Chapter 1: Basic Introduction to Computers

Instruction: Change the text colour of the space beneath each question to reveal the answer. An example is
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.

Computer ____ entails having the knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.
literacy
legitimacy
intimacy
infancy

ANS: A
2.

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A(n) ____ is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own
memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and
store the results for future use.
input device
output device
computer
both a and c

ANS: B
3.
____ is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and
video.
Data
Information
Output
Input
ANS: A
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Some people refer to the series of input, process, output, and storage activities of a computer as
the ____ processing cycle.
data
output
input
information

ANS: D PTS:
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Input
Output

A(n) ____ device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a
computer.
output
input
communications
terminal

ANS: C
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____ conveys meaning and is useful to people.

Data
Information

ANS: B
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A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as ____.
software
output
input devices
hardware

ANS: D

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The ____ unit is a case that contains electronic components of the computer that are used to
process data.
control
arithmetic
system
base

ANS: B
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A(n) ____ device is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.
input
terminal
communications
output

ANS: D

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____ consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data
needed by those instructions.
The processor
The control unit
The CPU
Memory

ANS: D
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The ____ is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that
operate the computer.
motherboard
processor
control unit
arithmetic unit

ANS: C
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A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on ____ media such as hard disks, like the
one shown in the accompanying figure, and on USB flash drives, optical discs, and memory
cards.
storage
communications
input
output

ANS: A

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13.

A(n) ____ device records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from a USB flash drive,
for example.
USB
indexing
storage
dynamic

ANS: B
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A(n) ____ is anyone who communicates with a computer or utilizes the information it generates.
user
manager
editor
programmer

ANS: A
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All of the following are advantages of using computers EXCEPT ____.

speed
communications
impact on labor force
consistency

ANS: B
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USB flash drive

DVD drive

A computing phrase known as ____ points out that the accuracy of a computers output
depends on the accuracy of the input.
what you see is what you get
nothing ventured, nothing gained
garbage in, garbage out
better safe than sorry

ANS: B
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A(n) ____ device is a hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive
data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.
reading
communications
transmitting
reception

ANS: C
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A widely used communications device is a ____.

modem
CD drive

ANS: A
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A hard disk provides much ____.

less storage capacity than a CD
less storage capacity than a USB flash drive
greater storage capacity than a CD but less than a USB flash drive
greater storage capacity than a USB flash drive

ANS: D
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____ computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated
when using a computer.
Green
Streamlined
Universal
Comprehensive

ANS: A

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21.

A(n) ____ is a collection of computers and devices connected together, as shown in the
accompanying figure, via communications devices and transmission media.
client base
network
baseline
server farm

ANS: C
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Networks, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, allow computers to share ____, such
as hardware, software, data, and information.
resources
links
systems
media

ANS: A
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When a computer connects to a network, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, the
computer is ____.
linked
resourced
inline
online

ANS: D

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24.

On a network, the major differences between the server (like the one in the accompanying figure)
and the client computers are that the server ordinarily has ____.
less power, less storage space, and decreased communication capabilities
less power, less storage space, but expanded communication capabilities
more power, more storage space, but decreased communication capabilities
more power, more storage space, and expanded communication capabilities

ANS: D
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A(n) ____ like the one in the accompanying figure controls access to the hardware, software, and
other resources on a network and also provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and
information.
server
client
mainframe
terminal

ANS: A
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The ____ is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government
agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
Web
Newsnet
Net
Internet

ANS: D

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27.

People around the world use the Internet to ____.

communicate with and meet other people
shop for goods and services
access sources of information and leisure
all of the above

ANS: D
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____ consist(s) of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it.
GUIs
Sharing communities
Storage utilities
Software

ANS: D
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In a photo sharing ____, users can create an online photo album and store their digital
photographs.
exchange
community
market
application

ANS: C
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The Web contains ____ of documents called Web pages.

thousands
billions
millions
trillions

ANS: C
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A Web site is ____.

a collection of related Web pages
the location from which a Web page originates
the source of a Web page
an author of a Web page

ANS: A
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By subscribing to a(n) ____, you can use your computer and a communications device, such as a
modem, to connect to the many services of the Internet.
mainframe
access provider
instant messaging service
ASP

ANS: C
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With a(n) ____, users interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as
icons.
GUI
HUI
DUI
BUI

ANS: A

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34.

You interact with a program through its ____, which controls how you enter data and instructions
and how information is displayed on the screen.
operating system
user interface
storage
icon

ANS: C
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JavaScript
All of the above

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The term, ____, refers to any personal computer based on the original IBM personal computer
design.
Macintosh
clone
PC-friendly
PC-compatible

ANS: D
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A(n) ____ computer is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and
storage activities by itself.
mainline
personal
mainframe
terminal

ANS: C
40.

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Popular programming languages include ____.

C++
Visual C#

ANS: D
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The trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap is known as ____.
indexing
concatenation
coalescence
convergence

ANS: D
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____ is the process of setting up the software to work with the computer, printer, and other
hardware components.
Running
Loading
Installing
Leading

ANS: B
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Two categories of software are ____.

operating system and system software
system software and utility programs
utility programs and operating systems
system software and application software

ANS: D
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A(n) ____ computer is a type of personal computer designed so the system unit, input devices,
and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.
desktop
encapsulated
mobile
handheld

ANS: A

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42.

A ____ computer targets a specific audience and offers high-quality audio, video, and graphics
with optimal performance for sophisticated single-user and networked or Internet multiplayer
games.
multiplayer
handheld
gaming desktop
All of the above

ANS: B
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Which of the following is NOT true of mobile devices?

