Computer Essentials CH 3, Chapter 2 Quiz: The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce, Computer Essentials 1

This type of software can be described as end user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks. Select one: a. Communications b. Application c. Utility d. System

Application

Image editors edit images consisting of thousands of pixels that form this type of image. Select one: a. Vector b. Bitmap c. Object d. Electronic

Bitmap

System software includes all of the following except: Select one: a. Operating systems b. Device drivers c. Utilities d. Browsers

Browsers

Which technology allows users to shift their desktop computing activities to computers on the Internet? Select one: a. Distributed databases b. Cloud computing c. Handheld computers d. Solid-state storage

Cloud computing

Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be stored in what type of data file? Select one: a. Document b. Presentation c. Database d. Worksheet

Database

The electronic equivalent of a file cabinet is a _______. Select one: a. database b. word processor c. spreadsheet d. query

Database

Programs that allow you to mix text and graphics and focus on flexible page design and layout. Select one: a. Databases b. Desktop publishing c. Word processors d. Image galleries

Desktop publishing

_______ provide additional information and request user input. Select one: a. Dialog boxes b. Windows c. Toolbars d. Ribbons

Dialog boxes

A browser is an example of system software. Select one: True False

False

Antivirus software is a Windows utility that is unnecessary as long as you are careful browsing the Internet. Select one: True False

False

Application software is "background" software which helps the computer manage its own internal resources. Select one: True False

False

Cloud suites are stored on your hard drive and are available anywhere you can access the Internet. Select one: True False

False

Each table in a database is made up of rows, called fields. Select one: True False

False

Functions, formulas, charts and what-if analysis are common features of database management systems. Select one: True False

False

Illustration programs are specialized graphics programs for editing bitmap or raster images. Select one: True False

False

Image editors are used to create and edit vector images. Select one: True False

False

Insurance companies are most likely to use personal computers to process information about millions of policyholders. Select one: True False

False

Microsoft Office uses an interface with traditional menus and toolbars. Select one: True False

False

Microsoft Word cannot be used to create personalized web pages. Select one: True False

False

RAM will retain data when the computer is turned off. Select one: True False

False

Smartphones are a type of handheld computer that do not need input, output, processing, or storage. Select one: True False

False

Solid-state storage uses rigid metallic platters to store data using the magnetic charges of the disk's surface. Select one: True False

False

System software can be described as end-user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks. Select one: True False

False

System software might be described as end-user software. Select one: True False

False

The last worksheet in a workbook is often a summary of the preceding worksheets. Select one: True False

False

Two important components of the system unit are the keyboard and the hard disk. Select one: True False

False

Correct Answer: A. uniform resource locators (URLs)

For browsers to connect to resources on the Internet, the location of the resources must be specified through addresses called _______. Answers: A. uniform resource locators (URLs) B. top-level domains (TLDs) C. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) D. hyperlinks

The content of a website is broken down into a series of related pieces of information which is represented in a _______. Select one: a. graphical site map b. blog c. hyperlink d. microblog

Graphical site map

Most applications use a(n) _______ that displays graphical elements called icons to represent familiar objects. Select one: a. integrated package b. dialog box c. graphical user interface d. menu button

Graphical user interface

The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the _______. Select one: a. typology b. compiler c. hardware d. software

Hardware

These programs are used to create and edit vector images. Select one: a. Illustration programs b. Photo editors c. Presentation graphics d. Image galleries

Illustration programs

These are specialized graphics programs for editing or modifying digital photographs. Select one: a. Image editors b. Desktop publishing c. Presentation graphics d. Illustrations

Image editors

A library of electronic images is called a(n) _______. Select one: a. database b. vector library c. bitmap gallery d. image gallery

Image gallery

Correct Answer: A. top-level domain (TLD)

In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", ".com" is the _______. Answers: A. top-level domain (TLD) B. uniform resource locator (URL) C. domain name server (DNS) D. domain name

