Deck 5: Discovering Computers: Introduction to Computers

Question 1

The Web contains ____ of documents called Web pages.

A)thousands
B)millions
C)billions
D)trillions

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on ____ media.

A)communications
B)storage
C)reception
D)reading

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A(n)____ is someone who develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information.

A)director
B)program manager
C)programmer
D)user

Answer 3

C

Question 4

When a computer connects to a network, such as the one in the accompanying figure, it is ____.

A)linked
B)inline
C)resourced
D)online

Question 5

____ consist(s)of a computer's electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions.

A)Memory
B)Transmission media
C)Storage
D)Communications media

Question 6

A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as ____.

A)software
B)storage media
C)output
D)hardware

Question 7

A(n)____ is recorded audio stored on a Web site that can be downloaded to a computer or a portable media player.

A)blog
B)podcast
C)chat
D)videoconference

Question 8

The ____, which is pictured in the accompanying figure, is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.

A)Web
B)VoIP
C)Internet
D)cellnet

Question 9

____ is the process of setting up software to work with a computer, printer, and other hardware components.

A)Installing
B)Running
C)Executing
D)Entering

Question 10

A(n)____ is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use.

A)input device
B)computer
C)output device
D)both a and c

Question 11

When a user starts a computer, portions of the ____ (of which Microsoft Windows, shown in the accompanying figure, is an example)load into memory from the computer's hard disk.

A)application software
B)operating system
C)graphical user interface (GUI)
D)podcast

Question 12

A(n)____ is anyone who communicates with a computer or utilizes the information it generates.

A)texter
B)developer
C)user
D)decoder

Question 13

A(n)____ program is a type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.

A)embedded
B)maintenance
C)utility
D)server

Question 14

____ is a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it.

A)Hardware
B)Software
C)Appware
D)A podcast

Question 15

With a ____, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, you interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images.

A)command line interface (CLI)
B)graphical user interface (GUI)
C)menu driven interface (MDI)
D)voice oriented interface (VOI)

Question 16

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n)____ is a miniature image that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.

A)server
B)processor
C)icon
D)network

Question 17

A(n)____ system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.

A)operating
B)director
C)utility
D)management

Question 18

A Web page can contain ____.

A)text and graphics
B)audio
C)video
D)all of the above

Question 19

A(n)____ is an informal Web site consisting of time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order.

A)blog
B)podcast
C)chat
D)videoconference

Question 20

Computer ____ entails having knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.

A)literacy
B)intimacy
C)legitimacy
D)infancy

Question 21

A(n)____ computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.

A)smart
B)handheld
C)embedded
D)integral

Question 22

Resembling a letter-sized slate, a ____ is a special type of notebook computer you can interact with by touching the screen with your finger or a digital pen.

A)mainframe
B)Tablet PC
C)PPA
D)hotspot

Question 23

A(n)____ computer is designed so the system unit, input devices, output devices, and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.

A)desktop
B)encapsulated
C)mobile
D)handheld

Question 24

Each employee or customer who uses a computer in a large business is a(n)____ user.

A)SOHO
B)enterprise
C)mobile
D)power

Question 25

A(n)____ includes any company with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self-employed who work from home.

A)small office/home office (SOHO)
B)home user
C)enterprise user
D)power user

Question 26

A category of user, called a ____ user, requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer, called a workstation.

A)power
B)mobile
C)SOHO
D)large business

Question 27

____ computers usually use a Macintosh operating system (Mac OS X).

A)Apple
B)PC
C)PC-compatible
D)All of the above

Question 28

An increasing number of employees and students are ____ users, who work on a computer while away from a main office or school.

A)enterprise
B)SOHO
C)mobile
D)power

Question 29

Investors often use ____ investing to buy and sell stocks and bonds - without using a broker.

A)dynamic
B)database-driven
C)managed
D)online

Question 30

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n)____ device is a computing device small enough to carry in a pocket.

A)integrated
B)desktop
C)mobile
D)encapsulated

Question 31

With ____, users access account balances, pay bills, and copy monthly transactions from a bank's computer right into their own computers.

A)online investing
B)online banking
C)neural networks
D)All of the above

Question 32

A(n)____ computer, as shown in the accompanying figure, is a portable, personal computer small enough to fit on your lap.

A)handtop
B)desktop
C)PDA
D)notebook

Question 33

____ are the fastest, most powerful computers - and the most expensive.

A)Embedded computers
B)Supercomputers
C)Mainframes
D)Mobiles devices

Question 34

Through ____, health-care professionals in separate locations conduct live conferences on computers.

