Deck 1: Introduction to Computers and the Internet

Question 1

The instructions that are used to tell the computer what to do to accomplish tasks are known as hardware.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

An IP address is a text-based Internet address.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Self-driving cars contain a large number of mainframe computers which enable the car to safely operate without a driver.

Question 5

Mobile devices are powered by a rechargeable battery and include wireless connectivity to enable the device to connect to the Internet.

Question 6

Computer professionals who are responsible for designing computers to be used within their companies are the _____.

A)systems analysts
B)technical support engineers
C)software testers
D)business developers

Question 7

Identify the difference between data and information from the following options.

A)Data is the outcome derived after processing information, while information is only the input given to a system.
B)Data is easily understood, while information is difficult to understand.
C)Data is an unorganized set of facts, while information is processed data.
D)Data is generated to answer a question, while information is a raw fact.

Question 8

A security specialist is responsible for securing the company computers and networks against _____.

A)hackers
B)auditors
C)staff members
D)testers

Question 9

The processing operation occurs any time the data, a change to a program, or the output is saved for future use.

Question 10

An email message can be sent from any device such as a desktop computer, portable computer, or smartphone, to anyone without an Internet connection. ​

Question 11

Trademarks are the standards of moral conduct that guide a business's policies, decisions, and actions.

Question 12

The progression of input, processing, output, and storage is known as the _____.

A)secure storage cycle
B)information processing cycle
C)input transfer cycle
D)output transmission cycle

Question 13

An email address consists of an IP address (a unique identifying name), followed by the @ symbol, followed by the domain name for the computer that will be handling that person's email.

Question 14

To request a Web page located on the Internet, its Internet address-a unique numeric or text-based address-is used.

Question 15

Randy, an entrepreneur, has designed a trademark for his new business. He has claimed his trademark but has not registered it with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and so he should use the mark ^TM.

Question 16

E-grass includes electronic trash, such as discarded computer components.

Question 17

The physical parts of a computer are called software.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of hardware?

A)A mouse
B)A device driver
C)A web desktop
D)A content management system

Question 19

Which of the following is true of an embedded computer?

A) It is a tiny computer embedded into a product designed to perform specific tasks or functions for that product. ​
B)It is a mainframe computer embedded into a product designed to perform specific tasks or functions for that product.
C)It is a supercomputer embedded into a product designed to perform specific tasks or functions for that product.
D)It is a personal computer embedded into a product designed to perform specific tasks or functions for that product.

Question 20

_____ runs a computer and allows people to use the computer to perform specific tasks, such as creating letters, preparing budgets, managing inventory and customer databases.

A)Hardware
B)Network interface card
C)Expansion card
D)Software

Question 21

Integrated circuits incorporate many _____ on a single tiny silicon chip, making computers smaller and more reliable.

A)transistors and electronic circuits
B)batch files and algorithmic circuits
C)arrays and bitmap circuits
D)metafiles and mnemonic circuits

Question 22

Identify the computer that generally runs one program at a time as fast as possible.

A)A supercomputer
B)A quantum computer
C)A photonic computer
D)A mainframe computer

Question 23

Ray, a computer professional, works from home using a tablet. He separates the display from the keyboard for his convenience. Which of the following types of tablet computers is Ray using?

A)Stand-alone notebook-tablet computers
B)Notebook-tablet mainframe computers
C)Notebook-tablet supercomputers
D)Hybrid notebook-tablet computers

Question 24

Desktop computers can be housed in a _____, which is a system unit designed to sit vertically on the floor.

A)tower case
B)drive bay
C)hub cove
D)floppy disk

Question 25

Many mobile devices can perform Internet searches and other tasks via _____.

A)voice commands
B)diagnostic signals
C)thought transference
D)command prompts

Question 26

Identify a true statement about supercomputers.

A)They tend to be very small and are slow at processing.
B)They are used for applications that require extraordinary speed, accuracy, and processing capabilities.
C)They can function as either a notebook or a tablet computer because they have display screen that folds shut to resemble a tablet.
D)They include smartphones and small tablet devices.

