Question 1

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-Facebook,Twitter,Wikipedia,YouTube are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) program to surf the Web 
B) global connection of networks 
C) link computers together 
D) the graphical portion of the Internet 
E) Web 2.0
F)transfer files and exchange messages
G)the way that millions of Web pages are tied together
H)modern video game console 
A) program to surf the Web 
B) global connection of networks 
C) link computers together 
D) the graphical portion of the Internet 
E) Web 2.0
F)transfer files and exchange messages
G)the way that millions of Web pages are tied together
H)modern video game console

Question 2

The convergence of computer and network technology was responsible for the shift from the industrial economy to a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) digital economy. 
B) economic surge. 
C) information economy. 
D) loss of economy. 
A) digital economy. 
B) economic surge. 
C) information economy. 
D) loss of economy.

Question 3

When a student posts a clip from a recent movie on her Web site,the ethical issue of the actions is known as

Accepted Answer

A) protecting intellectual property. 
B) protecting privacy. 
C) using private university property for personal gain. 
D) All of these answers are ethical issues related to this action. 
A) protecting intellectual property. 
B) protecting privacy. 
C) using private university property for personal gain. 
D) All of these answers are ethical issues related to this action.

Question 4

The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC)

Accepted Answer

A) was the first general-purpose commercial computer built in the United States. 
B) could calculate 500 times faster than the existing electromechanical calculators. 
C) predicted that Eisenhower would win the election. 
D) was developed just before World War II. 
A) was the first general-purpose commercial computer built in the United States. 
B) could calculate 500 times faster than the existing electromechanical calculators. 
C) predicted that Eisenhower would win the election. 
D) was developed just before World War II.

Question 5

Sometimes our legal system does not define what is right and wrong. The law is especially lenient in technology related areas,because

Accepted Answer

A) there is a lack of evidence. 
B) the proof can be deleted. 
C) of limited technology knowledge by the legal system. 
D) technology changes too fast. 
A) there is a lack of evidence. 
B) the proof can be deleted. 
C) of limited technology knowledge by the legal system. 
D) technology changes too fast.

Question 6

Computer scientist Alan Kay has said,"The best way to predict the future is to ________ it."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Computer scientist Alan Kay has said,"The best...

Question 7

A single silicon chip,which contains all of a computer's computational components,is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A single silicon chip,which contains all of...

Question 8

A type of computer called a ________,also known as a thin client,is a combination keyboard and monitor with little,if any,local power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of computer called a ________,also...

Question 9

When a user has access to a high-end desktop computer with a large amount of processing power,he or she is using a

Accepted Answer

A) server. 
B) workstation. 
C) supercomputer. 
D) terminal. 
A) server. 
B) workstation. 
C) supercomputer. 
D) terminal.

Question 10

Apple launched a new product called a(an)________,which is designed to bridge the shrinking gap between the smart phone and the notebook/netbook PC.

Accepted Answer

A) Galaxy S 
B) Android 
C) iPad 
D) Blackberry 
A) Galaxy S 
B) Android 
C) iPad 
D) Blackberry

Question 11

What utility do you use to transfer files and exchange messages?

Accepted Answer

A) Email 
B) WWW 
C) Web browsers 
D) Hypertext 
A) Email 
B) WWW 
C) Web browsers 
D) Hypertext

Question 12

In 2005,MySpace was purchased by

Accepted Answer

A) ABC. 
B) Microsoft. 
C) News Corp. 
D) Bill Gates. 
A) ABC. 
B) Microsoft. 
C) News Corp. 
D) Bill Gates.

Question 13

A ________ is the fastest,most powerful computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is the fastest,most powerful computer....

Question 14

The UNIVAC I was purchased by ________ and delivered to the U.S.Census Bureau in 1951.

Accepted Answer

A) Underwood 
B) Remington Rand 
C) IBM 
D) the Germans 
A) Underwood 
B) Remington Rand 
C) IBM 
D) the Germans

Question 15

Which of these items is included in the guidelines of the ACM Code that might help you to decide how to "do the right thing" when faced with ethical dilemmas at school,at work,or at home?

Accepted Answer

A) Remember the golden rule. 
B) It's okay if it's legal. 
C) Someone else will be responsible. 
D) When in doubt, don't do it. 
A) Remember the golden rule. 
B) It's okay if it's legal. 
C) Someone else will be responsible. 
D) When in doubt, don't do it.

Question 16

A personal digital assistant (PDA)also has cell phone capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ENIAC could calculate 500 times faster than the existing electromechanical calculators,which was about as fast as

Accepted Answer

A) the Gloster Meteor. 
B) a current day Nascar winner. 
C) the Tonan Maru. 
D) a modern pocket calculator. 
A) the Gloster Meteor. 
B) a current day Nascar winner. 
C) the Tonan Maru. 
D) a modern pocket calculator.

