Question 1

Ultraportables conforming to Intel's standards can be marketed as ____.

Accepted Answer

Ultraportables conforming to Intel's standards can be marketed as Ultrabooks.

Question 2

Common input devices include the keyboard, ____, and integrated video cameras.

Accepted Answer

The keyboard and mouse are common input devices, while printers and speakers are output devices. Integrated video cameras can also be considered input devices as they capture visual input. Monitors are also output devices, as they display the output of the computer.

Question 3

Integrated circuits incorporate many transistors and electronic circuits on a single tiny silicon chip, allowing ____ to be even smaller and more reliable than  earlier computers.

Accepted Answer

Third-generation computers were the first to use integrated circuits, making them smaller and more reliable than their predecessors.

Question 4

A ____ is a collection of computers and other devices that are connected in order to enable users to share hardware, software, and data, as well as to communicate electronically with each other.

Accepted Answer

A computer network is a collection of connected devices that can share hardware, software, and data and communicate with each other electronically. Computer bank is not a relevant term. Database and data bank are specific terms referring to collections of data, rather than the physical infrastructure that allows devices to connect and communicate.

Question 5

The term ____ refers to the programs or instructions used to tell the computer hardware what to do.

Accepted Answer

Software refers to the programs or instructions used to tell the computer hardware what to do. Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer, port refers to a connection point for external devices, and adapter refers to a device used to convert one type of connector to another.

Question 6

In addition to the four primary computer operations, today's computers almost always perform ____ functions.

Accepted Answer

Today's computers are heavily involved in communications, from sending emails to accessing the internet and participating in social media. While computers can also perform punching (in the form of card readers or bar code scanners), sorting, and programming, these are not nearly as ubiquitous as communication functions.

Question 7

Application programs can help users write their own programs in a form the computer can understand using a programming language such as Visual Basic, COBOL, C++, Java, or ____.

Accepted Answer

The question asks for a programming language, and Python is a commonly used programming language along with the other options provided.

Question 8

Conventional personal computers that are designed to fit on or next to a desk are often referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

Desktop computers are designed to fit on or next to a desk, whereas laptops are designed for portability, office computers are a vague term, and there is no such thing as a processor computer as all computers have processors.

Question 9

____ that allow individuals to perform specific tasks are launched via the operating system, such as by using the Windows Start menu on Windows computers.

Accepted Answer

Apps are launched via the operating system to perform specific tasks, such as using the Windows Start menu on Windows computers. Clouds, protocols, and routers are not launched via the operating system to perform specific tasks.

Question 10

Because many mobile devices and personal computers today are continually connected to the Internet, securing those devices against computer viruses and ____ is essential for both individuals and businesses.

Accepted Answer

Hackers pose a significant threat to the security of mobile devices and personal computers connected to the Internet. While scripts, booters, and applets can also be security threats, they are not as commonly associated with computer viruses and malware as hackers are.

Question 11

Hollerith's machine was used to process the 1890 U.S. Census data in ____, as opposed to the decade it usually took to process the data manually.

Accepted Answer

Hollerith's machine reduced the time for processing the 1890 U.S. Census data from a decade to just two and one-half years.

Question 12

A(n) ____ is a computer used to host programs and data for a network.

Accepted Answer

A midrange server, also known as a minicomputer, is designed to handle the demands of a corporate network, serving multiple users by hosting programs and data. It is more powerful than a personal computer but less powerful than a mainframe computer, making it suitable for medium-sized tasks.

Question 13

____ occurs when data is entered into the computer.

Accepted Answer

Input is the process of entering data into the computer. Output refers to the data that is displayed or printed by the computer. Processing refers to the manipulation of data by the computer, and storage is the retention of data on a storage device.

Question 14

To request a Web page or other resource located on the Internet, use its ____.

Accepted Answer

To request a Web page or other resource located on the Internet, we use its Internet address, also known as the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or simply address. The address is a unique identifier that specifies the location of the resource on the Internet. The other options, such as MAC address and menu bar, are not used for accessing resources on the Internet. The domain ID is a part of the Internet address that identifies the domain name of the resource's host server.

