Question 1

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-PDA

Accepted Answer

A) a computer that provides software, data, and other resources to other computers over a network 
B) a single silicon chip containing all of a computer's computational components 
C) handheld computer 
D) extra-light ultra-mobile notebook computer 
E) high-end PC
F)just a monitor and keyboard
G)a personal computer designed with portability in mind 
A) a computer that provides software, data, and other resources to other computers over a network 
B) a single silicon chip containing all of a computer's computational components 
C) handheld computer 
D) extra-light ultra-mobile notebook computer 
E) high-end PC
F)just a monitor and keyboard
G)a personal computer designed with portability in mind

Question 2

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-terminal

Accepted Answer

A) a computer that provides software, data, and other resources to other computers over a network 
B) a single silicon chip containing all of a computer's computational components 
C) handheld computer 
D) extra-light ultra-mobile notebook computer 
E) high-end PC
F)just a monitor and keyboard
G)a personal computer designed with portability in mind 
A) a computer that provides software, data, and other resources to other computers over a network 
B) a single silicon chip containing all of a computer's computational components 
C) handheld computer 
D) extra-light ultra-mobile notebook computer 
E) high-end PC
F)just a monitor and keyboard
G)a personal computer designed with portability in mind

Question 3

In 1943,the founding father of IBM predicted that the world would not need more than

Accepted Answer

A) 500 computers. 
B) 5 computers. 
C) 300,000 computers. 
D) 3 computers per business. 
A) 500 computers. 
B) 5 computers. 
C) 300,000 computers. 
D) 3 computers per business.

Question 4

When multiple users who share data and hardware resources need access to one application,a ________ is necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) mainframe 
B) server 
C) supercomputer 
D) workstation 
A) mainframe 
B) server 
C) supercomputer 
D) workstation

Question 5

A ________ is a refrigerator-sized computer used by large organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is a refrigerator-sized computer used...

Question 6

Integrated circuits rapidly replaced transistors for all of the following reason(s)EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) efficiency. 
B) reliability. 
C) speed. 
D) size. 
A) efficiency. 
B) reliability. 
C) speed. 
D) size.

Question 7

Which of the following application types include features such as email,instant messaging,and Web browsing?

Accepted Answer

A) multimedia 
B) network 
C) desktop publishing 
D) database 
A) multimedia 
B) network 
C) desktop publishing 
D) database

Question 8

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-hypertext link

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 9

Email stands for ________ mail.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Email stands for ________ mail....

Question 10

The online community,Flickr,was originally founded

Accepted Answer

A) to compete with MySpace. 
B) by a doctor in San Francisco. 
C) in 1999. 
D) to create a massive multiplayer Web game. 
A) to compete with MySpace. 
B) by a doctor in San Francisco. 
C) in 1999. 
D) to create a massive multiplayer Web game.

Question 11

The inventor of the first programmable,general-purpose digital computer invented the computer because

Accepted Answer

A) he was not good at calculations. 
B) he was too lazy to calculate. 
C) he had dropped out of school and was looking for something to do with his spare time. 
D) he needed some quick cash to start a business. 
A) he was not good at calculations. 
B) he was too lazy to calculate. 
C) he had dropped out of school and was looking for something to do with his spare time. 
D) he needed some quick cash to start a business.

Question 12

________ intelligence is the branch of computer science that explores the use of computers in tasks that require intelligence,imagination,and insight.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ intelligence is the branch of computer...

Question 13

A negative aspect of laptop computers is

Accepted Answer

A) the low price, thus low quality. 
B) the relatively high price and upgrade difficulties. 
C) their nonportability because they all weigh at least 10 pounds. 
D) the unlikelihood that the same high quality software on desktop PCs can be loaded onto a portable. 
A) the low price, thus low quality. 
B) the relatively high price and upgrade difficulties. 
C) their nonportability because they all weigh at least 10 pounds. 
D) the unlikelihood that the same high quality software on desktop PCs can be loaded onto a portable.

