Question 1

The term ____ refers to a personal journal focusing on a single topic or a variety of topics.
A) wiki
B) blog
C) grid
D) MMS

Accepted Answer

A blog is a personal journal or diary online that can focus on a single topic or a variety of topics. Wikis are collaborative websites, grids are virtual worlds, and MMS is a multimedia messaging service, none of which are personal journals.

Question 2

____ messages are typed messages you send using your smartphone or mobile device.
A) Public
B) Blog
C) Attached
D) Text

Accepted Answer

Text messages are typed messages sent using a smartphone or mobile device. Public messages refer to messages that can be viewed by anyone, while blog messages are typically longer and published on a website. Attached messages typically refer to emails with attached files.

Question 3

Much of a program for a Web app runs on a distant computer, often called the ____.
A) cloud
B) system
C) network
D) search

Accepted Answer

The term "cloud" refers to a remote server or network of servers that hosts and runs an application or service. Therefore, option A is the best choice as it specifically refers to the remote computer that runs the Web app.

Question 4

Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox are types of ____.
A) netbooks
B) PDAs
C) tablets
D) videogame consoles

Accepted Answer

Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox are both types of video game consoles.

Question 5

The ____ is used for tasks such as starting programs and locating data files.
A) CPU
B) operating system
C) computer platform
D) application software

Accepted Answer

The operating system of a computer is responsible for managing and organizing tasks such as starting programs and locating data files. The CPU (A) is responsible for performing calculations and processing data, while the computer platform (C) refers to the combination of hardware and software used to run a computer. Application software (D) refers to programs designed for specific tasks such as word processing or photo editing.

Question 6

In the URL http:\www.nps.gov\yose\index.htm, ____ is the file extension.
A) http
B) www.
C) nps
D) htm

Accepted Answer

The file extension is the last part of the URL after the final period. In this case, it is "htm" which indicates that the file is an HTML document.

Question 7

All of the following are true EXCEPT ____.
A) e-mail is based on store-and-forward technology
B) a file that travels with an email message is called an email attachment
C) clicking Reply All sends your message to everyone who received the original message including the Bcc recipients.
D) you can use to send a message to a number of people at the same time.

Accepted Answer

Clicking Reply All does not send the message to the Bcc recipients.

Question 8

Which of the following activities is enabled by the resource shown in the accompanying figure?
A) social networking
B) cloud computing
C) grid computing
D) wiki usage

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Which of the following activities is...

Question 9

Several people who connect to the Internet and communicate in real time by typing comments to each other is called a(n) ____.
A) chat group
B) instant message
C) VoIP
D) social network

Accepted Answer

A group of people who connect to the Internet and communicate in real time by typing comments to each other is commonly called a chat group. Instant messaging usually refers to one-on-one communication, VoIP involves voice communication, and social networks typically involve a larger group of people communicating through a variety of media including text, images, and videos.

Question 10

If you want to discuss a research topic with others in public, you can participates in a(n) ____.
A) instant message
B) chat group
C) Internet telephony
D) Skype session

Accepted Answer

Chat groups are designed for group discussions and are a great way to discuss research topics with others in public. Instant messaging is more suited for one-on-one conversations, Internet telephony may not be practical for a large group, and a Skype session may not be accessible to everyone.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true about computer platforms and operating systems?
A) If you have an Intel Mac you can install the Windows OS.
B) The PC platform is sometimes called the Windows platform
C) Linux is usually used instead of the Macintosh OS.
D) Two of the most important factors that define a computer's platform are the processor and the OS.

Accepted Answer

Linux is not usually used instead of the Macintosh OS. While Linux is a popular alternative to Windows and can be used on the Mac platform, it is not typically used instead of the Macintosh OS.

