VIBS 420 - 2/29

When data, instructions, and information flow along electronic circuits in the system unit, they travel at incredibly slow speeds. True False

False

GB is the abbreviation of _____________. (one word)

gigabyte

Midrange servers typically support only one computer at a time. True False

False

On a typical notebook computer, the monitor is on top of the system unit and the keyboard attaches to the system unit with hinges. True False

False

The digit one (1) represents off (or low voltage) and the digit zero (0) represents on (or higher voltage). True False

False

The electronic components in modern computers are undependable because they have a high failure rate. True False

False

_____ is/are the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task. a. Information b. Data c. Documentation d. Instructions

Instructions

With weights that exceed 100 tons, desktop computers can store more than 16,000 times the data and information than an average supercomputer. True False

False

Data enters the computer through the input Device, and then processing occurs at the processing unit. The processing unit is the _____.

microprocessor chip

A(n) _________________________ computer is more powerful and larger than a workstation computer and typically supports couple hundred connected computers at the same time.

midrange

A(n) _____ is more powerful than a workstation, but less powerful than a mainframe. a. tower computer b. supercomputer c. midrange server d. Tablet PC

midrange server

A(n) _________________________ computer is a personal computer that users can carry from place to place. (one word)

mobile

A widely used communication device is a _____. a. CD drive b. modem c. PC video camera d. monitor

modem

Each of the following is a commonly used output device except _____. a. a monitor b. a scanner c. a printer d. speakers

scanner

In a network such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, the _________________________ controls access to the resources on the network. (one word)

server

___________ is data that is organized, meaningful and useful to a particular user or group of users. (one word)

information

A(n) _________________________ is any hardware component that allows users to enter data or instructions into a computer. (two words)

input device

The American Standard Code for Information Exchange, or ASCII (pronounced ASK-ee), is the most common coding system used on personal computers today. True False

True

The digit one (1) represents off (or low voltage) and the digit zero (0) represents on (or higher voltage)

True

A(n) _________________________ is a large, expensive, very powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously and store tremendous amounts of data, instructions, and information (one word).

mainframe

_____ comprise an information processing system. a. Hardware and software b. Data and people c. Procedures d. All of the above

all of the above

A(n) _________________________ computer is a type of personal computer designed so the system unit, input devices, and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table. (one word)

desktop

The operating system contains instructions that allow users to run application software. True False

true

The two categories of software are system software and application software. True False

true

The user interface controls how data and instructions are entered and how information displays on the screen. True False

true

The world's biggest network is the Internet. True False

true

Two main components on the motherboard are the processor and memory. True False

true

The _________________________, short for World Wide Web, is one of the more popular services on the Internet. (one word)

web

A Web site is _____. a. the location from which a Web page originates b. an author of a Web page c. the source of a Web page d. a collection of related Web pages

A collection of related web pages

The _____ executes programs ("software") which tell the computer what to do

CPU

Industry experts typically classify computers into three categories: desktop computers, notebook computers, and mobile devices. True False

False

Information is a collection of raw, unprocessed facts, figures, and symbols.

False

The _____ combines the features of the traditional notebook computer with the simplicity of pencil and paper. a. tower computer b. desktop computer c. Tablet PC d. mainframe

Tablet PC

The _____ combines the features of the traditional notebook computer with the simplicity of pencil and paper. a. tower computer b. mainframe c. desktop computer d. Tablet PC

Tablet PC

An information system combines hardware, software, data, people, and procedures to produce timely and useful information. True False

True

Web pages often have built-in connections, or links, to other documents, graphics, other Web pages, or Web sites. True False

True

With current storage devices, the computer can transfer data quickly from storage to memory, process it, and then store it again for future use. True False

True

A computer's _____ determine the category it best fits. a. size and speed b. processing power c. price d. all of the above

all of the above

Storage holds _____ for future use. a. data b. computer literacy c. information d. all of the above

all of the above

The ______________ system has just two distinct digits, 0 and 1, called bits. (two words)

binary number system

A bit by itself does not represent much data. However, if eight bits are grouped together they become a ______________. (one word)

byte

In _____, people can communicate with multiple users at the same time — much like a group discussion. a. instant messaging b. e-mail c. file transfer d. a chat room

chat room

The other computers on a network, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, are called a(n) _________________________ or workstation and request resources from the server. (one word)

client

A(n) _________________________ is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, manipulate the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use. (one word)

computer

As computers become more a part of daily living, many people believe that _____ is/are vital to success. a. computer programming b. computer literacy c. computer repair d. all of the above

computer literacy

Computers process _____.

data into information

Application software serves as the interface between the user, the system software, and the computer's hardware. True False

false

Most memory keeps data and instructions permanently, although some forms of memory are temporary. True False

false

Obtaining timely and useful information from a computer requires only hardware and software. True False

false

Software today has a _____, like that shown in the accompanying figure. a. graphical user interface b. command-line interface c. coded-row interface d. menu-driven interface

graphical user interface

A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as _________________________. (one word)

hardware

The _________________________ is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. (one word)

internet

On a network, the major difference between the server and client computers is that the server ordinarily has _____. a. less power, less storage space, but is more reliable b. more power, more storage space, and is more reliable c. less power, less storage space, and is less reliable d. more power, more storage space, but is less reliable

more power, more storage space, more reliable

The most popular type of mobile computer is the _____. a. supercomputer b. handheld computer c. notebook computer d. desktop computer

notebook computer

A(n) _________________________ computer is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself. (one word)

personal

Two types of _____ are desktop computers and notebook computers. a. mobile computers b. midrange servers c. mainframes d. personal computers

personal computers

All of the following are widely used input devices except the _____. a. digital camera and PC video camera b. printer and monitor c. keyboard and mouse d. microphone and scanner

printer and monitor

The _________________________ is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer. (one word) Blank 1

processor

Anyone can create a Web page and then make it available, or _________________________ it, on the Internet for others to see. (one word) Blank 1

publish

Sharing resources on a network _____. a. saves time and money b. saves time but wastes money c. wastes time and money d. wastes time but saves money

saves time and money

A computer keeps permanent data, instructions, and information on _________________________ such as floppy disks, hard disks, CDs, and DVDs. (one word)

storage

Most computers have four types of hardware components: input, processor, ______ and output.

storage

A(n) _________________________ is the fastest, most powerful, computer — and the most expensive. (one word

supercomputer

A(n) _________________________ is the fastest, most powerful, computer — and the most expensive. (one word)

supercomputer

The _________________________ is a box-like case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data. (two words) Blank 1

system unit

A personal computer contains a processor, memory, and one or more input, output, and storage devices.

true

Computers perform the information processing cycle operations (input, process, output, and storage) with amazing speed, reliability, consistency, and accuracy.

true

Computers provides a means of communications for all types of people. True False

true

In many networks, one or more computers act as a server. True False

true

Mainframes can act as a server on a network environment. True False

true

Programmers use a programming language or program development tool to create computer programs. True False

true