1. Match the data storage device to the storage type category.
- CD –> Optical – Uses laser light to record or erase data.
- Blu-ray –> Optical – Uses laser light to record or erase data.
- DVD –> Optical – Uses laser light to record or erase data.
- HDD –> Magnetic – Records bits as magnetized areas on magnetic media.
- Tape Drive –> Magnetic – Records bits as magnetized areas on magnetic media.
- 2.5″ SSD –> Solid State – Uses non-volatile memory chips to store data.
- Flash Drive –> Solid State – Uses non-volatile memory chips to store data.
2. Match the optical media format to the description.
Explanation: Place the options in the following order:
| for all optical media type, pre-recorded audio, software, or data. | ROM |
| for Compact Disc, write once. | R |
| for Compact Disc, write many. | RW |
| for DVD Disc, write once. | +/-R |
| for DVD Disc, write many. | +/-RW |
| for Blu-ray Disc, write once. | -R |
| for Blu-ray Disc, write many. | -RE |
3. Match the cable or connector to the respective image.
4. What was the first type of input device?
- stylus
- mouse
- keyboard
- touch screen
Explanation: The first type of input device was the keyboard.
5. A company is building a new secure data center and wants to limit access to authorized personnel. What would be the best type of input device to implement secure limited access?
- VR headset
- biometric device
- barcode scanner
- magstripe reader
Explanation: The most secure access would be provided by biometric devices that recognize fingerprints, voice, or facial components.
6. True or False. Barcode scanners are used at self-checkout counters in large department stores.
- true
- false
Explanation: Barcode scanners are used by check-out staff and at self-checkout kiosks in large retail stores.
7. Which four input functions are available on most current smartphones? (Choose four.)
- keyboard
- touchpad
- NFC tap pay
- microphone
- fingerprint reader
Explanation: Current smartphones usually have the input functions of a keyboard, fingerprint reader, microphone, and also support NFC tap pay.
8. Match the visual and auditory output device to the characteristics description.
Explanation: Place the options in the following order:
| These may be wired or wireless. Some are Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled. | headphones |
| Most computers and mobile devices have audio support either integrated into the motherboard or on an adapter card. Audio support includes ports that allow input and output of audio signals. | speakers |
| These all have hardware that must be maintained, and most also have software, in the form of drivers, that must be kept up to date. | printers |
| These usually do not close off ambient light to users, allowing them to see their real life surroundings. | AR headsets |
| They may have a variety of sensors including motion, external visual positioning, camera(s), motion tracking, accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer. Resolution and refresh rates vary. | VR headsets |
| LED is an LCD display that uses LED back lighting. LED has lower power consumption than standard LCD back lighting, so the panel can be thinner, lighter, and have better contrast. | monitors |
| DLP stands for Digital Light Processing. DLP uses a spinning color wheel with an array of mirrors. Each mirror corresponds to a pixel and reflects light toward or away from the optics, creating an image of up to 1024 shades of gray. The color wheel then adds the color data to complete the image. | projectors |