Question 1

Who is Microsoft's founder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill Gates 
B)  Steve Jobs 
C)  Steve Wozniak 
D)  Larry Ellison 
A)  Bill Gates 
B)  Steve Jobs 
C)  Steve Wozniak 
D)  Larry Ellison

Question 2

A(n) ____________________ is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a mobile computing device...

Question 3

Explain what the World Wide Web is, including several tasks that can be accomplished online. Include definitions of the following terms in your response: webpage, downloading, website, and web server.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary, but should

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a popular programming language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Java 
B)  Visual C# 
C)  C++ 
D)  Chrome 
A)  Java 
B)  Visual C# 
C)  C++ 
D)  Chrome

Question 5

What is the definition of a website?

Accepted Answer

A)  a collection of related webpages 
B)  the location from which a webpage originates 
C)  the source of a webpage 
D)  an author of a webpage 
A)  a collection of related webpages 
B)  the location from which a webpage originates 
C)  the source of a webpage 
D)  an author of a webpage

Question 6

If you are looking for an online social network that allows you to share messages and interests with family and friends, which of the following is the best match for you?

Accepted Answer

A)  Facebook 
B)  Twitter 
C)  LinkedIn 
D)  Digg 
A)  Facebook 
B)  Twitter 
C)  LinkedIn 
D)  Digg

Question 7

The capability of the computer to recognize spoken words is a direct result of scientific experimentation with cochlear implants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which type of disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable metal disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser?

Accepted Answer

A)  solid-state 
B)  virtual 
C)  cloud 
D)  optical 
A)  solid-state 
B)  virtual 
C)  cloud 
D)  optical

Question 9

While distance learning classes are popular, you cannot obtain a degree from them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Larger corporate, government, and Internet applications may use powerful, expensive servers (an example of which is shown in the accompanying figure) to support their daily operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

With online investing, the transaction fee for each trade usually is much more than when trading through a broker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A webpage is a collection of related websites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What manages the resources on a network?

Accepted Answer

A)  client 
B)  server 
C)  Bluetooth 
D)  modem 
A)  client 
B)  server 
C)  Bluetooth 
D)  modem

Question 14

The Internet is a worldwide network. What is the World Wide Web?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a global library of information available to anyone connected to the Internet. 
B)  It is a feature that allows e-mail between computers connected to the Internet. 
C)  It is the same as the Internet. 
D)  It is an exclusive network of computers separate from the Internet that allows functions such as social sites, resource sharing, blogs, and research. 
A)  It is a global library of information available to anyone connected to the Internet. 
B)  It is a feature that allows e-mail between computers connected to the Internet. 
C)  It is the same as the Internet. 
D)  It is an exclusive network of computers separate from the Internet that allows functions such as social sites, resource sharing, blogs, and research.

Question 15

A computer like the one in the accompanying figure weighs up to ____________________ pounds (depending on the configuration).

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
A computer like the one...

Question 16

Which kind of desktop uses the same case to house the screen and processing circuitry?

Accepted Answer

A)  all-in-one 
B)  tower 
C)  slate 
D)  convertible 
A)  all-in-one 
B)  tower 
C)  slate 
D)  convertible

Question 17

You want to bring your game console to another location. How heavy is a typical a game console?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-half pound 
B)  one pound 
C)  four pounds 
D)  15 pounds 
A)  one-half pound 
B)  one pound 
C)  four pounds 
D)  15 pounds

Question 18

Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to activate a link on your new tablet?

Accepted Answer

A)  press and hold 
B)  pinch 
C)  tap 
D)  stretch 
A)  press and hold 
B)  pinch 
C)  tap 
D)  stretch

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a motion you make...

Question 20

A blog is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Who is Microsoft's founder?

A(n) ____________________ is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.

Explain what the World Wide Web is, including several tasks that can be accomplished online. Include definitions of the following terms in your response: webpage, downloading, website, and web server.

Which of the following is NOT a popular programming language?

What is the definition of a website?

If you are looking for an online social network that allows you to share messages and interests with family and friends, which of the following is the best match for you?

The capability of the computer to recognize spoken words is a direct result of scientific experimentation with cochlear implants.

Which type of disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable metal disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser?

While distance learning classes are popular, you cannot obtain a degree from them.

Larger corporate, government, and Internet applications may use powerful, expensive servers (an example of which is shown in the accompanying figure) to support their daily operation.

With online investing, the transaction fee for each trade usually is much more than when trading through a broker.

A webpage is a collection of related websites.

What manages the resources on a network?

The Internet is a worldwide network. What is the World Wide Web?

A computer like the one in the accompanying figure weighs up to ____________________ pounds (depending on the configuration).

Which kind of desktop uses the same case to house the screen and processing circuitry?

You want to bring your game console to another location. How heavy is a typical a game console?

Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to activate a link on your new tablet?

A(n) ____________________ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.

A blog is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order.

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

Computing Components

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communicating Digital Content

Building Solutions

Working in the Enterprise

Focus on Web Development

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Exam 1: Introducing Todays Technologies

Who is Microsoft's founder?

A(n) ____________________ is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.

Explain what the World Wide Web is, including several tasks that can be accomplished online. Include definitions of the following terms in your response: webpage, downloading, website, and web server.

Which of the following is NOT a popular programming language?

What is the definition of a website?

If you are looking for an online social network that allows you to share messages and interests with family and friends, which of the following is the best match for you?

The capability of the computer to recognize spoken words is a direct result of scientific experimentation with cochlear implants.

Which type of disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable metal disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser?

While distance learning classes are popular, you cannot obtain a degree from them.

Larger corporate, government, and Internet applications may use powerful, expensive servers (an example of which is shown in the accompanying figure) to support their daily operation.

With online investing, the transaction fee for each trade usually is much more than when trading through a broker.

A webpage is a collection of related websites.

What manages the resources on a network?

The Internet is a worldwide network. What is the World Wide Web?

A computer like the one in the accompanying figure weighs up to ____________________ pounds (depending on the configuration).

Which kind of desktop uses the same case to house the screen and processing circuitry?

You want to bring your game console to another location. How heavy is a typical a game console?

Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to activate a link on your new tablet?

A(n) ____________________ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.

A blog is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order.

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

Computing Components

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communicating Digital Content

Building Solutions

Working in the Enterprise

Focus on Web Development

Practice Test for Mindtap

Filters