ED 685 Ch. 4 Quiz

A printer is an example of what hardware component?

• an output device

• an input device

• a storage device

• a system unit

What is the "brain" of a computer?

• random access memory (RAM)

• hard drive

• computer processing unit (CPU)

• flash drive

Which is NOT another term for software?

• applications

• programs

• apps

• operating systems

Which input device provides an additional mode for inputting data and commands, usually gestures or an on-screen keyboard?

• touch screens

• keyboard

• mouse

• touch pad

How is a screen's resolution measured?

• by the number of gigabytes

• by the size of the screen

• by the number of pixels the screen displays

• by the amount of colors it can display

Which is NOT a common type of storage device?

• RAM

• online storage (cloud storage)

• USB flash drive

• hard disk storage

What is a benefit of using cloud storage?

• Spotty Wi-Fi can impact access to online storage.

• Online storage encourages peer collaboration.

• Offline work is harder to access through cloud storage.

• Files must be downloaded in order to be sent via email.

What is NOT a function of networks for educators?

• Communication between peers and families

• Resource sharing

• Physical space allocation

• Student monitoring

What form of classroom technology is a display surface with digital capabilities that can be interactive?

• Electronic whiteboard

• Digital camera

• Scanner

• Video Conferencing

What is a benefit of classroom technology resources?

• Lack of funding

• Lack of strategic planning

• Lack of teacher training

• Support for individualized learning needs