TEST BANK
,Table of Contents
Module 1: Impact of Digital Technology
Module 2: The Web
Module 3: Computer Hardware
Module 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Module 5: Software and Apps
Module 6: Security and Safety
Module 7: Digital Media
Module 8: Program and App Use and Development
Module 9: Web Development
Module 10: Networking
Module 11: Digital Communication
Module 12: Digital Transformation: Cloud, E-commerce, and AI
Module 13: Databases
Module 14: Digital Ethics and Lifestyle
,1. Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?
a. IBM
b. Dell
c. Apple
d. Intel
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: In 1978, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak of Apple Computer Corporation
introduced the Apple II.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: CC 1-3
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: TECH.CAMP.1 - Analyze the ways in which technology has revolutionized the
last quarter century.
TECH.CAMP.1.1 - Explain the evolution of society’s reliance on technology.
TECH.CAMP.1.1.1 - Outline the history of computers.
CORPORATE STANDARDS: 4621 - Outline the history of computers.
TOPICS: Technology in Society
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/5/2019 3:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/7/2019 2:33 PM
2. How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?
a. Microprocessors are the size of your thumb and integrated circuits are the size of your hand.
b. Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.
c. Microprocessors control the flow of electrons and integrated circuits control the flow of protons.
d. Microprocessors include tape and disk storage whereas integrated circuits are part of an operating system.
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: CC 1-2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: TECH.CAMP.1 - Analyze the ways in which technology has revolutionized the
last quarter century.
TECH.CAMP.1.1 - Explain the evolution of society’s reliance on technology.
TECH.CAMP.1.1.1 - Outline the history of computers.
CORPORATE STANDARDS: 4621 - Outline the history of computers.
TOPICS: Technology in Society
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
DATE CREATED: 2/5/2019 3:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/23/2019 9:12 AM
3. Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?
, a. integrated circuits, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers
b. transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, personal computers, microprocessors
c. vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
d. microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers, integrated circuits
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: The first generation of computers used vacuum tubes. The next generation of
computers replaced vacuum tubes with transistors. In the 1960s computer
engineers developed integrated circuits. In 1971, Intel and IBM introduced the
microprocessor. In 1981, IBM introduced the personal computer.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: CC 1-2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: TECH.CAMP.1 - Analyze the ways in which technology has revolutionized the
last quarter century.
TECH.CAMP.1.1 - Explain the evolution of society’s reliance on technology.
TECH.CAMP.1.1.1 - Outline the history of computers.
CORPORATE STANDARDS: 4621 - Outline the history of computers.
TOPICS: Technology in Society
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/5/2019 3:24 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/23/2019 9:13 AM
4. New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Today’s vehicles have many embedded computers. Recently, all new cars were
required to include backup cameras and electronic stability control with the
intent of making driving safer.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: CC 1-4
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: TECH.CAMP.1 - Analyze the ways in which technology has revolutionized the
last quarter century.
TECH.CAMP.1.1 - Explain the evolution of society’s reliance on technology.
TECH.CAMP.1.1.2 - Explain the impact of the "Internet of Things" and
embedded computers.
CORPORATE STANDARDS: 4634 - Define an embedded computer.
TOPICS: Technology in Society
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/5/2019 3:43 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/7/2019 2:34 PM
,Table of Contents
Module 1: Impact of Digital Technology
Module 2: The Web
Module 3: Computer Hardware
Module 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Module 5: Software and Apps
Module 6: Security and Safety
Module 7: Digital Media
Module 8: Program and App Use and Development
Module 9: Web Development
Module 10: Networking
Module 11: Digital Communication
Module 12: Digital Transformation: Cloud, E-commerce, and AI
Module 13: Databases
Module 14: Digital Ethics and Lifestyle
,1. Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?
a. IBM
b. Dell
c. Apple
d. Intel
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: In 1978, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak of Apple Computer Corporation
introduced the Apple II.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: CC 1-3
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: TECH.CAMP.1 - Analyze the ways in which technology has revolutionized the
last quarter century.
TECH.CAMP.1.1 - Explain the evolution of society’s reliance on technology.
TECH.CAMP.1.1.1 - Outline the history of computers.
CORPORATE STANDARDS: 4621 - Outline the history of computers.
TOPICS: Technology in Society
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 2/5/2019 3:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/7/2019 2:33 PM
2. How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?
a. Microprocessors are the size of your thumb and integrated circuits are the size of your hand.
b. Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.
c. Microprocessors control the flow of electrons and integrated circuits control the flow of protons.
d. Microprocessors include tape and disk storage whereas integrated circuits are part of an operating system.
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: CC 1-2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: TECH.CAMP.1 - Analyze the ways in which technology has revolutionized the
last quarter century.
TECH.CAMP.1.1 - Explain the evolution of society’s reliance on technology.
TECH.CAMP.1.1.1 - Outline the history of computers.
CORPORATE STANDARDS: 4621 - Outline the history of computers.
TOPICS: Technology in Society
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
DATE CREATED: 2/5/2019 3:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/23/2019 9:12 AM
3. Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?
, a. integrated circuits, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers
b. transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, personal computers, microprocessors
c. vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
d. microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers, integrated circuits
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: The first generation of computers used vacuum tubes. The next generation of
computers replaced vacuum tubes with transistors. In the 1960s computer
engineers developed integrated circuits. In 1971, Intel and IBM introduced the
microprocessor. In 1981, IBM introduced the personal computer.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: CC 1-2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: TECH.CAMP.1 - Analyze the ways in which technology has revolutionized the
last quarter century.
TECH.CAMP.1.1 - Explain the evolution of society’s reliance on technology.
TECH.CAMP.1.1.1 - Outline the history of computers.
CORPORATE STANDARDS: 4621 - Outline the history of computers.
TOPICS: Technology in Society
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/5/2019 3:24 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/23/2019 9:13 AM
4. New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Today’s vehicles have many embedded computers. Recently, all new cars were
required to include backup cameras and electronic stability control with the
intent of making driving safer.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: CC 1-4
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: TECH.CAMP.1 - Analyze the ways in which technology has revolutionized the
last quarter century.
TECH.CAMP.1.1 - Explain the evolution of society’s reliance on technology.
TECH.CAMP.1.1.2 - Explain the impact of the "Internet of Things" and
embedded computers.
CORPORATE STANDARDS: 4634 - Define an embedded computer.
TOPICS: Technology in Society
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 2/5/2019 3:43 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/7/2019 2:34 PM
