ODW Chapters 1-4 Multiple Choice

b. a collection of 8 binary digits.

A byte is ___ a. the largest unit on which a computer can act. b. a collection of 8 binary digits. c. the 3-digit system used by ASCII. d. the text unit used by the UNICODE standard.

c. programmable device that calculates, assembles, processes, and stores data.

A computer is known as a(n) ___ a. central processing unit. b. engine that searches the web. c. programmable device that calculates, assembles, processes, and stores data. d. non-programmable device that can calculate and store data.

d. uses symbolic representations of data in the form of code.

A digital device Select one: a. requires that you use numbers to enter data. b. is always able to connect to the internet. c. uses electricity to run it. d. uses symbolic representations of data in the form of code.

c. pointing

A mouse is known as a _____ device that is able to detect motion in relation to the surface and provides an onscreen pointer representing motion. Select one: a. streaming b. sensing c. pointing d. controlling

a. the deep web

A typical search engine will not return links to databases or documents in this repository. Select one: a. the deep web b. All of these c. Web 3.0 d. the Semantic Web

b. net neutrality.

All internet traffic should be treated equally. This is called Select one: a. net bandwidth. b. net neutrality. c. internet equality. d. bandwidth neutrality.

c. business-to-consumer (B2C)

Amazon.com is an example of this type of electronic commerce company. Select one: a. business-to-anybody (B2A) b. business-to-business (B2B) c. business-to-consumer (B2C) d. business-to-econsumer (B2E)

d. speaker

An output device is any device that displays, prints, or plays content stored on a computer. From the list below, identify the device that would be considered an output device. Select one: a. mouse b. microphone c. keyboard d. speaker

b. basic input/output system.

BIOS stands for Select one: a. basic integral/optical system. b. basic input/output system. c. basic input/outcome system. d. basic information/output system.

d. graphical user interface.

GUI is an acronym for Select one: a. graphically uniform icons. b. Google universal interface. c. graphics uniform interface. d. graphical user interface.

a. the number of transistors on a chip will increase in an exponential manner with corresponding increases in processing speed and memory capacity.

Gordon Moore, founder of Intel, created Moore's Law, which states that Select one: a. the number of transistors on a chip will increase in an exponential manner with corresponding increases in processing speed and memory capacity. b. the number of transistors on a chip will have no effect on the memory capacity of a computer. c. the amount of processing speed required to run a computer will decrease over time. d. the number of chips required to run a computer will double every year.

a. top-level domain (TLD).

In the address www.google.com, .com is referred to as the Select one: a. top-level domain (TLD). b. uniform resource locator (URL). c. extension. d. Internet Protocol (IP).

d. file allocation table (FAT)

In this table, the operating system keeps track of the physical location where a document is saved to the hard disk. Select one: a. file access table (FAT) b. file distribution table (FDT) c. file sharing table (FST) d. file allocation table (FAT)

a. USB ports.

One of the advantages of using computers over a device, such as a paper and a pen, is that computers allow users to store information and edit and update information. Types of storage media include all of the following except Select one: a. USB ports. b. optical drives. c. hard disks. d. external hard drives.

c. computer science.

Protecting against computer security threats and designing ways to handle data storage are jobs done by someone who has studied ___ a. software engineering. b. computer engineering. c. computer science. d. information systems.

c. random access memory.

RAM stands for ___ a. random access mobilization. b. random account memory. c. random access memory. d. real access memory.

c. 3-D printing

Some fashion designers use this type of technology to produce clothing. a. inkjet printing b. dot matrix printing c. 3-D printing d. color printing

a. when different technological systems evolve towards performing similar tasks.

Technological convergence is ___ a. when different technological systems evolve towards performing similar tasks. b. None of the choices are correct. c. the ability to use one device to perform a function. d. the evolution of a technology to handle more complex calculations.

c. gigabytes.