Question 27

Determine the device that helps a mainframe serve thousands of users connected to it.

A)A thin client
B)A punch card
C)A plotter
D)A facsimile

Question 28

The computers found in DVD players, thermostats, answering machines, and some appliances are known as _____.

A)supercomputers
B)fifth-generation computers
C)embedded computers
D)mainframe computers

Question 29

Identify a device that is used to make send text messages, view Web pages and documents, take digital photos, play games, and access other tools.

A)A biometric device
B)A translation device
C)A mnemonic device
D)A mobile device

Question 30

Rita, a computer science student, studies about servers with her friend. They learn about a trend that stores each user's desktop environment on a server and delivers it to each individual via any authorized device. Which of the following trends is discussed in this scenario?

A)Desktop virtualization
B)Desktop authorization
C)Desktop normalization
D)Desktop generalization

Question 31

Kevin has designed a computer that can fit on or next to a piece of furniture so that it can be used by people at home or office. Conventional personal computers that are designed to fit on or next to a piece of furniture are often referred to as _____.

A)desktop computers
B)mainframe computers
C)supercomputers
D)server computers

Question 32

The Apple watch is an example of a _____.

A)mobile device
B)mainframe computer
C)wireframe device
D)supercomputer

Question 33

Susie purchased a tablet computer. Which of the following devices should she use to work on her new computer?

A)A digital pen
B)A primary key
C)A secondary key
D)An analog pen

Question 34

Identify an accurate statement about embedded computers.

A)They cannot be used as general-purpose computers.
B)They are used for large-scale computing purposes.
C)They cannot be used in a car's navigational or entertainment systems.
D)They are used in various fields such as weather forecasting and quantum mechanics.

Question 35

Which of the following statements is true of supercomputers?

A)They have enormous processing power.
B)They can process multiple applications simultaneously.
C)They are setup in simulated environments on a single server.
D)They do not facilitate faster research breakthroughs.

Question 36

Roger, an entrepreneur of a software industry, decides to use a system that will run the programs needed to meet the different needs of a wide variety of users during business hours. This system also performs large processing tasks, such as payroll and billing. Which of the following systems should Roger use?

A)Mainframe computers
B)Optical mark recognition systems
C)Remote desktop systems
D)Stand-alone computers

Question 37

Which of the following statements is true of servers?

A)They are known as microcomputers and do not host programs and data for a network.
B)They can serve only one person at a time to connect to a network.
C)They are accessed by users connected through a network using a computer.
D)They cannot be accessed by a home network.

Question 38

One trend involving servers, as well as mainframe computers, is _____ that is the creation of practical versions of a computing resource.

A)virtualization
B)fragmentation
C)normalization
D)optimization

Question 39

Randy sets up a home server that will allow him to securely access his stored content remotely via the Internet. Here, Randy has created a _____.

A)logical cloud
B)personal cloud
C)cloud gate
D)cloud agent

Question 40

Identify a true statement about mainframe computers.

A)Mainframe computers are dedicated to serve only a single user connected via a personal computer.
B)Mainframe computers are dedicated to serve only a single user connected via a dumb terminal.
C)Mainframe computers are typically located in climate-controlled data centers.
D)Mainframe computers are typically located within a tower case of a desktop computer.

Question 41

Case 1-2 Bruce, a freelance Web designer, has signed a contract to design a Web site for Glenvalley Corporation. He has been told that the Web site will only provide company specifics, the products they develop, the company founders, and the contact details; and no financial transactions would happen on the Web site.
Which of the following email addresses should Bruce use to update in the "Contact Us" tab of the Web page?

A)[e-mail]
B)abruce.glenvalleycorporation@com
C)abruce. glenvalleycorporation.com
D)abruce@glenvalleycorporation@com

Question 42

Bill is a trainer at a data entry company in Brampton, Canada. He is asked to train physically and visually challenged individuals to perform necessary job tasks and to communicate with others. Which of the following technologies should Bill use to assist them?

