Question 1

____________is data captured by an electronic or mechanical device.

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The answer of ____________is data captured by an electronic or...

Question 2

Which is not considered a human- captured data device?

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Bar codes are read by scanners, which are devices that capture data automatically, not through human interaction.

Question 3

____________are self- contained files or programs.

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The answer of ____________are self- contained files or programs....

Question 4

Which type of communications line is the least expensive?

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A virtual private network (VPN) is typically the least expensive option as it uses the public internet to create a secure connection, avoiding the costs associated with dedicated, private, or leased lines.

Question 5

A ____________ is the specifications for formatting data to be transferred between communications equipment.

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The answer of A ____________ is the specifications for formatting...

Question 6

____________are people who try to break into computer systems in order to gather information, deny the owner access to his or her computer resources, delete files, or otherwise disrupt the use of the microcomputer by its owner.

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The answer of ____________are people who try to break into...

Question 7

Which of the following is not a major computer component?

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The bus is not a major component like storage, memory, or CPU; it is a subsystem that transfers data between components.

Question 8

Which computer component is a device that captures data by a manual or electronic method and transmits the data to storage or memory?

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Input devices are devices that capture data by a manual or electronic method and transmit the data to storage or memory.

Question 9

____________support hundreds or thousands of simultaneous users and operations.

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The answer of ____________support hundreds or thousands of simultaneous users...

Question 10

____________are small computer programs that replicate by inserting themselves into computer resources such as programs or files.

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The answer of ____________are small computer programs that replicate by...

Question 11

Which of the following performs certain fundamental tasks that all users of a particular computer require?

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System software performs fundamental tasks required by all users, such as managing hardware and running applications.

Question 12

Which computer is today's fastest computer?

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The answer of Which computer is today's fastest computer?
...

Question 13

The type of printer that sprays ink onto the surface of the paper is a(n):

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An ink-jet printer works by spraying tiny droplets of liquid ink onto paper to create an image or text.

Question 14

A cell phone is considered to be a ____________ when it performs tasks typically associated with microcomputers.

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The answer of A cell phone is considered to be...

Question 15

Worms are:

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Worms are self-contained files or programs that can replicate themselves and spread to other computers, often causing harm or consuming resources.

Question 16

M____________ is the most widely adopted protocol in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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The answer of M____________ is the most widely adopted protocol...

Question 17

____________is produced by suppliers and sold to users.

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The answer of ____________is produced by suppliers and sold to...

Question 18

Which of the following is not important for today's computers to achieve their remarkable growth of power?

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Storage capacity is not as important as the other factors for today's computers to achieve their remarkable growth of power.

Question 19

____________is software anyone can use for free and change it to meet their particular needs.

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The answer of ____________is software anyone can use for free...

Question 20

Which protocol is referred to as the Token Ring?

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Token Ring is a network protocol that uses a token-passing mechanism for network communication, which is a peer-to-peer network topology.

Quiz 5: Computing and Communications Resources