Computer Concepts Illustrated Essentials 4e Katherine T Pinard - Test Bank

Computer Concepts Illustrated Essentials 4e Katherine T Pinard – Test Bank

 

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TRUE/FALSE

 

1. Cars and appliances include digital electronics.

 

ANS:  T                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 2

 

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

 

ANS:  T                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 2

 

3. The term software refers not only to the internal parts of the computer, but also to the peripheral devices.

 

ANS:  F                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 2

 

4. All cell phones are examples of a personal computer.

 

ANS:  F                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 3

 

5. On any computer, the instructions that tell a computer how to carry out processing tasks are referred to as apps.

 

ANS:  F                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 4

 

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

 

ANS:  T                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 4

 

7. After you save a document as a computer file, it is in storage.

 

ANS:  T                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 5

 

8. To turn off the computer, simply press the power switch.

 

ANS:  F                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 5

 

9. It is easy to get inside a tower case and swap parts.

 

ANS:  T                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 6

 

10. Only a workstation or mainframe can be configured to perform the work of a server.

 

ANS:  F                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 7

 

MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE

 

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

 

ANS:  F, revolution

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 2

 

2. The system unit is the box that houses the most important parts of the computer system. _________________________

 

ANS:  T                                                     PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 2

 

3. A(n) output device and computer work together to change information into a series of electronic signals a computer can understand. _________________________

 

ANS:  F, input

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 3

 

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

 

ANS:  T                                                     PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 3

 

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

 

ANS:  F, Storage

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 5

 

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

 

ANS:  F, Memory

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 5

 

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

 

ANS:  F, keyboard

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 8

 

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

 

ANS:  F, operating

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 10

 

9. An operating system is an example of system software. _________________________

 

ANS:  T                                                     PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 10

 

10. A(n) blog is a collaborative Web site that allows people to add to and modify material posted by others. _________________________

 

ANS:  F, wiki

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 15

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. A machine that accepts input, processes and stores data, and produces output is called a(n) ____.

a.	computer	c.	word processor
b.	device	d.	PC

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 2

 

2. A computer system includes which of the following?

a.	hardware	c.	peripheral devices
b.	software	d.	All of the above.

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 2

 

3. PC stands for ____ computer.

a.	peripheral	c.	processor
b.	personal	d.	portable

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 2

 

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

a.	System unit	c.	Hardware
b.	Software	d.	All of the above.

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 2

 

5. Digital cameras and media players are examples of ____ devices.

a.	internal	c.	peripheral
b.	storage	d.	input

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 3

 

6. Word processing and antivirus programs are examples of ____.

a.	peripherals	c.	hardware
b.	software	d.	digital devices

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 3

 

7. A computer processes information and sends it to a(n) ____ device.

a.	peripheral	c.	input
b.	storage	d.	output

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Concepts 3