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Chapter 6: Surgical Technology for the
Surgical Technologist Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Hardware - answer✔the overall term used to describe the components of any computing device that
can be touched, manipulated, and handled, including the central processing unit (CPU), monitor,
modem, and memory storage devices
booting - answer✔The CPU goes through a start-up process, sometimes referred to as _____________.
central processing unit (CPU) - answer✔silicon chip located within the case; coordinates operations of
computer, manages computer systems, and facilitates exchange of date with computer memory
ports - answer✔usually located in back of case, but could be located in front or top; serve as attachment
points for computer components (keyboard, speakers, printer, and USB thumb drive)
expansion slots - answer✔back of case; provide ability to upgrade computer
network or Ethernet card - answer✔internal or installed in expansion slot; provides ability to
communicate over network or to Internet
hard drive - answer✔internal; stores information on long term basis, can be magnetic or solid-state
CD-ROM/DVD/Blu-Ray drive - answer✔generally internal with button on front of case to open and close
the drawer that accepts the disk, can also be external; another convenient portable method of storage,
large storage capacity, files and documents can be "read only", CD-RW (read-write), DVD+R, DVD-R,
DVD+RW, DVD-RW allow recording of files to disk
USB port - answer✔opening in front and/or back of computer to tower to insert USB thumb drive or
additional peripherals such as mouse, printer, camera, keyboard, or smart phone; communication
technology
modem - answer✔internal or external device; facilitates sending information (Internet searches and
email) over telephone line
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monitor - answer✔screen displays output of computer, viewable space is measured diagonally,
resolution refers to clarity of the screen image
keyboard - answer✔contains keys with functions to enter characters and commands into the computer,
divided into four areas; alphabet keys, function keys, number keys, and cursor control keys
mouse - answer✔used to move cursor to different areas on screen, used to select text or commands,
has right and left buttons, roller in the middle allows scrolling through a document, wired and wireless
are available
scanner - answer✔plugs into port at back of computer case, converts printed text or graphics into digital
format (electronic reproduction) so it can be used by computer
speakers - answer✔plug into back of computer case, require installation of sound card inside the
computer case, facilitate audio functions
printer - answer✔plugs into port at back of computer, prints paper version (called hard copy) of
documents and images
surge protector - answer✔electrical power strip accepts several appliances, provides buffer against
damage from high-voltage surges, protecting computer and accessories
battery backup - answer✔combination battery and surge protector, if electricity is interrupted, the
stored energy allows continues use of computer for a short period of time
software - answer✔programs that operate the computer system and its individual hardware
components, as well as the user's programs, such as word processing, email, or Internet access
Microsoft Excel - answer✔An example of a popular spreadsheet program is ____________________.
word processing - answer✔a term that means creating a document file
Microsoft Word - answer✔____________________ is a popular word processing program.
Microsoft Powerpoint/Prezi - answer✔programs available to prepare digital presentations that may
incorporate informational slides, audio or video clips, and a myriad of statistical data models
Internet - answer✔a gigantic international network connected via million of servers (including providers
for thousands of individual computers)
Email - answer✔_________ began as a form of communication on the Internet.
"web" - answer✔an easy-to-navigate, user-friendly format for browsing Internet pages; features
computer graphics, text formatting, and even some programming functions that make a logo flash or a
word spin
