Self-Check Quiz for Chapter 4

All of the following are typically contained in the system unit of a classroom computer except which component?

• The Motherboard

• The Hardrive

• The CPU

• The Operating System

In the self-paced remediation lab at the middle school where you are teaching, the students are working with multimedia skills reinforcement software. For the auditory component of the programs in this setting, which is the best peripherals of choice?

• Speakers

• Laser Printers

• Microphones

• Headphones

What is an advantages of cloud storage over local storage?

• Data cannot be erased

• Applications are more readily available even if offline

• It offers wireless connectivity

• Data is synced in real-time so it is always up to date

When selecting a printer for your classroom, it is important to consider which of the following characteristics?

• Stylus preparation

• Clarity of color

• Dots per inch

• Number of pixels

Which is an example of a common input device essential for the digital classroom?

• Monitor

• Speaker

• Mouse

• Printer

Which is most likely when students are allowed to use E-books in the digital classroom?

• Students can pirate and steal digital books and texts

• Learners get instant feedback for assessments

• Students can read and take notes on a digital versions of books

• Learners can keep a personal journal in a digital format for feedback

Which of the following is a program that tells the computer how to function, how to manage its own operation, and is designed for specific hardware?

• Application

• Operating System

• Optical disc

• Software specifications

Which technology can convert hard copy image to a digital graphic or editable document?

• Smartphones

• Faxes

• Laser printers

• Scanners

Which technology can expand the usefulness of a classroom computer by adding connectivity via USB port connectors?

• Scanner

• Computer peripheral

• USB hub

• Scan converter

You have decided to have your students diagram the parts of a flower for a science project. Which technology would support students in this project?

• Scanner

• Graphics tablet

• Text-to-speech software

• Digital camera