Deck 1: Computer and Internet Basics

Question 1

In the above figure, the item numbered 4 indicates the folder name.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

According to netiquette, using all capital letters is a good way to emphasize an important thought in an email.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

HTTP is the communication standard that is used to transport Web pages over the Internet.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A personal computer is also called a handheld computer.

Question 5

Storage is an area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.

Question 6

An email message footer includes the recipient's email address, the address of anyone who is receiving a copy of the message, the message subject, and the name of any file attachments.

Question 7

Every Web page has a unique address called a URL (Universal Reform Location).

Question 8

Spam filters can be effective for blocking spam and other unwanted emails.

Question 9

Mainframe computers a single unit that includes the system unit, a built-in monitor, a built-in keyboard, and built-in speakers.

Question 10

In the 1940s and 1950s, engineers invented transistors and then integrated circuits, commonly called computer chips .

Question 11

You can run many applications at one time, but only one operating system at one time.

Question 12

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, and is sometimes called the "brain" of a computer.

Question 13

The term operating system usually refers to a computer and all of the input, output, and storage devices that are connected to it.

Question 14

A blog is an electronic bulletin board that allows users to respond to a variety of topics.

Question 15

LAN stands for Large Area Network, and is another term for the Internet.

Question 16

Software is a computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks.

Question 17

While Internet Explorer is a popular Web browser, Safari and Firefox are also used to view Web pages.

Question 18

A filename has two parts: the filename and the file extension.

Question 19

In the above figure, the item numbered 2 indicates the Web server name.

Question 20

A digital camera is a type of peripheral device.

Question 21

Like employees of a business, students who use a school's email system can be assured of email privacy.

Question 22

Which is NOT a basic function of a computer?

A)Copy text
B)Accept input
C)Process data
D)Store data

Question 23

In the above figure, which of the following is an input device?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 24

Which of the following is true about application software?

A)Only one application software installed is on a PC.
B)Windows software is designed to run on a Macintosh computer.
C)Application software can be used to carry out a variety of tasks, including personal finance and word processing.
D)Application software and system software are the same thing.

Question 25

The Web is a collection of ____ documents, graphics, and sounds that can be accessed over the Internet.

A)processed
B)linked
C)modified
D)internal

Question 26

Usually when people talk about computers, they are talking about a(n)____.

A)workstation
B)supercomputer
C)personal computer
D)mainframe computer

Question 27

____ is a private version of a chat room.

A)Email
B)Blogging
C)E-commerce
D)Instant messaging

Question 28

It was the first successfully mass-produced personal computer in 1977 that energized the digital revolution. What was the name of the computer?

A)IBM PC
B)Dell
C)Apple II
D)Gateway

Question 29

Spam is unwanted electronic junk mail that arrives in your email Inbox.

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT true about computer files?

A)They are collections of data saved to a storage medium.
B)Every file has a filename.
C)A file extension is established by the user to indicate the file's contents.
D)All files contain data.

Question 31

Output is the processed results produced by a computer, such as ____.

A)reports
B)pictures
C)music
D)all of the above

Question 32

In the above figure, the item labeled ____ is the system unit.

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 33

Where is data saved permanently?

A)Memory
B)Storage
C)CPU
D)Printer

Question 34

____ allows voice conversations to travel over the Internet.

A)Internet telephony
B)Instant messaging
C)E-mail
D)E-commerce

Question 35

Any file that travels with an email message is called a(n)____.

A)email address
B)email account
C)email subject
D)email attachment

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a storage medium?

A)monitor
B)flash drive
C)DVD
D)hard disk

Question 37

Most Web sites have a main page, the ____, which acts as a doorway to the rest of the Web site pages.

A)search engine
B)home page
C)browser
D)URL

Question 38

The digital revolution became a significant factor in the ____, as computers and other digital devices became popular and as the Internet opened global communications.

A)1960s
B)1970s
C)1980s
D)1990s

Question 39

A(n)____ consists of several people who connect to the Internet and communication in real time by typing comments to each other.

A)Internet telephony
B)listserv
C)chat group
D)blog

Question 40

A computer system includes ____.

A)hardware
B)software
C)peripheral devices
D)all of the above

Question 41

Which of the following is true about using search engines?

A)Most search engines return the same results if you use the same keywords.
B)Some search engines rank links by frequently-accessed pages.
C)A keyword cannot be a phrase.
D)All search engines maintain a separate area for paid links.

Question 42

In the above figure, which number indicates the Web server name?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 43

In the U.S., the ____ of 2000 prohibits the use of intercepted email as evidence unless a judge approves a search warrant.

A)Patriot Act
B)Omnibus Crime Control Act
C)Safe Streets Act
D)Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Question 44

The ____ is the box that houses the most important parts of a computer system.