A)Braille technology
B)Quantum technology
C)La crosse technology
D)Nanotechnology

Question 43

Steve, a senior architect, has to design a work environment for the people who work in the office, including properly adjusting furniture and hardware. Which of the following should Steve make use of to set up a safe and effective workspace?

A)Ergonomics
B)Macronomics
C)Hydrodynamics
D)Geonomics

Question 44

_____, the largest and most well-known computer network in the world, is a network of networks because it consists of a vast collection of networks that can access each other.

A)The Internet
B)An extranet
C)An intranet
D)The World Wide Web

Question 45

_________-technically an input or output operation, depending on which direction the information is going-is considered the fifth primary computer operation.

A)Communication
B)Processing
C)Transmutation
D)Computing

Question 46

Which of the following statements is considered a benefit of a computer-oriented society?

A)As more and more data about our everyday activities is collected and stored on computers accessible via the Internet, our privacy is never at risk.
B)There is no potential risk to personal privacy, which is one of the most important societal advantages.
C)It increases the need of people and reduces unemployment in society.
D)The capability to virtually design, build, and test new buildings before the actual construction begins helps professionals create safer products.

Question 47

Raw, unorganized facts are termed as _________.

A)information
B)data
C)program
D)terminal

Question 48

Which of the following was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote power-efficient products in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

A)VOLUNTEER PLANT
B)ENERGY STAR
C)Power Commando
D)Gas Quantum Vessel

Question 49

Case 1-1 Casey is learning about the types of servers and more powerful computers available. She has asked her friend Burt, an expert on computers and its uses, to quiz her.
Burt describes an incredibly expensive computer designed to focus all of its computing power on one specific task at a time that can handle applications requiring speed, accuracy, and processing capabilities. Casey identifies the type of computer to be a(n)_____.

A) ​wireframe computer
B) ​supercomputer
C) ​mainframe computer
D) ​enterprise-class computer

Question 50

Which of the following is considered an intellectual property?

A)An ethic
B)A patent
C)A plagiarized content
D)An auction

Question 51

Identify a true statement about an intellectual property.

A)It provides copyrights only for published works.
B)It includes original creative work such as movies and music.
C) It withdraws the protection rights for a work after its creator's death. ​
D)It uses the ^TM symbol for unregistered service marks.

Question 52

Case 1-2 Bruce, a freelance Web designer, has signed a contract to design a Web site for Glenvalley Corporation. He has been told that the Web site will only provide company specifics, the products they develop, the company founders, and the contact details; and no financial transactions would happen on the Web site.
According to the specifications provided by the organization, which of the following Web page protocols should Bruce make use of to develop the Web site?

A)Hypertext Transfer Protocol ( http://)
B)File Transfer Protocol (ftp://)
C)Transmission Control Protocol (tcp://)
D)Secure sockets layer (ssl://)

Question 53

Which of the following best describes the World Wide Web?

A)It refers to one resource available through the Internet.
B)It refers to the physical structure of a network.
C)It is a company that provides Internet access.
D)It is a closed-source information center.

Question 54

Which of the following statements is true of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)?

A)It has four parts that are separated by periods.
B)It was designed for use with third-generation computers.
C)It allows 2¹²⁸ unique addresses for all devices connecting to the Internet.
D)It performs IP fragmentation.

Question 55

Which of the following statements is true of a home network?

A)It allows home computers to share a single printer and Internet connection.
B)It permits home computers to work with a peak speed of 27,000 trillion calculations per second.
C)It requires home computers to be located in climate-controlled data centers.
D)It can be used to control missile guidance systems and satellites.

Question 56

Case 1-3 Damon asks his friend Tanya to test his understanding on computer and business ethics.
Tanyaasks Damon to provide a scenario that is an act of plagiarism. Which of the following scenarios can Damon provide?

