1) Which of the
following is NOT a basic computer operation?
A) Input
B)
Throughput
C)
Processing
D) Storage
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions
5) A computer system
:
A) is
a collection of unrelated components that have been designed to work together.
B)
refers to the operations in the information-processing
cycle.
C)
is a collection of related components that have been
designed to work independently of each other.
D) can
be broken down into the two major components of hardware and software.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions
6) A computer
system's hardware :
A) consists
of the physical components of the computer.
B)
includes the system unit and software.
C)
may include a keyboard and monitor but not speakers.
D) includes
only output components.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions
7) For a computer system's hardware to function,
a computer needs a : A) program.
B)
scanner.
C)
disk drive.
D) CD
drive.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions
9) OS is an
abbreviation for which of the following terms?
A) Operating
system
B)
Operations schedule
C)
Overlay system
D) Outsourced
system
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions
11) Of the following,
which is the most common input device?
A) Scanner
B)
Keyboard
C)
Microphone
D) Digital
camera
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Input: Getting Data into the Computer
12) Which of the
following is NOT an example of an input device?
A) Microphones
B)
Speakers
C)
Scanners
D) Digital
cameras
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Input: Getting Data into the Computer
14) The CPU is often
referred to as the ________ of the computer.
A) heart
B)
brain
C)
core D) soul
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Processing: Transforming Data into
Information
16) During the processing operation, the computer
: A) transforms information into data.
B)
uses complex processing actions organized into an
algorithm.
C)
transforms data into information.
D) follows
a series of unorganized steps.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference:
Processing: Transforming Data into Information 18) Output refers to :
A) displaying
the results of the processing operation so that people can understand it.
B)
sending the results of computer processing to a
permanent location.
C)
information that needs further computer activity in
order to have meaning to people.
D) performing
operations on the input data.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Output: Displaying Information
19) Which of the
following drives is NOT an example of a storage device?
A) Hard
disk drive
B)
CD drive
C)
DVD drive
D) VRAM
drive
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Reference: Storage: Holding Programs and Data for Future
Use
25) Devices that are NOT an essential part of the
computer are called : A) peripherals.
B)
terminals.
C)
externals.
D) processors.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Techtalk sidebar
34) The prices of
personal computers have ________ and yet they have become more ________. A)
dropped, slow
B)
risen, powerful
C)
dropped, powerful
D) risen,
complex
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers for Individuals
38) Which of the following computers would be used in a
large corporation to complete huge processing needs, such as airline
reservations?
A) Minicomputer
B)
Mainframe
C)
Supercomputer
D) Server
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers for Organizations
39) Which of the following computers would be used to
process scientific data and show the possible underlying patterns?
A) Internet
appliance
B)
Terminal
C)
Server
D) Supercomputer
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Computers for Organizations 40) A server is a computer that :
A) is
designed for individual use.
B)
makes programs and data available to people who are
connected to a computer network.
C)
is ultrafast and designed to handle large processing
jobs.
D) plays
a less important role in today's businesses.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers for Organizations
44) Terminals are
computers that lack ________ capabilities.
A) processing
B)
printing
C)
viewing
D) storage
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers
for Organizations
45) Users connect to networks
on PCs called: A) requesters.
B)
clients.
C)
resources.
D) remote
users.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers for Organizations
46) Which type of
computers are typically operated from one location?
A) Servers
B)
Clients
C)
Mid-range computers
D) Terminals
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers for Organizations
47) The use of client
computers and centralized servers is called a(n) ________ network.
A) requester/provider
B)
master/subordinate
C)
hierarchical
D) client/server
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers for Organizations
48) People connect to
mainframes using terminals or ________.
A) NICs
B)
PCs
C)
USBs
D) PDAs
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers for Organizations
50) What is the main reason for the high level of
penetration of computers into almost every workplace and two-thirds of U.S.
households?
A) The
computer's capability to work with different types of data
B)
The computer's capability to store the results of
processing
C)
The speed with which computers are capable of
processing data
D) The
capability to check spelling in electronic documents
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers,
Society, & You
51) Which of the
following is NOT an advantage of using computers?
A) Information
overload
B)
Speed
C)
Memory
D) Storage
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using
Computers
52) Which of the
following is NOT a disadvantage of using computers?
A) Information
overload
B)
Data inaccuracy
C)
Hardware reliability
D) Software
unreliability
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Reference: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using
Computers
60) Safety-critical systems have what type of systems that
kick in if the main computer goes down?
