Question 1

Programmers develop programs or write the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Apple's App Store is the most popular Web site selling music.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To use software that is stored locally, you do not usually need to install the software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a popular type of mobile device?

Accepted Answer

A)  handheld computers 
B)  CDAs 
C)  tower tablet 
D)  mainframes 
A)  handheld computers 
B)  CDAs 
C)  tower tablet 
D)  mainframes

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your cousin asks you what devices can be used to record and retrieve data, instructions, and/or information for future use on a computer, which of the following would you tell her?

Accepted Answer

A)  USB flash drives, Blu-ray Disc drives, hard disks 
B)  Hard disks, memory cards, memory 
C)  Scanners, DVD drives, memory cards 
D)  Memory, Blu-ray Disc drives, USB flash drives 
A)  USB flash drives, Blu-ray Disc drives, hard disks 
B)  Hard disks, memory cards, memory 
C)  Scanners, DVD drives, memory cards 
D)  Memory, Blu-ray Disc drives, USB flash drives

Question 6

Discuss what storage devices are, including an explanation of storage media, USB flash drives, hard disks, and optical discs in your answer.

Accepted Answer

Storage devices are hardware components

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Who built the first Apple computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steve Jobs and Bill Gates 
B)  Dr. Ted Hoff and Dan Bricklin 
C)  Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs 
D)  Alan Shugart and Dr. John Kemeny 
A)  Steve Jobs and Bill Gates 
B)  Dr. Ted Hoff and Dan Bricklin 
C)  Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs 
D)  Alan Shugart and Dr. John Kemeny

Question 8

Servers like the one in the accompanying figure typically support only one computer at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The application system provides a means for users to communicate with the computer and other software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you see an advertisement that offers a sale on all computer hardware in a store, which of the following will be on sale?

Accepted Answer

A)  Printers, memory, hard disk drives 
B)  Mouses, Internet, scanners 
C)  World Wide Web, CPUs, videos 
D)  DVDs, modems, keyboards 
A)  Printers, memory, hard disk drives 
B)  Mouses, Internet, scanners 
C)  World Wide Web, CPUs, videos 
D)  DVDs, modems, keyboards

Question 11

Examples of ____________________ users are sales reps, real estate agents, insurance agents, meter readers, package delivery people, journalists, consultants, and students.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Examples of ____________________ users are sales reps,...

Question 12

Explain what phishing is and what can be done to prevent it.

Accepted Answer

Phishing is a type of cyber attack where

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following elements is found in a graphical user interface?

Accepted Answer

A)  Text, cursors, blinkers 
B)  Graphics, econs, keystrokes 
C)  Visual images, words, IM 
D)  Text, graphics, visual images 
A)  Text, cursors, blinkers 
B)  Graphics, econs, keystrokes 
C)  Visual images, words, IM 
D)  Text, graphics, visual images

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a computer adds together a list of numbers, what term identifies these numbers?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Web 
B)  Usenet 
C)  Newsnet 
D)  Internet 
A)  Web 
B)  Usenet 
C)  Newsnet 
D)  Internet

Question 16

Explain in detail at least three advantages of using computers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain in detail at least three advantages...

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT An acquaintance of yours was just arrested on a charge of phishing. Why would someone be arrested for phishing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows anyone with a computer and a communications device to connect to the Internet over either a wired or a wireless connection without paying for that connection 
B)  It enables scam artists to steal personal information 
C)  It blocks equal access to the Internet for all users 
D)  It entices novice computer users to use unreliable information on the Internet 
A)  It allows anyone with a computer and a communications device to connect to the Internet over either a wired or a wireless connection without paying for that connection 
B)  It enables scam artists to steal personal information 
C)  It blocks equal access to the Internet for all users 
D)  It entices novice computer users to use unreliable information on the Internet

Question 18

The circuitry of the system unit usually is part of or is connected to a circuit board called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The circuitry of the system unit usually...

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which term refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly?

Accepted Answer

A)  CAM 
B)  CAP 
C)  POS 
D)  TAC 
A)  CAM 
B)  CAP 
C)  POS 
D)  TAC

Question 20

PDAs and smart phones are interchangeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Programmers develop programs or write the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information.

Apple's App Store is the most popular Web site selling music.

To use software that is stored locally, you do not usually need to install the software.

Which of the following is a popular type of mobile device?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your cousin asks you what devices can be used to record and retrieve data, instructions, and/or information for future use on a computer, which of the following would you tell her?

Discuss what storage devices are, including an explanation of storage media, USB flash drives, hard disks, and optical discs in your answer.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Who built the first Apple computer?

Servers like the one in the accompanying figure typically support only one computer at a time.

The application system provides a means for users to communicate with the computer and other software.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you see an advertisement that offers a sale on all computer hardware in a store, which of the following will be on sale?

Examples of ____________________ users are sales reps, real estate agents, insurance agents, meter readers, package delivery people, journalists, consultants, and students.

Explain what phishing is and what can be done to prevent it.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following elements is found in a graphical user interface?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a computer adds together a list of numbers, what term identifies these numbers?

Which of the following is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals?

Explain in detail at least three advantages of using computers.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT An acquaintance of yours was just arrested on a charge of phishing. Why would someone be arrested for phishing?

The circuitry of the system unit usually is part of or is connected to a circuit board called the ____________________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which term refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly?

PDAs and smart phones are interchangeable.

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

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Exam 1: Introduction to Computers

Programmers develop programs or write the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information.

Apple's App Store is the most popular Web site selling music.

To use software that is stored locally, you do not usually need to install the software.

Which of the following is a popular type of mobile device?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your cousin asks you what devices can be used to record and retrieve data, instructions, and/or information for future use on a computer, which of the following would you tell her?

Discuss what storage devices are, including an explanation of storage media, USB flash drives, hard disks, and optical discs in your answer.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Who built the first Apple computer?

Servers like the one in the accompanying figure typically support only one computer at a time.

The application system provides a means for users to communicate with the computer and other software.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you see an advertisement that offers a sale on all computer hardware in a store, which of the following will be on sale?

Examples of ____________________ users are sales reps, real estate agents, insurance agents, meter readers, package delivery people, journalists, consultants, and students.

Explain what phishing is and what can be done to prevent it.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following elements is found in a graphical user interface?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a computer adds together a list of numbers, what term identifies these numbers?

Which of the following is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals?

Explain in detail at least three advantages of using computers.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT An acquaintance of yours was just arrested on a charge of phishing. Why would someone be arrested for phishing?

The circuitry of the system unit usually is part of or is connected to a circuit board called the ____________________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which term refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly?

PDAs and smart phones are interchangeable.

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters