Exam 8: Computer Concepts

Which printer uses replaceable cartridges, the cost of which must be considered when planning the long-term cost of the machine?

The most common use for disks today is for:

Encrypted data are called:

A device that allows information to be transmitted over telephone lines at speeds measured in bits per second is called a(n) __________.

Which of the following is internal memory that cannot be overwritten and is not erased when the computer is turned off?

The most commonly used input device that allows the computer operator to select commands by interfacing with the monitor screen is called the:

All of the following are advantages to using laser printers except:

Magnetically creating tracks on a disk where information will be stored is called making a backup.

Common file extensions include .jpeg and .gif.

The type of file made up of rich text format is called a(n) __________ file.

DVD stands for __________.

The word used for the selling and buying of goods over the Internet is __________.

Which of the following is not one of the features that differentiates microprocessors?

Which of the following is used to ensure that all office computer programs and data are secure in case of a mishap, fire, or natural disaster?

Software applications that allow the computer to surf the Internet are called:

A kilobyte is approximately 2410 bits.

The help function in software programs is a feature that must be paid for before it its used.

__________ was enacted partly to ensure that medical records would be kept private and confidential.

The acronym for the language used to create documents for use on the Internet is HTTP.

If a disk is not preformatted, most computers detect that and format the disk automatically.