Intro to CC Midterm

Storage media are volatile. true or false

False

The development rights of a software program specify the allowable use of the program. T/F

False

A display device is the most common form of output device. T/F

True

As you work on your computer, the operating system continuously manages your computer's resources and makes them available to devices and programs when they are needed. T/F

True

Computer literacy is knowing about and understanding computers and their uses. T/F

True

Cloud software can be run directly from the Internet (via Web pages) without being installed on your computer. a. True b. False

a

In addition to the four primary computer operations, what function is often considered the fifth primary operation? a. communications b. security c. information processing d. GPS rendering

a

Virtualization is applied to computing areas such as desktop environments, networking, and storage. a. True b. False

a

What symbol in an e-mail address separates the username and the domain name? a. @ (at) b. . (period) c. / (slash) d. _(underscore)

a

What term refers to raw, unorganized facts that are manipulated during processing? a. data b. information c. cybertext d. record

a

A dial-up connection means the computer or other device being used to access the Internet is continually connected to the ISP's computer. a. True b. False

b

Microsoft Word is an example of system software. a. True b. False

b

Systems analysts are computer professionals whose primary task is overseeing day-to-day computer operations at a company, such as maintaining systems or troubleshooting user-related problems. a. True b. False

b

What types of systems allow only authorized individuals to enter an office building via an access card or a fingerprint or hand scan? a. hotspot systems b. authentication systems c. decision-making systems d. productivity systems

b

When personal information is removed from a user's browser and e-mail program, it is nearly impossible for ISPs and the government to trace communications back to a particular computer. a. True b. False

b

Which generation of computers started off with the implementation of integrated circuits (ICs)? a. second-generation computers b. third-generation computers c. fourth-generation computers d. fifth-generation computers

b

Which part of the Web page URL shown below identifies the Web server hosting the page?http://google.com/about/careers/index.html a. http:// b. google.com c. about/careers d. index.html

b

What is a primary function of netbooks? a. advanced graphics capabilities b. general-purpose computing c. Internet-based applications and resources d. complex computations and processing

c

Which device is a tiny computer built into a product to perform specific functions or tasks for that product? a. media tablet b. mobile device c. embedded computer d. smart device

c

Which device is based on a mobile phone and includes Internet capabilities and the ability to run apps? a. mainframe b. microcomputer c. smartphone d. smart watch

c

What is the largest and most well-known computer network in the world? a. EarthLink b. Verizon c. AT&T d. The Internet

d

As a hard drive begins to get full, it takes less time to locate the data stored on the hard drive. T/F

False

Images need to be scanned at a lower resolution if the image will be enlarged significantly. T/F

False

Most operating systems today use a text-based user interface. T/F

False

With a DVD, the storage medium and the storage device are permanently sealed together to form one piece of hardware called a fixed-media storage system. T/F

False

In addition to a keyboard, most computers today are used in conjunction with some type of pointing device. T/F

True

In practice, the difference between system and application software is not always straightforward. T/F

True

Notebook and netbook computers usually have a keyboard that is similar to a desktop keyboard, but it is typically smaller. T/F

True

SSDs are not subject to mechanical failures like magnetic hard drives, and are more resistant to shock and vibration. T/F

True

Storage devices can be internal (located inside the system unit), external (plugged into an external port on the system unit), or remote (located on another computer). T/F

True

The number of bits being transmitted at one time is dependent on the bus width. T/F

True

Users do not have to be concerned with how files are physically stored on a storage medium. T/F

True

What operation occurs during the boot process? a. loading an application program b. refreshing an Internet connection c. securing a wireless connection d. loading part of the operating system

d

What type of computer is installed at the U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory and is used for scientific research, including climate change and astrophysics? a. thin client b. enterprise-class server c. mainframe computer d. supercomputer

d

Which device is an example of a communications component? a. GPU b. gaming controller c. digital stylus d. router

d

Which term refers to the idea that computers and computer technology are part of nearly every aspect of daily life? a. parallel computing b. wearable computing c. pertinent computing d. ubiquitous computing

d

The process of representing data in a form that can be understood by a digital computer is called decimal byte representation. T/F

false

When you issue the command for your computer to store a document on your hard drive, the application software must make sure that the specified hard drive exists. T/F

false