Deck 1: Introduction to Computers

Question 1

People around the world use the Internet to _____.

A) communicate with and meet other people
B) shop for goods and services
C) access sources of information and leisure
D) all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The _____ is a small handheld input device that controls the movement of a small symbol on the screen called the pointer.

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Each of the following is a commonly used output device except _____.

A) a printer
B) a monitor
C) a scanner
D) speakers

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A _____ is a portable storage device that has much greater storage capabilities than a floppy disk, but is small and lightweight enough to be transported on a keychain or in a pocket.

A) Zip disk
B) hard disk
C) USB flash drive
D) DVD

Question 5

Two categories of software are _____.

A) operating system and system software
B) system software and utility programs
C) utility programs and operating systems
D) system software and application software

Question 6

A _____ is an input device that converts printed material to a form the computer can use.

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

Question 7

A hard disk provides much _____.

A) less storage capacity than a CD
B) less storage capacity than a USB flash drive
C) greater storage capacity than a CD but less than a USB flash drive
D) greater storage capacity than a USB flash drive

Question 8

All of the following are advantages of using computers except _____.

A) speed
B) impact on labor force
C) communications
D) consistency

Question 9

The circuitry of the system unit usually is part of or is connected to a circuit board called the _____.

A) fatherboard
B) motherboard
C) brotherboard
D) sisterboard

Question 10

A Web site is _____.

A) a collection of related Web pages
B) the location from which a Web page originates
C) the source of a Web page
D) an author of a Web page

Question 11

Computers process _____.

A) data into information
B) information into data
C) data into instructions
D) instructions into data

Question 12

A widely used communication device is a _____.

A) modem
B) CD drive
C) USB flash drive
D) DVD drive

Question 13

In _____, people can communicate with multiple users at the same time - much like a group discussion.

A) e-mail
B) instant messaging
C) a chat room
D) file transfer

Question 14

As computers become more a part of everyday life, many people believe that _____ is/are vital to success.

A) computer programming
B) computer literacy
C) computer repair
D) all of the above

Question 15

All of the following are widely used input devices except the _____.

A) keyboard and mouse
B) microphone and scanner
C) digital camera and PC video camera
D) printer and monitor

Question 16

Figure 1-3 Storage like the CD in Figure 1-3 holds _____ for future use.

A) data
B) instructions
C) information
D) all of the above

Question 17

_____ is/are the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task.

A) Data
B) Information
C) Instructions
D) Documentation

Question 18

Figure 1-5 On a network, the major difference between the server (like the one in Figure 1-5) and client computers is that the server ordinarily has _____.

A) less power, less storage space, and decreased communication capabilities
B) less power, less storage space, but expanded communication capabilities
C) more power, more storage space, but decreased communication capabilities
D) more power, more storage space, and expanded communication capabilities

Question 19

You interact with a program through its _____, which controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen.

A) operating system
B) storage
C) user interface
D) icon

Question 20

A computing phrase - known as _____ - points out that the accuracy of a computer's output depends on the accuracy of the input.

A) what you see is what you get
B) garbage in, garbage out
C) nothing ventured, nothing gained
D) better safe than sorry

Question 21

Figure 1-4 The most popular type of mobile computer is the _____ like the one shown in Figure 1-4.

A) supercomputer
B) handheld computer
C) notebook computer
D) desktop computer

Question 22

A widely used type of application software related to communications is _____, which allows users with an Internet connection to access Web pages.

A) a Web browser
B) word processing software
C) database software
D) spreadsheet software

Question 23

With _____ software, a home user can play games, compose music, research genealogy, or create greeting cards.

A) reference
B) educational
C) entertainment
D) systems

Question 24

Figure 1-4 Factors that influence a consumer s purchasing decision for handhelds like those in Figure 1-4 include _____.

A) size
B) screen size
C) capabilities of available software
D) all of the above

Question 25

_____ include local law practices, accounting firms, travel agencies, and florists.

A) Mobile users
B) Small offices
C) Large business users
D) Power users

Question 26

Standard _____ use a handheld controller(s) as an input device; a television screen as an output device; and hard disks, CDs, DVDs, and/or memory cards for storage.

A) game consoles
B) ultra personal computers
C) smart phones
D) servers

Question 27

A _____ is a home entertainment desktop computer that provides a means of accessing television programs, radio broadcasts, photographs, and videos, as well as basic computing capabilities.

A) gaming desktop computer
B) podcast
C) handtop
D) Media Center PC

Question 28

A computer's _____ determine(s) the category it best fits.

A) size and speed
B) processing power
C) price
D) all of the above

Question 29

Figure 1-1 Software today has a _____, like that shown in Figure 1-1.

A) command-line interface
B) graphical user interface
C) menu-driven interface
D) coded-row interface

Question 30

An expensive, powerful desktop computer is the _____, which is geared for work that requires intense calculations and graphics capabilities.

A) Tablet PC
B) workstation
C) mainframe
D) PDA

Question 31

Two types of _____ are desktop computers and notebook computers.

A) personal computers
B) mobile computers
C) midrange servers
D) mainframes

Question 32

Most major corporations use _____ for business activities.

A) embedded computers
B) supercomputers
C) mainframes
D) mobiles devices

Question 33

_____ are capable of processing more than 100 trillion instructions in a single second.

A) Desktop computers
B) Notebook computers
C) Midrange servers
D) Supercomputers

Question 34

_____ comprise an information system.

A) Hardware and software
B) Data and people
C) Procedures
D) All of the above

Question 35

Each of the following is a popular type of mobile device except _____.

