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CIS 1050
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1A display device is a(n) ____ device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.
- Aoutput
- Binput
- Cprocessing
- Dstorage
2Outlook and Windows Live Mail are two popular desktop ____ programs.
- Ablog
- Bemail
- Cfax
- Dtext
3People who use the computer directly or use the information it provides are called ____
- Acomputer users
- Bend users
- Cusers
- Dany of the above
4A communications device is a ____ component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices.
- Asoftware
- Bhardware
- CNeither software or hardware
- DBoth hardware and software
5
A hard disk is a(n) ____ device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information.- Ainput
- Boutput
- Cstorage
- Dprocessing
6
An ISP (Internet service provider) is a ____ access provider.- Aregional
- Bnational
- Cneither regional or national
- Deither regional or national
7A ____ , also called a laptop computer, is a portable, personal computer often designed to fit on your lap.
- Anotebook computer
- Bnetbook computer
- Cmobile device
- Dsmart device
8____ is the process of adding software to a computer.
- AAdding
- Boptimizing
- Cinstalling
- Dopening
9Depending on how you use the computer, you may need anywhere from ____ to 10 USB ports.
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
10A search ____ is a program that finds Web sites, Web pages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.
- Amachine
- Bengine
- Ccomputer
- Ddirectory
11A(n) ____ device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer.
- Aoutput
- Bstability
- Cinput
- Dutility
12
____ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.- Asystem
- Bdevelopment
- Cutilty
- Dapplication
13A computer is a(n) ____ device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use.
- Anetwork
- Belectronic
- Cmainframe
- Dmanual
14An optical disc is a flat, round, portable metal disc with a plastic coating. ____ are types of optical discs.
- ACDs and DVDs
- BBlu-ray discs
- CCDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs
- DNone of these choices are correct
15Also called main memory, ____ consists of memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices.
- ARAM
- BROM
- Cthe motherboard
- Dthe microprocessor
16____ software allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data.
- AAccounting
- BSpreadsheet
- CTable
- DInformation
17
____ is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.- AData
- BInformation
- CSearch tools
- Dkeywords
18____ storage is an Internet service that provides hard disk storage to computer users.
- AAir
- BBlue
- CCloud
- DSky
19Resolution is the number of horizontal and vertical ____ in a display device.
- Acolors
- Bcrystals
- Cpixels
- Dlights
20 ____ is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.
- Arouter
- Bmodem
- Cnetwork
- Dportal
21The ____ unit directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer.
- Alogic
- Bsystem
- Ccontrol
- Darithmetic
22
Flash memory chips are a type of solid ____ media, which means they consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.- Aunit
- Bstate
- Csector
- Ddigital
23Communications occur over transmission media such as ____
- Acables
- Bsatellites
- Ctelephone lines
- DAll of these choices are correct
24Word Processing software is used to ____
- Aedit
- Bformat
- Cprint
- DAll of these choices are correct
25The term ____ refers to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify the Web site contents, and/or have software built into the site for users to access.
- AWeb 1.0
- BWeb 2.0
- CWeb 3.0
- DWeb 4.0
26
ExpressCard modules commonly are used in ____ computers.- Anotebook computers
- Bnetbook computers
- Cdesktop computers
- Dsmartphone
27With a(n) ____, you interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons.
- AGUI
- BGIU
- CUGI
- DUIG
28A ____ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.
- Adatabase
- Bspreadsheet
- Cpresentation
- Dword document
29A ____ is a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer.
- Aremote kit
- Brootkit
- Ccyberkit
- Dcommand kit
30A Blu-ray Disc (BD) has storage capacities of ____ GB.
- A50
- B100
- C300
- D200
31____ computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.
- AGreen
- BRed
- CBlue
- DSky
32A ____ program allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.
- Autility
- Bweb 2..0
- Cgadget
- Dregistry
33A ____ is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home, school computer laboratory, office building, or closely positioned group of buildings.
- ALAN
- BWLAN
- CMAN
- DWAN
34A ____ phone is a phone that can connect to the Internet and usually also provides personal information management functions such as a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator, and a notepad.
- Acloud
- Bsmart
- Cbusy
- Dweb 2.0
35The ____ is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.
- Amotherboard
- Bsystem unit
- CROM
- DRAM
36A(n) ____ is an informal Web site consisting of time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format.
- Apost
- Bblog
- Cinstant message
- Dwall
37Software, also called a(n) ____, consists of a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.
- Aprogram
- Butility
- Csystem
- Dprocess
38A multifunction peripheral, also called an all-in-one device, is a single device that looks like a printer or copy machine but can provide the functionality of a ____.
- Aprinter and scanner
- Bcopy and fax
- Cprinter, copier, scanner and fax
- DNone of these choice are correct
39With a Web cam you can capture, edit, and share video and still photos. Recommended minimum specifications include 640 x 480 resolution, a video with a rate of ____ frames per second, and a USB or FireWire port.
- A10
- B20
- C30
- D40
40An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer ____ devices.
- Ahardware
- Bsoftware
- Chardware and software
- DNone of these choices are correct
41Common computer hardware components include all of the following EXCEPT: ____.
- Amodem
- Bkeyboard
- Csoftware
- Dspeakers
42Three common types of storage media are ____, flash memory, and optical discs.
- Ahard disks
- Bcables
- Ctelephone lines
- Dsoftware
43Computers perform four basic operations - input, process, output, and storage. These operations comprise the information ____ cycle.
- Arunning
- Bprocessing
- Chandling
- Dsystem
44The disk's storage locations consist of pie-shaped sections, which break the tracks into small arcs called ____.
- Asections
- Bsectors
- Crings
- Dareas
45____ software is application software that allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group
- APresntation
- BWord Processing
- CDatabase
- DPublishing
46A ____ computer is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.
- ASystem
- BPersonal
- CNetwork
- DBusiness
47
A CD-ROM is a type of ____ disc.- Awrite-only
- Bread-only
- Cread and write only
- Dread and write only once
48A USB flash drive, sometimes called a ____ drive, is a flash memory storage device that plugs into a USB port on a computer or mobile device.
- Afinger
- Bthumb
- Cthumbnail
- Dminiature
49A peripheral is a device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the ____ in the computer.
- ARAM
- BROM
- Cprocessor
- Dsoftware
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