What is a dumb terminal in computing?

A. A fully functional standalone computer

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71.
Which device is primarily used for inputting text and commands into the computer?
Correct Answer: C. Keyboard
One-liner
The keyboard is the primary input device used for entering text and commands into a computer.
72.
What is the name of the pointer that moves on the screen when you use the mouse?
Correct Answer: A. Cursor
One-liner
The pointer that moves on the screen when you use the mouse is called the Cursor.
73.
What type of device is a CRT considered in computer terminology?
Correct Answer: C. Output Device
One-liner
A CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is considered an Output Device in computer terminology.
74.
What type of device is a Quick Response (QR) code reader considered?
Correct Answer: A. Input device
One-liner
A Quick Response (QR) code reader is considered an input device because it captures and sends data into the computer system.
75.
Which device is commonly used to convert a hardcopy document into a digital format?
Correct Answer: B. Scanner
One-liner
A scanner is the device used to convert hardcopy documents into digital format by optically capturing the content.
76.
Which device is capable of performing both input and output functions?
Correct Answer: C. Fax Machine
One-liner
A Fax Machine is an I/O device that can both send (output) scanned documents and receive (input) incoming faxes.
77.
Which tool is used by a high quality CAD system for printing, drawing, and graphs?
Correct Answer: B. Digital Plotter
One-liner
A high-quality CAD system uses a Digital Plotter for printing, drawing, and graphs.
78.
Which of the following devices requires a driver to function properly?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
One-liner
All of these devices—printer, scanner, and webcam—require a driver to function properly.
79.
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Which of the following is an INPUT device?
Correct Answer: C. Mouse
One-liner
The Mouse is an input device used to send data and control signals to a computer.
80.
What is a dumb terminal in computing?
Correct Answer: B. A keyboard and screen
One-liner
A dumb terminal is simply a keyboard and screen with no processing capability of its own, relying entirely on a central computer.

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