Question 18

The first programmable,general-purpose digital computer was called the

Accepted Answer

A) Babbage. 
B) Analytical Engine. 
C) Z1. 
D) Zuse. 
A) Babbage. 
B) Analytical Engine. 
C) Z1. 
D) Zuse.

Question 19

The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC)broke down on average every

Accepted Answer

A) half hour. 
B) 7 minutes. 
C) other day. 
D) hour. 
A) half hour. 
B) 7 minutes. 
C) other day. 
D) hour.

Question 20

The Mark I computer proved its worth by

Accepted Answer

A) helping IBM financially. 
B) counting the population in 1944. 
C) computing ballistics tables for the U.S. Navy. 
D) solving systems of linear equations. 
A) helping IBM financially. 
B) counting the population in 1944. 
C) computing ballistics tables for the U.S. Navy. 
D) solving systems of linear equations.

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -Facebook,Twitter,Wikipedia,YouTube are examples of

The convergence of computer and network technology was responsible for the shift from the industrial economy to a(n)

When a student posts a clip from a recent movie on her Web site,the ethical issue of the actions is known as

The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC)

Sometimes our legal system does not define what is right and wrong. The law is especially lenient in technology related areas,because

Computer scientist Alan Kay has said,"The best way to predict the future is to ________ it."

A single silicon chip,which contains all of a computer's computational components,is called a(n)________.

A type of computer called a ________,also known as a thin client,is a combination keyboard and monitor with little,if any,local power.

When a user has access to a high-end desktop computer with a large amount of processing power,he or she is using a

Apple launched a new product called a(an)________,which is designed to bridge the shrinking gap between the smart phone and the notebook/netbook PC.

What utility do you use to transfer files and exchange messages?

In 2005,MySpace was purchased by

A ________ is the fastest,most powerful computer.

The UNIVAC I was purchased by ________ and delivered to the U.S.Census Bureau in 1951.

Which of these items is included in the guidelines of the ACM Code that might help you to decide how to "do the right thing" when faced with ethical dilemmas at school,at work,or at home?

A personal digital assistant (PDA)also has cell phone capabilities.

The ENIAC could calculate 500 times faster than the existing electromechanical calculators,which was about as fast as

The first programmable,general-purpose digital computer was called the

The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC)broke down on average every

The Mark I computer proved its worth by

Hardware Basics: Inside the Box

Hardware Basics: Peripherals

Software Basics: the Ghost in the Machine

Productivity Applications

Graphics, digital Media, and Multimedia

Database Applications and Privacy Implications

Networking and Digital Communication

The Evolving Internet

Computer Security and Risks

Computers at Work, school, and Home

Information Systems in Business

E-Commerce and E-Business: the Evolving Internet Economy

Systems Design and Development

Is Artificial Intelligence Real

Computer and Internet Terminology

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Exam 1: Exploring Our Digital Planet

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -Facebook,Twitter,Wikipedia,YouTube are examples of

The convergence of computer and network technology was responsible for the shift from the industrial economy to a(n)

When a student posts a clip from a recent movie on her Web site,the ethical issue of the actions is known as

The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC)

Sometimes our legal system does not define what is right and wrong. The law is especially lenient in technology related areas,because

Computer scientist Alan Kay has said,"The best way to predict the future is to ________ it."

A single silicon chip,which contains all of a computer's computational components,is called a(n)________.

A type of computer called a ________,also known as a thin client,is a combination keyboard and monitor with little,if any,local power.

When a user has access to a high-end desktop computer with a large amount of processing power,he or she is using a

Apple launched a new product called a(an)________,which is designed to bridge the shrinking gap between the smart phone and the notebook/netbook PC.

What utility do you use to transfer files and exchange messages?

In 2005,MySpace was purchased by

A ________ is the fastest,most powerful computer.

The UNIVAC I was purchased by ________ and delivered to the U.S.Census Bureau in 1951.

Which of these items is included in the guidelines of the ACM Code that might help you to decide how to "do the right thing" when faced with ethical dilemmas at school,at work,or at home?

A personal digital assistant (PDA)also has cell phone capabilities.

The ENIAC could calculate 500 times faster than the existing electromechanical calculators,which was about as fast as

The first programmable,general-purpose digital computer was called the

The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC)broke down on average every

The Mark I computer proved its worth by

Hardware Basics: Inside the Box

Hardware Basics: Peripherals

Software Basics: the Ghost in the Machine

Productivity Applications

Graphics, digital Media, and Multimedia

Database Applications and Privacy Implications

Networking and Digital Communication

The Evolving Internet

Computer Security and Risks

Computers at Work, school, and Home

Information Systems in Business

E-Commerce and E-Business: the Evolving Internet Economy

Systems Design and Development

Is Artificial Intelligence Real

Computer and Internet Terminology

Filters