Quiz 1 - ICT Options

1. In 1944, one of the first computers was famous for causing the lights to dim every time it was turned on. What U.S. city experienced this?

New York City
San Francisco
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia

2. The newest desktop CPUs consume less power than older generations of CPUs. True or false?

True
False

3. In an average desktop computer system with a CRT monitor, what is the percentage of energy consumption due to the monitor?

20%
40%
60%
80%

4. Why do notebook computers consume much less energy than desktop systems?

Notebook computers use energy-saving LCD monitors
Notebook computers are designed to conserve power to maximize battery operation times
Notebooks use external power supplies that are much more efficient than the power supplies used in most desktop systems
All of the above.