Test Bank For Computer Concepts Illustrated Essentials 4Th Ed by Katherine T Pinard

TRUE/FALSE 1. Cars and appliances include digital electronics. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2 2. Usually when people talk about computers, they are talking about a PC. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2 3. The term software refers not only to the internal parts of the computer, but also to the peripheral devices. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2 4. All cell phones are examples of a personal computer. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3 5. On any computer, the instructions that tell a computer how to carry out processing tasks are referred to as apps. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 4 6. When you tell a computer what to do, you are providing input. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 4 7. After you save a document as a computer file, it is in storage. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5 8. To turn off the computer, simply press the power switch. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5 9. It is easy to get inside a tower case and swap parts. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 6 10. Only a workstation or mainframe can be configured to perform the work of a server. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 7 MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE 1. The digital convergence is an ongoing process of social, political, and economic change brought about by digital technology. _________________________ ANS: F,revolution PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2 2. The system unit is the box that houses the most important parts of the computer system. _________________________ ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2 3. A(n) output device and computer work together to change information into a series of electronic signals a computer can understand. _________________________ ANS: F,input PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3 4. Digitization is the process of converting text, numbers, sound, photos, and video into data that can be processed by a computer. _________________________ ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3 5. Memory is the area of a computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing. _________________________ ANS: F,Storage PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5 6. Storage is an area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output. _________________________ ANS: F,Memory PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5 7. Most computers are equipped with a(n) mouse as the primary input device. _________________________ ANS: F,keyboard PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 8 8. A(n) application system is the master controller for all the activities that take place within a computer system. _________________________ ANS: F,operating PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 10 9. An operating system is an example of system software. _________________________ ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 10 10. A(n) blog is a collaborative Web site that allows people to add to and modify material posted by others. _________________________ ANS: F,wiki PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 15 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. A machine that accepts input, processes and stores data, and produces output is called a(n) ____. a. computer b. device ANS: A A computer system includes which of the following? a. hardware b. software ANS: D PTS: 1 c. peripheral devices d. All of the above. REF: Concepts 2 c. processor d. portable PC stands for ____ computer. a. peripheral b. personal PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2 ANS: B ____ refers to the electronic and mechanical parts a. System unit b. Software ANS: C Digital cameras and media players are examples of ____ devices. PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2 PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2 a. internal b. storage ANS: C Word processing and antivirus programs are examples of ____. PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3 a. peripherals b. software ANS: B A computer processes information and sends it to a(n) ____ device. PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3 a. peripheral b. storage ANS: D ____ is the trend to blend several technologies with distinct functions into a single product. PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3 a. Digital convergence b. Digital evolution ANS: A PTS: 1 Once information is input into a computer, it becomes ____. c. word processor d. PC of the computer. c. Hardware d. All of the above. c. peripheral d. input c. hardware d. digital devices c. input d. output c. Digitization d. Cloud computing REF: Concepts 3 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. a. GUI b. CPU ANS: B A(n) ____ is a named collection of data that exists on a storage medium. a. data b. output ANS: A The main processor in a computer is called the ____. PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 4 PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5 a. disk b. drive ANS: D The file ____ is composed of the period and characters to the right of the period. PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5 a. name b. location ANS: D All of the following are examples of portable computers EXCEPT ____. a. box b. tower ANS: B PTS: 1 c. desktop d. tablet REF: Concepts 6 PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5 a. desktops b. notebooks ANS: A The case for a vertical system unit is often referred to as a ____. PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 6 c. memory d. software c. LAN d. PC c. folder d. file c. type d. extension c. netbooks d. tablets 15. The accompanying figure is an example of a(n) ____ computer. a. all-in-one b. notebook ANS: C PTS: 1 c. tower d. netbook REF: Concepts 6 16. The accompanying figure is an example of a(n) ____ computer. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. The accompanying figure is an example of a(n) ____ computer. a. all-in-one b. notebook ANS: D PTS: 1 c. tower d. netbook REF: Concepts 6 a. tablet b. tower ANS: A A(n) ____ computer has a clamshell design, and opens and closes on a hinge. PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 6 a. tablet b. tower ANS: C A(n) ____ has a touch-sensitive screen, which can be used as a writing or drawing pad. PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 6 a. netbook b. PDA ANS: C Examples of ____ computers are portable media players and smartphones. PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 7 a. handheld b. tablet ANS: A Nintendo’s Wii and Microsoft’s Xbox are types of ____. a. netbooks b. PDAs ANS: D PTS: 1 c. tablets d. videogame consoles REF: Concepts 7 PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 7 A(n) ____ drive works with CDs, DVDs, and BDs. a. hard c. magnetic b. optical d. flash c. notebook d. all-in-one c. notebook d. all-in-one c. tablet d. videogame console c. netbook d. mini-laptop 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 8 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. ANS: A PTS: A network located in your home is an example of a(n) ____. a. WAN b. LAN ANS: B c. Internet d. modem REF: Concepts 9 c. GUI d. handheld device REF: Concepts 10 Linux is an example of a(n) ____. a. operating system b. computer platform ANS: A PTS: 1 1 PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 9 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. