Deck 1: Introduction to the World of Technology

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Information processing is a vital activity today for all computer users, as well as for businesses and other organizations.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

There are application programs that help users write their own programs in a form the computer can understand using a programming language.

Question 7

Tablet computers are typically about the size of a notebook computer and are designed to be used with a digital pen/stylus or touch input.

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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 14

Embedded computers are computers that host data and programs available to a small group of users .

Question 15

A mainframe computer is a powerful computer used in many large organizations that need to manage large amounts of centralized data.

Question 16

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.

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

Notebook computers (also called laptops) are about the size of a paper notebook and open to reveal a screen and keyboard.

Question 20

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

Question 21

In the early 1980s, ____ were invented and computer use increased dramatically.

A) printers
B) networks
C) microcomputers
D) computers

Question 22

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 23

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

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

Many schools, particularly college campuses, today have wireless ____ that allow students to connect their devices wirelessly to the Internet and to campus resources from anywhere on campus.

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

A(n) display screen is a programmable, electronic device that accepts data, performs operations on that data, presents the results, and stores the data or results as needed. _________________________

Question 28

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 29

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

Question 30

Mobile tablets are extremely powerful computers used for complex computations and processing. _________________________

Question 31

Computer programmers are the people who use computers to perform tasks or obtain information. _________________________

Question 32

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 33

Spam  refers to harmful programs that can be installed on our computers without our knowledge. _________________________

Question 34

The background work area displayed on the screen for computers running Microsoft Windows is called the desktop . _________________________

Question 35

Independent Web sites such as Snopes.com reports on the  sources  of current online rumors and stories . _________________________

Question 36

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

Question 37

Access control at many businesses and organizations is provided by ____, which allow only authorized individuals to enter an office building, punch in or out of work, or access the company network via an access card or a fingerprint or hand scan.

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

Question 38

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

Question 39

Communications hardware includes modems, network projectors , and routers. _________________________

Question 40

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

Question 41

Ultraportables conforming to Intel's standards can be marketed as ____.

A) IntelBooks
B) Ultrabooks
C) hybrids
D) smallframe computers

Question 42

Common input devices include the keyboard, ____, and integrated video cameras.

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

Question 43

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 44

A ____ is a collection of computers and other devices that are connected in order to enable users to share hardware, software, and data, as well as to communicate electronically with each other.

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

Question 45

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 46

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

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

Question 47

Application programs can help users write their own programs in a form the computer can understand using a programming language such as Visual Basic, COBOL, C++, Java, or ____.

A) Virtual D
B) Virtual RPG
C) Fort
D) Python

Question 48

Conventional personal computers that are designed to fit on or next to a desk are often referred to as ____.

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

Question 49

____ that allow individuals to perform specific tasks are launched via the operating system, such as by using the Windows Start menu on Windows computers.

A) Clouds
B) Protocols
C) Routers
D) Apps

Question 50

Because many mobile devices and personal computers today are continually connected to the Internet, securing those devices against computer viruses and ____ is essential for both individuals and businesses.

A) hackers
B) scripts
C) booters
D) applets

Question 51

Hollerith's machine was used to process the 1890 U.S. Census data in ____, as opposed to the decade it usually took to process the data manually.

A) two and one-half years
B) six  and one-half  years
C) four  and one-half  years
D) eight  and one-half years

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

____ occurs when data is entered into the computer.

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

Question 54

To request a Web page or other resource located on the Internet, use its ____.

A) MAC address
B) menu bar
C) domain ID
D) Internet address

Question 55

Some languages are traditional programming languages for developing applications; others, such as markup and scripting languages like HTML, XHTML, and ____, are designed to be used to create Web pages.

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

Question 56

A personal computer or PC, originally called a ____, is a small computer designed to be used by one person at a time.

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

Question 57

Hybrid notebook-tablet computers are also called convertible tablets or  ____.

A) 2-in-1 computers
B) netbook computers
C) laptop computers
D) PDAs

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

A variety of ____ and network adapters are available to communicate electronically because there are different types of Internet and network connections.

A) punch cards
B) licenses
C) monitors
D) modems

Question 61

____________________ payment systems allow individuals to pay for purchases using a smartphone or other device.

Question 62

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Jamie is interested in pursuing some aspect of computer technology 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 63

____ is typically free and virtually all ISPs used with personal computers include e-mail service in their monthly fee.

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

Question 64

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sarah is a busy real estate agent with a growing clientele. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software so that 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 stores 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) router
C) scanner
D) USB flash drive

Question 65

____________________ are traditional appliances with some type of built-in computer or communications technology.

Question 66

____________________ is an alternative to traditional classroom learning in which students participate, typically at their own pace, from their current location instead of physically going to class.

Question 67

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sarah is a busy real estate agent with a growing clientele. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software so that 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 device
C) notebook computer
D) docking station

Question 68

Consumer ____________________ are small self-service computer-based stations that provide information or other services to the public, including those used for ATM transactions and bridal registries.

Question 69

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) virtual IDs
C) domain sites
D) Internet repositories

Question 70

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Jamie is interested in pursuing some aspect of computer technology 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. From the description provided, what type of computer-related job would Jamie probably enjoy the most?

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

Question 71

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sarah is a busy real estate agent with a growing clientele. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software so that 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 most likely use?

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

Question 72

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

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

Question 73

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

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

Question 74

Because of ____________________, many devices today are single units with multiple computing or Internet capabilities.

Question 75

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

A) address
B) domain
C) data
D) menu

Question 76

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

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

Question 77

____ refers to guidelines for online behavior.

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

Question 78

A variety of problems have emerged from our extensive use of computers and related technology, ranging from stress and health concerns, to the proliferation of ____ and malware.

A) wardriving
B) domain theft
C) spam
D) caching

Question 79

By their very nature, online communications lend themselves to ____ .

A) patriotism
B) anonymity
C) caching
D) plaguing

Question 80

____ 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