A) Terminal
B)
Fail-safe
C)
Backup
D) Active/passive
standby
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Recognize the Risks of Using Flawed Software
65) The recent branch
of philosophy that deals with computer-related moral dilemmas is called : A)
moral beliefs.
B)
ergonomics.
C)
computer code of conduct.
D) computer
ethics.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Take Ethics Seriously
69) Technology has contributed to globalization,
which has led to : A) outsourcing.
B)
increased domestic employment.
C)
lower productivity.
D) higher
wages.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: The Effect of Computers on Employment
71) Which of the
following items can contribute to e-waste when not properly disposed of?
A) Computer
monitors
B)
Cell phones
C)
Televisions
D) All
of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Reference: Being a Responsible Computer User
73) Which of the
following is a way in which you could learn about the latest technology?
A) Reading
your local newspaper
B)
Visiting Web sites such as www.cnet.com
C)
Subscribing to online newsletters
D) All
of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Staying Informed About Changing Technology
74) Today, it's becoming harder
and harder to find an activity that doesn't involve ________ and technology.
Answer: computers
Diff: 1
Reference: Chapter Introduction
76) ________
includes all of the programs that give the computer its instructions.
Answer: Software
Diff: 1
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions
77) The
programs that enable the computer to work properly are known as ________
software. Answer: system
Diff: 1
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions
78) ________
software includes the programs that you can use to complete a specific task,
such as creating a database. Answer:
Application
Diff: 1
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions
79) Unorganized
raw facts are known as ________.
Answer: data
Diff: 1
Reference: Input: Getting Data into the Computer
80) The
most commonly used input devices are the keyboard and ________.
Answer: mouse
Diff: 1
Reference: Input: Getting Data into the Computer
81) A
scanner is a(n) ________ device.
Answer: input
Diff: 1
Reference: Input: Getting Data into the Computer
82) The
processing operation converts data into ________.
Answer: information
Diff: 1
Reference: Processing: Transforming Data into
Information
85) Simplified and
organized data that can be used is called ________.
Answer: information
Diff: 1
Reference: Processing: Transforming Data into
Information
87) The
most commonly used output devices are monitors and ________.
Answer: printers
Diff: 1
Reference: Output: Displaying Information
88) A
speaker is a(n) ________ device.
Answer: output
Diff: 1
Reference: Output: Displaying Information
89) A(n)
________ is a group of two or more computer systems that are connected.
Answer: network
Diff: 1
Reference: Communications: Moving Data Between Computers
90) A(n)
________ is a communications device that is used to enable computers to access
other computers and the Internet.
Answer: modem
Diff: 1
Reference: Communications: Moving Data Between Computers
91) ________
devices enable computers to connect to a computer network.
Answer:
Communications
Diff: 2
Reference: Communications: Moving Data Between Computers
92) A
personal computer (PC) is also known as a(n) ________.
Answer: microcomputer
Diff: 1
Reference: Computers for Individuals
96) The
Palm series, Apple iPhone, HP iPAQ, and Blackberry Curve are examples of ________.
Answer: PDAs or
personal digital assistants
Diff: 3
Reference: Computers for Individuals
97) A(n)
________ is a computer that makes programs and data available to people who are
connected to a computer network.
Answer: server
Diff: 1
Reference: Computers for Organizations
98) A(n)
________, or mid-range server, satisfies the computer needs for a small
corporation or organization. Answer:
minicomputer
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers
for Organizations
99) An
all-in-one computer is essentially a(n) ________ with everything else built in.
Answer: monitor
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers for Organizations
103) Handheld devices
that have many of the characteristics of a PDA are ________.
Answer: smartphones
Diff: 2
Reference: Computers for Organizations
109) A(n)
________ is a hardware or software defect or error that causes a program to
fail. Answer: bug
Diff: 1
Reference: Bug Techtalk
110) The
behavior related to your morals is known as ________.
Answer: ethics
Diff: 1
Reference: Take Ethics Seriously
113) Obsolete
computer equipment, also called ________, can't just be thrown into the trash.
Answer: e-waste
Diff: 2
Reference: Being a Responsible Computer User
116) A network is a group of two
or more computers connected for the purpose of sharing resources. Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2
Reference: Communications: Moving Data Between Computers
120) Outsourcing is
the real and only reason for eliminating many jobs.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2
Reference: The Effect
of Computers on Employment
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