You often can connect a mobile device to a personal computer to exchange information
between the computer and the mobile device.
Some mobile devices are Internet-enabled, meaning they can connect to the Internet
wirelessly.
Mobile devices usually have disk drives.
Because of their reduced size, the screens on mobile devices are small, but usually are in
color.

ANS: C
48.

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Examples of mobile technology include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

digital cameras
smart phones
portable media players
servers

ANS: D
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One design of Tablet PC, called a ____ tablet, has an attached keyboard.
convertible
slate
handheld
mobile

ANS: A
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A(n) ____ computer is a portable, personal computer designed to fit on your lap.
handtop
PDA
desktop
notebook

ANS: D
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A(n) ____ computer is a personal computer that users can carry from place to place.
integrated
mobile
desktop
encapsulated

ANS: C
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Offering the convenience of one-handed operation, a(n) ____ phone is an Internet-enabled

telephone that usually also provides PDA capabilities.
text
instant
smart
messaging

ANS: B

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49.

Each of the following is a popular type of mobile device EXCEPT ____.

handheld computers
smart phones
PDAs
mainframes

ANS: D
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Standard ____ use a handheld controller(s) as an input device; a television screen as an output
device; and hard disks, optical discs, and/or memory cards for storage.
game consoles
smart phones
ultra personal computers
servers

ANS: A
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A(n) ____ message is a real-time Internet communication, where you exchange messages with
other connected users.
video
instant
camera
photo

ANS: C
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A(n) ____ is an electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers and other digital
devices.
PPA
digibook
e-book
compulibro

ANS: B
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A(n) ____ is a computer small enough to fit in one hand.

PDM
LPM
uPX
UMPC

ANS: D
53.

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With a(n) ____, users write on the screen or issue instructions to a Tablet PC, for example, by
tapping on the screen.
graphic tool
digital pen
stylus
keypad

ANS: C
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Resembling a letter-sized slate, the ____ PC is a special type of notebook computer that allows
users to write or draw on the screen.
Tablet
Slate
Letter
Matrix

ANS: A
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A(n) ____ console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video
games.
video
entertainment
multimedia
game

ANS: D

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57.

____ are large, expensive, powerful computers that can handle hundreds or thousands of
connected users simultaneously and store tremendous amounts of data, instructions, and
information.
Embedded computers
Mainframes
Supercomputers
Mobile devices

ANS: C
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Together, hardware, software, data, people, and procedures comprise a(n) ____ system.
telematics
smart
comprehensive
information

ANS: D
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A(n) ____ computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger

product.
hard-coded
soft
embedded
indexed

ANS: B
63.

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Because ____ are components in larger products, they usually are small and have limited
hardware.
telematics
handhelds
embedded computers
smart watches

ANS: B
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____ are capable of processing more than 1 quadrillion instructions in a single second.
Desktop computers
Midrange servers
Notebook computers
Supercomputers

ANS: D
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Most major corporations use ____ for business activities.

embedded computers
mainframes
supercomputers
mobiles devices

ANS: C
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____ are the fastest, most powerful computers and the most expensive.
Desktop computers
Midrange servers
Notebook computers
Supercomputers

ANS: D
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All of the following are categories of users EXCEPT ____.

home users
mobile users
enterprise users
communications users

ANS: D

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65.

At home, every family member, or home ____, spends time on the computer for different reasons.
player
manager
user
surfer

ANS: B
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Increasingly more employees and students are ____ users, who work on a computer while away
from a main office, home office, or school.
SOHO
mobile
power
key

ANS: C
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Small business Web sites sometimes use a(n) ____ to show the world a live view of some aspect
of their business.
camera pill
Web cam
dynamic vid
IT camera

ANS: C
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Many small office/home office users have entered the ____ arena and conduct business on the
Web.
Web cam
enterprise
e-commerce
reselling

ANS: B
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A(n) ____ includes any company with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self-employed
who work from home.
large business user
SOHO
enterprise user
Any of the above

ANS: C
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____ include local law practices, accounting firms, travel agencies, and florists.
Mobile users
Large business users
Small offices
Power users

ANS: B
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With ____ software, a home user can play games, compose music, research genealogy, or create
greeting cards.
reference
entertainment
educational
systems

ANS: C
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A(n) ____ user is a category of user that requires the capabilities of a workstation or other
powerful computer.
SOHO
mobile
power
key

ANS: B

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73.

Many large companies use the term, ____ computing, to refer to the huge network of computers
that meets their diverse computing needs.
diversity
corporate
enterprise
leadership

ANS: B
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A(n) ____ is a system that attempts to imitate the behavior of the human brain.
human webnet
neural network
online matrix
cerebral terminal

ANS: C
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Investors often use ____ to buy and sell stocks and bonds without using a broker.
online investing
neural networks
online banking
All of the above

ANS: A
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With ____, users access account balances, pay bills, and copy monthly transactions from a banks
computer right into their personal computers.
online investing
neural networks
online banking
All of the above

ANS: B
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In a large business, the employees in the ____ department keep the computers and the network
running.
IT
accounting
Web
system

ANS: A
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Each employee or customer who uses a computer in a large business is a(n) ____ user.
multinational
global
telematic
enterprise

ANS: D
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____ is a work arrangement in which employees work away from a companys standard
workplace and often communicate with the office through the computer.
CAM
Telemetrics
Mobile labor
Telecommuting

ANS: D
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____ refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and
assembly.
CAM
POS
CAP
TAC

ANS: A

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