Correct Answer: B. www.simnetonline.com

In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", what is the domain name? Answers: A. http://www.simnetonline.com B. www.simnetonline.com C. simnetonline D. com

Correct Answer: D. ARPANET

Launched in 1969 as a U.S. funded project that developed a national computer network, the Internet was initially called _______. Answers: A. World Wide Web B. Intranet C. NSFNet D. ARPANET

Which of the following is not a popular cloud suite or online office suite? Select one: a. Google Docs b. Zoho c. Microsoft Office Web Apps d. Lotus Symphony

Lotus Symphony

Which of the following are two important components of the system unit? Select one: a. Microprocessor and memory b. Keyboard and mouse c. Microphone and speakers d. Monitor and printer

Microprocessor and memory

Which of the following computers is also referred to as a server and is used to support end users for things such as retrieving data from a database or providing access to application software? Select one: a. Midrange b. Mainframe c. Supercomputer d. Microcompute

Midrange

Add-on programs for a variety of mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. Select one: a. Clouds b. Utilities c. QR codes d. Mobile apps

Mobile apps

The Internet is the largest _______ in the world. Select one: a. network b. system unit c. database program d. operating system

Network

Correct Answer: A. B2C

Online banking is an example of what type of e-commerce? Answers: A. B2C B. C2C C. C2B D. B2B

Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications. Select one: a. System software b. Operating system c. Application software d. Device driver

Operating system

The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is _______. Select one: a. hard disk b. flash c. solid state d. optical disc

Optical disc

Correct Answer: D. Filter

Parents can use this type of program to block access to selected Websites. Answers: A. Plug-in B. FTP C. BitTorrent D. Filter

______ are the most important part of any information system. Select one: a. Software applications b. Programs c. Hardware applications d. People

People

Desktop, laptop, and tablet computers, and mobile devices are classified as _______. Select one: a. mainframe computers b. supercomputers c. midrange computers d. personal computers

Personal computers

Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations are called: Select one: a. graphs b. presentation graphics c. diagrams d. charts

Presentation graphics

Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow? Select one: a. People b. Procedures c. Internet d. Data

Procedures

In most cases, the word "software" is interchangeable with the word _______. Select one: a. procedure b. application c. program d. computer

Program

Correct Answer: A. plug-ins

Programs that automatically start and operate as a part of your browser are called _______. Answers: A. plug-ins B. readers C. pop-ups D. ActiveX controls

These apps allow mobile devices to use their digital cameras to scan special codes. Select one: a. QR code reader b. Code scanner c. Optical reader d. QR scanner

QR code reader

Graphics that typically appear as black and white boxes that automatically link mobile devices to a variety of different content including games, text, videos, and websites. Select one: a. QR code reader b. QR codes c. Bar codes d. ISBN numbers

QR codes

This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed. Select one: a. RAM b. ROM c. Bus d. Ports

RAM

Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off? Select one: a. DVD b. RAM c. ROM d. Hard drive

RAM

Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage? Select one: a. Solid-state storage b. Optical disk c. RAM d. Hard disk

RAM

This GUI includes tabs, groups and galleries. Select one: a. Character-based b. Ribbon c. Contextual d. Dialog

Ribbon

These organize commonly used commands into a set of tabs. Select one: a. Buttons b. Galleries c. Ribbons d. Contextual tabs

Ribbons

The most widely used handheld computers are _______. Select one: a. laptops b. smartphones c. notebooks and laptops d. tablets

Smartphones

Which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor? Select one: a. Spreadsheet b. Memo c. Letter d. Term paper

Spreadsheet

Which would be the most appropriate type of application to create, analyze and forecast budgets? Select one: a. DBMS b. Word processor c. Spreadsheet d. Presentation graphics

Spreadsheet

This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details. Select one: a. Communications b. Application c. Utility d. System

System

Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program? Select one: a. Procedures b. System software c. Hardware d. Microsoft Access

