Deck 1: Introduction to the World of Computers

Question 1

Systems analysts design computer systems to be used within their companies.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Satellite communication (more commonly called s-com)is the process of exchanging electronic messages between computers over a network-usually the Internet.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Web browsers maintain a History list, which is a record of all Web pages visited during the period of time specified in the browser settings.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fourth-generation computers witnessed the development of computer networks, wireless technologies, and the Internet.

Question 5

Storage devices are hardware used to store data on or access data from storage media, such as CD discs, DVD discs, or flash memory cards.

Question 6

The accompanying figure shows a notebook computer.

Question 7

Tablet computers are typically about the size of a notebook computer and are designed to be used with a digital pen/stylus or touch input.

Question 8

There are application programs that help users write their own programs using a programming language.

Question 9

Notebook computers (also called laptops)are fully functioning computers that open to reveal a screen and keyboard.

Question 10

To begin to use a computer, the user first turns on the power by pressing the power button, and then the computer displays a prompt for the user to decide the next course of action.

Question 11

In addition to hardware, software, data, and procedures, the fifth major component of a computer system are codes.

Question 12

The external hardware components are located inside the main box or system unit of the computer.

Question 13

The slide rule is considered by many to be the earliest recorded calculating device.

Question 14

A mainframe computer is the standard choice for large organizations that need to manage large amounts of centralized data.

Question 15

Once you have an Internet connection, you are ready to begin programming the Web-that is, using a Web browser to view Web pages.

Question 16

Small office networks enable workers to access company records stored on a network server.

Question 17

Information processing is a vital activity today because the success of many businesses depends heavily on the wise use of information.

Question 18

Computer literacy is knowing about and understanding computers and their uses.

Question 19

Just as you can learn to drive a car without knowing much about car engines, you can learn to use a computer without understanding the technical details of how a computer works.

Question 20

A computer does not always do whatever the instructions, or program, tell it to do.

Question 21

Fifty years ago, computers were used primarily by researchers and ____.

A)musicians
B)scientists
C)writers
D)designers

Question 22

The ISP is the largest and most well-known computer network in the world. _________________________

Question 23

The background work area displayed on the screen for computers running Microsoft Windows is called the desktop . _________________________

Question 24

A growing number of college campuses have wireless ____ on campus that allow students to use their PCs to connect wirelessly to the college network and the Internet from anywhere on campus.

A)hotspots
B)hotpoints
C)com spots
D)com points

Question 25

In piracy , identity thieves send fraudulent e-mails to people masquerading as legitimate businesses to obtain social security numbers or other information needed for identity theft. _________________________

Question 26

Mobile Tablets are extremely powerful computers used for complex computations and processing. _________________________

Question 27

Fourth-generation computers typically use a keyboard and mouse for input, a monitor and printer for output, and hard drives, flash memory media, and optical discs for storage. _________________________

Question 28

Abbreviations or acronyms, such as BTW for " between the words ," are commonly used to save time in all types of communications today. _________________________

Question 29

As shown in the accompanying figure, the computer is used extensively for access control at many organizations, such as ____ that allow individuals to enter the office building, punch in or out of work, or access the company network by providing the proper credentials or being authenticated via a fingerprint or hand scan.

A)bar codes
B)virtual reality glasses
C)collaboration systems
D)authentication systems

Question 30

A(n)display screen can be defined as a programmable, electronic device that accepts data, performs operations on that data, presents the results, and can store the data or results as needed. _________________________

Question 31

A user inputs data into a computer, and then the computer processes it. _________________________

Question 32

Computing technologies make it possible to have ____, traditional appliances with some type of built-in computer or communications technology.

A)design appliances
B)smart computers
C)home computers
D)smart appliances

Question 33

Dr. Herman Hollerith's Punch Card Tabulating Machine and Sorter was the first electromechanical machine that could read slide rules . _________________________

Question 34

In cloud worlds, online users can explore anonymously. _________________________

Question 35

Communications hardware includes modems, which are used to connect a computer to the Internet and network projectors , which are used to connect a computer to a computer network. _________________________

Question 36

An e-mail address consists of a(n)username , followed by the @ symbol, followed by the domain name for the computer that will be handling that person's e-mail (called a mail server). _________________________

Question 37

In the early 1980s, ____ were invented and computer use increased dramatically.

A)Printers
B)Networks
C)Microcomputers
D)Computers

Question 38

IP addresses and their corresponding domain names are used to identify computers available through the Internet. _________________________

Question 39

Wireless networking allows the use of computers in virtually any location. _________________________

Question 40

Computer programmers are the people who use a computer to obtain information. _________________________

Question 41

With the advent of ____, integrated circuits incorporating many transistors and electronic circuits on a single tiny silicon chip, allowed computers to be even smaller and more reliable than earlier computers.

A)second-generation computers
B)third-generation computers
C)fourth-generation computers
D)fifth-generation computers

Question 42

____ consists of programs designed to allow people to perform specific tasks using a computer, such as creating letters, preparing budgets, and managing inventory.

A)Cloud storage
B)HTML
C)Java Script
D)Application software

Question 43

Programming languages come in many varieties-for example, BASIC, Visual Basic, Pascal, COBOL, C++, and ____.

A)TCP/IP
B)Rextore
C)PDF
D)Java

Question 44

Conventional PCs are often referred to as ____ because the complete computer system fits on or next to a desk.

A)desktop computers
B)laptop computers
C)super computers
D)processor computers

Question 45

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

A)mainframe computer
B)midrange server
C)mobile device
D)personal computer

Question 46

Hybrid notebook-tablet computers are also called ____.

