Deck 1: Introduction to Computers

Question 1

What is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer?

A) motherboard
B) control unit
C) processor
D) arithmetic unit

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video?

A) Data
B) Output
C) Information
D) Input

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as which of the following?

A) software
B) input devices
C) output
D) hardware

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What consist(s) of a series of related instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it?

A) GUIs
B) Storage utilities
C) Sharing communities
D) Software

Question 5

Which of the following consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions?

A) The processor
B) The CPU
C) The control unit
D) Memory

Question 6

Which of the following conveys meaning and is useful to people?

A) Data
B) Information
C) Input
D) Output

Question 7

Collections, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, allow computers to share which of the following?

A) resources
B) systems
C) links
D) media

Question 8

On a network, the major differences between the server (like the one in the accompanying figure) and the client computers are that the server ordinarily has which of the following?

A) less power, less storage space, and decreased communication capabilities
B) less power, less storage space, but expanded communication capabilities
C) more power, more storage space, but decreased communication capabilities
D) more power, more storage space, and expanded communication capabilities

Question 9

Which of the following is 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?

A) input device
B) computer
C) output device
D) both a and c

Question 10

Which of the following is not an advantage of using computers?

A) speed
B) impact on labor force
C) communications
D) consistency

Question 11

What is the definition of a Web site?

A) a collection of related Web pages
B) the location from which a Web page originates
C) the source of a Web page
D) an author of a Web page

Question 12

Some people refer to the series of input, process, output, and storage activities of a computer as which of the following?

A) data processing cycle
B) input processing cycle
C) output processing cycle
D) information processing cycle

Question 13

Which of the following is a collection of computers and devices connected together, as shown in the accompanying figure, via communications devices and transmission media?

A) client base
B) baseline
C) network
D) server farm

Question 14

Which of the following entails having the knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses?

A) computer literacy
B) computer intimacy
C) computer legitimacy
D) computer infancy

Question 15

What is the term for a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any Internet-connected computer or device?

A) browser
B) software site
C) net app
D) Web application

Question 16

What involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer?

A) Green computing
B) Universal computing
C) Streamlined computing
D) Comprehensive computing

Question 17

When a computer is connected as shown in the accompanying figure, how is the computer characterized?

A) linked
B) inline
C) resourced
D) online

Question 18

A computing phrase points out that the accuracy of a computer's output depends on the accuracy of the input. What is this phrase?

A) what you see is what you get
B) garbage in, garbage out
C) nothing ventured, nothing gained
D) better safe than sorry

Question 19

Which of the following is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals?

A) Web
B) Usenet
C) Newsnet
D) Internet

Question 20

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and also provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information?

A) server
B) mainframe
C) client
D) terminal

Question 21

Which of the following is a popular programming language?

A) C++
B) Visual Perl
C) Desktop Java
D) GUI

Question 22

Which of the following are the fastest, most powerful computers - and the most expensive?

A) Desktop computers
B) Notebook computers
C) Midrange servers
D) Supercomputers

Question 23

Which of the following use a handheld controller(s) as an input device; a television screen as an output device; and hard disks, optical discs, and/or memory cards for storage?

A) standard game consoles
B) ultra personal computers
C) smart phones
D) servers

Question 24

Which of the following are large, expensive, powerful computers that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously and store tremendous amounts of data, instructions, and information?

A) Embedded computers
B) Supercomputers
C) Mainframes
D) Mobile devices

Question 25

You interact with a program through which of the following, thereby controlling how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen?

A) operating system
B) storage
C) user interface
D) icon

Question 26

Offering the convenience of one-handed operation, which of the following types of phones is an Internet-enabled telephone that usually also provides PDA capabilities?

A) text
B) smart
C) instant
D) messaging

Question 27

Which design of Tablet PC has an attached keyboard?

A) convertible tablet
B) baseline tablet
C) slate tablet
D) dynamic tablet

Question 28

What is a type of personal computer designed so the system unit, input devices, and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table?

