Exam 1: Computer and Internet Basics

In the computer industry, a(n)____ can refer to computer hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software and is used to serve the computers on a network.

In the above figure, which of the following is an input device?

The ____ is the box that houses the most important parts of a computer system.

Two of the most important factors that define a computer's platform are the ____.

In the above figure, which number indicates the Web server name?

You have just been hired as the administrative assistant to the vice president of finance at XYZ Corporation. As part of your job, you will be issued a user ID and password to use the company's network. In addition, you will receive a company email account. You decide to research the law concerning privacy in relation to email correspondence. Law enforcement agencies are required to obtain a court order before intercepting email. Does the same apply to when the XYZ Corporation wants to monitor an employee's email?

A ____ is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

A digital camera is a type of peripheral device.

A computer is categorized as a(n)____________________ if, at the time it is built, it is one of the fastest computers in the world.

A(n)____________________ is the master controller for all of the activities that take place within a computer system.

Explain why a cell phone is considered a computer.

You can run many applications at one time, but only one operating system at one time.

Which of the following is true about application software?

The Web is a collection of ____ documents, graphics, and sounds that can be accessed over the Internet.

According to netiquette, using all capital letters is a good way to emphasize an important thought in an email.

While Internet Explorer is a popular Web browser, Safari and Firefox are also used to view Web pages.

In the computer industry, ____________________ is a general term that refers to the physical attributes, such as size and dimensions, and intended use of a component.

____ is the trend in which several technologies with distinct functionalities evolve to form a single product, such as a cell phone.

It was the first successfully mass-produced personal computer in 1977 that energized the digital revolution. What was the name of the computer?

HTTP is the communication standard that is used to transport Web pages over the Internet.