Computers are Your Future, 10e (Coyle) Chapter 1 Computers & You 1) Which of the following is NOT a basic

computer operation? A) Input B) Throughput C) Processing D) Storage Answer: B Diff: 1 Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions 5) A computer system: A) is a collection of unrelated components that have been designed to work together. B) refers to the operations in the information-processing cycle. C) is a collection of related components that have been designed to work independently of each other. D) can be broken down into the two major components of hardware and software. Answer: D Diff: 2 Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions 6) A computer system's hardware: A) consists of the physical components of the computer. B) includes the system unit and software. C) may include a keyboard and monitor but not speakers. D) includes only output components. Answer: A Diff: 1 Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions 7) For a computer system's hardware to function, a computer needs a: A) program. B) scanner. C) disk drive. D) CD drive. Answer: A Diff: 1 Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions

9) OS is an abbreviation for which of the following terms? A) Operating system B) Operations schedule

C) Overlay system D) Outsourced system Answer: A Diff: 2 Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions 11) Of the following, which is the most common input device? A) Scanner B) Keyboard C) Microphone D) Digital camera Answer: B Diff: 1 Reference: Input: Getting Data into the Computer 12) Which of the following is NOT an example of an input device? A) Microphones B) Speakers C) Scanners D) Digital cameras Answer: B Diff: 2 Reference: Input: Getting Data into the Computer 14) The CPU is often referred to as the ________ of the computer. A) heart B) brain C) core D) soul Answer: B Diff: 2 Reference: Processing: Transforming Data into Information

16) During the processing operation, the computer: A) transforms information into data. B) uses complex processing actions organized into an algorithm. C) transforms data into information. D) follows a series of unorganized steps. Answer: C Diff: 2 Reference: Processing: Transforming Data into Information

18) Output refers to: A) displaying the results of the processing operation so that people can understand it. B) sending the results of computer processing to a permanent location. C) information that needs further computer activity in order to have meaning to people. D) performing operations on the input data. Answer: A Diff: 2 Reference: Output: Displaying Information 19) Which of the following drives is NOT an example of a storage device? A) Hard disk drive B) CD drive C) DVD drive D) VRAM drive Answer: D Diff: 2 Reference: Storage: Holding Programs and Data for Future Use 25) Devices that are NOT an essential part of the computer are called: A) peripherals. B) terminals. C) externals. D) processors. Answer: A Diff: 1 Reference: Techtalk sidebar

34) The prices of personal computers have ________ and yet they have become more ________. A) dropped, slow B) risen, powerful C) dropped, powerful D) risen, complex Answer: C Diff: 2 Reference: Computers for Individuals

38) Which of the following computers would be used in a large corporation to complete huge processing needs, such as airline reservations? A) Minicomputer B) Mainframe

C) Supercomputer D) Server Answer: B Diff: 2 Reference: Computers for Organizations 39) Which of the following computers would be used to process scientific data and show the possible underlying patterns? A) Internet appliance B) Terminal C) Server D) Supercomputer Answer: D Diff: 1 Reference: Computers for Organizations 40) A server is a computer that: A) is designed for individual use. B) makes programs and data available to people who are connected to a computer network. C) is ultrafast and designed to handle large processing jobs. D) plays a less important role in today's businesses. Answer: B Diff: 2 Reference: Computers for Organizations 44) Terminals are computers that lack ________ capabilities. A) processing B) printing C) viewing D) storage Answer: A Diff: 2 Reference: Computers for Organizations

45) Users connect to networks on PCs called: A) requesters. B) clients. C) resources. D) remote users. Answer: B Diff: 2 Reference: Computers for Organizations 46) Which type of computers are typically operated from one location? A) Servers B) Clients C) Mid-range computers D) Terminals Answer: A Diff: 2 Reference: Computers for Organizations 47) The use of client computers and centralized servers is called a(n) ________ network. A) requester/provider B) master/subordinate C) hierarchical D) client/server Answer: D Diff: 2 Reference: Computers for Organizations 48) People connect to mainframes using terminals or ________. A) NICs B) PCs C) USBs D) PDAs Answer: B Diff: 2 Reference: Computers for Organizations 50) What is the main reason for the high level of penetration of computers into almost every workplace and two-thirds of U.S. households? A) The computer's capability to work with different types of data B) The computer's capability to store the results of processing C) The speed with which computers are capable of processing data D) The capability to check spelling in electronic documents Answer: A Diff: 2 Reference: Computers, Society, & You

51) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using computers? A) Information overload B) Speed C) Memory D) Storage Answer: A Diff: 1 Reference: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers 52) Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using computers? A) Information overload B) Data inaccuracy C) Hardware reliability D) Software unreliability Answer: C Diff: 1 Reference: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers

60) Safety-critical systems have what type of systems that kick in if the main computer goes down? A) Terminal B) Fail-safe C) Backup D) Active/passive standby Answer: C Diff: 2 Reference: Recognize the Risks of Using Flawed Software

65) The recent branch of philosophy that deals with computer-related moral dilemmas is called: A) moral beliefs. B) ergonomics. C) computer code of conduct. D) computer ethics. Answer: D Diff: 1 Reference: Take Ethics Seriously 69) Technology has contributed to globalization, which has led to: A) outsourcing. B) increased domestic employment.

C) lower productivity. D) higher wages. Answer: A Diff: 2 Reference: The Effect of Computers on Employment 71) Which of the following items can contribute to e-waste when not properly disposed of? A) Computer monitors B) Cell phones C) Televisions D) All of the above Answer: D Diff: 2 Reference: Being a Responsible Computer User

73) Which of the following is a way in which you could learn about the latest technology? A) Reading your local newspaper B) Visiting Web sites such as www.cnet.com C) Subscribing to online newsletters D) All of the above Answer: D Diff: 1 Reference: Staying Informed About Changing Technology 74) Today, it's becoming harder and harder to find an activity that doesn't involve ________ and technology. Answer: computers Diff: 1 Reference: Chapter Introduction 76) ________ includes all of the programs that give the computer its instructions. Answer: Software Diff: 1 Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions 77) The programs that enable the computer to work properly are known as ________ software. Answer: system Diff: 1 Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions 78) ________ software includes the programs that you can use to complete a specific task, such as creating a database. Answer: Application

Diff: 1 Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions 79) Unorganized raw facts are known as ________. Answer: data Diff: 1 Reference: Input: Getting Data into the Computer 80) The most commonly used input devices are the keyboard and ________. Answer: mouse Diff: 1 Reference: Input: Getting Data into the Computer 81) A scanner is a(n) ________ device. Answer: input Diff: 1 Reference: Input: Getting Data into the Computer 82) The processing operation converts data into ________. Answer: information Diff: 1 Reference: Processing: Transforming Data into Information 85) Simplified and organized data that can be used is called ________. Answer: information Diff: 1 Reference: Processing: Transforming Data into Information 87) The most commonly used output devices are monitors and ________. Answer: printers Diff: 1 Reference: Output: Displaying Information 88) A speaker is a(n) ________ device. Answer: output Diff: 1 Reference: Output: Displaying Information 89) A(n) ________ is a group of two or more computer systems that are connected. Answer: network Diff: 1 Reference: Communications: Moving Data Between Computers 90) A(n) ________ is a communications device that is used to enable computers to access other

computers and the Internet. Answer: modem Diff: 1 Reference: Communications: Moving Data Between Computers 91) ________ devices enable computers to connect to a computer network. Answer: Communications Diff: 2 Reference: Communications: Moving Data Between Computers 92) A personal computer (PC) is also known as a(n) ________. Answer: microcomputer Diff: 1 Reference: Computers for Individuals

96) The Palm series, Apple iPhone, HP iPAQ, and Blackberry Curve are examples of ________. Answer: PDAs or personal digital assistants Diff: 3 Reference: Computers for Individuals 97) A(n) ________ is a computer that makes programs and data available to people who are connected to a computer network. Answer: server Diff: 1 Reference: Computers for Organizations 98) A(n) ________, or mid-range server, satisfies the computer needs for a small corporation or organization. Answer: minicomputer Diff: 2 Reference: Computers for Organizations

99) An all-in-one computer is essentially a(n) ________ with everything else built in. Answer: monitor Diff: 2 Reference: Computers for Organizations 103) Handheld devices that have many of the characteristics of a PDA are ________. Answer: smartphones Diff: 2 Reference: Computers for Organizations 109) A(n) ________ is a hardware or software defect or error that causes a program to fail. Answer: bug Diff: 1 Reference: Bug Techtalk 110) The behavior related to your morals is known as ________. Answer: ethics Diff: 1 Reference: Take Ethics Seriously 113) Obsolete computer equipment, also called ________, can't just be thrown into the trash. Answer: e-waste Diff: 2 Reference: Being a Responsible Computer User 116) A network is a group of two or more computers connected for the purpose of sharing resources. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Reference: Communications: Moving Data Between Computers 120) Outsourcing is the real and only reason for eliminating many jobs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Reference: The Effect of Computers on Employment

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