A) desktop computer
B) mobile computer
C) encapsulated computer
D) handheld computer

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT true of mobile devices?

A) You often can connect a mobile device to a personal computer to exchange information between the computer and the mobile device.
B) Some mobile devices are Internet-enabled, meaning they can connect to the Internet wirelessly.
C) Mobile devices usually have disk drives.
D) Because of their reduced size, the screens on mobile devices are small, but usually are in color.

Question 30

Which of the following consoles is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games?

A) video
B) multimedia
C) entertainment
D) game

Question 31

Which of the following are capable of processing more than 1 quadrillion instructions in a single second?

A) Desktop computers
B) Notebook computers
C) Midrange servers
D) Supercomputers

Question 32

With which of the following can users interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons?

A) GUI
B) DUI
C) HUI
D) BUI

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a mobile device?

A) supercomputers
B) installed media modems
C) smart phones
D) servers

Question 34

Which of the following is an electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers and other digital devices?

A) PPA
B) e-book
C) digibook
D) compulibro

Question 35

Which of the following is a portable, personal computer designed to fit on your lap?

A) handtop computer
B) desktop computer
C) PDA
D) notebook computer

Question 36

Which of the following is a personal computer that users can carry from place to place?

A) integrated computer
B) desktop computer
C) mobile computer
D) encapsulated computer

Question 37

Which of the following do most major corporations use for business activities?

A) embedded computers
B) supercomputers
C) mainframes
D) mobiles devices

Question 38

Which of the following targets a specific audience and offers high-quality audio, video, and graphics with optimal performance for sophisticated single-user and networked or Internet multiplayer games?

A) multiplayer computer
B) gaming desktop computer
C) handheld computer
D) encapsulated computer

Question 39

What is the trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap called?

A) indexing
B) coalescence
C) concatenation
D) convergence

Question 40

Which of the following is a popular type of mobile device?

A) handheld computers
B) CDAs
C) tower tablet
D) mainframes

Question 41

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are the two main components on the motherboard?

A) System unit, memory
B) CPU, processor
C) Processor, system unit
D) Memory, CPU

Question 42

Which of the following category of users works on a computer while away from a main office, home office, or school?

A) SOHO
B) power
C) mobile
D) key

Question 43

If a person claims she is computer literate, what do you know about her?

A) She owns a computer and uses it often.
B) She has a current knowledge and understanding of computers but must constantly keep up with changes to remain computer literate.
C) Her current knowledge and understanding of computers is such that she will remain computer literate for many years to come.
D) She knows enough about computers to do what she wants when using a computer and has the ability to learn what she needs to know when she needs to know it.

Question 44

Which of the following is a category of users?

A) telemetry users
B) enterprise users
C) tower users
D) communications users

Question 45

Which of the following are small and have limited hardware because they are components in larger products?

A) telematics
B) embedded computers
C) handhelds
D) smart watches

Question 46

Which kind of user requires the capabilities of a workstation or other powerful computer?

A) SOHO
B) power
C) mobile
D) key

Question 47

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a person buys something from an app store, the cost of the item is charged to a credit card whose number often is known by the app store. On what type of device is the credit card number kept by the app store?

A) Communications
B) Storage
C) Memory
D) Input

Question 48

Each employee or customer who uses a computer in a large business is which kind of user?

A) multinational
B) telematic
C) global
D) enterprise

Question 49

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an advantage of using computers?

A) The capability of a computer to ensure that the output produced is correct and accurate regardless of the input entered into the computer
B) The capability to process hundreds of operations in a single second
C) Pictures displayed on a computer monitor are never too dark
D) Users can make well-informed decisions because of instant access to information

Question 50

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a computer adds together a list of numbers, what term identifies these numbers?

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

Question 51

Which of the following is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product?

A) hard-coded computer
B) embedded computer
C) soft computer
D) indexed computer

Question 52

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend is playing a game on a computer, on what type of device would he see a big explosion within the game?

