Question 1

Abbreviations or acronyms, such as BTW for " between the words ," are commonly used to save time in all types of communications today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Notebook computers (also called laptops) are fully functioning computers that open to reveal a screen and keyboard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ____________________ being used with a computer determine the tasks the computer is able to perform.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ being used with a computer...

Question 4

Web browsers maintain a History list, which is a record of all Web pages visited during the period of time specified in the browser settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Computer programmers are the people who use a computer to obtain information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

IP addresses and their corresponding domain names are used to identify computers available through the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One online security problem is ____, in which someone else uses your identity, typically to purchase goods or services.

Accepted Answer

A)  identity duplication 
B)  domain theft 
C)  identity theft 
D)  phishing

Question 8

____________________ are regular appliances with some type of built-in computer technology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are regular appliances with some type...

Question 9

Dr. Herman Hollerith's Punch Card Tabulating Machine and Sorter was the first electromechanical machine that could read slide rules .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

HTML is called a(n) ____________________ or scripting language.

Accepted Answer

The answer of HTML is called a(n) ____________________ or scripting...

Question 11

In addition to the four primary computer operations, today's computers typically also perform ____ functions.

Accepted Answer

A)  calculations 
B)  communications 
C)  sorting 
D)  programming

Question 12

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. What kind of computer would most likely fit Sarah's needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  midrange server 
B)  embedded 
C)  notebook 
D)  docking station

Question 13

An emerging payment option is the use of ____________________ payment systems-systems that allow individuals to pay for products and services via a mobile phone or other portable device.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An emerging payment option is the use...

Question 14

Fourth-generation computers witnessed the development of computer networks, wireless technologies, and the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A personal computer (PC) or ____ is a small computer system designed to be used by one person at a time.

Accepted Answer

A)  processor 
B)  microcomputer 
C)  microchip 
D)  small processor

Question 16

The progression of input, processing, output, and storage is sometimes referred to as the ____________________ cycle or the information processing cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The progression of input, processing, output, and...

Question 17

Computing technologies make it possible to have ____, traditional appliances with some type of built-in computer or communications technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  design appliances 
B)  smart computers 
C)  home computers 
D)  smart appliances

Question 18

The Start button is used to open the Start menu -shown in the accompanying figure-which is used to launch programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Windows ____ shown in the figure above contains the following objects: Windows, Icons, Menus, Toolbars, Taskbar, Hyperlinks, Sizing buttons, and a Dialog box.

Accepted Answer

A)  command 
B)  toolbox 
C)  general menu 
D)  desktop

Question 20

Information processing is a vital activity today because the success of many businesses depends heavily on the wise use of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to the World of Computers

Abbreviations or acronyms, such as BTW for " between the words ," are commonly used to save time in all types of communications today.

Notebook computers (also called laptops) are fully functioning computers that open to reveal a screen and keyboard.

The ____________________ being used with a computer determine the tasks the computer is able to perform.

Web browsers maintain a History list, which is a record of all Web pages visited during the period of time specified in the browser settings.

Computer programmers are the people who use a computer to obtain information.

IP addresses and their corresponding domain names are used to identify computers available through the Internet.

One online security problem is ____, in which someone else uses your identity, typically to purchase goods or services.

____________________ are regular appliances with some type of built-in computer technology.

Dr. Herman Hollerith's Punch Card Tabulating Machine and Sorter was the first electromechanical machine that could read slide rules .

HTML is called a(n) ____________________ or scripting language.

In addition to the four primary computer operations, today's computers typically also perform ____ functions.

An emerging payment option is the use of ____________________ payment systems-systems that allow individuals to pay for products and services via a mobile phone or other portable device.

Fourth-generation computers witnessed the development of computer networks, wireless technologies, and the Internet.

A personal computer (PC) or ____ is a small computer system designed to be used by one person at a time.

The progression of input, processing, output, and storage is sometimes referred to as the ____________________ cycle or the information processing cycle.

Computing technologies make it possible to have ____, traditional appliances with some type of built-in computer or communications technology.

The Start button is used to open the Start menu -shown in the accompanying figure-which is used to launch programs.

The Windows ____ shown in the figure above contains the following objects: Windows, Icons, Menus, Toolbars, Taskbar, Hyperlinks, Sizing buttons, and a Dialog box.

Information processing is a vital activity today because the success of many businesses depends heavily on the wise use of information.