Deck 8: Computer Concepts

Question 1

The hard drive is used to burn a new CD from information on a computer.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A HAN would be used in an educational facility.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Magnetically creating tracks on a disk where information will be stored is called making a backup.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Cyberspace is the physical space of the online world of computer networks in which communication takes place.

Question 5

Information transmitted by the computer to a monitor or printer is a query.

Question 6

The help function in software programs is a feature that must be paid for before it its used.

Question 7

Search engines are programs in which a topic, word, or group of words can be entered and the engine searches the Internet for matches.

Question 8

A Zip drive is also called a thumb drive or flash drive.

Question 9

The initial part of a URL listing is the domain name.

Question 10

A gigabyte is approximately 5 million bytes of data.

Question 11

A PDA is a type of handheld computer.

Question 12

The magnetic creation of tracks on a disk where information will be stored is called flash.

Question 13

If a disk is not preformatted, most computers detect that and format the disk automatically.

Question 14

A kilobyte is approximately 2410 bits.

Question 15

A terabyte is approximately 1 trillion bytes.

Question 16

DVD stands for digital video disk.

Question 17

The acronym for the language used to create documents for use on the Internet is HTTP.

Question 18

A computer user cannot copy an entire disk.

Question 19

A server manages shared network resources.

Question 20

An embedded computer is one that is inside another device.

Question 21

A series of computers that are linked, allowing them to share information, is a(n):

A)database
B)clearinghouse
C)network
D)Internet

Question 22

All of the following are storage devices except a:

A)hard disk drive
B)modem
C)CD-ROM drive
D)Zip drive

Question 23

Which kind of printer would be most beneficial for printing multipart insurance claim forms?

A)Laser
B)Inkjet
C)Dot matrix
D)Bubble jet

Question 24

A mouse is a(n):

A)output device
B)input device
C)storage device
D)processor

Question 25

System software and application software have the same meaning.

Question 26

Networks allow several computers to use the same printer.

Question 27

Which of the following is an output device?

A)Printer
B)Scanner
C)Light pen
D)Keyboard

Question 28

An application program is software that is designed to:

A)perform a variety of tasks, such as word processing, database functions, and patient billing
B)provide the computer with a set of basic instructions for executing other programs
C)interpret the program instructions
D)all of the above

Question 29

Microcomputers perform which of the following functions?

A)Input
B)Storage
C)Processing
D)All of the above

Question 30

Which of the following is internal memory that cannot be overwritten and is not erased when the computer is turned off?

A)RAM
B)ROM
C)CPU
D)Hard disk

Question 31

DSL operates over a telephone line.

Question 32

Common file extensions include .jpeg and .gif.

Question 33

Wave keyboards are not designed with ergonomics in mind.

Question 34

When a floppy disk is formatted, it:

A)becomes usable in a computer
B)organizes the disk into tracks and sectors
C)both a and b
D)none of the above

Question 35

Which of the following is an advantage of a computerized office database?

A)All information about providers, patients, insurance carriers, diagnosis and procedure codes, charges, and payments is stored together and readily accessible.
B)It can be used by more than one person at the same time if networked.
C)It can link related pieces of information to process insurance claims.
D)All of the above are advantages.

Question 36

A communications tool that is used to send and receive messages and computer-generated documents is called:

A)a cellular phone
B)voice mail
C)a pager
D)electronic mail

Question 37

An intranet is a local network that uses Internet technology within a company but does not access the Internet directly.

Question 38

All of the following are advantages to using laser printers except:

A)cost
B)speed
C)quality of printing
D)efficiency

Question 39

Dot matrix printers produce a better quality output than do laser printers.

Question 40

A dialog box in Windows is a:

A)box used to turn options on and off
B)window that appears requesting more information from the user
C)standard value used by the software
D)location on screen in which files are stored

Question 41

Locations in places such as airports, libraries, and hotels that offer an access point for public wireless broadband network services are known as:

A)hot spots
B)access points
C)Internet connections
D)available IPs

Question 42

The language used to create documents for use on the Internet is:

A)HTTP
B)DSL
C)URL
D)HTML

Question 43

Which of the following is a peripheral device?

A)Monitor
B)Keyboard
C)Scanner
D)CPU

Question 44

Which printer would be the best selection if you plan to prepare multicolored newsletters with computer-generated graphics and illustrations?

