Question 1

Usually when people talk about computers, they are talking about a PC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A printer or a monitor is an example of a(n) ____________________ device.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A printer or a monitor is an...

Question 3

The case for a vertical system unit is often referred to as a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  box 
B)  tower 
C)  desktop 
D)  tablet

Question 4

A(n) ____, like the one in the accompanying figure, displays on-screen icons, menus, and buttons.

Accepted Answer

A)  application software 
B)  Macintosh 
C)  operating system 
D)  GUI

Question 5

Sometimes when starting a computer you will be asked to enter a user ID and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sometimes when starting a computer you will...

Question 6

In the URL http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm, ____ is the file extension.

Accepted Answer

A)  http 
B)  www. 
C)  nps 
D)  htm

Question 7

A(n) application system is the master controller for all the activities that take place within a computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

PC stands for ____ computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral 
B)  personal 
C)  processor 
D)  portable

Question 9

What are digitization, the digital revolution, and digital convergence, and how do they affect your life?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are digitization, the digital revolution, and...

Question 10

Linux is an example of a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  operating system 
B)  computer platform 
C)  GUI 
D)  handheld device

Question 11

A(n) ____ has a touch-sensitive screen, which can be used as a writing or drawing pad.

Accepted Answer

A)  netbook 
B)  PDA 
C)  tablet 
D)  videogame console

Exam 1: Computer and Internet Basics

Usually when people talk about computers, they are talking about a PC.