Question 1

Communications has become an essential element of the information processing cycle.

Accepted Answer

Communications plays a crucial role in the flow of information in today's digital age, making it an essential element of the information processing cycle.

Question 2

____ is/are a main component(s)on the motherboard.
A)The UMPC
B)The processor
C)The speakers
D)Memory

Accepted Answer

The processor and memory are both main components on the motherboard. The processor is responsible for executing instructions, while the memory stores data and instructions.

Question 3

A(n)application system provides a means for users to communicate with a computer and other software.

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Question 4

You insert and remove an external hard disk from the computer or a device connected to the computer.

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Question 5

Data conveys meaning and is useful to one or more people.

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Question 6

Application software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.

Accepted Answer

Application software is designed to help users perform specific tasks, while system software controls and maintains the operations of the computer and its devices.

Question 7

A Web page is a collection of related Web sites.

Accepted Answer

A Web page is a single document containing text, images, and other multimedia elements that is displayed on the Internet using a Web browser. It is not a collection of related Web sites.

Question 8

Once a program is in memory, the computer can carry out, or execute, the instructions in the program.

Accepted Answer

A program loaded into memory is in a state where the CPU can access and execute its instructions, allowing the computer to perform the tasks defined by the program.

Question 9

____ are a type of system software.
A)Operating systems
B)Desktop publishing programs
C)Application programs
D)Utility programs

Accepted Answer

Operating systems and utility programs are types of system software. Operating systems manage hardware and software resources, while utility programs perform maintenance tasks.

Question 10

A computer's size, speed, processing power, and price determine the category it best fits.

Accepted Answer

The classification of computers into categories such as supercomputers, mainframes, minicomputers, and microcomputers is based on their size, speed, processing power, and price.

Question 11

Data is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include ____.
A)text
B)images
C)numbers
D)audio

Accepted Answer

Data can include text, images, numbers, and audio.

Question 12

You interact with a program through its user interface.

Accepted Answer

A user interface is the means by which a user interacts with a computer program, allowing them to input commands and receive feedback.

Question 13

Widely used input devices are a printer, a monitor, and speakers.

Accepted Answer

Printers, monitors, and speakers are output devices, not input devices. Input devices include keyboards, mice, and scanners.

Question 14

When you buy a computer, it usually has some software preinstalled on its hard disk.

Accepted Answer

Most computers come with preinstalled software, such as operating systems and trial versions of applications, to ensure basic functionality and user convenience.

Question 15

Communications occur over ____.
A)cables
B)utility programs
C)cellular radio networks
D)satellites

Accepted Answer

Communications can occur over physical cables, cellular radio networks, and satellites, which are all mediums for transmitting data. Utility programs are software tools and not a medium for communication.

Question 16

A hard disk provides much less storage capacity than a USB flash drive, like the one shown in the accompanying figure.

Accepted Answer

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 A hard disk provides much...

Question 17

Computers process output (information)into input (data).

Accepted Answer

Computers process input (data) into output (information), not the other way around.

Question 18

A(n)blog is recorded audio stored on a Web site that can be downloaded to a computer or portable media player such as an iPod.

Accepted Answer

A blog is a written content on a website, while a podcast is recorded audio that can be downloaded.

Question 19

A USB flash drive, like the one in the accompanying figure, is a portable storage device that can hold about 4 billion characters but is small and lightweight enough to be transported on a keychain or in a pocket.

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 A USB flash drive, like...

Question 20

____ is/are (a)commonly used input device(s).
A)Speakers
B)A mouse
C)A keyboard
D)A scanner

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The answer of ____ is/are (a)commonly used input device(s).
A)Speakers
B)A mouse
C)A...

Quiz 5: Discovering Computers: Introduction to Computers