A)Dot matrix
B)Ink jet
C)Color laser
D)Letter quality

Question 45

Clock speed is expressed as:

A)baud
B)bytes
C)megabytes
D)megahertz

Question 46

Which of the following is an example of computer software?

A)E-mail
B)Internal memory
C)Floppy diskette
D)Word 2007

Question 47

Which of the following is not one of the features that differentiates microprocessors?

A)Instruction set
B)Bandwidth
C)Clock speed
D)Memory

Question 48

Which of the following is used to ensure that all office computer programs and data are secure in case of a mishap, fire, or natural disaster?

A)RAM
B)Microprocessor
C)Write-protection
D)Backup functions

Question 49

Which of the following is not a part of the hardware of a computer system?

A)Hard copy
B)Monitor
C)Disk drive
D)Printer

Question 50

The presentation of graphics, animation, video, and sound on a computer in an integrated way or all at once is called:

A)pasting
B)query
C)multimedia
D)Java

Question 51

What are used to help prevent access to private networks?

A)Network systems
B)Virus detectors
C)Scanners
D)Firewalls

Question 52

The most commonly used input device that allows the computer operator to select commands by interfacing with the monitor screen is called the:

A)cursor
B)scanner
C)control key
D)mouse

Question 53

If you want to transfer paper files to a computerized system without inputting all the data using the keyboard, you could use a:

A)modem
B)disk operating system
C)scanner
D)magnetic disk drive

Question 54

Which of the following is not a type of printer?

A)Monochrome
B)Dot matrix
C)Laser
D)Ink jet

Question 55

The aspect of computer science that deals with computers taking on the attributes of humans is called:

A)virtual reality
B)artificial intelligence
C)cyberspace
D)telecommunications

Question 56

Which part of the computer contains logic circuitry, which interprets instructions from a program?

A)Application software
B)CPU
C)CD-ROM
D)ROM

Question 57

The smallest piece of information on a computer is the:

A)bit
B)byte
C)megabyte
D)terabyte

Question 58

A special type of high-speed storage, which may be part of the computer's main memory or a separate storage device, is called a:

A)Zip drive
B)device driver
C)cache
D)cursor

Question 59

Which printer uses replaceable cartridges, the cost of which must be considered when planning the long-term cost of the machine?

A)Dot matrix
B)Ink jet
C)Letter quality
D)Impact

Question 60

The most common use for disks today is for:

A)storing information
B)giving instructions to the computer while it is being used
C)substituting for the Zip drive
D)formatting the computer

Question 61

Encrypted data are called __________ text.

Question 62

Electronic __________ are used to sign documents generated on the computer.

Question 63

Encrypted data are called:

A)flash
B)cipher text
C)crackers
D)firewalls

Question 64

The __________ allows a user to return to previously viewed Web sites.

Question 65

A suite of communications protocols used to connect users or hosts to the Internet is called __________.

Question 66

A(n) __________ allows a computer user to look for information on the Internet using specific keywords.

Question 67

__________ was enacted partly to ensure that medical records would be kept private and confidential.

Question 68

The word used for the selling and buying of goods over the Internet is __________.

Question 69

The term for individuals who break into computers with dishonorable intent is __________.

Question 70

Health information cannot be used or shared without the patient's __________.

Question 71

A(n) __________ specifies the global address of documents or information on the Internet.

Question 72

The pointer or flat bar that appears on the monitor to show where the next character will appear is called the __________.

Question 73

Devices that load a program or data stored on a disk into the computer are called __________.

Question 74

Software applications that allow the computer to surf the Internet are called:

A)browsers
B)the cache
C)cookies
D)Flash

Question 75

The main circuit board for the computer to which other devices are attached is called the:

A)CPU
B)motherboard
C)expansion board
D)modem

Question 76

A picture, often a computer's desktop, that represents a program or an object is called a(n) __________, and clicking on it takes the user into the program.

Question 77

The magnetic creation of tracks on a disk where information will be stored, usually done by the disk's manufacturer, is called __________.

Question 78

A device used to connect any number of LANs that communicate with other routers and determine the best route between any two hosts is called a(n) __________.

Question 79

Which of the following is not a peripheral device?

A)Digital camera
B)Zip drive
C)Keyboard
D)Light pen

Question 80

RSI stands for __________.