Question 15

Some languages are traditional programming languages for developing applications; others, such as markup and scripting languages like HTML, XHTML, and ____, are designed to be used to create Web pages.

Accepted Answer

JavaScript is a scripting language that is commonly used for creating dynamic and interactive Web pages. The other options, TCP/IP, Rextore, and PDF, are not programming or scripting languages used for Web development.

Question 16

A personal computer or PC, originally called a ____, is a small computer designed to be used by one person at a time.

Accepted Answer

The term "microcomputer" was commonly used in the early days of personal computing to distinguish these small computers from larger, mainframe-style computers. A microchip (C) refers to the integrated circuit technology that enables the creation of microcomputers and other electronic devices, but it is not a synonym for a personal computer. A processor (A) and coprocessor (D) are components within a personal computer, but they do not describe the overall device itself.

Question 17

Hybrid notebook-tablet computers are also called convertible tablets or  ____.

Accepted Answer

Hybrid notebook-tablet computers are popularly known as 2-in-1 computers because they can be used as both a tablet and a laptop computer. The other options listed, such as netbook computers, laptops, and PDAs, are not necessarily interchangeable with hybrid notebook-tablet computers.

Question 18

When data is processed into a meaningful form, it becomes ____.

Accepted Answer

Data in its raw form is just a collection of facts and figures. However, when it is processed and analyzed to make sense of it, it becomes information that can be used for decision making and other purposes.

Question 19

A ____ is loosely defined as a small device that has built-in computing or Internet capability.

Accepted Answer

The definition given fits that of a mobile device, which is a portable gadget that has the ability to connect to the internet or perform computing tasks. The other options, including mainframe computers, midrange servers, and personal computers, are all larger devices that are not typically considered "small".

Question 20

A variety of ____ and network adapters are available to communicate electronically because there are different types of Internet and network connections.

Accepted Answer

To communicate electronically, a modem (short for modulator-demodulator) is required to convert digital signals from a computer or other communication device into an analog signal that can be transmitted over a phone line, cable service, or other type of network connection. Therefore, D (modems) is the best choice to complete the sentence. The other options listed (A) punch cards, (B) licenses, and (C) monitors are not applicable for communication or networking purposes.

Quiz 1: Introduction to the World of Technology

Ultraportables conforming to Intel's standards can be marketed as ____.

Common input devices include the keyboard, ____, and integrated video cameras.

Integrated circuits incorporate many transistors and electronic circuits on a single tiny silicon chip, allowing ____ to be even smaller and more reliable than earlier computers.

A ____ is a collection of computers and other devices that are connected in order to enable users to share hardware, software, and data, as well as to communicate electronically with each other.

The term ____ refers to the programs or instructions used to tell the computer hardware what to do.

In addition to the four primary computer operations, today's computers almost always perform ____ functions.

Application programs can help users write their own programs in a form the computer can understand using a programming language such as Visual Basic, COBOL, C++, Java, or ____.

Conventional personal computers that are designed to fit on or next to a desk are often referred to as ____.

____ that allow individuals to perform specific tasks are launched via the operating system, such as by using the Windows Start menu on Windows computers.

Because many mobile devices and personal computers today are continually connected to the Internet, securing those devices against computer viruses and ____ is essential for both individuals and businesses.

Hollerith's machine was used to process the 1890 U.S. Census data in ____, as opposed to the decade it usually took to process the data manually.

A(n) ____ is a computer used to host programs and data for a network.

____ occurs when data is entered into the computer.

To request a Web page or other resource located on the Internet, use its ____.

Some languages are traditional programming languages for developing applications; others, such as markup and scripting languages like HTML, XHTML, and ____, are designed to be used to create Web pages.

A personal computer or PC, originally called a ____, is a small computer designed to be used by one person at a time.

Hybrid notebook-tablet computers are also called convertible tablets or ____.

When data is processed into a meaningful form, it becomes ____.

A ____ is loosely defined as a small device that has built-in computing or Internet capability.

A variety of ____ and network adapters are available to communicate electronically because there are different types of Internet and network connections.