A)convertible tablets
B)netbooks
C)laptops
D)PDAs

Question 47

The Windows ____ shown in the accompanying figure contains the following objects: Windows, Icons, Menus, Toolbars, Taskbar, Hyperlinks, Sizing buttons, and a Dialog box.

A)command
B)toolbox
C)general menu
D)desktop

Question 48

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

A)information
B)code
C)a program
D)a database

Question 49

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

A)hardware
B)port
C)software
D)adapter

Question 50

Hollerith's machine was used to process the 1890 U.S. Census data and was able to complete the task in ____, instead of the decade it usually took to process the data by hand.

A)two months
B)four years
C)two and a half years
D)six years

Question 51

Two of the most common types of communications hardware are ____ and network adapters.

A)ports
B)slide rules
C)monitors
D)modems

Question 52

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

A)calculations
B)communications
C)sorting
D)programming

Question 53

A personal computer (PC)or ____ is a small computer system designed to be used by one person at a time.

A)processor
B)microcomputer
C)microchip
D)small processor

Question 54

A ____ is a collection of hardware and other devices that are connected together so that users can share hardware, software, and data, as well as electronically communicate with each other.

A)computer bank
B)database
C)data bank
D)computer network

Question 55

____ are unique numeric or text-based addresses used to identify resources accessible through the Internet, such as computers, Web pages, and people.

A)Computer addresses
B)Machine IDs
C)Domain IDs
D)Internet addresses

Question 56

____ occurs when data is entered into the computer.

A)Output
B)Processing
C)Input
D)Storage

Question 57

Common input devices include the keyboard and ____.

A)printer
B)mouse
C)speaker
D)monitor

Question 58

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

A)IntelBooks
B)Ultrabooks
C)hybrids
D)smallframe computers

Question 59

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

A)mainframe computer
B)super server
C)midrange server
D)Internet server

Question 60

The accompanying figure corresponds to the ____ style for desktop PCs.

A)all-in-one case
B)tower case
C)desktop case
D)sub case

Question 61

Because of ____________________ many devices today include computing or Internet capabilities.

Question 62

To contact people using the Internet, you most often use their ____.

A)domain names
B)e-mail addresses
C)usernames
D)passwords

Question 63

____ refers to typing your entire e-mail message or discussion group post using only capital letters.

A)Spamming
B)Phishing
C)Calling
D)Shouting

Question 64

There are independent Web sites (such as the ____ Web site)that report on the validity of current online rumors and stories.

A)Spammer
B)Snopes
C)Phisher
D)Identifier

Question 65

To navigate to a new Web page for which you know the URL, type that URL in the browser's ____ and press Enter.

A)Address bar
B)Domain bar
C)Address button
D)Name button

Question 66

An emerging payment option is the use of ____________________ payment systems-systems that allow individuals to pay for products and services via a mobile phone or other portable device.

Question 67

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Jamie is interested in pursuing computers as a career. He is very comfortable working with PCs and has a broad knowledge of the typical systems and applications software that people use. He has always enjoyed working closely with people and has a good facility for explaining how technical systems work. What type of computer-related job would Jamie probably enjoy the most?

A)hardware designer
B)computer operations personnel
C)graphic designer
D)end user

Question 68

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Jamie is interested in pursuing computers as a career. He is very comfortable working with PCs and has a broad knowledge of the typical systems and applications software that people use. He has always enjoyed working closely with people and has a good facility for explaining how technical systems work. Jamie's mother is a computer programmer and would like Jamie to follow in her footsteps. What course would she most likely suggest that Jamie take in college?

A)systems analysis
B)history of computing
C)computer literacy
D)Java

Question 69

____________________ are regular appliances with some type of built-in computer technology.

Question 70

____ is typically free and provided by virtually all ISPs used with personal computers.

A)Short Message mail
B)Web-based e-mail
C)Web-com
D)Program-based e-mail

Question 71

There are a number of special Web pages, called ____, available to help you locate what you are looking for on the Internet.

A)search sites
B)domain identifications
C)domain sites
D)Internet repositories

Question 72

____________________ is an alternative to traditional classroom learning that allows students to participate from their current location, instead of physically going to class.

Question 73

Consumer ____________________ are small self-service computer-based stations, such as ATM machines, bridal registries, and ticketing systems.

Question 74

____ refers to guidelines for online behavior.

A)Net rules
B)Web etiquette
C)Internet Rules
D)Netiquette

Question 75

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sarah is a very active real estate agent. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software 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. What kind of computer would most likely fit Sarah's needs?

A)midrange server
B)embedded
C)notebook
D)docking station

Question 76

Similar to the way an IP address or domain name uniquely identifies a computer on the Internet, a ____ uniquely identifies a Web page.

A)universal resource identifier (URI)
B)Web ID (WID)
C)uniform resource locator (URL)
D)Web resource identifier (WRI)

Question 77

____ are illustrations of faces showing smiles, frowns, and other expressions that are created with keyboard symbols.

A)Spams
B)Phishes
C)Emoticons
D)Trojan horses

Question 78

One online security problem is ____, in which someone else uses your identity, typically to purchase goods or services.

A)identity duplication
B)domain theft
C)identity theft
D)phishing

Question 79

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sarah is a very active real estate agent. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software 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. Sarah needs to store digital photographs of houses she is previewing. She needs to be able to copy these to the computer at her office. What type of storage device should she use?

A)data projector
B)firewire port
C)scanner
D)USB flash drive

Question 80

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sarah is a very active real estate agent. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software 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. Sarah has hired a programmer to create a Web page for her business. What type of programming language will the programmer use?

A)Python
B)COBOL
C)XHTML
D)BASIC