A) Output
B) Input
C) Storage
D) Communications

Question 53

Together, hardware, software, data, people, and procedures comprise which of the following?

A) telematics system
B) comprehensive system
C) smart system
D) information system

Question 54

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is true about a computer?

A) It follows instructions stored in its own memory to process data into information.
B) It creates data from information that it gathers using software that directs the processing in the computer.
C) It converts data to information or converts information to data, depending on the status of the information processing cycle.
D) It is an electronic device that processes data as specified by the computer user when the user enters instructions.

Question 55

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your cousin asks you what devices can be used to record and retrieve data, instructions, and/or information for future use on a computer, which of the following would you tell her?

A) USB flash drives, Blu-ray Disc drives, hard disks
B) Hard disks, memory cards, memory
C) Scanners, DVD drives, memory cards
D) Memory, Blu-ray Disc drives, USB flash drives

Question 56

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The manager of a department store receives a printed list of daily sales generated by the store computers. To create this list, what elements of the information processing cycle are in use?

A) Input, process, storage, communications
B) Input, output, storage, communications
C) Input, process, output, storage
D) Input, process, output, print

Question 57

At home, which of the following spends time on the computer for different reasons?

A) home player
B) home user
C) home manager
D) home surfer

Question 58

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you see an advertisement that offers a sale on all computer hardware in a store, which of the following will be on sale?

A) Printers, memory, hard disk drives
B) Mouses, Internet, scanners
C) World Wide Web, CPUs, videos
D) DVDs, modems, keyboards

Question 59

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you were required to give a speech identifying the risks of using computers and digital devices, which group of items would you include?

A) Health risks, privacy risks, safety risks, environmental risks
B) Privacy risks, environmental risks, reliability risks, communication risks
C) Impact on labor force risks, environmental risks, speed risks, information sharing risks
D) Unreliability risks, mental health risks, behavioral risks, computer crime risks

Question 60

In which department do employees keep the computers and the network running?

A) IT
B) Web
C) accounting
D) system

Question 61

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are three ways to deter identify theft?

A) Inform the police if you suspect identity theft; never share your email address with anyone over the Internet; never enter your credit card number when using the Internet
B) Always use a password when communicating over the Internet; only communicate with people you know personally when using the Internet; refrain from buying products over the Internet
C) Shred documents before discarding them; never click links in unsolicited e-mail messages; enroll in a credit monitoring service
D) Never open an e-mail message unless you personally know the sender; do not enter your birthdate or address when communicating using the Internet; change your password daily so that no one can access your computer

Question 62

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is true of system software?

A) It consists of a series of programs that control and maintain the cooling systems on  both large and small computers
B) It contains programs designed to make users more productive, including information management, video editing, and project management
C) It is required for all servers and mainframe computers but is optional for personal computers, supercomputers, and tablet computers
D) It serves as the interface between the user, application software, and the computer's hardware

Question 63

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Assume you have just purchased software from a Web site. To set up the software to work with your computer, printer, and other hardware, what must you do?

A) Install the software
B) Preload the software, configure your computer, and then localize the software
C) Run the software one time so that you can determine if the software is compatible with your computer
D) Execute the software

Question 64

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a GUI icon?

A) A memorable Web site
B) A program that coordinates activities among computer hardware devices
C) A miniature image on a computer screen
D) A user interface

Question 65

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the name given to a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tell a computer what task to perform and how to perform that task?

A) Directions
B) Hardware
C) Software
D) Web-enabled interactions

Question 66

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If technology use adversely impacts someone's health, personal life, and/or professional life, that person is said to suffer from what condition?

A) Technological neurosis
B) Technology overload
C) Technology use syndrome
D) Technological interference

Question 67

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following identifies four resources that someone using a computer can share with other computer users?

A) Client, server, Internet, World Wide Web
B) Hardware, software, data, information
C) Wired sending and receiving, wireless transmission, satellite communications, processor connection
D) E-commerce, photos, music, graphical user interface

Question 68

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend volunteered to describe Web 2.0 sites, what characteristic would you expect her to include in her description?

