Question 1

____ refers to the electronic and mechanical parts of the computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  System unit 
B)  Software 
C)  Hardware 
D)  All of the above.

Question 2

The term ____ refers to a personal journal focusing on a single topic or a variety of topics.

Accepted Answer

A)  wiki 
B)  blog 
C)  grid 
D)  MMS

Question 3

____ is the trend to blend several technologies with distinct functions into a single product.

Accepted Answer

A)  Digital convergence 
B)  Digital evolution 
C)  Digitization 
D)  Cloud computing

Question 4

Once information is input into a computer, it becomes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  data 
B)  output 
C)  memory 
D)  software

Question 5

A(n) ____ computer has a clamshell design, and opens and closes on a hinge.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

In the URL http:\www.nps.gov\yose\index.htm, ____ is the Web protocol standard.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Storage is an area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the URL http:\www.nps.gov\yose\index.htm, ____ is the Web server name.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A(n) ____ drive works with CDs, DVDs, and BDs.

Accepted Answer

A)  hard 
B)  optical 
C)  magnetic 
D)  flash

Question 10

Word processing and antivirus programs are examples of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  peripherals 
B)  software 
C)  hardware 
D)  digital devices

Question 11

PC stands for ____ computer.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

A computer system includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware 
B)  software 
C)  peripheral devices 
D)  All of the above.

Question 13

The main processor in a computer is called the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  GUI 
B)  CPU 
C)  LAN 
D)  PC

Question 14

Which of the following activities is enabled by the resource shown in the accompanying figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  social networking 
B)  cloud computing 
C)  grid computing 
D)  wiki usage

Question 15

All cell phones are examples of a personal computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If you want to discuss a research topic with others in public, you can participates in a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  instant message 
B)  chat group 
C)  Internet telephony 
D)  Skype session

Question 17

Digital cameras and media players are examples of ____ devices.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal 
B)  storage 
C)  peripheral 
D)  input

Question 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Additional recipients can be added to an e-mail via the Cc feature; Cc stands for ____ copy.

Accepted Answer

A)  courier 
B)  courtesy 
C)  computer 
D)  chat

Exam 1: Understanding Essential Computer Concepts