Question 1

To navigate to a new Web page for which you know the URL, type that URL in the browser's ____ and press Enter.

Accepted Answer

A)  Address bar 
B)  Domain bar 
C)  Address button 
D)  Name button

Question 2

Computer literacy is knowing about and understanding computers and their uses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The slide rule is considered by many to be the earliest recorded calculating device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Some midrange servers consist of consist of a collection of individual compact, modular servers called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some midrange servers consist of consist of...

Question 5

Consumer ____________________ are small self-service computer-based stations, such as ATM machines, bridal registries, and ticketing systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consumer ____________________ are small self-service computer-based stations,...

Question 6

A ____ is a collection of hardware and other devices that are connected together so that users can share hardware, software, and data, as well as electronically communicate with each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer bank 
B)  database 
C)  data bank 
D)  computer network

Question 7

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sarah is a very active real estate agent. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software so she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city, and touch-up photos of real estate properties. Sarah has hired a programmer to create a Web page for her business. What type of programming language will the programmer use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Python 
B)  COBAL 
C)  XHTML 
D)  BASIC

Question 8

____________________-technically an input or output operation, depending on which direction the information is going-is increasingly considered the fifth primary computer operation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________-technically an input or output operation, depending...

Question 9

____________________ are computer professionals whose primary job responsibility is to write the programs that computers use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are computer professionals whose primary job...

Question 10

Similar to the way an IP address or domain name uniquely identifies a computer on the Internet, a ____ uniquely identifies a Web page.

Accepted Answer

A)  universal resource identifier (URI) 
B)  Web ID (WI
D)  
C)  uniform resource locator (URL) 
D)  Web resource identifier (WRI)

Question 11

____ occurs when data is entered into the computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Output 
B)  Processing 
C)  Input 
D)  Storage

Question 12

Multiple computing typically refers to accessing Web-based applications and data using a personal computer, mobile phone, or any other Internet-enabled device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Systems analysts design computer systems to be used within their companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A user inputs data into a computer, and then the computer processes it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____ refers to typing your entire e-mail message or discussion group post using only capital letters.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spamming 
B)  Phishing 
C)  Calling 
D)  Shouting

Question 16

Define the four primary operations of a computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define the four primary operations of a...

Question 17

In the early 1980s, things began to change. ____ were invented and computer use increased dramatically.

Accepted Answer

A)  Printers 
B)  Networks 
C)  Microcomputers 
D)  Computers

Question 18

Fourth-generation computers typically use a keyboard and mouse for input, a monitor and printer for output, and hard drives, flash memory media, and optical discs for storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

There are a number of special Web pages, called ____, available to help you locate what you are looking for on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  search sites 
B)  domain identifications 
C)  domain sites 
D)  Internet repositories

Question 20

A mainframe computer is the standard choice for large organizations that need to manage large amounts of centralized data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to the World of Computers

To navigate to a new Web page for which you know the URL, type that URL in the browser's ____ and press Enter.

Computer literacy is knowing about and understanding computers and their uses.

The slide rule is considered by many to be the earliest recorded calculating device.

Some midrange servers consist of consist of a collection of individual compact, modular servers called ____________________.

Consumer ____________________ are small self-service computer-based stations, such as ATM machines, bridal registries, and ticketing systems.

A ____ is a collection of hardware and other devices that are connected together so that users can share hardware, software, and data, as well as electronically communicate with each other.

____________________-technically an input or output operation, depending on which direction the information is going-is increasingly considered the fifth primary computer operation.

____________________ are computer professionals whose primary job responsibility is to write the programs that computers use.

Similar to the way an IP address or domain name uniquely identifies a computer on the Internet, a ____ uniquely identifies a Web page.

____ occurs when data is entered into the computer.

Multiple computing typically refers to accessing Web-based applications and data using a personal computer, mobile phone, or any other Internet-enabled device.

Systems analysts design computer systems to be used within their companies.

A user inputs data into a computer, and then the computer processes it.

____ refers to typing your entire e-mail message or discussion group post using only capital letters.

Define the four primary operations of a computer.

In the early 1980s, things began to change. ____ were invented and computer use increased dramatically.

Fourth-generation computers typically use a keyboard and mouse for input, a monitor and printer for output, and hard drives, flash memory media, and optical discs for storage.

There are a number of special Web pages, called ____, available to help you locate what you are looking for on the Internet.

A mainframe computer is the standard choice for large organizations that need to manage large amounts of centralized data.