Question 14

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right.
-server

Accepted Answer

A) a computer that provides software, data, and other resources to other computers over a network 
B) a single silicon chip containing all of a computer's computational components 
C) handheld computer 
D) extra-light ultra-mobile notebook computer 
E) high-end PC
F)just a monitor and keyboard
G)a personal computer designed with portability in mind 
A) a computer that provides software, data, and other resources to other computers over a network 
B) a single silicon chip containing all of a computer's computational components 
C) handheld computer 
D) extra-light ultra-mobile notebook computer 
E) high-end PC
F)just a monitor and keyboard
G)a personal computer designed with portability in mind

Question 15

A computer system that links two or more computers is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer system that links two or...

Question 16

Over 90 percent of the world's microprocessors are found in embedded computers or systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a game console that also connects to the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A) Xbox 360 
B) Second Life 
C) Vimeo 
D) Digg 
A) Xbox 360 
B) Second Life 
C) Vimeo 
D) Digg

Question 18

The emergence of low-cost computers and the Internet make it possible for more people to access information.This may cause

Accepted Answer

A) too much Internet traffic. 
B) total loss of computer usage for daily tasks. 
C) abuse of information for political and economic power. 
D) businesses to fail. 
A) too much Internet traffic. 
B) total loss of computer usage for daily tasks. 
C) abuse of information for political and economic power. 
D) businesses to fail.

Question 19

A Web ________ is a program that allows access to the WWW.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Web ________ is a program that...

Question 20

What is a computer that provides software and other resources to computers over a network?

Accepted Answer

A) server 
B) workstation 
C) calculator 
D) supercomputer 
A) server 
B) workstation 
C) calculator 
D) supercomputer

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -PDA

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -terminal

In 1943,the founding father of IBM predicted that the world would not need more than

When multiple users who share data and hardware resources need access to one application,a ________ is necessary.

A ________ is a refrigerator-sized computer used by large organizations.

Integrated circuits rapidly replaced transistors for all of the following reason(s)EXCEPT:

Which of the following application types include features such as email,instant messaging,and Web browsing?

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -hypertext link

Email stands for ________ mail.

The online community,Flickr,was originally founded

The inventor of the first programmable,general-purpose digital computer invented the computer because

________ intelligence is the branch of computer science that explores the use of computers in tasks that require intelligence,imagination,and insight.

A negative aspect of laptop computers is

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -server

A computer system that links two or more computers is known as a ________.

Over 90 percent of the world's microprocessors are found in embedded computers or systems.

Which of the following is a game console that also connects to the Internet?

The emergence of low-cost computers and the Internet make it possible for more people to access information.This may cause

A Web ________ is a program that allows access to the WWW.

What is a computer that provides software and other resources to computers over a network?

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. -PDA

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -terminal

In 1943,the founding father of IBM predicted that the world would not need more than

When multiple users who share data and hardware resources need access to one application,a ________ is necessary.

A ________ is a refrigerator-sized computer used by large organizations.

Integrated circuits rapidly replaced transistors for all of the following reason(s)EXCEPT:

Which of the following application types include features such as email,instant messaging,and Web browsing?

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -hypertext link

Email stands for ________ mail.

The online community,Flickr,was originally founded

The inventor of the first programmable,general-purpose digital computer invented the computer because

________ intelligence is the branch of computer science that explores the use of computers in tasks that require intelligence,imagination,and insight.

A negative aspect of laptop computers is

Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right. -server

A computer system that links two or more computers is known as a ________.

Over 90 percent of the world's microprocessors are found in embedded computers or systems.

Which of the following is a game console that also connects to the Internet?

The emergence of low-cost computers and the Internet make it possible for more people to access information.This may cause

A Web ________ is a program that allows access to the WWW.

What is a computer that provides software and other resources to computers over a network?

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