A) handheld computers
B) PDAs
C) smart phones
D) mainframes

Question 36

In many models of personal computers, the system unit is the tall and narrow _____, which can sit on the floor vertically - if desktop space is limited.

A) land
B) tower
C) oasis
D) plane

Question 37

Convergence has led manufacturers to refer to PDAs and smart phones simply as _____.

A) desktops
B) smart watches
C) handhelds
D) mainframes

Question 38

Figure 1-1 A(n) _____, such as those shown in Figure 1-1, is a miniature image that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.

A) menu
B) command
C) icon
D) window

Question 39

Because _____ are components in larger products, they usually are small and have limited hardware.

A) telematics
B) embedded computers
C) handhelds
D) smart watches

Question 40

Figure 1-4 Meter readers and parcel delivery people are likely to use a _____ like the one in Figure 1-4 in their jobs as they move from place to place.

A) handheld computer
B) midrange server
C) chat room
D) desktop computer

Question 41

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

A) data
B) input
C) output
D) information

Question 42

The ____ is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.

A) motherboard
B) control unit
C) processor
D) arithmetic unit

Question 43

____ consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions.

A) The processor
B) The CPU
C) The control unit
D) Memory

Question 44

Through _____, health-care professionals in separate locations conduct live conferences on the computer.

A) teledoc
B) telemedicine
C) telecare
D) teleremedy

Question 45

Many small office/home office users (SOHO) are entering the _____ arena and conduct business on the Web.

A) e-commerce
B) multimedia
C) e-transit
D) multidimensional

Question 46

A(n) ____ is a collection of computers and devices connected together as shown in Figure 1-2 via communications devices and transmission media.

A) client base
B) baseline
C) network
D) server farm

Question 47

____ is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.

A) Data
B) Output
C) Information
D) Input

Question 48

The hardware requirements for a _____ user include a workstation or other powerful computer with multimedia capabilities and a PDA or smart phone.

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

Question 49

Examples of _____ are sales reps, real estate agents, insurance agents, meter readers, package delivery people, journalists, consultants, and students.

A) small office/home office users
B) mobile users
C) large business users
D) power users

Question 50

The ____ is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.

A) Web
B) Telnet
C) Newsnet
D) Internet

Question 51

Industries use CAM to _____.

A) shorten a product's time to market
B) stay ahead of the competition
C) reduce product development costs
D) all of the above

Question 52

The ____ unit is a case that contains electronic components of the computer that are used to process data.

A) control
B) system
C) arithmetic
D) base

Question 53

Power users often work with _____, combining text, graphics, audio, and video into one application.

A) multimedia
B) multilateral
C) multidimensional
D) multitask

Question 54

A(n) _____ is a system that attempts to imitate the behavior of the human brain.

A) neural network
B) cochlear implant
C) camera pill
D) electrode implant

Question 55

With _____ software, a mobile user can create and deliver a presentation to a large audience by connecting a mobile computer or device to a video projector that displays the presentation on a full screen.

A) presentation graphics
B) spreadsheet
C) word processing
D) database

Question 56

_____ users use the computer network to process high volumes of transactions in a single day.

A) Power
B) Home
C) SOHO
D) Large business

Question 57

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

A) user
B) editor
C) manager
D) programmer

Question 58

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

A) Data
B) Information
C) Input
D) Output

Question 59

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

A) software
B) input devices
C) output
D) hardware

Question 60

Examples of _____ include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists.

A) home users
B) mobile users
C) large business users
D) power users

Question 61

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

A) CAM
B) CAP
C) POS
D) TAC

Question 62

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

A) user
B) manager
C) developer
D) operator

Question 63

____ 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) CAM
B) Mobile labor
C) Telemetrics
D) Telecommuting

Question 64

Increasingly more employees and students are ____ users, who work on a computer while away from a main office or school.

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

Question 65

A(n) ____ is a computer small enough to fit in one hand.

A) PDM
B) uPX
C) LPM
D) uPC

Question 66

Anyone can create a Web page and then make it available, or ____ it, on the Internet for others to see.

A) load
B) mount
C) run
D) publish

Question 67

Resembling a letter-sized slate, the ____ PC is a special type of notebook computer that allows users to write or draw on the screen.

A) Tablet
B) Letter
C) Slate
D) Matrix

Question 68

A(n) ____ user is a category of user that requires the capabilities of a workstation or other powerful computer.

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

Question 69

Once users have installed software, they can use, or ____, it.

A) load
B) mount
C) run
D) publish

Question 70

Some manufacturers refer to PDAs and smart phones simply as ____.

A) laptops
B) handhelds
C) mobile Macs
D) operating systems

Question 71

One type of system software is a(n) ____ system, which is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.

A) utility
B) hardware
C) operating
D) software

Question 72

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

A) glossary
B) personal Web space
C) podast
D) blog

Question 73

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

A) podcast
B) blog
C) glossary
D) personal Web space

Question 74

With a(n) ____, users write on the screen or issue instructions to a Tablet PC, for example, by tapping on the screen.

A) graphic tool
B) stylus
C) digital pen
D) keypad

Question 75

One type of system software is a(n) ____ program, which allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer.

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

Question 76

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

A) System
B) Application
C) Utility
D) Operating

Question 77

As smart phones and PDAs continue a trend of offering similar functions, it is becoming increasingly difficult to differentiate between the two devices; this trend is known as ____.

A) indexing
B) coalescence
C) concatenation
D) convergence

Question 78

____ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks, and include Web browser, word processing software, and spreadsheet software.

A) Management
B) Utility
C) Application
D) System

Question 79

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

A) diversity
B) enterprise
C) corporate
D) leadership

Question 80

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

A) load
B) execute
C) mount
D) publish