Exam 1: Understanding Computers and Computer Literacy

Most software has a ____ user interface.

____ was a large wide-area network created by the United States government, and served as the testing group for new networking technology.

A computer performs only two operations: arithmetic computations and logical operations.

Software is also called programs.

____________________ are systems that allow outside organizations to access a company's internal information system.

Please describe a computer and a computer system. Please include information about hardware, software, data, information and users in your response.

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below. -Computers on a network

The Switch User option closes any open programs and logs off.

CASE 1.2 Serena was leading a taskforce at her company to make decisions on the company's Internet, intranet, and extranet policies. In preparation for a meeting, she collected questions from her co-workers. -Jim, from Human Resources, asked, "If I want only employees to see detailed information on our benefits, what type of network would I use?"

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below. -Computer output

An icon is a small image that represents a file, command, or another computer function.

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the first Apple computer in ____.

____________________ computers are used to control devices such as dishwashers and airport radar systems.

CASE 1.2 Serena was leading a taskforce at her company to make decisions on the company's Internet, intranet, and extranet policies. In preparation for a meeting, she collected questions from her co-workers. -Michelle from Purchasing asked, "I have compiled a list of specifications for products that our company buys. I would like my vendors to access this information. What type of network would I use?"

General-purpose computers are divided into categories, based on their physical size, function, ____, and performance.

Michael is in charge of purchasing computers for his company. He is putting together a short presentation for management describing the different types of computers and his recommendations for the company. Please refer to Figure 1-1 as you answer the questions below. FIGURE 1-1 -Michael is excited about the idea that he can actually bring in an example of a mobile device that can connect wirelessly to the Internet. Michael would choose to bring the computer numbered ____ in Figure 1-1.

An example of an arithmetic operation is the ____ operation.

A desktop computer is designed so that all components fit on or under a desk. _________________________

An advantage of using a computer is ____.

The ____ option is for changing users without logging off or closing the computer.