Exam 1: Introduction to Computers and the Internet

Integrated circuits incorporate many _____ on a single tiny silicon chip, making computers smaller and more reliable.

Sandy is a computer professional who writes instructions for computers to perform specific tasks. Sandy is a(n) _________. A)analyst B)programmer C)operator D)designer

Steve, a senior architect, has to design a work environment for the people who work in the office, including properly adjusting furniture and hardware. Which of the following should Steve make use of to set up a safe and effective workspace?

Susan, an archeological research student, browses sources online for her thesis. To conduct a search, she types one or more words into the search box on a search site, and a list of links to Web pages matching her search criteria is displayed. The words Susan uses are referred to as _________. A)keywords B)snippets C)codewords D)passwords

Rita, a computer science student, studies about servers with her friend. They learn about a trend that stores each user's desktop environment on a server and delivers it to each individual via any authorized device. Which of the following trends is discussed in this scenario?

Trademarks are the standards of moral conduct that guide a business's policies, decisions, and actions.

Randy, an entrepreneur, has designed a trademark for his new business. He has claimed his trademark but has not registered it with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and so he should use the mark ^TM.

_____, the largest and most well-known computer network in the world, is a network of networks because it consists of a vast collection of networks that can access each other.

Roger, a budding author, completes a manuscript and sends it to various publishers. He copyrights his work so that it will not be copied by others. For how long will the copyright cover Roger's work?

One recent focus for _________ is ensuring that they can handle new and emerging needs, such as having the computational power to process data from smart meters and having the ability to run mobile and social networking applications. A)minicomputers B)mainframe computers C)portable computers D)desktop computers

Which of the following statements is true of servers?

Identify the computer that generally runs one program at a time as fast as possible.

_________ is a collection of eye and vision problems, including eyestrain or eye fatigue, dry eyes, burning eyes, light sensitivity, and blurred vision. A)Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) B)Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) C)Computer vision syndrome (CVS) D)De Quervain's tendonitis

Identify a true statement about mainframe computers.

Which of the following statements is true of supercomputers?

People who use computers to perform tasks or obtain information are known as _________. A)computer programmers B)systems analysts C)end users D)operations personnel

Identify an accurate statement about embedded computers.

_________ components can be internal (located inside a computer) or external (located outside a computer and connected to a computer via a wired or wireless connection). A)Hardware B)Software C)Data D)Instruction

The physical parts of a computer are called software.

Case 1-2 Bruce, a freelance Web designer, has signed a contract to design a Web site for Glenvalley Corporation. He has been told that the Web site will only provide company specifics, the products they develop, the company founders, and the contact details; and no financial transactions would happen on the Web site. Which of the following email addresses should Bruce use to update in the "Contact Us" tab of the Web page?