Deck 1: Introduction to Computers

Question 1

A Web page can contain text, graphics, audio, and video, and has built-in connections, or links, to other Web documents.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Although CDs have large storage capacities, even a CD cannot hold many of today's complex programs.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

If you will be using a notebook computer to connect to the Internet and chat with friends online, consider purchasing one with an integrated Web cam .

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A sector is a narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of the disk.

Question 5

What type of device is shown on the left in the accompanying figure?

A)input
B)output
C)storage
D)system

Question 6

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

A)Information
B)Data
C)Software
D)Hardware

Question 7

The system unit on most personal computers contains at least one hard disk, sometimes called an internal hard disk because it is not portable.

Question 8

The types of services offered by cloud storage providers vary.

Question 9

People who use the computer directly or use the information it provides are called computer users, end users, or sometimes, just users.

Question 10

Most devices connected to the computer communicate with the monitor to carry out a task.

Question 11

A key advantage of word processing software is that users easily can make changes in documents, such as correcting spelling; changing margins; and adding, deleting, or relocating words, sentences, or entire paragraphs.

Question 12

You might consider purchasing a second battery or an extended battery if you plan to talk on the phone more than the advertised talk time.

Question 13

One kilobyte (K or KB)equals approximately ____ memory locations

A)100
B)1,000
C)10,000
D)100,000

Question 14

Computers perform four basic operations - input, process, output, and communication .

Question 15

A(n)____ computer is a type of desktop computer that houses the monitor and system unit in the same case.

A)central processing unit
B)all-in-one
C)tower
D)mobile

Question 16

A ____ is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen, but uses pressure instead of ink to write, draw, or make selections.

A)keyboard
B)pointer
C)mouse
D)stylus

Question 17

A solid state drive is a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer.

Question 18

With a(n)mouse , you control the movement of the pointer on the screen and make selections from the screen.

Question 19

Most notebook computers come with a touchpad, a small, flat, rectangular pointing device near the keyboard that allows you to move the pointer by sliding a fingertip on the surface of the pad.

Question 20

A photo printer converts data from the computer into a laser beam and powdered ink, on a special drum inside the printer, forming the images to be printed.

Question 21

Modified Multiple Choice Which of the following are types of built-in wireless network connections?

A)Bluetooth
B)ISP
C)WiMAX
D)Blu-ray

Question 22

Modified Multiple Choice Which of the following are units within the central processing unit?

A)control
B)disk
C)RAM
D)arithmetic/logic

Question 23

A ____ is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that you can use in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.

A)platter
B)track
C)backup
D)head crash

Question 24

____ computers are a good option if you work mostly in one place and have plenty of space in your work area.

A)Tablet PC
B)Notebook
C)Personal mobile
D)Desktop

Question 25

Modified Multiple Choice Which of the following is a cloud storage provider?

A)Box.net
B)Google Docs
C)nytimes.com
D)YouTube

Question 26

The term ____________________ is used to describe an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use.

Question 27

The lightest notebook computers, which weigh less than 3 pounds, are equipped with a(n)____-inch display.

A)8
B)11.6
C)13.5
D)14.9

Question 28

____________________ computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.

Question 29

Which kind of monitor uses a liquid crystal display to produce images on the screen?

A)LCD
B)CRT
C)PDA
D)stylus

Question 30

A(n)____________________ is an online community that encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users.

Question 31

Plan to buy a computer that will last you for ____ year(s).

A)one
B)two to three
C)three to five
D)five to ten

Question 32

A Web address consists of a ____, a domain name, sometimes the path to a specific Web page or location in a Web page, and the Web page name.

A)protocol
B)format
C)storage
D)B2C

Question 33

A ____ is a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer.

A)virus
B)Trojan horse
C)worm
D)rootkit

Question 34

A ____ is an erasable optical disc you can write on multiple times.

A)USB disc
B)CD-R (compact disc-recordable)
C)BD-ROM (Blu-ray)
D)CD-RW (compact disc-rewriteable)

Question 35

A(n)____________________ device is a hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit)and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.

Question 36

A(n)____________________ program allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.

Question 37

Modified Multiple Choice Which of the following is a unit for measuring the amount of memory in a computer?

A)LB
B)MB
C)SB
D)GB

Question 38

If you are always out and about and do not have a need for a full-featured notebook computer, consider a ____ computer.

A)LAN
B)desktop
C)workstation
D)tablet slate

Question 39

Modified Multiple Choice Which of the following are types of flash memory cards?

A)CompactFlash
B)microSD
C)Sandisk
D)Secure Digital

Question 40

A(n)____ is system software.

A)spreadsheet program
B)operating system
C)word processing program
D)presentation graphics program

Question 41

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sally is a busy real estate agent looking to purchase a new desktop computer so she can keep track of her client's accounts and touch-up photos of real estate properties.How do you guide Sally as she tries to determine the specific software to use on her computer?

Question 46

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sally is a busy real estate agent looking to purchase a new desktop computer so she can keep track of her client's accounts and touch-up photos of real estate properties.Sally decides that she will buy a desktop computer for her office as well as a mobile device for use on the road.For the desktop computer, she is trying to decide on an access provider, but she is unclear about the terminology and what she would get with each kind of provider.What can you tell her?

Question 47

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 John's new computer has started to perform oddly and he is concerned that it may have become infected with malware.He knows that you work for a company that produces antivirus software so he gives you a call to ask for advice.What do you tell him is the difference between a worm and a Trojan horse?

Question 48

Define what a network is, discuss its advantages, and briefly explain the main types of networks.

Question 49

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 John's new computer has started to perform oddly and he is concerned that it may have become infected with malware.He knows that you work for a company that produces antivirus software so he gives you a call to ask for advice.List at least six reasons you can give John for preventing viruses and other malware.