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 10 The ____ is used for tasks such as starting programs and locating data files. a. CPU b. operating system ANS: B PTS: 1 c. computer platform d. application software REF: Concepts 10 28. 29. A(n) ____, like the one in the accompanying figure, displays on-screen icons, menus, and buttons. a. application software b. Macintosh ANS: D PTS: 1 c. operating system d. GUI REF: Concepts 11 If you want to discuss a research topic with others in public, you can participates in a(n) ____. a. instant message c. Internet telephony b. chat group d. Skype session 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 14 In the URL a. http b. www ANS: A In the URL a. http b. www. c. d. nps htm Concepts 13 computer, often called the ____. network search PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 13 a. http b. www ANS: C In the URL PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 13 ANS: D Much of a program for a Web app runs on a distant a. cloud b. system c. d. PTS: 1 REF: ANS: A You can use a(n) ____ on a search site to describe the information you are trying to find. a. URL b. navigator ANS: C a. chat group b. instant message c. VoIP d. social network PTS: PTS: 1 1 REF: c. keyword d. browser REF: Concepts 13 c. nps d. htm c. nps d. htm Several people who connect to the Internet and communicate in real time by typing comments to each other is called a(n) ____. ANS: A Additional recipients can be added to an e-mail via the Cc feature; Cc stands for ____ copy. a. courier b. courtesy ANS: B c. computer d. chat REF: Concepts 14 PTS: PTS: 1 1 REF: Concepts 14 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. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 14|17 The term ____ refers to a personal journal focusing on a single topic or a variety of topics. a. wiki c. grid Concepts 13 39. 40. b. blog d. MMS ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 15 Which of the following activities is enabled by the resource shown in the accompanying figure? a. social networking b. cloud computing ANS: A ____ messages are typed messages you send using your smartphone or mobile device. a. Public b. Blog ANS: D PTS: 1 c. Attached d. Text REF: Concepts 15 COMPLETION PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 15 1. Digital ____________________ includes electronic devices such as computers and portable media players, mobile phones, smartphones, tablet computers, and the like. ANS: technology PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2 2. A keyboard or a mouse is an example of a(n) ____________________ device. ANS: input PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3 3. A printer or a monitor is an example of a(n) ____________________ device. ANS: output PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3 c. grid computing d. wiki usage 4. Sometimes when starting a computer you will be asked to enter a user ID and ____________________. ANS: password PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 4 5. A(n) ____________________ is a scaled-down version of notebook and offers more portability. ANS: netbook PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 7 6. A(n) ____________________ is a common input device designed to move and select on-screen graphical objects and controls. ANS: mouse PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 8 7. Internet connections require a(n) ____________________. ANS: modem PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 9 MATCHING Identify the correct answer from the list of choices. a. Mainframe d. USB flash drive b. Supercomputer e. Hard drive c. Workstation 1. A large and expensive computer capable of processing data for hundreds or thousands of users. 2. A removable storage device for a PC. 3. A primary storage device. 4. A powerful desktop computer, used for medical imaging and computer-aided design. 5. A computer used for breaking codes. 1. ANS: A PTS: 2. ANS: D PTS: 3. ANS: E PTS: 4. ANS: C PTS: 5. ANS: B PTS: ESSAY 1. What are digitization, ANS: 1 REF: 1 REF: 1 REF: 1 REF: 1 REF: Concepts 7 Concepts 8 Concepts 8 Concepts 7 Concepts 7 the digital revolution, and digital convergence, and how do they affect your life? Digitization is the process of converting text, numbers, sound, photos, and video into data that can be processed by a computer. The advantage of digital images and sounds is that they can be easily stored, copied, and shared. Digital images have changed the photographic industry. Digital cameras have replaced film cameras. Digital imaging used in medical tests has had profound effects in the healthcare industry. Digital video is responsible for special effects in movies, new trends in 3D animation, portable video, and consumer interest in home video. Digital sound transformed the way music is marketed, sold, purchased, and played. Human speech can also be digitized. For example, when you call a business for help or information, digitized voice telephone systems understand and respond to your spoken words. GPS devices tell you the directions as you drive. The digital revolution is the process of social, political, and economic change brought about by digital technology, such as computers and the Internet. The digital revolution affects people’s lives in that it influences the tools they use to teach, play, work, and govern by digitizing or enhancing devices. Digital convergence refers to blending unrelated technologies into a single product. This affects anyone who has a device such as a smartphone, which includes phone capabilities in addition to a keypad, email, Web browser, camera, music player, GPS, etc. PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2-3 TOP: Critical Thinking 2. List advantages of each of the following computer types: notebook, tablet, and netbook. ANS: A notebook is a type of portable personal computer, and is smaller than a desktop, although more expensive. Notebooks, when closed, protect the components such as pointing device, screen, and keyboard. Notebooks are comparable in computing power to desktops.