
11
What is another name for an electronic device that manipulates data?
processor.
technology.
software.
computer.
12
What part of the computer carries out demands?
Mouse.
Monitor.
Motherboard.
Processor.
13
What is the optical disc drive used for?
Reading CDs / DVDs.
Watching videos.
Playing audio.
Storing music.
14
What is the difference between a desktop case and a tower case?
D: Lies flat on the floor. T: Lies flat under monitor.
D: Tall. May be on desk. T: Lies flat on floor.
D: Tall. May be on ground. T: Lies flat with monitor on top.
D: Lies flat with monitor on top. T: Tall. May be on ground.
15
Where do you connect the monitor?
monitor port.
power port.
audio port.
display key.
16
What are devices that you can plug into the additional ports on a computer?
Input.
Connector.
Peripheral.
Output.
17
What contains the main components of the computer?
internet.
computer case.
monitor.
computer base.
18
Laptops are designed for ________________.
Backup computers.
Price efficiency.
Portability.
Processing speed.
19
A keyboard and computer mouse are examples of what?
software.
computer.
hardware.
input.
20
What are the two main mouse types?
optical / manual.
optical / mechanical.
mechanical / trackpad.
mechanical / manual.
21
What allows use of a laptop that is not plugged in?
Battery.
Portable charger.
RAM.
Storage.
22
A computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse make up what?
laptop.
portable computer.
desktop computer.
mobile device.
23
Which key allows you to stop a function or command?
Control (Ctrl).
Escape (Esc).
Backspace.
Delete.
24
What device was introduced in 1981 and includes Microsoft Windows Operating System?
PC.
Laptop.
Desktop Computer.
Mac.
25
Microphones and web cameras are examples of __________ devices.
input.
output.
electronic.
primary.
