Question 1

Both earbuds and headphones usually include noise-cancelling technology that enable you to reduce the volume level needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Google is an example of a search engine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Gaming consoles are more portable than handheld gaming devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Trojan horses and zombies are examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cloud apps 
B)  search engines 
C)  hackers 
D)  malware 
A)  cloud apps 
B)  search engines 
C)  hackers 
D)  malware

Question 5

A(n) ______ disk is a storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information.

Accepted Answer

A)  solid-state 
B)  hard 
C)  flash 
D)  optical 
A)  solid-state 
B)  hard 
C)  flash 
D)  optical

Question 6

A(n) ______ TV is an Internet-capable, high-definition television on which you can use the Internet to watch video, listen to the radio, play games, and communicate with others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ TV is an Internet-capable, high-definition...

Question 7

A(n) ______ consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  operating system 
B)  server 
C)  application 
D)  system software 
A)  operating system 
B)  server 
C)  application 
D)  system software

Question 8

A(n) ______ is a light-sensing input device that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ is a light-sensing input device...

Question 9

A collection of related instructions organized for a common purpose is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware 
B)  scripts 
C)  data 
D)  software 
A)  hardware 
B)  scripts 
C)  data 
D)  software

Question 10

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2
Parvati wants to find out more information about purchasing a computer, so she performs a web search.
Which of the following is NOT true about Parvati's web search?

Accepted Answer

A)  She will enter the desired search text in the Query box. 
B)  To display the website of the search result, click it in the list. 
C)  The more descriptive the search text, the easier it will be to locate the desired search results. 
D)  The search engine may provide search text suggestions as she types. 
A)  She will enter the desired search text in the Query box. 
B)  To display the website of the search result, click it in the list. 
C)  The more descriptive the search text, the easier it will be to locate the desired search results. 
D)  The search engine may provide search text suggestions as she types.

Question 11

A USB ______ drive is a portable memory storage device that you plug into a USB port.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A USB ______ drive is a portable...

Question 12

Mobile computers and devices typically have a separate physical display device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n) ______ is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.

Accepted Answer

A)  display 
B)  printer 
C)  scanner 
D)  webcam 
A)  display 
B)  printer 
C)  scanner 
D)  webcam

Question 14

Which Internet communication service can you use to transfer items to and from other computers on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  VoIP 
B)  FTP 
C)  Email 
D)  IM 
A)  VoIP 
B)  FTP 
C)  Email 
D)  IM

Question 15

______ is a collection of unprocessed items, including text, images, audio, and video.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is a collection of unprocessed items,...

Question 16

A(n) ______ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, and other information related to a specific topic.

Accepted Answer

A)  browser 
B)  search engine 
C)  web server 
D)  cloud app 
A)  browser 
B)  search engine 
C)  web server 
D)  cloud app

Question 17

You interact with a program through its user ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  protocol 
B)  development unit 
C)  input window 
D)  interface 
A)  protocol 
B)  development unit 
C)  input window 
D)  interface

Question 18

A(n) ______ also  is called a notebook computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ also  is called a notebook...

Question 19

A(n) ______ is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ is a collection of computers...

Question 20

A common way to display a shortcut menu using a mouse is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  point 
B)  drag 
C)  right-click 
D)  double-click 
A)  point 
B)  drag 
C)  right-click 
D)  double-click

Both earbuds and headphones usually include noise-cancelling technology that enable you to reduce the volume level needed.

Google is an example of a search engine.

Gaming consoles are more portable than handheld gaming devices.

Trojan horses and zombies are examples of ______.

A(n) ______ disk is a storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information.

A(n) ______ TV is an Internet-capable, high-definition television on which you can use the Internet to watch video, listen to the radio, play games, and communicate with others.

A(n) ______ consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

A(n) ______ is a light-sensing input device that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process.

A collection of related instructions organized for a common purpose is referred to as ______.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Parvati wants to find out more information about purchasing a computer, so she performs a web search. Which of the following is NOT true about Parvati's web search?

A USB ______ drive is a portable memory storage device that you plug into a USB port.

Mobile computers and devices typically have a separate physical display device.

A(n) ______ is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.

Which Internet communication service can you use to transfer items to and from other computers on the Internet?

______ is a collection of unprocessed items, including text, images, audio, and video.

A(n) ______ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, and other information related to a specific topic.

You interact with a program through its user ______.

A(n) ______ also is called a notebook computer.

A(n) ______ is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly.

A common way to display a shortcut menu using a mouse is to ______.

Connecting and Communicating Online: the Internet, Websites, and Media

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating Options for Home and Work

Programs and Apps: Productivity, Graphics, Security, and Other Tools

Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy: Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Appendix: Focus on Web Development

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Exam 1: Introducing Todays Technologies: Computers, Devices, and the Web

Both earbuds and headphones usually include noise-cancelling technology that enable you to reduce the volume level needed.

Google is an example of a search engine.

Gaming consoles are more portable than handheld gaming devices.

Trojan horses and zombies are examples of ______.

A(n) ______ disk is a storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information.

A(n) ______ TV is an Internet-capable, high-definition television on which you can use the Internet to watch video, listen to the radio, play games, and communicate with others.

A(n) ______ consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

A(n) ______ is a light-sensing input device that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process.

A collection of related instructions organized for a common purpose is referred to as ______.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Parvati wants to find out more information about purchasing a computer, so she performs a web search. Which of the following is NOT true about Parvati's web search?

A USB ______ drive is a portable memory storage device that you plug into a USB port.

Mobile computers and devices typically have a separate physical display device.

A(n) ______ is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.

Which Internet communication service can you use to transfer items to and from other computers on the Internet?

______ is a collection of unprocessed items, including text, images, audio, and video.

A(n) ______ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, and other information related to a specific topic.

You interact with a program through its user ______.

A(n) ______ also is called a notebook computer.

A(n) ______ is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly.

A common way to display a shortcut menu using a mouse is to ______.

Connecting and Communicating Online: the Internet, Websites, and Media

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating Options for Home and Work

Programs and Apps: Productivity, Graphics, Security, and Other Tools

Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy: Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Appendix: Focus on Web Development

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