Deck 1: Introduction to the World of Computers

Question 1

Satellite communication (more commonly called s-com) is the process of exchanging electronic messages between computers over a network-usually the Internet.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Once you have an Internet connection, you are ready to begin programming the Web-that is, using a Web browser to view Web pages.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Just as you can learn to drive a car without knowing much about car engines, you can learn to use a computer without understanding the technical details of how a computer works.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

To begin to use a computer, the user first turns on the power by pressing the power button, and then the computer displays a prompt for the user to decide the next course of action.

Question 5

The slide rule is considered by many to be the earliest recorded calculating device.

Question 6

The accompanying figure shows a notebook computer.

Question 7

Fourth-generation computers witnessed the development of computer networks, wireless technologies, and the Internet.

Question 8

Tablet PCs can use either a slate or a convertible tablet PC design.

Question 9

Systems analysts design computer systems to be used within their companies.

Question 10

In addition to hardware, software, data, and procedures, the fifth major component of a computer system are codes.

Question 11

Notebook computers (also called laptops) are fully functioning computers that open to reveal a screen and keyboard.

Question 12

Storage devices are hardware used to store data on or access data from storage media, such as CD discs, DVD discs, or flash memory cards.

Question 13

Web browsers maintain a History list, which is a record of all Web pages visited during the period of time specified in the browser settings.

Question 14

A mainframe computer is the standard choice for large organizations that need to manage large amounts of centralized data.

Question 15

Computer literacy is knowing about and understanding computers and their uses.

Question 16

Small office networks enable workers to access company records stored on a network server.

Question 17

There are application programs that help users write their own programs using a programming language.

Question 18

A computer does not always do whatever the instructions, or program, tell it to do.

Question 19

The external hardware components are located inside the main box or system unit of the computer.

Question 20

Information processing is a vital activity today because the success of many businesses depends heavily on the wise use of information.

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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.

A) bar codes
B) virtual reality glasses
C) collaboration systems
D) authentication systems

Question 24

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.

Question 25

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

Question 26

In the early 1980s, things began to change. ____ were invented and computer use increased dramatically.

A) Printers
B) Networks
C) Microcomputers
D) Computers

Question 27

Multiple computing typically refers to accessing Web-based applications and data using a personal computer, mobile phone, or any other Internet-enabled device.

Question 28

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

Question 29

In cloud worlds, online users can explore anonymously.

Question 30

The Start button is used to open the Start menu -shown in the accompanying figure-which is used to launch programs.

Question 31

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.

Question 32

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

A) musicians
B) scientists
C) writers
D) designers

Question 33

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).

Question 34

Wireless networking allows the use of computers in virtually any location.

Question 35

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.

Question 36

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

A) design appliances
B) smart computers
C) home computers
D) smart appliances

Question 37

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.

A) hotspots
B) hotpoints
C) com spots
D) com points

Question 38

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.

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

Question 41

A(n) ____ is a medium-sized computer used to host programs and data for a small network.

A) mainframe computer
B) super server
C) midrange server
D) Internet server

Question 42

The accompanying figure corresponds to the ____ style for desktop PCs.

A) all-in-one case
B) tower case
C) desktop case
D) sub case

Question 43

The Windows ____ shown in the figure above contains the following objects: Windows, Icons, Menus, Toolbars, Taskbar, Hyperlinks, Sizing buttons, and a Dialog box.

A) command
B) toolbox
C) general menu
D) desktop

Question 44

____ occurs when data is entered into the computer.

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

Question 45

Two of the most common types of communications hardware are ____ and network adapters.

A) ports
B) slide rules
C) monitors
D) modems

Question 46

____ consists of programs designed to allow people to perform specific tasks using a computer, such as creating letters, preparing budgets, and managing inventory.

A) Cloud storage
B) HTML
C) Java Script
D) Application software

Question 47

When data is processed into a meaningful form, it becomes ____.

A) information
B) code
C) a program
D) a database

Question 48

Ultra-mobile PCs are also called ____.

A) mini computers
B) handheld computers
C) range computers
D) frame computers

Question 49

A ____ is a collection of hardware and other devices that are connected together so that users can share hardware, software, and data, as well as electronically communicate with each other.

A) computer bank
B) database
C) data bank
D) computer network

Question 50

Common input devices include the keyboard and ____.

A) printer
B) mouse
C) speaker
D) monitor

Question 51

Conventional PCs are often referred to as ____ because the complete computer system fits on or next to a desk.

A) desktop computers
B) laptop computers
C) super computers
D) processor computers

Question 52

A ____ is loosely defined as a very small device that has some built-in computing or Internet capability.

A) mainframe computer
B) midrange server
C) mobile device
D) personal computer

Question 53

Hollerith's machine was used to process the 1890 U.S. Census data and was able to complete the task in ____, instead of the decade it usually took to process the data by hand.

A) two and a half years
B) three and a half years
C) four and a half years
D) five and a half years

Question 54

The term ____ refers to the programs or instructions used to tell the computer hardware what to do.

