CHAPTER 1: COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING
The GPS uses __________ to determine the location, time, and velocity of an object: A) high resolution cameras B) artificial intelligence C) a mathematical principle called triangulation D) geocaching
C
What is the binary code that can represent most currently used language characters and is the standard used on the Internet: A) Base 2 B) International standards C) Unicode D) ASCII
C
What type of portable computer is the smallest: A) Ultrabook B) Laptop C) Netbook
C
What's the best type of computer for a graphic-design or multimedia artist who does not need to travel for business: A) All-In-One PC B) A PC Desktop or Laptop C) A Mac
C
What's the best type of computer for an administrative assistant with limited office space who does not travel, but needs access to Microsoft Office software: A) Mac Book Pro B) Netbook C) All-In-One PC
C
Which of the following represents 1 billion bytes: A) Megabyte B) Terabyte C) Gigabyte D) Kilobyte
C
_______ is considered to be the first computer programmer: A) Charles Babbage B) Grace Hopper C) Ada Lovelace
C
_________ share(s) the processing of a task across multiple computer systems: A) Supercomputers B) Enterprise servers C) Distributed computing
C
_________ share(s) the processing of a task using a group of computers in one location: A) Supercomputers B) Enterprise servers C) Grid computing D) Distributed computing
C
_________ such as smartphones and tablets are small computers we carry with us: A) Minicomputers B) Netbooks C) Mobile devices
C
__________ design creates a work environment designed to reduce illnesses and musculoskeletal disorders: A) Ubicomp B) Embedded C) Ergonomic D) Universal
C
The study of the relationship between workers and their workspaces:
ERGONOMICS
Computers in traffic lights, at supermarket checkouts, and in appliances are examples of ______ computers: A) portable B) personal C) embedded
C
Fourth-generation computers use __________: A) transistors B) integrated circuits C) microprocessors D) vacuum tubes
C
A(n) __________ performs complex mathematical calculations, such as those used in weather forecasting: A) workstation B) Turing machine C) supercomputer D) analytical engine
C
A(n) __________ uses the signals from 24 satellites to triangulate a location anywhere on the earth: A) e-reader B) analytical engine C) GPS device D) all-in-one computer
C
A _______ is a complex, integrated circuit: A) microprocessor B) transistor C) silicon D) vacuum tube
A
A _______is a complex, integrated circuit: A) microprocessor B) vacuum tube C) transistor
A
A byte is comprised of 8 bits: A) True B) False
A
A microprocessor is also called a central processing unit (CPU): A) True B) False
A
A specialized computer that is used in a gasoline pump or home appliances is an example of an __________ computer: A) embedded B) auxiliary C) integrated D) implanted
A
A(n) __________ computer is a high-end computer or a computer that is connect to a network: A) workstation B) notebook C) tablet D) all-in-one
A
Another name for a notebook computer is a laptop computer: A) True B) False
A
Microsoft Xbox 360 or Sony PlayStation 3 are examples of home entertainment game systems that connect to a television or monitor: A) True B) False
A
Moore's law predicts that the number of transistors on integrated circuits doubles every two years: A) True B) False
A
The ability to run some older programs on newer hardware is called __________: A) backward compatibility B) simulation C) ergonomics D) universal design
A
The majority of U.S. cell phone sales in 2012, were smartphones: A) True B) False
A
What are desktop computers attached to a network in a business setting called: A) Workstations B) Minicomputers C) Mainframes D) Dumb terminals
A
What type of portable computer is thin and light, and has high-end processing and video capabilities: A) Subnotebook B) Netbook C) Desktop replacement D) Convertible notebook
A
Which of the following is NOT a major operating system presently used by personal computers: A) MS DOS B) Windows C) Linux D) OS X
A
Which of the following is the best reason why somebody might choose a Mac Book Pro: A) Needs a portable system with high-performance graphical capabilities B) Needs access to a portable system that can be used to present PowerPoint Presentations. C) Needs a portable system with Internet access
A
______ is a system of 24 satellite put into orbit by the US Department of Defense: A) GPS (global positioning system) B) Grid computing C) Enterprise servers
A
________ resemble incandescent lights, give off a lot of heat, and are notoriously unreliable: A) Vacuum tubes B) Transistors C) Integrated circuits
A
__________ computers are built by Apple and run the OS X operating system: A) Mac B) PC C) OLPC D) Ultrabook
A
A compact desktop computer with an integrated monitor:
ALL-IN-ONE COMPUTER
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A GRAPHIC ARTIST: - Needs high-performance graphics or strong multimedia capabilities - Needs a system that will take up little space
ALL-IN-ONE MAC
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A: GRAPHIC ARTIST No travel; works out of corporate office in a shared cubicle with another graphic designer Use a variety of media—digital imaging, text, film, music, animation and others—to communicate quickly and effectively the product being represented. Produce commercials, promotional displays, magazine ads, product brand images and logos. Needs lots of storage space due to large media files
ALL-IN-ONE MAC
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A HUMAN RESOURCES REP: - Needs access to Office software for presenting reports, presentations, number crunching, and/or access to databases - Needs a system that will take up little space
ALL-IN-ONE PC
