Question 1

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

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Question 2

_________ 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

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Question 3

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

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Question 4

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

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Question 5

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

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Question 6

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

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Question 7

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

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Question 8

_________ 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

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The answer of _________ is a collection of eye and...

Question 9

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

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Question 10

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

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Question 11

_________ 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

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Question 12

Explain the importance of green computing.

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Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

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Quiz 1: Introduction to Computers and the Internet

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

_________ 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

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

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

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

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

_________ 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

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

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

_________ 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

Explain the importance of green computing.

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