A) Web 2.0 sites allow users to modify the Web site contents
B) Web applications are not available on Web 2.0 sites
C) Web 2.0 sites do not allow social networking because of privacy concerns
D) Web 2.0 sites require that the user install specific unique software on their client computer that is different from the software required for Web 1.0 Web sites

Question 69

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Through the use of a Web application, what are two tasks a user can accomplish?

A) Organize digital pictures and create a graphical user interface
B) Prepare documents and play games
C) Avoid identify theft and receive e-mail messages
D) Prepare taxes and send text messages

Question 70

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Before you purchase software, you should do which of the following?

A) Run a trial version of the software on your computer to ensure it works
B) Examine the documentation you received with your computer to determine if the software is approved for use on your computer; if so, check with the computer manufacturer to verify the documentation is current
C) Send a text or e-mail message to the software company and ask if the software will run on your computer
D) Compare the software's hardware and software requirements with your computer's specifications to ensure your computer has the capability of running the software

Question 71

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT An acquaintance of yours was just arrested on a charge of phishing. Why would someone be arrested for phishing?

A) It allows anyone with a computer and a communications device to connect to the Internet over either a wired or a wireless connection without paying for that connection
B) It enables scam artists to steal personal information
C) It blocks equal access to the Internet for all users
D) It entices novice computer users to use unreliable information on the Internet

Question 72

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What good reasons would someone have to create their own blog?

A) Share their ideas with others, chronicle their thoughts and dreams, convince others of their political viewpoint
B) Advertise a product they produce, sell their product, conduct their business financial planning and sales reporting
C) Publish their personal medical history, record their medicines and doctor visits, sell medical treatments they have found particularly useful
D) Share their personal thoughts about their boss at work, share company inside information, inform on fellow employees who were not doing a good job at work

Question 73

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your uncle buys a new Apple MacBook computer, which operating system will Apple ship with the computer?

A) Windows Vista
B) Windows 7
C) Mac OS
D) Mac Linux Power (MLP)

Question 74

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Green computing involves reducing electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer. Which of the following is a valid strategy for supporting green computing?

A) Buy battery-operated computers only
B) Dispose of replaced computers by selling them on a Web site
C) Buy a computer from a retailer who will dispose of your old computer properly
D) Replace a computer as soon as a newer, more efficient model is available

Question 75

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software are examples of what category of computer software?

A) System software
B) Application software
C) Hardware coordination software
D) World Wide Web personal use and productivity software

Question 76

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following elements is found in a graphical user interface?

A) Text, cursors, blinkers
B) Graphics, econs, keystrokes
C) Visual images, words, IM
D) Text, graphics, visual images

Question 77

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a major difference between a server computer and a client computer on a network?

A) The server controls access to the resources on a network and the client does not control access to the resources
B) The client normally is a more powerful computer than the server
C) The server requests resources from the client, and the client provides resources to the server
D) A network can have only one server computer, but the network can accommodate a large number of client computers

Question 78

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When you read a blog on the Internet that states a computer is online, what does this mean?

A) The computer is plugged into a source of electricity
B) The computer is connected to a network
C) The computer is turned on rather than turned off
D) Someone is using the computer

Question 79

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The Internet is a worldwide network. What is the World Wide Web?

A) It is the same as the Internet
B) It is a feature that allows e-mail between computers connected to the Internet
C) It is a service on the Internet
D) It is an exclusive network of computers separate from the Internet that allows  functions such as social sites, resource sharing, blogs, and research

Question 80

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a podcast?

A) A recorded television program offered through one of many Web access providers catering to people with tablet computers
B) A tool used by federal election candidates over the Internet to determine their popularity among people who are most likely to vote in an election
C) Recorded audio stored on a Web site that users can download to a computer or portable media player
D) An iPod version of photo sharing software for those with wireless Internet connections