Social Science Computing Department Faculty of Economics and Political Science

Computer Principles and Applications Cairo University

SSC. 151
Dr. Abdel-Hameed Nawar
Spring 2009
Name: ___________________________ ID No. _________________
Date :____________________________ Section : _______________

Problem Set 4

1. MULTIPLE CHOICES (MCQs)

1)
The ______________ makes it easy to enter numbers quickly.
o Windows key
o space bar
o numeric keypad
o Shift key

2)
Stylus is one type of _________________ .
o scanners
o electronic pens
o printers
o display devices

3)
Which of the following is used in conjunction with exam forms, voting ballots, and other
documents in which the preferred selection is indicated on the sheet by filling in ovals or circles
with a pencil or special colored pen?
o Luggage Scanner
o OCR
o MICR
o OMR
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4)
A(n) ______________ mouse tracks movements with light instead of a ball.
o optical
o mechanical
o trackball
o pointing stick

5)
____________ is the most common type of bar code for groceries, pharmacies and other retail
products.
o Universal Product Code
o Magnitic Ink Character
o biometric input data
o Optical characters

6)
A voice input system requires software and a(n) _______________________ in order to input
voice data or commands into a PC.
o Keyboard
o mouse
o microphone
o printer

7)
The _____________ key toggles between the numbers and the arrows located on the numeric
keypad.
o "Enter"
o "Caps Lock"
o "Num Lock"
o "Tab"

8)
The ___________ key deletes the character to the right of the insertion point.
o "Delete"
o "Backspace"
o "Shift"
o "Ctrl"
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9)
Dots per inch (dpi) is a measurement of
o printer speed.
o printer quality.
o printer expense.
o non of the above.

10)
Electronic pens are Commonly used with:
o graphics tablets.
o digital portfolios and digital pens.
o signature capture devices.
o all of the above.

11)
For printouts that are too big for standard ink-jet printers, _________________ are used.
o photo printers
o bar code printers
o portable printers
o wide-format printers

12)
A ____________________ offers some combination of printing, coying, scanning and faxing.
o data projector
o smart display
o wide-format ink-jet printer
o multifunction device

2. TRUE OR FALSE (T / F)

1)
A device that identifies an individual based on their fingerprint would be a biometric input
device.
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True False
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2)
The screen size is measured diagonally.

True False

3)
Liquid crystal display (LCD) and cathode-ray tube (CRT) display are two common types of flat-
panel displays.

True False

4)
Laser printer prints one line at a time while ink-jet printer prints one page at a time.

True False

3. QUESTIONS

(a) What are Biometric Input Devices? Give examples of biometric data.
(b) Compare between Laser Printer and Ink-Jet Printer;

4. BONUS QUESTION

After studying about the system unit, processing, memory, storage, and input and output devices,
you are now equipped with the necessary knowledge to make an informed decision on buying a
computer to fit your needs. Read “A Guide To Buying A PC,” at the end of your Textbook, and
prepare 1 page list of all the desired specifications of the PC you may consider and its total cost.
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