Question 1

Which of the following refers to the processed results that a computer sends out to you?
A) Input
B) Processing
C) Output
D) Storage

Accepted Answer

Output refers to the results produced by a computer system after processing input data.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which technology is used in a typical home?
A) Communication
B) Process control
C) Schoolwork
D) Entertainment

Accepted Answer

Process control is not typically a way in which technology is used in a typical home. Communication, schoolwork, and entertainment are all common uses of technology in a home setting.

Question 3

_________, such as Windows or Mac OS, exist primarily to help the computer run and manage its resources.
A) Cloud drives
B) Processors
C) Operating systems
D) Networks

Accepted Answer

Cloud drives are a type of storage, processors are hardware components that process data, and networks are a means for connecting devices. Operating systems, on the other hand, are software programs that manage the computer's resources and enable other software applications to run. Examples of operating systems include Windows and Mac OS.

Question 4

_________ is the ability of a computer to hold or remember the information it processes.
A) Input
B) Output
C) Storage
D) Data

Accepted Answer

Storage refers to the ability of a computer to hold or remember the information it processes. Input refers to the information that is entered into a computer, output refers to the information that is produced by a computer, and data refers to the raw facts and figures that are processed by a computer.

Question 5

The pages in the _________ can contain a seemingly unlimited variety of information, from news and sports to updates from your family and social circle.
A) World Wide Web
B) cloud
C) LBS
D) information processing cycle

Accepted Answer

The World Wide Web is a collection of interconnected pages that can contain a wide range of information, including news, sports, and updates from social circles. It's a vast and nearly limitless source of information for anyone with an internet connection. The other options, such as the cloud, LBS (Location-Based Services), and the information processing cycle, are all related to technology in different ways but are not as directly associated with the variety of information available on the web.

Question 6

Services such as Google Translate can convert your typed or spoken words into almost any foreign language.

Accepted Answer

Services like Google Translate can translate text or speech into various foreign languages.

Question 7

Which of the following refers to the ability of a computer to perform a variety of actions based on instructions from the user or a program?
A) Input
B) Processing
C) Output
D) Storage

Accepted Answer

Processing refers to the ability of a computer to perform a variety of actions based on instructions from the user or a program. Input refers to the process of entering data into a computer, output refers to the process of displaying or producing information from a computer, and storage refers to the ability of a computer to store data and information for later use.

Question 8

For watching TV episodes right after they are broadcast, Netflix is a better choice than Hulu.

Accepted Answer

Hulu offers the option to watch TV episodes right after they are broadcast, while Netflix usually only adds entire seasons after they have finished airing.

Question 9

_________ consist(s) of individual facts or pieces of information.
A) Hardware
B) Software
C) NFC
D) Data

Accepted Answer

Data consists of individual facts or pieces of information, while hardware refers to physical components of a computer system, software refers to programs or applications that run on the computer, and NFC is a communication technology for wireless data transfer.

Question 10

The sensors inside many mobile devices allow various apps to track your activity, such as counting the number of steps you take per day.

Accepted Answer

Many mobile devices have sensors (such as accelerometers) that enable apps to track activities like step counting.

Question 11

The largest network in the world is known as the _________, which connects billions of people and organizations throughout the world.
A) World Wide Web
B) Internet
C) cloud
D) Wi-Fi

Accepted Answer

The Internet is the largest network in the world, connecting billions of people and organizations through various devices and platforms. The World Wide Web, cloud, and Wi-Fi are all components of the Internet, but not the entire network itself.

Question 12

Many computers are now being connected via _________ networks, whereby communication takes place using radio waves.
A) augmented
B) personal
C) multimedia
D) wireless

Accepted Answer

The use of radio waves in communication indicates a wireless network. Therefore, the best choice is D) wireless.

Question 13

A(n) _________ allows users to communicate and share information between computers.
A) network
B) information processing cycle
C) streaming player
D) NFC

Accepted Answer

A network allows users to communicate and share information between computers. The other options do not directly involve communication or sharing of information between computers.

Question 14

The term _________ refers to one or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.
A) hardware
B) software
C) data
D) information

Accepted Answer

The term "software" refers to computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose. Hardware refers to physical components of a computer system, data refers to the individual pieces of information that are processed by software, and information is the result of processing data with software.

Question 15

The set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks is known as a(n):
A) embedded system
B) MMS
C) LBS
D) computer program

Accepted Answer

A computer program is a set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks, such as executing specific tasks, solving mathematical problems, or controlling the input/output of data. Embedded systems, MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), and LBS (Location-Based Services) are all related to technology but are not specifically related to computer programs.

Question 16

Some apps have the ability to monitor your sleep by using the sensors inside your device to measure how often you snore and move around.

Accepted Answer

Some apps do have this feature, such as Sleep Cycle and SnoreLab.

Question 17

In the simplest terms, a(n) _________ is a device that accepts input, processes data, and can output or store the result of its actions.
A) network
B) cloud
C) LBS
D) computer

Accepted Answer

A computer is a device that can accept input, process data, and output or store the result of its actions. Networks, clouds, and LBS are not standalone devices that meet all of these criteria.

Question 18

Although high quality movies can easily be streamed in homes, the slower speed of mobile networks creates a poor viewing experience for streamed movies.

Accepted Answer

With advancements in mobile network technology, such as 4G and 5G, streaming high-quality movies on mobile devices can be done with minimal buffering and high resolution, leading to a good viewing experience.

Question 19

The physical devices that make up a computer system are called:
A) hardware
B) software
C) NFC
D) data

Accepted Answer

The physical devices that make up a computer system, such as the computer case, motherboard, CPU, RAM, and hard drive, are collectively known as hardware. Software refers to the programs and applications that run on the hardware. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a type of wireless communication technology used for short-range connections between devices. Data refers to the information processed and stored by the computer system, but it is not a physical device.

Question 20

Which of the following technologies allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account?
A) Augmented reality
B) Cloud computing
C) Bluetooth
D) Streaming media

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account. Augmented reality is a technology that superimposes computer-generated images onto a user's view of the real world, Bluetooth is a wireless technology used for short-range communication, and streaming media is the delivery of multimedia content in real-time over the internet.

Quiz 1: Introduction

Which of the following refers to the processed results that a computer sends out to you?

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which technology is used in a typical home?

_________, such as Windows or Mac OS, exist primarily to help the computer run and manage its resources.

_________ is the ability of a computer to hold or remember the information it processes.

The pages in the _________ can contain a seemingly unlimited variety of information, from news and sports to updates from your family and social circle.

Services such as Google Translate can convert your typed or spoken words into almost any foreign language.

Which of the following refers to the ability of a computer to perform a variety of actions based on instructions from the user or a program?

For watching TV episodes right after they are broadcast, Netflix is a better choice than Hulu.

_________ consist(s) of individual facts or pieces of information.

The sensors inside many mobile devices allow various apps to track your activity, such as counting the number of steps you take per day.

The largest network in the world is known as the _________, which connects billions of people and organizations throughout the world.

Many computers are now being connected via _________ networks, whereby communication takes place using radio waves.

A(n) _________ allows users to communicate and share information between computers.

The term _________ refers to one or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.

The set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks is known as a(n) :

Some apps have the ability to monitor your sleep by using the sensors inside your device to measure how often you snore and move around.

In the simplest terms, a(n) _________ is a device that accepts input, processes data, and can output or store the result of its actions.

Although high quality movies can easily be streamed in homes, the slower speed of mobile networks creates a poor viewing experience for streamed movies.

The physical devices that make up a computer system are called:

Which of the following technologies allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account?