A)A teacher sharing a poem with a class, leading the class to believe the poem was his original work
B)A newspaper reporter paraphrasing a few sentences or paragraphs written by another author without changing the meaning of the text, including the revised text in an article, and crediting the original author with a proper citation
C)A student copying and pasting information from various online documents and using those quotes in her research paper either indented or enclosed in quotation marks with the proper citations for each author
D)A philosopher referring to the information available on the Internet and using certain quotes in her research paper either indented or enclosed in quotation marks with the proper citations for each author

Question 57

Case 1-1 Casey is learning about the types of servers and more powerful computers available. She has asked her friend Burt, an expert on computers and its uses, to quiz her.
​ Burt asks Casey what type of computer she will need to operate and maintain the network in her school's computer lab. Casey replies that it would be a _____.

A) third-generation computer
B)minicomputer
C)supercomputer
D)netbook

Question 58

Case 1-3 Damon asks his friend Tanya to test his understanding on computer and business ethics.
Tanya provides a scenario to Damon where a student copies and pastes information from various online documents to create a research paper, without crediting the original authors. The paper is only for school use and will not be shared or sold outside of school. Damon replies saying that this is an act of _____.

A)plagiarism
B)inchoateness
C)felony
D)solicitation

Question 59

Roger, a budding author, completes a manuscript and sends it to various publishers. He copyrights his work so that it will not be copied by others. For how long will the copyright cover Roger's work?

A)85 years
B)80 years
C)75 years
D)70 years

Question 60

The term _____ refers to the use of computers in an environmentally friendly manner.

A)green computing
B)bio computing
C)scene computing
D)organic computing

Question 61

Briefly explain how an email is used as a means of communication.

Question 62

_________ components can be internal (located inside a computer) or external (located outside a computer and connected to a computer via a wired or wireless connection).

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

Question 63

One recent focus for _________ is ensuring that they can handle new and emerging needs, such as having the computational power to process data from smart meters and having the ability to run mobile and social networking applications.

A)minicomputers
B)mainframe computers
C)portable computers
D)desktop computers

Question 64

People who use computers to perform tasks or obtain information are known as _________.

A)computer programmers
B)systems analysts
C)end users
D)operations personnel

Question 65

Sandy is a computer professional who writes instructions for computers to perform specific tasks. Sandy is a(n) _________.

A)analyst
B)programmer
C)operator
D)designer

Question 66

Briefly explain the roles of a computer user and a software professional.

Question 67

Used toner cartridges, obsolete or broken hardware, and discarded CDs, DVDs, and other storage media are referred to as _________.

A)system dispose
B)e-dump
C)electronic compost
D)computing refuse

Question 68

_________ is a collection of eye and vision problems, including eyestrain or eye fatigue, dry eyes, burning eyes, light sensitivity, and blurred vision.

A)Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs)
B)Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
C)Computer vision syndrome (CVS)
D)De Quervain's tendonitis

Question 69

A(n) _________ is a device that is designed to be used in conjunction with a company network instead of using local hard drives for storage.

A)network hub
B)thin client
C)coupled modem
D)enterprise router

Question 70

Conventional and mobile telephone companies like AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint are known as _________.

A)Web servers
B)Web hosts
C)Internet Service Providers
D)Internet Messengers

Question 71

_________ are used to back up the content located on all the computers in a home and to host music, photos, movies, and other media to be shared via a home network.

A)Home routers
B)Home modems
C)Home servers
D)Home modulators

Question 72

Explain the importance of green computing.

Question 73

The problem of overusing, or being unable to stop using, the Internet is known as _________.

A)Internet insomnia
B)Internet triviality
C)Internet addiction
D)Internet indifference

Question 74

Susan, an archeological research student, browses sources online for her thesis. To conduct a search, she types one or more words into the search box on a search site, and a list of links to Web pages matching her search criteria is displayed. The words Susan uses are referred to as _________.

A)keywords
B)snippets
C)codewords
D)passwords