1. All of the following are
examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT:
A. hackers. B.
spam. C. viruses. D. identity
theft. Answer: B
2. A process known as
____________ is used by large retailers to study trends.
A. data mining B. data selection C.
POS D. data conversion Answer: A
3. ____________terminals
(formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complex inventory and
sales computer systems.
A. Data B.
Pointofsale(POS) C. Sales D. Query Answer: B
4. A(n) ____________ system is
a small, wireless handheld computer that scans an item tag and pulls up the
current price (and any special offers)
as you shop.
A. PSS B.
POS C. inventory D. data mining Answer: A
5. The ability to recover and
read deleted or damaged files from a criminal computer is an example of a law
enforcement specialty called:
A.
robotics. B. simulation. C. computer forensics. D. animation. Answer: C
6. Which of the following is
NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?
A.
gathering data B. processing data into
information C. analyzing the data
or information
D.
storing the data or information Answer: C
7. ____________ tags, when
placed on an animal, can be used to record and track in a database all of the animal
movements.
A. POS B. RFID C. PPS D. GPS Answer: B
8. Surgeons can perform
delicate operations by manipulating devices through computers instead of manually.
This technology is known as:
A. robotics. B.
computer forensics. C.
simulation. D. forecasting. Answer: A
9. Technology no longer
protected by copyright, available to everyone, is considered to be
A.
proprietary. B. open. C. experimental. D. in the public domain. Answer:
A
10. ____________ is the study
of molecules and structures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.
A.
Nanoscience B. Microelectrodes C. Computer forensics D. Artificial intelligence Answer: A
11. ____________ is the science
that attempts to produce machines that display the same type of intelligence
that humans do.
A.
Nanoscience B. Nanotechnology C. Simulation D.
Artificial intelligence (AI) Answer: D
12. ____________ is data that
has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.
A. A
process B. Software C. Storage D. Information Answer: D
13. The name for the way that
computers manipulate data into information is called:
A.
programming. B. processing. C. storing. D. organizing. Answer: B
14. Computers gather data,
which means that they allow users to ____________ data.
A.
present B.
input C. output D. store Answer: B
15. After a picture has been
taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of
the picture is considered:
A. data. B. output. C. input. D. the process. Answer: B
16. Computers use the
____________ language to process data.
A. processing B. kilobyte C. binary D. representational Answer: C
17. Computers process data into
information by working exclusively with:
A.
multimedia. B. words. C. characters. D. numbers. Answer: D
18. In the binary language each
letter of the alphabet, each number and each special character is made up of a
unique combination of:
A. eight
bytes. B. eight kilobytes. C. eight characters. D. eight bits. Answer: D
19. The term bit is short for:
A.
megabyte. B. binary language. C. binary digit. D. binary number. Answer: C
20. A string of eight 0s and 1s
is called a:
A.
megabyte. B. byte. C. kilobyte. D. gigabyte. Answer: B
21. A ____________ is
approximately one billion bytes.
A.
kilobyte B.
bit C. gigabyte D. megabyte Answer: C
22. A ____________ is
approximately a million bytes.
A.
gigabyte B. kilobyte C. megabyte D. terabyte Answer: C
23. ____________ is any part of
the computer that you can physically touch.
A.
Hardware B. A device C. A peripheral D. An application Answer: A
24. The components that process
data are located in the:
A. input
devices. B. output devices. C. system unit. D. storage component. Answer: C
25. All of the following are
examples of input devices EXCEPT a:
A.
scanner. B. mouse. C. keyboard. D. printer. Answer: D
26. Which of the following is
an example of an input device?
A.
scanner B.
speaker C.
CD D. printer Answer: A
27. All of the following are
examples of storage devices EXCEPT:
A. hard
disk drives. B. printers. C. floppy disk drives. D. CD drives. Answer: B
28. The ____________, also
called the oebrains of the computer, is responsible for processing data.
A.
motherboard B. memory C. RAM D. central processing unit (CPU) Answer: D
29. The CPU and memory are
located on the:
A.
expansion board. B.
motherboard. C. storage device. D. output device. Answer:
B
30. Word processing,
spreadsheet, and photo editing are examples of:
A.
application software. B. system
software. C. operating system software. D. platform software.
Answer: A
31. ____________ is a set of
computer programs used on a computer to help perform tasks.
A. An
instruction B. Software C. Memory D. A processor Answer: B
32. System software is the set
of programs that enables your computers hardware devices and __________ software
to work together.
A.
management B. processing C. utility D. application Answer: D
33. The PC (personal computer)
and the Apple Macintosh are examples of two different:
A.
platforms. B. applications. C. programs. D. storage devices. Answer: A
34. Apple Macintoshes (Macs)
and PCs use different ____________ to process data and different operating systems.
