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Computer Concepts Illustrated Essentials 4th Edition Katherine T Pinard- Test Bank
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Unit A: Computer and Internet Basics
TRUE/FALSE
- Cars and appliances include digital electronics.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2
- Usually when people talk about computers, they are talking about a PC.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2
- 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
- All cell phones are examples of a personal computer.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3
- 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
- When you tell a computer what to do, you are providing input.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 4
- After you save a document as a computer file, it is in storage.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5
- To turn off the computer, simply press the power switch.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5
- It is easy to get inside a tower case and swap parts.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 6
- 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
- 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
- The system unit is the box that houses the most important parts of the computer system. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Most computers are equipped with a(n) mouse as the primary input device. _________________________
ANS: F, keyboard
PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 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
- An operating system is an example of system software. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 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
- A machine that accepts input, processes and stores data, and produces output is called a(n) ____.
| a. | computer | c. | word processor |
| b. | device | d. | PC |
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2
- A computer system includes which of the following?
| a. | hardware | c. | peripheral devices |
| b. | software | d. | All of the above. |
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2
- PC stands for ____ computer.
| a. | peripheral | c. | processor |
| b. | personal | d. | portable |
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2
- ____ refers to the electronic and mechanical parts of the computer.
| a. | System unit | c. | Hardware |
| b. | Software | d. | All of the above. |
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 2
- Digital cameras and media players are examples of ____ devices.
| a. | internal | c. | peripheral |
| b. | storage | d. | input |
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3
- Word processing and antivirus programs are examples of ____.
| a. | peripherals | c. | hardware |
| b. | software | d. | digital devices |
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3
- A computer processes information and sends it to a(n) ____ device.
| a. | peripheral | c. | input |
| b. | storage | d. | output |
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3
- ____ is the trend to blend several technologies with distinct functions into a single product.
| a. | Digital convergence | c. | Digitization |
| b. | Digital evolution | d. | Cloud computing |
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 3
- Once information is input into a computer, it becomes ____.
| a. | data | c. | memory |
| b. | output | d. | software |
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 4
- The main processor in a computer is called the ____.
| a. | GUI | c. | LAN |
| b. | CPU | d. | PC |
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5
- A(n) ____ is a named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.
| a. | disk | c. | folder |
| b. | drive | d. | file |
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5
- The file ____ is composed of the period and characters to the right of the period.
| a. | name | c. | type |
| b. | location | d. | extension |
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 5
- All of the following are examples of portable computers EXCEPT ____.
| a. | desktops | c. | netbooks |
| b. | notebooks | d. | tablets |
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 6
- The case for a vertical system unit is often referred to as a ____.
| a. | box | c. | desktop |
| b. | tower | d. | tablet |
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Concepts 6
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