Deck 7: Essential Introduction to Computers

Question 1

The processor, memory, and storage devices are housed in a box-like case called the ____.

A)central processing unit
B)system unit
C)logic unit
D)system software

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A photo printer converts data from the computer into a beam of light that is focused on a photo-conductor drum, forming the images to be printed.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A Web page can contain text, graphics, audio, and video, and has built-in connections, or links, to other Web documents.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Figure 1 What type of device is shown in the accompanying figure?

A)input
B)output
C)storage
D)system

Question 5

The disadvantages of mobile computers, such as lower processor speeds, poor-quality monitors, weight, short battery life, and significantly higher prices, prevent companies from buying these computers for their staffs even today.

Question 6

Smart phones with monochrome screens typically have a much shorter battery life than Pocket PC devices with color screens.

Question 7

Most devices connected to the computer communicate with the monitor to carry out a task.

Question 8

Magnetic disks use magnetic particles to store items such as data, instructions, and information on a disk's surface.

Question 9

Figure 1 Most notebook computers come with a touchpad, a small, flat, rectangular pointing device near the keyboard that allows you to move the pointer by sliding a fingertip on the surface of the pad. Such a device is shown in the accompanying figure.

Question 10

One kilobyte (K or KB)equals approximately ____ memory locations

A)100
B)1,000
C)10,000
D)100,000

Question 11

People who use the computer directly or use the information it provides are called computer users, end users, or sometimes, just users.

Question 12

A key advantage of word processing software is that users easily can make changes in documents, such as correcting spelling; changing margins; and adding, deleting, or relocating entire paragraphs.

Question 13

With a(n)mouse , you control the movement of the pointer on the screen and make selections from the screen.

Question 14

A ____ is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a ballpoint pen, but uses pressure instead of ink to write, draw, or make selections.

A)keyboard
B)pointer
C)mouse
D)stylus

Question 15

____ conveys meaning and is useful to one or more people.

A)Information
B)Data
C)Software
D)Hardware

Question 16

Backup is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors.

Question 17

If your computer has a(n)modem , then you can access the Internet using a standard telephone line.

Question 18

Although CDs have large storage capacities, even a CD cannot hold many of today's complex programs.

Question 19

Computers perform four basic operations - input, process, output, and communication .

Question 20

Passive-matrix screens display high-quality color that is viewable from all angles.

Question 21

A URL consists of a ____, a domain name, sometimes the path to a specific Web page or location in a Web page, and the Web page name.

A)protocol
B)format
C)storage
D)B2C

Question 22

A ____ is an erasable optical disc you can write on multiple times.

A)USB drive
B)CD-R (compact disc-recordable)
C)BD-ROM (Blu-ray)
D)CD-RW (compact disc-rewriteable)

Question 23

If you spend a lot of time attending lectures or meetings, then the pure ____ is ideal.

A)Mobile device
B)Desktop
C)Notebook
D)Tablet PC

Question 24

Plan to buy a computer that will last you for ____ year(s).

A)one
B)two to three
C)three to five
D)five to ten

Question 25

The most popular scanner purchased with a computer today is the ____________________ scanner.

Question 26

The term ____________________ is used to describe a collection of hardware components that function together as a system.

Question 27

A floppy disk ____________________ is a device that can read from and write on a floppy disk.

Question 28

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2 John is working on a very secretive project. He is concerned that his laptop may be stolen. He is especially concerned that his data may fall into the wrong hands. One of his co-workers told him to get one of these devices. Figure 2 What is this device called?

Question 29

A ____ is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that you can use in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.

A)platter
B)track
C)backup
D)head crash

Question 30

How much RAM is recommended for a Game Home User?

A)512 MB
B)1 GB
C)2 GB
D)4 GB

Question 31

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1 Sally is a very active real estate agent. She is looking to purchase a new computer so she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city and touch-up photos of real estate properties. Should Sally get a PC desktop or a laptop computer? List the system requirements she should have on this computer. Include: operating system, processor speed, RAM, Internet access, hard disk, optical drive type, screen size.

Question 32

____ computers are a good option if you work mostly in one place and have plenty of space in your work area.

A)Tablet PC
B)Notebook
C)Personal mobile
D)Desktop

Question 33

A(n)____________________ device is a hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit)and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.

Question 34

A(n)____________________ printer prints by striking an inked ribbon against the paper.

Question 35

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1 Sally is a very active real estate agent. She is looking to purchase a new computer so she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city and touch-up photos of real estate properties. Is it better for Sally to choose an ISP or an OSP? What would be the advantages of her choice?

Question 36

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2 John is working on a very secretive project. He is concerned that his laptop may be stolen. He is especially concerned that his data may fall into the wrong hands. One of his co-workers told him to get one of these devices. Figure 2 What is this device used for?

Question 37

The lightest notebook computers, which weigh less than 3 pounds, are equipped with a ____-inch display.

A)8
B)12.1
C)13.5
D)14.9

Question 38

A(n)____ is system software.

A)spreadsheet program
B)operating system
C)word processing program
D)presentation graphics program

Question 39

What must you consider when you decide if you should purchase a desktop or a mobile computer system? How does this influence your decision?

Question 40

What is the most popular type of flat panel monitor?

A)LCD
B)CRT
C)PDA
D)stylus