A.
languages B. methods C. CPUs D. storage devices Answer: C
35. Servers are computers that
provide resources to other computers connected to a:
A.
network. B. mainframe. C. supercomputer. D. client. Answer: A
36. Smaller and less expensive
PC based servers are replacing ____________ in many businesses.
A.
supercomputers B. clients C. laptops D. mainframes Answer: D
37. ____________ are specially
designed computers that perform complex calculations extremely rapidly.
A.
Servers B.
Supercomputers C. Laptops D. Mainframes Answer: B
38. DSL is an example of a(n)
____________ connection.
A.
network B.
wireless C. slow D. broadband Answer: D
39. The difference between
people with access to computers and the Internet and those without this access
is known as the:
A.
digital divide. B. Internet divide. C. Web divide. D. broadband divide. Answer: A
40. ____________ is the science
revolving around the use of nano structures to build devices on an extremely
small scale.
A.
Nanotechnology B. Microtechnology C. Computer forensics D. Artificial intelligence
Answer: A
41. Which of the following is
the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?
A.
Process à Output à Input à Storage B.
Input à Out put à Process à Storage
C.
Process à Storage à Input à Output D.
Input à Process à Output à Storage
Answer: D
42. ____________ bits equal one
byte.
A. Eight B. Two C. One thousand D. One million Answer: A
43. The binary language
consists of ____________ digit(s).
A. 8 B. 2 C.
1,000 D. 1 Answer: B
44. A byte can hold one
____________ of data.
A. bit B. binary digit C. character D.
kilobyte Answer: C
45. ____________ controls the
way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users
can interact with the computer.
A. The
platform B. The operating system C. Application software D. The motherboard
Answer: B
46. The operating system is the
most common type of ____________ software.
A.
communication B. application C. system D. word processing software Answer:
C
47. ____________ are specially
designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as your car or
your electronic thermostat.
A.
Servers B.
Embedded computers C. Robotic
computers D. Mainframes
Answer: B
48. The steps and tasks needed
to process data, such as responses to questions or clicking an icon are called:
A.
instructions. B. the operating
system. C. application software. D. the system unit.
Answer: A
49. The two broad categories of
software are:
A. word
processing and spreadsheet. B.
transaction and application. C. Windows
and Mac OS.
D.
system and application. Answer: D
50. The metal or plastic case
that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the:
A. system unit. B.
CPU. C. mainframe. D. platform. Answer: A
Fill in the Blanks:
51. Between PCs and Macs, the
____________ is the platform of choice for graphic design and animation. Answer: Mac
52. The ____________ is the
program that manages the hardware of the computer system, including the CPU,
memory, storage devices, and
input/output devices. Answer: operating system
53. The type of operating
system software you use depends on your computers ____________. Answer: platform
54. ____________software helps
you carry out tasks, such as typing a document or creating a spreadsheet. Answer: Application
55. ____________are the fastest
and most expensive computers. Answer: Supercomputers
56. A ____________ is
approximately 1,000 bytes. Answer: kilobyte
57. Input devices are used to
provide the steps and tasks the computer needs to process data, and these steps
and tasks are called _________.
Answer: instructions
58. A computer gathers data,
processes it, outputs the data or information, and ____________ the data or
information. Answer: stores
59. The binary language
consists of two digits: ____________ and ____________. Answer: 0 and 1
60. A string of ____________ 0s
and 1s is called a byte. Answer: eight (8)
61. The devices you use to
enter data into a computer system are known as ____________ devices. Answer: input
62. The devices on a computer
system that let you see the processed information are known as _________
devices. Answer: output
63. ____________ is the set of
computer instructions or programs that enables the hardware to perform
different tasks.
Answer: Software
64. When you connect to the
____________, your computer is communicating with a server at your Internet
service provider (ISP).
Answer: Internet
65. ____________ are computers
that excel at executing many different computer programs at the same time. Answer:
Mainframes
66. ____________is the
application of computer systems and techniques to gather legal evidence. Answer: Computer forensics
67. ____________ is the science
that attempts to create machines that will emulate the human thought process.
Answer: Artificial intelligence (AI)
68. Macintosh computers use the
Macintosh operating system (Mac OS), whereas PCs generally run __________ as an
operating system.
Answer: Microsoft Windows
69. A process known as
____________ tracks trends and allows retailers to respond to consumer buying
patterns. Answer: data mining
70. Hard disk drives and CD
drives are examples of ____________ devices. Answer: storage
71. You would use ____________
software to create spreadsheets, type documents, and edit photos. Answer: application
72. ____________ are computers
that support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously. Answer: Mainframes
73. ____________ is the term
given to the act of stealing someone identity and ruining their credit rating. Answer: Identity theft
74. Surgeons are using
____________ to guide robots to perform delicate surgery. Answer: computers
75. Patient ____________ are
life sized mannequins that have a pulse and a heartbeat and respond to
procedures just like humans.