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A: HUMAN RESOURCES REP No travel; works out of corporate office in a small cubicle filled with employee handbooks, stacks of papers, and filing cabinets Interviews potential employees; creates and leads presentations at new employee orientation. Analyzes statistical data and reports to identify causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement. Prepares memos, reports, and emails to provide current employees with information about policies, working conditions, wages, and employee benefits. Maintains records and compiles statistical reports concerning personnel-related data
ALL-IN-ONE PC
A server is a computer that connects to or requests services from another computer called a client: A) True B) False
B
Computers in automobiles, ATMs, and appliances are examples of ______ computers: A) personal B) embedded C) portable D) ubiquitous
B
IPC stands for Internet, productivity, and computing: A) True B) False
B
Information consists of numbers, words, pictures, or sounds representing facts about people, events, things, or ideas: A) True B) False
B
The binary code represents digital data using a series of 1s and 2s: A) True B) False
B
The majority of personal computers in the United States run some version of OS X: A) True B) False
B
Very expensive __________ are used to perform complex mathematical calculations, such as those used in weather forecasting and medical research: A) grid computers B) supercomputers C) mainframes D) enterprise servers
B
What is the binary code that can represent most currently used language characters as well as mathematical and graphic symbols: A) ASCII B) Unicode C) International standards
B
What's the best type of computer for a sales rep who travels extensively and often needs to take notes and show product spec pages to clients in their offices, but has no need for high-performance graphics: A) All-In-One PC B) Tablet PC C) PC Notebook
B
_______ is the branch of science concerned with making computers behave like humans: A) Analytical Engine B) Artificial intelligence C) Bioinformatics D) Ergonomics
B
__________ are computers that provide services, such as Internet access, email, or file and print services, to client systems: A) Workstations B) Servers C) Clients D) Embedded computers
B
The ability to run some older programs on a newer system: A) geocaching B) backward compatibility C) smart grid D) distributed computing
BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY
A number system that has only two digits--0 and 1:
BINARY NUMBER SYSTEM (base 2)
Consists of 8 bits and is used to represent a single character in modern computer systems:
BYTE
A _____________ is an example of convergence: A) smart home B) video game console C) smartphone
C
A _____________ is an example of convergence: A) smart home B) traffic light C) smartphone D) video game console
C
A handheld mobile device that falls between a notebook and a smartphone is referred to as a(n) __________: A) ultrabook B) netbook C) tablet D) all-in-one
C
A(n) __________ is specifically designed for reading a book, magazine, or other publications: A) ultrabook B) all-in-one C) e-reader D)notebook
C
A computer is a programmable machine that converts raw _________: A) information into useful data B) figures into facts C) facts into figures D) data into useful information
D
A(n) ________ is a tiny electrical switch that made second-generation computers faster and more reliable than their predecessors: A) integrated circuit B) microprocessor C) vacuum tube D) transistor
D
During the _______ steps of the information processing cycle, data is manipulated, calculated, or organized to create useful information: A) input B) output C) storage D) processing
D
The _________ was a mechanical computer designed, but not built, in the early nineteenth century by mathematician Charles Babbage: A) Macintosh B) ENIAC C) Turing Machine D) Analytical Engine
D
The __________ is a measure of a computer's ability to display intelligent behavior: A) Moore's Law B) ASCII C) Analytical Engine Test D) Turing test
D
The study of the relationship between workers and their workspaces is referred to as __________: A) economics B) epistemology C) entomology D) ergonomics
D
Which of the following is NOT a step in the information processing cycle: A) Output B) Storage C) Processing D) Embedding
D
Which of the following sequences describes the evolution of computer electronics: A) Transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, microprocessors B) Vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, transistors, microprocessors C) Transistors, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits D) Vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors
D
_________ can perform millions of transactions in a day: A) Netbooks B) Supercomputers C) Mobile devices D) Mainframes
D
__________ has become the Internet standard and includes codes for most of the world's written languages: A) BCD (Binary Coded Decimal) B) ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) C) EBCDIC (Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code) D) Unicode
D
The unprocessed, or raw form, of information:
DATA
Spreads the processing of a task across a group of computers: A) geocaching B) backward compatibility C) smart grid D) distributed computing
DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING
An electronic scavenger hunt where players hide items and post GPS coordinates for others to find them: A) geocaching B) backward compatibility C) smart grid D) distributed computing
GEOCACHING
A chip that contains a large number of tiny transistors that are integrated into a semiconducting material called silicon:
INTEGRATED CIRCUT
WHAT COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A MARKETING DIRECTOR: - Needs access to Office software for presenting reports, presentations, number crunching, and/or access to databases - Needs high-performance graphics or strong multimedia capabilities - Needs portable system with internet access