A)software
B)hardware
C)input device
D)system unit

Question 45

A ____ is a Web site that provides tools to help you locate information on the Web.

A)browser
B)home page
C)keyword
D)search engine

Question 46

In the above figure, which number indicates the folder name?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 47

Once the computer has the input, it processes the information and sends the processed information to a(n)____, such as a monitor, printer, or speakers.

A)input device
B)storage device
C)output device
D)processing device

Question 48

In the above figure, which item indicates the body of the message?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 49

In 1982, Time magazine named the computer Machine of the Year even though fewer than ____ percent of U.S. households had a computer.

A)10
B)25
C)35
D)50

Question 50

Basic email activities include ____.

A)writing
B)reading
C)replying
D)all of the above

Question 51

URL stands for ____.

A)Universal Resource Link
B)Universal Reference Locator
C)Uniform Resource Locator
D)Uniform Router Language

Question 52

In the above figure, which number indicates the document name?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT true about URLs?

A)They never contain a space.
B)They often use an underline character to give the appearance of a space.
C)They do not include filenames.
D)All of the above are true.

Question 54

An email account includes a storage area, often called a(n)____.

A)attachment
B)hyperlink
C)mailbox
D)IP address

Question 55

____ is the process of converting text, numbers, sound, photos, and video into data that can be processed by digital devices.

A)Digitization
B)Digital recognition
C)Video production
D)Conversion

Question 56

____ provides guidelines for maintaining civilized and effective communications in online discussions and email exchanges.

A)Protocol
B)Netiquette
C)ISP
D)Emoticons

Question 57

If your email address is [e-mail], you would say, "Debbie underscore Green at Rutgers ____ e-d-u."

A)period
B)point
C)dot
D)and

Question 58

A ____ is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

A)handheld computer
B)mainframe computer
C)personal computer
D)tablet computer

Question 59

You use a(n)____, such as a keyboard or mouse, to input information.

A)output device
B)storage device
C)input device
D)processing device

Question 60

The ____ became law on October 26, 2001 and relaxes the rules for obtaining and implementing search warrants.

A)Electronic Communications Privacy Act
B)Patriot Act
C)Safe Streets Act
D)Omnibus Crime Control Act

Question 61

Two of the most important factors that define a computer's platform are the ____.

A)application software and the OS
B)application software and the processor
C)OS and the interface
D)processor and the OS

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT true concerning user IDs and passwords?

A)Sometimes you are assigned a user ID and password for security reasons.
B)If your computer asks for a user ID and password, you can create your own.
C)When you enter your user ID and password, the computer knows it is you.
D)You should share your user ID and password with at least one other person.

Question 63

Personal computers include ____.

A)desktop computers
B)notebook computers
C)tablet computers
D)all of the above

Question 64

The instructions that tell a computer how to carry out the processing tasks are referred to as computer ____.

A)programs
B)processors
C)input devices
D)memory modules

Question 65

A computer is categorized as a(n)____________________ if, at the time it is built, it is one of the fastest computers in the world.

Question 66

In the computer industry, ____________________ is a general term that refers to the physical attributes, such as size and dimensions, and intended use of a component.

Question 67

The ____ is the largest network in the world.

A)WWW
B)Internet
C)LAN
D)WAN

Question 68

A(n)____________________ is the master controller for all of the activities that take place within a computer system.

Question 69

A ____________________ can be built into a PC and is used to establish an Internet connection using a standard telephone line.

Question 70

Once information is input into a computer, it becomes ____.

A)objects
B)ideas
C)data
D)facts

Question 71

Most computers have a(n)____ device called a monitor.

A)display
B)video
C)output
D)storage

Question 72

A computer ____ consists of two or more computers and other devices that are connected for the purpose of sharing data and programs.

A)device
B)system
C)workstation
D)network

Question 73

A USB flash drive plugs directly into a USB ____________________ on the computer system unit.

Question 74

Popular personal computer operating systems include Mac OS and Microsoft ____________________.

Question 75

A(n)____ is a small tablet computer designed to run most of the software available for larger portable computers.

A)mainframe computer
B)ultra-mobile PC
C)supercomputer
D)microcomputer

Question 76

The primary storage device on a personal computer is the ____________________.

Question 77

Today, most operating systems use a GUI, which stands for ____________________.

Question 78

____ is the trend in which several technologies with distinct functionalities evolve to form a single product, such as a cell phone.

A)Digital divide
B)Digital convergence
C)Digital communication
D)None of the above

Question 79

The primary purpose of ____ is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently.

A)application software
B)system software
C)productivity software
D)monitoring software

Question 80

In the computer industry, a(n)____ can refer to computer hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software and is used to serve the computers on a network.

A)ISP
B)modem
C)server
D)system