Question 1

In the computer industry, a(n)____ can refer to computer hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software and is used to serve the computers on a network.

Accepted Answer

A) ISP 
B) modem 
C) server 
D) system

Question 2

In the above figure, which of the following is an input device?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 3

The ____ is the box that houses the most important parts of a computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) software 
B) hardware 
C) input device 
D) system unit

Question 4

Two of the most important factors that define a computer's platform are the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) application software and the OS 
B) application software and the processor 
C) OS and the interface 
D) processor and the OS

Question 5

In the above figure, which number indicates the Web server name?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 6

You have just been hired as the administrative assistant to the vice president of finance at XYZ Corporation. As part of your job, you will be issued a user ID and password to use the company's network. In addition, you will receive a company email account. You decide to research the law concerning privacy in relation to email correspondence. Law enforcement agencies are required to obtain a court order before intercepting email. Does the same apply to when the XYZ Corporation wants to monitor an employee's email?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have just been hired as the...

Question 7

A ____ is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

Accepted Answer

A) handheld computer 
B) mainframe computer 
C) personal computer 
D) tablet computer

Question 8

A digital camera is a type of peripheral device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A computer is categorized as a(n)____________________ if, at the time it is built, it is one of the fastest computers in the world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer is categorized as a(n)____________________ if,...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is the master controller for all...

Question 11

Explain why a cell phone is considered a computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain why a cell phone is considered...

Question 12

You can run many applications at one time, but only one operating system at one time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true about application software?

Accepted Answer

A) Only one application software installed is on a PC. 
B) Windows software is designed to run on a Macintosh computer. 
C) Application software can be used to carry out a variety of tasks, including personal finance and word processing. 
D) Application software and system software are the same thing.

Question 14

The Web is a collection of ____ documents, graphics, and sounds that can be accessed over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) processed 
B) linked 
C) modified 
D) internal

Question 15

According to netiquette, using all capital letters is a good way to emphasize an important thought in an email.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

While Internet Explorer is a popular Web browser, Safari and Firefox are also used to view Web pages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the computer industry, ____________________ is a general term that refers to the physical attributes, such as size and dimensions, and intended use of a component.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the computer industry, ____________________ is a...

Question 18

____ is the trend in which several technologies with distinct functionalities evolve to form a single product, such as a cell phone.

Accepted Answer

A) Digital divide 
B) Digital convergence 
C) Digital communication 
D) None of the above

Question 19

It was the first successfully mass-produced personal computer in 1977 that energized the digital revolution. What was the name of the computer?

Accepted Answer

A) IBM PC 
B) Dell 
C) Apple II 
D) Gateway

Question 20

HTTP is the communication standard that is used to transport Web pages over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Computer and Internet Basics

In the computer industry, a(n) ____ can refer to computer hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software and is used to serve the computers on a network.

In the above figure, which of the following is an input device?

The ____ is the box that houses the most important parts of a computer system.

Two of the most important factors that define a computer's platform are the ____.

In the above figure, which number indicates the Web server name?

A ____ is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

A digital camera is a type of peripheral device.

A computer is categorized as a(n)____________________ if, at the time it is built, it is one of the fastest computers in the world.

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

Explain why a cell phone is considered a computer.

You can run many applications at one time, but only one operating system at one time.

Which of the following is true about application software?

The Web is a collection of ____ documents, graphics, and sounds that can be accessed over the Internet.

According to netiquette, using all capital letters is a good way to emphasize an important thought in an email.

While Internet Explorer is a popular Web browser, Safari and Firefox are also used to view Web pages.

In the computer industry, ____________________ is a general term that refers to the physical attributes, such as size and dimensions, and intended use of a component.

____ is the trend in which several technologies with distinct functionalities evolve to form a single product, such as a cell phone.

It was the first successfully mass-produced personal computer in 1977 that energized the digital revolution. What was the name of the computer?

HTTP is the communication standard that is used to transport Web pages over the Internet.