MAC BOOK PRO
WHAT COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A: MARKETING DIRECTOR Travels one week of every month Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities Work with graphic design team to create promotional materials Conduct and analyze market research Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products Determine and manage the marketing budget and develop pricing strategy
MAC BOOK PRO
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A CORPORATE EVENTS TRADE SHOW DIRECTOR: - Needs access to Office software for presenting reports, presentations, number crunching, and/or access to databases - Needs high-performance graphics or strong multimedia capabilities - Needs portable system with internet access
MAC BOOK PRO
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A: CORPORATE EVENTS TRADE SHOW DIRECTOR Basic writing, proofreading, and editing of newsletters, press releases, collateral, and ads. Works with graphic design team to create promotional materials Coordinate the printing of marketing materials for events Monitor corporate communications plan and strategy for uniformity including templates, tag lines, and logos.
MAC BOOK PRO
A downloadable program that extends the functionality of a mobile device:
MOBILE APPLICATION (mobile app)
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A SALES TRAINEE: - Needs portable system with internet access
NETBOOK
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A: SALES TRAINEE Travels often, shadowing a Sales Representative Mostly observes Sales Representative to learn how to approach and meet the needs of a customer. Is not working with company databases or software yet Needs to access the Internet to research product descriptions and availability and answer e-mails in a timely manner.
NETBOOK
A portable personal computer. Also referred to as a laptop:
NOTEBOOK
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT: - Needs access to Office software for presenting reports, presentations, number crunching, and/or access to databases
PC DESKTOP
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A: CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT Works out of corporate office in his own large office; no travel required Compiles and analyzes financial information for business transactions Processes massive amounts of data and calculations on sometimes short turnaround times Presents findings in memos and reports
PC DESKTOP
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR AN EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO: - Needs access to Office software for presenting reports, presentations, number crunching, and/or access to databases
PC DESKTOP
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR AN: EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO No travel; works out of corporate office in her own office adjacent to the CEO Screening calls, making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports and financial data, training and supervising other support staff, and customer relations. Requires strong computer and internet research skills.
PC DESKTOP
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS: - Needs access to Office software for presenting reports, presentations, number crunching, and/or access to databases - Needs portable system with internet access
PC NOTEBOOK
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR A: DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS Builds and manages day-to-day internal communications amongst employees on site and on the road. Work closely with on-site management team to help build a strong sense of community through internal communications, employee activities, and community activities Help employees understand the brand, its values and how it applies to them Build a positive reputation in the local community through a mixture of public relations and community activities Requires some regional travel to build relationships with the community
PC NOTEBOOK
A small microprocessor-based computer designed to be used by one person at a time:
PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC)
A multiuser computer system that provides services, such as Internet access, email, or file and print services, to client systems:
SERVER
Network that uses communication technology to efficiently deliver electricity to consumers: A) geocaching B) backward compatibility C) smart grid D) distributed computing
SMART GRID
A small computer that combines a cellular phone with such features as Internet and email access, a digital camera, GPS and mapping tools, the ability to edit documents, and access to thousands of mobile apps:
SMARTPHONE
A very expensive computer system that is used to perform complex mathematical calculations, such as those used in weather forecasting and medical research:
SUPER COMPUTER
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR AN EASTERN SALES REPRESENTATIVE: - Needs ability to take written notes and/or type notes - Needs portable system with internet access
TABLET PC
WHICH COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NEEDED FOR AN: EASTERN SALES REPRESENTATIVE Heavy travel on a weekly basis to client offices; rarely in corporate office Primary duties are to generate interest in company services and merchandise-lots of talking and negotiation Takes notes all the time during conversations
TABLET PC
A tiny electric switch used in second-generation computers:
TRANSISTOR
Sometimes called invisible computing, technology that recedes into the background and becomes part of the user's environment:
UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING (ubicomp)
A high-end desktop computer or one that is attached to a network in a business setting:
WORKSTATION