System Software

"Background" software that helps the computer manage resources is called _______. Select one: a. shareware b. application software c. desktop d. system software

System software

What are the two major software types? Select one: a. System analysis software and data warehousing software b. Operating system software and utilities software c. System software and application software d. Database management software and application software

System software and application software

This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system. Select one: a. System unit b. Input/output devices c. Secondary storage d. Communication

System unit

Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a microcomputer system. Select one: a. Hard disk, input/output, secondary storage, and display devices b. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and primary storage c. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and communication d. System unit, modem, RAM, and microprocessor

System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and communication

A microcomputer that is smaller, lighter, and less powerful than a notebook, and which has a touch sensitive screen, is called a _______. Select one: a. laptop b. desktop c. subnotebook d. tablet

Tablet

Correct Answer: A. physical network

The Internet is a _______ made up of wires, cables, satellites, and rules for exchanging information between computers connected to the network. Answers: A. physical network B. virtual network C. multimedia interface D. domain name

Correct Answer: B. 1991

The Web was introduced in _______. Answers: A. 1967 B. 1991 C. 1998 D. 2004

Correct Answer: C. IoT

The continuing development of the Internet that allows everyday objects imbedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet. Answers: A. Web 3.0 B. Cloud C. IoT D. IoW

Correct Answer: A. an Internet service provider (ISP)

The most common way to access the Internet is through _______. Answers: A. an Internet service provider (ISP) B. an instant messaging (IM) service C. an application service provider (ASP) D. Facebook

Correct Answer: A. Spiders

These special programs continually look for new information and update the databases used by search services. Answers: A. Spiders B. Webcrawlers C. Bugs D. Hits

Correct Answer: C. BitTorrent

This method of file transfer distributes file transfers across many different computers. Answers: A. SSP B. FTP C. BitTorrent D. Dropbox.com

Correct Answer: B. FTP

This method of file transfer has been used for decades and is frequently used for uploading changes to a website hosted by an Internet service provider. Answers: A. SSP B. FTP C. BitTorrent D. Dropbox.com

Correct Answer: D. LinkedIn

This social networking site is used for professional, business-oriented networking. Answers: A. Google+ B. Facebook C. Twitter D. LinkedIn

Correct Answer: B. C2C

This type of e-commerce often resembles the electronic version of the classified ads or an auction. Answers: A. B2C B. C2C C. C2B D. B2B

Correct Answer: B. Web-based

This type of e-mail account is more widely used because it frees the user from installing and maintaining an e-mail client on every computer used to access e-mail. Answers: A. Client-based B. Web-based C. Cloud D. Mobile

Correct Answer: B. Web 2.0

This version of the web evolved to support more dynamic content creation and social interaction. Answers: A. Web 1.0 B. Web 2.0 C. Web 3.0 D. Web 4.0

A database is a collection of related data. Select one: True False

True

A system unit consists of the keyboard and the monitor. Select one: True False

True

A window is a rectangular area that can contain a document, a program, or a message. Select one: True False

True

Another name for a midrange computer is "server." Select one: True False

True

Application software includes general-purpose applications, specialized applications, and mobile apps. Select one: True False

True

Desktop publishing programs focus on page design and layout and provide greater flexibility for this than word processors. Select one: True False

True

Four common types of files are document files, worksheet files, database files, and presentation files. Select one: True False

True

Highly structured and organized data is stored in database files. Select one: True False

True

In a Ribbon GUI, a gallery displays the alternative choices. Select one: True False

True

In a Ribbon GUI, tabs are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas. Select one: True False

True

In a database, primary keys are often used to link tables. Select one: True False

True

Many apps are written for a particular type of mobile device and will not run on other types. Select one: True False

True

Microsoft Access is an example of general-purpose application software. Select one: True False

True

Microsoft Word can identify incomplete sentences, awkward wording, and incorrect punctuation. Select one: True False