A)aeromedicine
B)holistic medicine
C)telemedicine
D)nuclear medicine

Question 35

____ is a work arrangement in which employees work away from a company's standard workplace and often communicate with the office through the computer.

A)Telecommuting
B)Teleprocessing
C)Telescoping
D)Telephering

Question 36

A ____ computer is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.

A)mainframe
B)personal
C)terminal
D)mainline

Question 37

Many large companies use the words, ____ computing, to refer to the huge network of computers that meets their diverse computing needs.

A)online
B)strategic
C)enterprise
D)management

Question 38

People access ____ Web sites to file taxes, apply for permits and licenses, pay parking tickets, buy stamps, report crimes, apply for financial aid, and renew vehicle registrations and driver's licenses.

A)education
B)government
C)industry
D)finance

Question 39

____ refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly.

A)CAD
B)PCX
C)CAM
D)USB

Question 40

Examples of power users include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

A)sales representatives
B)engineers and scientists
C)desktop publishers
D)architects and graphic artists

Question 41

Communications has become an essential element of the information processing cycle.

Question 42

Modified Multiple Choice ____ is/are a main component(s)on the motherboard.

A)The UMPC
B)The processor
C)The speakers
D)Memory

Question 43

A(n)application system provides a means for users to communicate with a computer and other software.

Question 44

You insert and remove an external hard disk from the computer or a device connected to the computer.

Question 45

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

Question 46

Application software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.

Question 47

A Web page is a collection of related Web sites.

Question 48

Once a program is in memory, the computer can carry out, or execute, the instructions in the program.

Question 49

Modified Multiple Choice ____ are a type of system software.

A)Operating systems
B)Desktop publishing programs
C)Application programs
D)Utility programs

Question 50

A computer's size, speed, processing power, and price determine the category it best fits.

Question 51

Modified Multiple Choice Data is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include ____.

A)text
B)images
C)numbers
D)audio

Question 52

You interact with a program through its user interface.

Question 53

Widely used input devices are a printer, a monitor, and speakers.

Question 54

When you buy a computer, it usually has some software preinstalled on its hard disk.

Question 55

Modified Multiple Choice Communications occur over ____.

A)cables
B)utility programs
C)cellular radio networks
D)satellites

Question 56

A hard disk provides much less storage capacity than a USB flash drive, like the one shown in the accompanying figure.

Question 57

Computers process output (information)into input (data).

Question 58

A(n)blog is recorded audio stored on a Web site that can be downloaded to a computer or portable media player such as an iPod.

Question 59

A USB flash drive, like the one in the accompanying figure, is a portable storage device that can hold about 4 billion characters but is small and lightweight enough to be transported on a keychain or in a pocket.

Question 60

Modified Multiple Choice ____ is/are (a)commonly used input device(s).

A)Speakers
B)A mouse
C)A keyboard
D)A scanner

Question 61

Mobile devices, like that shown in the accompanying figure, usually store programs and data permanently on memory inside the system unit or on small storage media such as memory cards.

Question 62

A server is a handheld Internet-enabled device.

Question 63

A(n)____________________ device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer.

Question 64

The accounting department in a large business uses desktop publishing software to prepare marketing literature.

Question 65

With online investing, the transaction fee for each trade usually is much more than when trading through a broker.

Question 66

Students use software to assist with learning or to complete assignments.

Question 67

A(n)____________________ device, like the one in the accompanying figure, records (writes)and/or retrieves (reads)items to and from storage media.

Question 68

A(n)____________________ device is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.

Question 69

Due to slowly changing technology, the distinction among categories of computers is always clear-cut.

Question 70

With a handheld game console, the controls, screen, and speakers are built into the device.

Question 71

The most popular type of mobile computer is the desktop computer, like the one in the accompanying figure.

Question 72

Employees who telecommute have rigid work schedules so that they cannot combine work and personal responsibilities.

Question 73

Most major corporations use supercomputers for daily business activities.

Question 74

You can often connect a device, like the one shown in the accompanying figure, to a personal computer to exchange information.

Question 75

Some people refer to the series of input, process, output, and storage activities as the information ____________________ cycle.

Question 76

Applications requiring complex, sophisticated mathematical calculations, such as applications in aerospace and automotive design, use desktop computers.

Question 77

SOHO users often have basic business software and also are likely to use other industry-specific types of software.

Question 78

Breakthroughs in surgery, medicine, and treatments seldom result from scientists' use of computers.

Question 79

Recently, ____________________ has become an essential part of the information processing cycle.

Question 80

A handheld computer, like the one in the accompanying figure, is a computer small enough to fit in one hand while you operate it with the other hand.