Question 1

Which of the following is a unit of measuring the amount of memory in a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)   LB
B)   MB
C)   SB
D)   GB B, D

Question 2

A URL consists of a ____, a domain name, sometimes the path to a specific Web page or location in a Web page, and the Web page name.

Accepted Answer

A)   protocol
B)   format
C)   storage
D)   B2C A

Question 3

With a(n) mouse, you control the movement of the pointer on the screen and make selections from the screen. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Critical Thinking Questions
Case 1-2
John's new computer has started to perform oddly and he is concerned that it may have become infected with malware. He knows that you work for a company that produces antivirus software so he gives you a call to ask for advice.
-What do you tell him is the difference between a worm and a Trojan horse?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Critical Thinking Questions
Case 1-2
John's new computer has...

Question 5

____________________ computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ computing involves reducing the electricity consumed...

Question 6

Most notebook computers come with a touchpad, a small, flat, rectangular pointing device near the keyboard that allows you to move the pointer by sliding a fingertip on the surface of the pad. Such a device is shown in the accompanying figure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Higher quality and more capacity than standard DVDs.
Narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of the disk.
Communications standard used to transfer pages on the Web.
Processor, memory, and storage devices are housed in a box-like case.
Smaller, lighter, and not as powerful as a traditional notebook computer.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of netbook and track and system unit and is...

Question 8

A solid state drive is a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You might consider purchasing a second battery or an extended battery if you plan to talk on the phone more than the advertised talk time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Plan to buy a computer that will last you for ____ year(s).

Accepted Answer

A)   one
B)   two to three
C)   three to five
D)   five to ten

Question 11

The system unit on most personal computers contains at least one hard disk, sometimes called an internal hard disk because it is not portable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A Web page can contain text, graphics, audio, and video, and has built-in connections, or links, to other Web documents. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following are types of built-in wireless network connections?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bluetooth
B)   ISP
C)   WiMAX
D)   Blu-ray

Question 14

Most devices connected to the computer communicate with the monitor to carry out a task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Critical Thinking Questions
Case 1-1
Sally is a very active real estate agent. She is looking to purchase a new computer so she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city and touch-up photos of real estate properties.
-Should Sally get a laptop computer or a Tablet PC? What are the considerations for her?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Critical Thinking Questions
Case 1-1
Sally is a very...

Question 16

____ computers are a good option if you work mostly in one place and have plenty of space in your work area.

Accepted Answer

A)   Tablet PC
B)   Notebook
C)   Personal mobile
D)   Desktop

Question 17

____ conveys meaning and is useful to one or more people.

Accepted Answer

A)   Information
B)   Data
C)   Software
D)   Hardware

Question 18

A ____ is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a ballpoint pen, but uses pressure instead of ink to write, draw, or make selections.

Accepted Answer

A)   keyboard
B)   pointer
C)   mouse
D)   stylus

Question 19

Computers perform four basic operations - input, process, output, and communication. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ device is a hardware component...

Exam 1: Introduction to Computers

Which of the following is a unit of measuring the amount of memory in a computer?

A URL consists of a ____, a domain name, sometimes the path to a specific Web page or location in a Web page, and the Web page name.

With a(n) mouse, you control the movement of the pointer on the screen and make selections from the screen. _________________________

____________________ computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.

Most notebook computers come with a touchpad, a small, flat, rectangular pointing device near the keyboard that allows you to move the pointer by sliding a fingertip on the surface of the pad. Such a device is shown in the accompanying figure.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

A solid state drive is a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer.

You might consider purchasing a second battery or an extended battery if you plan to talk on the phone more than the advertised talk time.

Plan to buy a computer that will last you for ____ year(s) .

The system unit on most personal computers contains at least one hard disk, sometimes called an internal hard disk because it is not portable.

A Web page can contain text, graphics, audio, and video, and has built-in connections, or links, to other Web documents. _________________________

Which of the following are types of built-in wireless network connections?

Most devices connected to the computer communicate with the monitor to carry out a task.

____ computers are a good option if you work mostly in one place and have plenty of space in your work area.

____ conveys meaning and is useful to one or more people.

A ____ is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a ballpoint pen, but uses pressure instead of ink to write, draw, or make selections.

Computers perform four basic operations - input, process, output, and communication. _________________________

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.