The average computer's hard drive capacity for data storage is measured in Select one: a. megahertz. b. megabytes. c. gigabytes. d. gigahertz.

b. storage.

The four parts of the information cycle are input, processing, output, and ___ a. saving. b. storage. c. printing. d. translation.

c. system software.

The operating system and utilities are known as Select one: a. server software. b. multi-user software. c. system software. d. application software.

d. read-only memory (ROM)

The operating system on a mobile device is stored in this type of memory. Select one: a. cache memory b. random-access memory (RAM) c. virtual memory d. read-only memory (ROM)

b. gigahertz.

The speed of a processor is measured in Select one: a. megahertz. b. gigahertz. c. gigabytes. d. megabytes.

d. smartphone touchscreens.

There are many types of input devices. Some examples of input devices are keyboards, scanners, bar code readers, and ___ a. printers. b. central processing units. c. RAM. d. smartphone touchscreens.

c. Disk Cleanup

This Windows utility searches for unnecessary files (such as temporary internet files) and deletes them. Select one: a. System Information b. Disk Defragmenter c. Disk Cleanup d. Device Manager

c. driver

This is a small program needed by the operating system to communicate with a connected device such as a printer. Select one: a. BIOS b. setup c. driver d. task scheduler

d. keyboard

This is a type of peripheral device that is used for input. Select one: a. speakers b. printer c. document stand d. keyboard

d. Linux

This operating system is an open source program. Select one: a. macOS b. Chrome OS c. Windows d. Linux

c. Skype

This service allows you to make voice calls over the internet. Select one: a. Opera b. broadband c. Skype d. Gmail

d. Wi-Fi

This technology is used to access the internet via radio signals and is often found in places such as hotels and airports. Select one: a. DSL b. dial-up c. mobile broadband stick d. Wi-Fi

a. intellectual property

This term describes "the creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names, and images used in commerce." Select one: a. intellectual property b. trademarks c. copyright d. patents

b. hypertext

This term describes text on a web page that is linked to another page. Select one: a. hypersource b. hypertext c. hyperbar d. hypermedia

c. metasearch

This type of search engine searches keywords across several websites at the same time. Select one: a. search index b. search directory c. metasearch d. multi-crawler

d. serial ports, USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, and IrDA.

Types of ports include Select one: a. dual ports, bus, FireWire, Thunderbolt, and CPU. b. serial ports, USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, and CPU. c. dual ports, USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, and MIDI. d. serial ports, USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, and IrDA.

c. the Semantic Web.

Web 3.0 is also known as Select one: a. the deep web. b. the invisible web. c. the Semantic Web. d. social networking.

d. EFI

What specification is expected to eventually replace the aging BIOS firmware? Select one: a. UBIOS b. UROM c. UFIS d. EFI

a. laptop

Which of the following device categories includes ultrabooks and netbooks? Select one: a. laptop b. supercomputers c. tablet d. smartphones

a. Tizen Wear

Which of the following is an operating system you might find used in a smartwatch? Select one: a. Tizen Wear b. UNIX c. RoidWatch d. iOS

b. processor

Which of the following is not a storage medium? Select one: a. CD b. processor c. flash drive d. DVD

c. iWeb

Which of the following is not a web browser? Select one: a. Opera b. Firefox c. iWeb d. Microsoft Edge

a. macOS

Which of the following is not an operating system designed for a smartphone or tablet? Select one: a. macOS b. iOS c. Windows 10 Mobile d. Android

c. power supply

Which of the following is not included on the motherboard? Select one: a. BIOS b. processor c. power supply d. memory

b. Information

_____ consists of raw facts that have been processed, organized, structured, or presented in a meaningful way. a. Data b. Information c. A program d. Software

b. Linux

_____ is an operating system that is available both in a free version and in flavors that you can purchase. Select one: a. macOS b. Linux c. Windows d. Adobe

c. Data

_____ is raw facts or statistics. a. Information b. A program c. Data d. A device