Question 1

Memory is the area of a computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Provide at least five different suggestions for how to protect your privacy online.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Provide at least five different suggestions for...

Question 3

The digital convergence is an ongoing process of social, political, and economic change brought about by digital technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The term ____ refers to a personal journal focusing on a single topic or a variety of topics.

Accepted Answer

A)  wiki 
B)  blog 
C)  grid 
D)  MMS

Question 5

Storage is an area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All cell phones are examples of a personal computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following activities is enabled by the resource shown in the accompanying figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  social networking 
B)  cloud computing 
C)  grid computing 
D)  wiki usage

Question 8

An operating system is an example of system software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

After you save a document as a computer file, it is in storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n) blog is a collaborative Web site that allows people to add to and modify material posted by others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The accompanying figure is an example of a(n) ____ computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  tablet 
B)  tower 
C)  notebook 
D)  all-in-one

Question 12

Cars and appliances include digital electronics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n) ____ computer has a clamshell design, and opens and closes on a hinge.

Accepted Answer

A)  tablet 
B)  tower 
C)  notebook 
D)  all-in-one

Question 14

Word processing and antivirus programs are examples of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  peripherals 
B)  software 
C)  hardware 
D)  digital devices

Question 15

Much of a program for a Web app runs on a distant computer, often called the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cloud 
B)  system 
C)  network 
D)  search

Question 16

A machine that accepts input, processes and stores data, and produces output is called a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer 
B)  device 
C)  word processor 
D)  PC

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true about computer platforms and operating systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you have an Intel Mac you can install the Windows OS. 
B)  The PC platform is sometimes called the Windows platform 
C)  Linux is usually used instead of the Macintosh OS. 
D)  Two of the most important factors that define a computer's platform are the processor and the OS.

Question 18

A(n) ____________________ is a scaled-down version of notebook and offers more portability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a scaled-down version of...

Question 19

A network located in your home is an example of a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  WAN 
B)  LAN 
C)  Internet 
D)  modem

Question 20

To turn off the computer, simply press the power switch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Computer and Internet Basics

Memory is the area of a computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.

Provide at least five different suggestions for how to protect your privacy online.

The digital convergence is an ongoing process of social, political, and economic change brought about by digital technology.

The term ____ refers to a personal journal focusing on a single topic or a variety of topics.

Storage is an area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.

All cell phones are examples of a personal computer.

Which of the following activities is enabled by the resource shown in the accompanying figure?

An operating system is an example of system software.

After you save a document as a computer file, it is in storage.

A(n) blog is a collaborative Web site that allows people to add to and modify material posted by others.

The accompanying figure is an example of a(n) ____ computer.

Cars and appliances include digital electronics.

A(n) ____ computer has a clamshell design, and opens and closes on a hinge.

Word processing and antivirus programs are examples of ____.

Much of a program for a Web app runs on a distant computer, often called the ____.

A machine that accepts input, processes and stores data, and produces output is called a(n) ____.

Which of the following is NOT true about computer platforms and operating systems?

A(n) ____________________ is a scaled-down version of notebook and offers more portability.

A network located in your home is an example of a(n) ____.

To turn off the computer, simply press the power switch.