Question 1

-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.

Accepted Answer

Authentication systems are used to verify the identity of individuals, allowing them to access secure areas or systems by providing credentials or biometric data.

Question 2

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. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Fourth-generation computers did use these devices for input, output, and storage.

Question 3

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. _________________________

Accepted Answer

phishing

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

This is true. The user inputs data into the computer, and then the computer processes the data based on the program or software being used.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Today's computers commonly perform communication functions such as sending and receiving emails, accessing the internet, and connecting with other devices through wireless or wired networks. While calculations, sorting, and programming may also be performed by computers, they are considered part of the primary computer operations.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The phrase "built-in computer or communications technology" suggests that the appliances have some level of intelligence or connectivity, thus fitting the description of "smart appliances." Option A ("design appliances") is not a fitting description of the appliances in question, and options B and C ("smart computers" and "home computers") do not accurately capture the nature of these appliances as being distinct from regular computers.

Question 7

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. _________________________

Accepted Answer

adapters

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

users, end users

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The invention of microcomputers in the early 1980s led to a significant increase in computer use as they were more affordable and accessible to individuals and small businesses. While printers and networks were also important technological advancements, they did not have the same impact on the widespread use of computers as microcomputers did.

Question 10

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). _________________________

Accepted Answer

This is a true statement.

Question 11

In cloud worlds, online users can explore anonymously. _________________________

Accepted Answer

virtual

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Supercomputers

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. IP addresses and domain names are used to uniquely identify computers connected to the Internet. IP addresses are numerical addresses assigned to each device, while domain names provide a more user-friendly way to access resources on the Internet. DNS (Domain Name System) maps domain names to their respective IP addresses.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Fifty years ago, computers were not commonly used in everyday life or most professions. They were primarily used by researchers and scientists for data processing and analysis.

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

The common term for wireless access points on college campuses is "hotspots." "Hotpoints," "com spots," and "com points" are not commonly used terms for this technology.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Internet

Question 18

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. _________________________

Accepted Answer

computer

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

punched cards, punch cards

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

by the way

Quiz 1: Introduction to the World of Computers