Question 1

Across the U.S., a recycling fee is required for any product sold that includes electronic equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe originally founded Facebook as a free tool to help musicians promote their songs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Green computing
B)   Universal computing
C)   Streamlined computing
D)   Comprehensive computingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the name given to a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tell a computer what task to perform and how to perform that task?

Accepted Answer

A)   Directions
B)   Hardware
C)   Software
D)   Web-enabled interactionsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

Examples of mobile users include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most popular type of mobile computer is the ____________________ computer like the one shown in the accompanying figure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The most popular type of mobile...

Question 7

The term Web 2.0 refers only to social networking sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the difference between the Internet and the Web with a detailed explanation of what each is.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the difference between the Internet and...

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Through the use of a Web application, what are two tasks a user can accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A)   Organize digital pictures and create a graphical user interface
B)   Prepare documents and play games
C)   Avoid identify theft and receive e-mail messages
D)   Prepare taxes and send text messagesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a major difference between a server computer and a client computer on a network?

Accepted Answer

A)   The server controls access to the resources on a network and the client does not control access to the resources
B)   The client normally is a more powerful computer than the server
C)   The server requests resources from the client, and the client provides resources to the server
D)   A network can have only one server computer, but the network can accommodate a large number of client computersE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

What is a type of personal computer designed so the system unit, input devices, and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table?

Accepted Answer

A)   desktop computer
B)   mobile computer
C)   encapsulated computer
D)   handheld computerE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Assume you have just purchased software from a Web site. To set up the software to work with your computer, printer, and other hardware, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Install the software
B)   Preload the software, configure your computer, and then localize the software
C)   Run the software one time so that you can determine if the software is compatible with your computer
D)   Execute the softwareE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A computing phrase points out that the accuracy of a computer's output depends on the accuracy of the input. What is this phrase?

Accepted Answer

A)   what you see is what you get
B)   garbage in, garbage out
C)   nothing ventured, nothing gained
D)   better safe than sorryE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

What is the definition of a Web site?

Accepted Answer

A)   a collection of related Web pages
B)   the location from which a Web page originates
C)   the source of a Web page
D)   an author of a Web pageE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

With which of the following can users interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons?

Accepted Answer

A)   GUI
B)   DUI
C)   HUI
D)   BUIE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A podcast is recorded video stored on a Web site that can be downloaded to a computer or a portable media player.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What good reasons would someone have to create their own blog?

Accepted Answer

A)   Share their ideas with others, chronicle their thoughts and dreams, convince others of their political viewpoint
B)   Advertise a product they produce, sell their product, conduct their business financial planning and sales reporting
C)   Publish their personal medical history, record their medicines and doctor visits, sell medical treatments they have found particularly useful
D)   Share their personal thoughts about their boss at work, share company inside information, inform on fellow employees who were not doing a good job at workE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you were required to give a speech identifying the risks of using computers and digital devices, which group of items would you include?

Accepted Answer

A)   Health risks, privacy risks, safety risks, environmental risks
B)   Privacy risks, environmental risks, reliability risks, communication risks
C)   Impact on labor force risks, environmental risks, speed risks, information sharing risks
D)   Unreliability risks, mental health risks, behavioral risks, computer crime risksE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Together, hardware, software, data, people, and procedures comprise which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   telematics system
B)   comprehensive system
C)   smart system
D)   information systemE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following use a handheld controller(s)  as an input device; a television screen as an output device; and hard disks, optical discs, and/or memory cards for storage?

Accepted Answer

A)   standard game consoles
B)   ultra personal computers
C)   smart phones
D)   serversE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 1: Introduction to Computers

Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe originally founded Facebook as a free tool to help musicians promote their songs.

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Examples of mobile users include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists.

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The most popular type of mobile computer is the ____________________ computer like the one shown in the accompanying figure.

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Through the use of a Web application, what are two tasks a user can accomplish?

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With which of the following can users interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons?

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you were required to give a speech identifying the risks of using computers and digital devices, which group of items would you include?

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Explain the difference between the Internet and the Web with a detailed explanation of what each is.

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What involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer?

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What is a type of personal computer designed so the system unit, input devices, and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table?

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a major difference between a server computer and a client computer on a network?

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A podcast is recorded video stored on a Web site that can be downloaded to a computer or a portable media player.

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Assume you have just purchased software from a Web site. To set up the software to work with your computer, printer, and other hardware, what must you do?

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What is the definition of a Web site?

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Which of the following use a handheld controller(s) as an input device; a television screen as an output device; and hard disks, optical discs, and/or memory cards for storage?

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A computing phrase points out that the accuracy of a computer's output depends on the accuracy of the input. What is this phrase?

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Across the U.S., a recycling fee is required for any product sold that includes electronic equipment.

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Together, hardware, software, data, people, and procedures comprise which of the following?

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the name given to a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tell a computer what task to perform and how to perform that task?

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What good reasons would someone have to create their own blog?

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The term Web 2.0 refers only to social networking sites.

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