A) hardware
B) port
C) software
D) adapter

Question 55

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

A) calculations
B) communications
C) sorting
D) programming

Question 56

Integrated circuits incorporate many transistors and electronic circuits on a single tiny silicon chip, allowing ____ to be even smaller and more reliable than earlier computers.

A) second-generation computers
B) third-generation computers
C) fourth-generation computers
D) fifth-generation computers

Question 57

Most notebooks follow the traditional ____ design in which the monitor is on the inside top half of the PC, and the keyboard and touch pad are on the inside bottom half.

A) clamshell
B) Microsoft
C) IBM
D) book

Question 58

Programming languages come in many varieties-for example, BASIC, Visual Basic, Pascal, COBOL, C++, and ____.

A) TCP/IP
B) Rextore
C) PDF
D) Java

Question 59

____ are unique numeric or text-based addresses used to identify resources accessible through the Internet, such as computers, Web pages, and people.

A) Computer addresses
B) Machine IDs
C) Domain IDs
D) Internet addresses

Question 60

A personal computer (PC) or ____ is a small computer system designed to be used by one person at a time.

A) processor
B) microcomputer
C) microchip
D) small processor

Question 61

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sarah is a very active real estate agent. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software so she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city, and touch-up photos of real estate properties. Sarah has hired a programmer to create a Web page for her business. What type of programming language will the programmer use?

A) Python
B) COBAL
C) XHTML
D) BASIC

Question 62

____ is typically free and provided by virtually all ISPs used with personal computers.

A) Short Message mail
B) Web-based e-mail
C) Web-com
D) Program-based e-mail

Question 63

____________________ are regular appliances with some type of built-in computer technology.

Question 64

____ refers to typing your entire e-mail message or discussion group post using only capital letters.

A) Spamming
B) Phishing
C) Calling
D) Shouting

Question 65

Consumer ____________________ are small self-service computer-based stations, such as ATM machines, bridal registries, and ticketing systems.

Question 66

____ refers to guidelines for online behavior.

A) Net rules
B) Web etiquette
C) Internet Rules
D) Netiquette

Question 67

Computers and traditional devices we use everyday have begun to ____________________ into single units with multiple capabilities.

Question 68

There are independent Web sites (such as the ____ Web site) that report on the validity of current online rumors and stories.

A) Spammer
B) Snopes
C) Phisher
D) Identifier

Question 69

To contact people using the Internet, you most often use their ____.

A) domain names
B) e-mail addresses
C) usernames
D) passwords

Question 70

To navigate to a new Web page for which you know the URL, type that URL in the browser's ____ and press Enter.

A) Address bar
B) Domain bar
C) Address button
D) Name button

Question 71

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sarah is a very active real estate agent. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software so she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city, and touch-up photos of real estate properties. What kind of computer would most likely fit Sarah's needs?

A) midrange server
B) embedded
C) notebook
D) docking station

Question 72

An emerging payment option is the use of ____________________ payment systems-systems that allow individuals to pay for products and services via a mobile phone or other portable device.

Question 73

There are a number of special Web pages, called ____, available to help you locate what you are looking for on the Internet.

A) search sites
B) domain identifications
C) domain sites
D) Internet repositories

Question 74

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Jamie is interested in pursuing computers as a career. He is very comfortable working with PCs and has a broad knowledge of the typical systems and applications software that people use. He has always enjoyed working closely with people and has a good facility for explaining how technical systems work. What type of computer-related job would Jamie probably enjoy the most?

A) hardware designer
B) computer operations personnel
C) systems analyst
D) end user

Question 75

____ are illustrations of faces showing smiles, frowns, and other expressions that are created with keyboard symbols.

A) Spams
B) Phishes
C) Emoticons
D) Trojan horses

Question 76

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Jamie is interested in pursuing computers as a career. He is very comfortable working with PCs and has a broad knowledge of the typical systems and applications software that people use. He has always enjoyed working closely with people and has a good facility for explaining how technical systems work. Jamie's mother is a computer programmer and would like Jamie to follow in her footsteps. What course would she most likely suggest that Jamie take in college?

A) systems analysis
B) history of computing
C) computer literacy
D) Java

Question 77

One online security problem is ____, in which someone else uses your identity, typically to purchase goods or services.

A) identity duplication
B) domain theft
C) identity theft
D) phishing

Question 78

____________________ is a common alternative to traditional classroom learning that allows students to participate from their current location, instead of physically going to the educational institution.

Question 79

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sarah is a very active real estate agent. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software so she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city, and touch-up photos of real estate properties. Sarah needs to store digital photographs of houses she is previewing. She needs to be able to copy these to the computer at her office. What type of storage device should she use?

A) data projector
B) firewire port
C) scanner
D) USB flash drive

Question 80

Similar to the way an IP address or domain name uniquely identifies a computer on the Internet, a ____ uniquely identifies a Web page.

A) universal resource identifier (URI)
B) Web ID (WID)
C) uniform resource locator (URL)
D) Web resource identifier (WRI)