Deck 1: Understanding Computers and Computer Literacy

Question 1

Many people consider the computer to be the single most important invention of the 20th century.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In 1961, Dr. Ted Hoff developed the microprocessor.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Data is text, numbers, sound, images, or video.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A computer performs only two operations: arithmetic computations and logical operations.

Question 5

Special-purpose computers are divided into categories that include desktop computers and mobile devices.

Question 6

Software is also called programs.

Question 7

System software is a set of programs that perform specific tasks for users, such as word processing.

Question 8

An icon is a small image that represents a file, command, or another computer function.

Question 9

The Switch User option closes any open programs and logs off.

Question 10

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the first Apple computer in ____.

A) 1957
B) 1967
C) 1976
D) 1987

Question 11

____ consists of instructions or programs for controlling the computer.

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

Question 12

The information processing cycle includes inputting the data, processing the data, ____, and outputting information.

A) logical operations
B) compressing data
C) storing data and information
D) arithmetic computations

Question 13

An example of an arithmetic operation is the ____ operation.

A) equal to
B) addition
C) greater than
D) retrieval of a number

Question 14

An advantage of using a computer is ____.

A) speed
B) accuracy
C) storage
D) all of the above

Question 15

____ generally fit into the palm of your hand.

A) Mobile devices
B) Microcomputers
C) Supercomputers
D) Pocket devices

Question 16

General-purpose computers are divided into categories, based on their physical size, function, ____, and performance.

A) color
B) manufacturer
C) brand
D) cost

Question 17

Most software has a ____ user interface.

A) command-line
B) graphical
C) text-based
D) mouse-based

Question 18

To execute a command associated with an icon you would click or ____ the icon.

A) hover over
B) double-click
C) drag
D) rename

Question 19

To access Notepad you would point to All Programs, click ____, and then point to Notepad.

A) Control Panel
B) Accessories
C) Microsoft Office
D) Windows Gallery

Question 20

The ____ option is for changing users without logging off or closing the computer.

A) Switch User
B) Log Off
C) Lock
D) Sleep

Question 21

____ saves open documents to your hard disk and then puts the computer in a low-power state.

A) Sleep
B) Switch User
C) Lock
D) Hibernate

Question 22

____ temporarily locks the computer and prevents others from viewing your work or accessing the system.

A) Temporary Lock
B) Switch User
C) Lock
D) Hibernate

Question 23

____ closes any open programs and logs off.

A) Log Off
B) Switch User
C) Lock
D) Hibernate

Question 24

____ communication is the technology that enables computers to communicate with each other and other devices.

A) Electronic
B) Radar
C) DOS
D) Channel

Question 25

On Labor Day in 1969, the first message was sent via ____ from a computer at UCLA to another computer at Stanford Research Center.

A) wireless communication
B) telephone lines
C) servers
D) cable

Question 26

____ was a large wide-area network created by the United States government, and served as the testing group for new networking technology.

A) INTERNET
B) SAM
C) ARPANET
D) ARANET

Question 27

A network is a group of ____ or more computers linked together via communications devices.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Question 28

A(n) ____ is a network for the exclusive use of workers within an organization and contains company information.

A) intranet
B) extranet
C) server
D) portal

Question 29

Michael is in charge of purchasing computers for his company. He is putting together a short presentation for management describing the different types of computers and his recommendations for the company. Please refer to Figure 1-1 as you answer the questions below.
FIGURE 1-1


-Michael is excited about the idea that he can actually bring in an example of a mobile device that can connect wirelessly to the Internet. Michael would choose to bring the computer numbered ____ in Figure 1-1.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 30

Michael is in charge of purchasing computers for his company. He is putting together a short presentation for management describing the different types of computers and his recommendations for the company. Please refer to Figure 1-1 as you answer the questions below.
FIGURE 1-1


-Michael also wants to show his audience a picture of an embedded computer which can be found in a variety of devices. Michael would show the audience a picture of the computer numbered ____ in Figure 1-1.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 31

CASE 1.2
Serena was leading a taskforce at her company to make decisions on the company's Internet, intranet, and extranet policies. In preparation for a meeting, she collected questions from her co-workers.

-Jim, from Human Resources, asked, "If I want only employees to see detailed information on our benefits, what type of network would I use?"

A) intranet
B) extranet
C) server
D) Internet

Question 32

CASE 1.2
Serena was leading a taskforce at her company to make decisions on the company's Internet, intranet, and extranet policies. In preparation for a meeting, she collected questions from her co-workers.

-Michelle from Purchasing asked, "I have compiled a list of specifications for products that our company buys. I would like my vendors to access this information. What type of network would I use?"

A) intranet
B) extranet
C) server
D) Internet

Question 33

In 1971, Dr. Ted Hoff developed the ____________________.

Question 34

____________________ computations include adding, subtracting, and dividing numbers.

Question 35

____________________ computers are used to control devices such as dishwashers and airport radar systems.

Question 36

____________________ are systems that allow outside organizations to access a company's internal information system.

Question 37

AND, OR, and NOT are arithmetic operators. _________________________

Question 38

A desktop computer is designed so that all components fit on or under a desk. _________________________

Question 39

Nodes are computers that allocate resources on a network. _________________________

Question 40

The Internet is the world's largest network, evolved from ARPANET. _________________________

Question 41

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below.

-World's largest network

A) information
B) data
C) users
D) clients
E) Internet

Question 42

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below.

-Computer output

A) information
B) data
C) users
D) clients
E) Internet

Question 43

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below.

-People who use computers

A) information
B) data
C) users
D) clients
E) Internet

Question 44

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below.

-Computer input such as text and numbers

A) information
B) data
C) users
D) clients
E) Internet

Question 45

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below.

-Computers on a network

A) information
B) data
C) users
D) clients
E) Internet

Question 46

Please describe a computer and a computer system. Please include information about hardware, software, data, information and users in your response.