True

Presentation graphics software is an excellent tool to communicate a message and to persuade people. Select one: True False

True

QR codes are graphics that typically appear as black and white boxes that automatically link mobile devices to a variety of different content including games, text, videos, and websites. Select one: True False

True

Secondary storage will retain data when the computer is turned off. Select one: True False

True

Software is another name for a program or programs. Select one: True False

True

System software is a collection of programs. Select one: True False

True

The most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard. Select one: True False

True

The parts of an information system are: people, procedures, software, hardware, data, and the Internet. Select one: True False

True

The purpose of software is to convert data into information. Select one: True False

True

To be an effective and efficient computer user, you need to recognize the role of information technology in your personal and professional life. Select one: True False

True

Web authoring programs are used to create sophisticated commercial websites. Select one: True False

True

What-if analysis is a very powerful and simple tool to test the effects of different assumptions in a spreadsheet. Select one: True False

True

Correct Answer: C. Microblog

Twitter is an example of what type of site? Answers: A. Wiki B. Blog C. Microblog D. Search

Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious programs. This is an example of which type of software? Select one: a. Browser software b. Operating system c. Application software d. Utilities

Utilities

This type of image is made up of geometric shapes or objects. Select one: a. Raster b. Bitmap c. Vector d. Pixel

Vector

___ are used to edit videos to enhance quality and appearance

Video Editors

General-purpose applications include all of the following except: Select one: a. web authoring b. word processors c. spreadsheets d. database management systems

Web authoring

Which of the following programs would be used to create a website? Select one: a. Image editor b. Illustration c. Desktop publishing d. Web authoring

Web authoring

Correct Answer: B. Hits

When you enter a keyword or phrase into a search engine the results display as a list of these. Answers: A. Matches B. Hits C. Subjects D. Entries

Correct Answer: D. CSS

Which of the following are files inserted into an HTML document that control the appearance of web pages including layout, colors, and fonts? Answers: A. Javascript B. Applets C. AJAX D. CSS

Correct Answer: A. Wiki

Which of the following is a website specially designed to allow visitors to use their browser to add, edit, or delete the site's content? Answers: A. Wiki B. Blog C. Webcast D. Microblog

Correct Answer: B. Windows Explorer

Which of the following is not a well-known web browser? Answers: A. Microsoft Edge B. Windows Explorer C. Apple Safari D. Google Chrome

Correct Answer: D. wireless connectivity

Which of the following is not one of the three basic components of cloud computing? Answers: A. client organizations and end-users B. service providers C. the Internet D. wireless connectivity

Correct Answer: B. JavaScript

Which programming language is used within HTML documents to trigger interactive features? Answers: A. CSS B. JavaScript C. HTML D. Visual Basic

To create documents that consist primarily of text, you need this software. Select one: a. Presentation graphics b. Word processor c. Spreadsheet d. Database management

Word processor

A financial budget would be created in what type of data file? Select one: a. Database b. Worksheet c. Presentation d. Document

Worksheet

Correct Answer: B. Podcasts

_______ do not use streaming technology and are used to download media files to your computer. Answers: A. Webcasts B. Podcasts C. Microblogs D. Twitter

Correct Answer: A. Webcasts

_______ typically broadcast live events and use streaming technology in which audio and video files are continuously downloaded to your computer while you are listening to and/or viewing the content. Answers: A. Webcasts B. Blogs C. Microblogs D. Twitter

Moving text, graphics, or interactive features on a web page are called _______. Select one: a. WYSIWYGs b. flash c. animations d. HTML

animations

Correct Answer: C. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

A web page typically contains _______, which contains the formatting instructions for displaying the web page. Answers: A. uniform resource locators (URLs) B. top-level domain (TLD) C. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) D. hyperlinks

This is a website that provides access to specific mobile apps that can be downloaded either for a nominal fee or free of charge. Select one: a. QR store b. Cloud c. App store d. Mobile store

App store