Answer: simulators
True and False
76. Currently, the performance
of tasks by robots is based on preprogrammed algorithms. Answer:
True
77. Data can be a number, a
word, a picture, or a sound. Answer: True
78. Strictly defined, a
computer is a data processing device. Answer: True
79. The discrepancy between the
ehaves and oehavenots with regard to computer technology is commonly referred
to as the digital society.
Answer: False (digital divide)
80. One of the benefits of
becoming computer fluent is being a savvy computer user and consumer and
knowing how to avoid viruses, the
programs that pose threats to computer
security. Answer: True
81. Trendspotting programs,
developed for business, have been used to predict criminal activity. Answer: True
82. Employers do not have the
right to monitor email and network traffic on employee systems used at work. Answer: False
83. Clicking on an icon with
the mouse is a form of giving an instruction to the computer. Answer: True
84. Output devices store
instructions or data that the CPU processes. Answer: False (memory)
85. The CPU and memory are
located on a special circuit board in the system unit called the motherboard.
Answer: True
86. Nanostructures represent
the smallest human made structures that can be built. Answer: True
87. The main difference between
a supercomputer and a mainframe is that supercomputers are designed to execute
a few programs as quickly as
possible, whereas mainframes are
designed to handle many programs running at the same time (but at a slower
pace).
Answer: True
88. Being computer fluent means
that you should be able to build a computer yourself.
Answer: False
89. Embedded computers are self
contained computer devices that have their own programming and do not receive
input.
Answer: True
90. A Web browser is a special
device that is installed in your computer that allows it to communicate with
other devices on a network.
Answer: False (network adapter)
91. With a wireless network, it
is easier to relocate devices. Answer: True
92. The most common type of
memory that the computer uses to process data is ROM. Answer:
False (RAM)
Matching:
93. Match the following
terms with their approximate size:
I.
kilobyte A.
one million bytes
II. byte
B.
eight bits
III.
gigabyte C.
one thousand bytes
IV. megabyte D.
one billion bytes
V.
terabyte E.
one trillion bytes
Answer: C, B,
D, A, E
94. Match the following
terms with their meanings:
I.
printer A.
storage device
II. scanner
B. output
device
III.RAM C. input
device
IV. CPU D. a type of
memory
V. CD
drive E.
processor
Answer: B, C, D, E, A
95. Match the following
terms with their meanings:
I.
mainframe A.
the most expensive computers that perform complex calculations extremely
rapidly
II.
super computer B. a
computer that provides resources to other computers connected to a network
III.
embedded computer C. a large,
expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously
IV. PDA D. a self contained
computer device that usually performs preprogrammed functions such as
temperature control
V.
server E.
a small mobile computing device
Answer: C, A, D, E, B
96. Match the following
terms with their meanings:
I.
software A.
transforming data into information
II.
hardware B.
data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion
III.
operating system C.
any part of the computer that you can physically touch
IV. processing
D. a set of
computer programs that enables hardware to perform different tasks
V.
information E. the most common
type of system software, it controls the way in which the computer system
functions
Answer: D, C, E, A, B
97. Match the following terms
with their meanings:
I.
system software A. the set of programs
that enables computer hardware devices and application software to work
together
II.
application software B. the
kind of operating system software you will use depends on this
III.
platform C.
operating system software generally used on PCs
IV.
Microsoft Windows D. a set of
programs used to accomplish a specific task
V. Mac
OS E.
operating system software used on the Apple Macintosh
Answer: A, D, B, C, E
98. Match the following
terms with their meanings:
I. data A. the main
circuit board in the system unit
II.
memory B.
the representation of a fact or idea (unprocessed information)
III.
output C.
processed data or information
IV.
storage D.
holds instructions or data that the CPU processes
V.
motherboard E. data
or information that can be accessed again
Answer: B, D, C, E, A
99. Match the following
terms with their meanings:
I. bit A. the
science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on an
extremely small scale
II.
binary language B. the
case that contains the system components
III.
instructions C.
consists of 0s and 1s
IV.
system unit D.
short for binary digit
V.
nanotechnology E. steps
and tasks necessary to process data into usable information
Answer: D, C,
E, B, A
100. Match the following
fields to the related computer technology:
I.
medicine A.
Internet research and virtual tours
II.
business B.
data mining
III. law
enforcement C. robotics
and simulation
IV.
education D.
computer forensics
V.
archeology E.
digital recreations of ruins Answer: C, B, D, A, E
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