Question 12

A network located in your home is an example of a(n) ____.
A) WAN
B) LAN
C) Internet
D) modem

Accepted Answer

A LAN (Local Area Network) is a network within a small geographic area such as a home, school or office. Therefore, a network located in your home is an example of a LAN. A WAN (Wide Area Network) refers to a network that covers a large geographic area such as a city, country or even the entire world. The Internet is a global network of computers that are connected and communicate with each other. A modem is a device that connects a computer or router to the internet.

Question 13

Additional recipients can be added to an e-mail via the Cc feature; Cc stands for ____ copy.
A) courier
B) courtesy
C) computer
D) chat

Accepted Answer

The answer of Additional recipients can be added to an...

Question 14

In the URL http:\www.nps.gov\yose\index.htm, ____ is the Web protocol standard.
A) http
B) www
C) nps
D) htm

Accepted Answer

The Web protocol standard in the given URL is HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) which is used to request and transmit HTML pages and other data over the internet.

Question 15

A(n) ____, like the one in the accompanying figure, displays on-screen icons, menus, and buttons.
A) application software
B) Macintosh
C) operating system
D) GUI

Accepted Answer

The description given in the question perfectly matches with the definition of GUI (Graphical User Interface). A GUI displays on-screen icons, menus, and buttons to allow users to interact with the computer system. Therefore, the correct choice is D) GUI.

Question 16

You can use a(n) ____ on a search site to describe the information you are trying to find.
A) URL
B) navigator
C) keyword
D) browser

Accepted Answer

A keyword is a term or phrase that you can enter into a search engine or search site to describe the information you are looking for. When you type in a keyword, it will bring up a list of results that are relevant to that term.

Question 17

A(n) ____ drive works with CDs, DVDs, and BDs.
A) hard
B) optical
C) magnetic
D) flash

Accepted Answer

An optical drive is the only type of drive that works with CDs, DVDs, and BDs. Hard drives and flash drives do not use discs and rely on magnetic and solid-state storage, respectively.

Question 18

A(n) ____ allows you to capture video images using your computer.
A) Web cam
B) digital media player
C) digital camera
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

A web cam is specifically designed for capturing video images using a computer, while a digital media player is used for playing digital media files and a digital camera is used for taking still pictures. Therefore, the best choice is A) web cam.

Question 19

In the URL http:\www.nps.gov\yose\index.htm, ____ is the Web server name.
A) http
B) www
C) nps
D) htm

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the URL http:\www.nps.gov\yose\index.htm, ____ is the...

Question 20

Linux is an example of a(n) ____.
A) operating system
B) computer platform
C) GUI
D) handheld device

Accepted Answer

Linux is an operating system, which is a software that manages computer hardware and provides common services for computer programs.

Quiz 1: Understanding Essential Computer Concepts

The term ____ refers to a personal journal focusing on a single topic or a variety of topics.

____ messages are typed messages you send using your smartphone or mobile device.

Much of a program for a Web app runs on a distant computer, often called the ____.

Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox are types of ____.

The ____ is used for tasks such as starting programs and locating data files.

In the URL http:\\www.nps.gov\yose\index.htm, ____ is the file extension.

All of the following are true EXCEPT ____.

Which of the following activities is enabled by the resource shown in the accompanying figure?

Several people who connect to the Internet and communicate in real time by typing comments to each other is called a(n) ____.

If you want to discuss a research topic with others in public, you can participates in a(n) ____.

Which of the following is NOT true about computer platforms and operating systems?

A network located in your home is an example of a(n) ____.

Additional recipients can be added to an e-mail via the Cc feature; Cc stands for ____ copy.

In the URL http:\\www.nps.gov\yose\index.htm, ____ is the Web protocol standard.

A(n) ____, like the one in the accompanying figure, displays on-screen icons, menus, and buttons.

You can use a(n) ____ on a search site to describe the information you are trying to find.

A(n) ____ drive works with CDs, DVDs, and BDs.

A(n) ____ allows you to capture video images using your computer.

In the URL http:\\www.nps.gov\yose\index.htm, ____ is the Web server name.

Linux is an example of a(n) ____.