Question 1

Most computers are equipped with a(n) mouse as the primary input device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

All of the following are examples of portable computers EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   desktops
B)   notebooks
C)   netbooks
D)   tablets A

Question 3

A keyboard or a mouse is an example of a(n) ____________________ device.

Accepted Answer

input,

Question 4

When you tell a computer what to do, you are providing input.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Digitization is the process of converting text, numbers, sound, photos, and video into data that can be processed by a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n) ____ is a named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.

Accepted Answer

A)   disk
B)   drive
C)   folder
D)   file

Question 7

Linux is an example of a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

A(n) ____ allows you to capture video images using your computer.

Accepted Answer

A)   Web cam
B)   digital media player
C)   digital camera
D)   All of the above.

Question 11

Examples of ____ computers are portable media players and smartphones.

Accepted Answer

A)   handheld
B)   tablet
C)   netbook
D)   mini-laptop

Question 12

You can use a(n) ____ on a search site to describe the information you are trying to find.

Accepted Answer

A)   URL
B)   navigator
C)   keyword
D)   browser

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Internet connections require a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Internet connections require a(n) ____________________....

Question 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Several people who connect to the Internet and communicate in real time by typing comments to each other is called a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   chat group
B)   instant message
C)   VoIP
D)   social network

Question 18

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 19

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 20

____ messages are typed messages you send using your smartphone or mobile device.

Accepted Answer

A)   Public
B)   Blog
C)   Attached
D)   Text

Exam 1: Understanding Essential Computer Concepts

Most computers are equipped with a(n) mouse as the primary input device.

All of the following are examples of portable computers EXCEPT ____.

A keyboard or a mouse is an example of a(n) ____________________ device.

When you tell a computer what to do, you are providing input.

Digitization is the process of converting text, numbers, sound, photos, and video into data that can be processed by a computer.

A(n) ____ is a named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.

Linux is an example of a(n) ____.

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

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

A(n) ____ allows you to capture video images using your computer.

Examples of ____ computers are portable media players and smartphones.

You can use a(n) ____ on a search site to describe the information you are trying to find.

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

Internet connections require a(n) ____________________.

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

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

Several people who connect to the Internet and communicate in real time by typing comments to each other is called a(n) ____.

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

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

____ messages are typed messages you send using your smartphone or mobile device.