Question 1

____ saves open documents to your hard disk and then puts the computer in a low-power state.
A) Sleep
B) Switch User
C) Lock
D) Hibernate

Accepted Answer

Hibernate saves open documents to your hard disk and then puts the computer in a low-power state, allowing you to resume your work later without having to reopen everything.

Question 2

____ temporarily locks the computer and prevents others from viewing your work or accessing the system.
A) Temporary Lock
B) Switch User
C) Lock
D) Hibernate

Accepted Answer

Locking the computer is the correct term for temporarily securing the computer and preventing others from accessing your work or the system. This feature allows the user to step away while keeping their information private and secure.

Question 3

____ closes any open programs and logs off.
A) Log Off
B) Switch User
C) Lock
D) Hibernate

Accepted Answer

Log Off is the correct option because it closes any open programs and logs the user off, ending the session.

Question 4

____ communication is the technology that enables computers to communicate with each other and other devices.
A) Electronic
B) Radar
C) DOS
D) Channel

Accepted Answer

Electronic communication is the technology that allows computers and other devices to exchange information through various means, such as cables, telephone lines, or wireless signals.

Question 5

On Labor Day in 1969, the first message was sent via ____ from a computer at UCLA to another computer at Stanford Research Center.
A) wireless communication
B) telephone lines
C) servers
D) cable

Accepted Answer

The first message sent via the ARPANET (the precursor to the Internet) on Labor Day in 1969 was transmitted over telephone lines. This early form of digital communication utilized packet switching over phone lines to connect computers at UCLA and the Stanford Research Institute.

Question 6

____ was a large wide-area network created by the United States government, and served as the testing group for new networking technology.
A) INTERNET
B) SAM
C) ARPANET
D) ARANET

Accepted Answer

ARPANET, which stands for the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network, was indeed a large wide-area network created by the United States government. It was developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and is considered the precursor to the modern Internet, serving as a testing ground for new networking technologies.

Question 7

A network is a group of ____ or more computers linked together via communications devices.
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Accepted Answer

A network is defined as a group of two or more computer systems linked together.

Question 8

A(n) ____ is a network for the exclusive use of workers within an organization and contains company information.
A) intranet
B) extranet
C) server
D) portal

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a private network accessible only to an organization's staff, often used to store company information and resources, making it the correct choice for a network used exclusively by workers within an organization.

Question 9

Michael is in charge of purchasing computers for his company. He is putting together a short presentation for management describing the different types of computers and his recommendations for the company. Please refer to Figure 1-1 as you answer the questions below.
FIGURE 1-1
 
-Michael is excited about the idea that he can actually bring in an example of a mobile device that can connect wirelessly to the Internet. Michael would choose to bring the computer numbered ____ in Figure 1-1.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Accepted Answer

The answer of Michael is in charge of purchasing computers...

Question 10

Michael is in charge of purchasing computers for his company. He is putting together a short presentation for management describing the different types of computers and his recommendations for the company. Please refer to Figure 1-1 as you answer the questions below.
FIGURE 1-1
 
-Michael also wants to show his audience a picture of an embedded computer which can be found in a variety of devices. Michael would show the audience a picture of the computer numbered ____ in Figure 1-1.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Accepted Answer

Embedded computers are designed to perform a dedicated function or a few functions, often with real-time computing constraints. They are embedded as part of a larger device. Option C typically represents such a computer, as it is likely to be found within various devices, unlike the other options which may represent more general-purpose or standalone computers.

Question 11

CASE 1.2
Serena was leading a taskforce at her company to make decisions on the company's Internet, intranet, and extranet policies. In preparation for a meeting, she collected questions from her co-workers.
-Jim, from Human Resources, asked, "If I want only employees to see detailed information on our benefits, what type of network would I use?"
A) intranet
B) extranet
C) server
D) Internet

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a private network accessible only to an organization's staff, making it the appropriate choice for sharing detailed internal information such as employee benefits.

Question 12

CASE 1.2
Serena was leading a taskforce at her company to make decisions on the company's Internet, intranet, and extranet policies. In preparation for a meeting, she collected questions from her co-workers.
-Michelle from Purchasing asked, "I have compiled a list of specifications for products that our company buys. I would like my vendors to access this information. What type of network would I use?"
A) intranet
B) extranet
C) server
D) Internet

Accepted Answer

An extranet is used to share information securely with external vendors, making it the appropriate choice for Michelle's needs to share specifications with her company's vendors.

Question 13

In 1971, Dr. Ted Hoff developed the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1971, Dr. Ted Hoff developed the...

Question 14

____________________ computations include adding, subtracting, and dividing numbers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ computations include adding, subtracting, and dividing...

Question 15

____________________ computers are used to control devices such as dishwashers and airport radar systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ computers are used to control devices...

Question 16

____________________ are systems that allow outside organizations to access a company's internal information system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are systems that allow outside organizations...

Question 17

AND, OR, and NOT are arithmetic operators. _________________________

Accepted Answer

logical

Question 18

A desktop computer is designed so that all components fit on or under a desk. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A desktop computer is indeed designed to fit on or under a desk, with components like the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and system unit arranged for stationary use.

Question 19

Nodes are computers that allocate resources on a network. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Servers

Question 20

The Internet is the world's largest network, evolved from ARPANET. _________________________

Accepted Answer

ARPANET, developed by the U.S. Department of Defense in the late 1960s, was the precursor to the modern Internet, evolving into the global network we use today.

Quiz 1: Understanding Computers and Computer Literacy

____ saves open documents to your hard disk and then puts the computer in a low-power state.

____ temporarily locks the computer and prevents others from viewing your work or accessing the system.

____ closes any open programs and logs off.

____ communication is the technology that enables computers to communicate with each other and other devices.

On Labor Day in 1969, the first message was sent via ____ from a computer at UCLA to another computer at Stanford Research Center.

____ was a large wide-area network created by the United States government, and served as the testing group for new networking technology.

A network is a group of ____ or more computers linked together via communications devices.

A(n) ____ is a network for the exclusive use of workers within an organization and contains company information.