Computers Practice Exercises 1,2, & 3 for Test 1

laptop

1. A ________ is a thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base. a. tablet b. smartphone c. laptop d. desktop

personal computers

1. Types of ________ include desktops, laptops, and tablets. a. supercomputers b. mainframes c. personal computers d. servers

tethering

1. ________ transforms a smartphone or Internet-capable tablet into a portable communications device that shares its Internet access with other computers and devices wirelessly. a. Instant messaging b. Streaming c. Tethering d. Converging

tag

10. A ________ is a short descriptive label that you assign to webpages, photos, videos, blog posts, email messages, and other digital content so that it is easier locate at a later time. a. thumbnail b. link c. tag d. plug-in

webpage

10. Each electronic document on the web is called a _____, which can contain text, graphics, and video. a. e-book b. cloud c. edoc d. webpage

mobile device

10. Popular types of ____ are smartphones, digital cameras, portable media players, and e-book readers. a. mobile devices b. media libraries c. supercomputers d. servers

microblog

11. A ________ allows users to publish short messages usually between 100 and 200 characters, for others to read. a. blog b. miniblog c. minute blog d. microblog

portable keyboard

11. Instead of typing on a phone's keyboard or keypad, users can enter text via a(n) ________ , which is a full-sized keyboard that communicates with a smartphone via a dock, cables, or wirelessly. a. on-screen keyboard b. virtual keyboard c. portable keyboard d. touch screen

links

11. Webpages often contain ________ , which are built-in connections to other documents, graphics, audio files, videos, webpages, or websites. a. hypertags b. servers c. links d. browser files

wiki

12. A ________ is a collaborative website that allows users to create, add, modify, or delete the website content via a browser. a. wiki b. portal c. bookmarking site d. blog

pixel

12. A ________ is the smallest element in an electronic image. a. pixel b. byte c. gigabyte d. bit

search engine

12. The first step in successful web searching is to identify the main idea in the topic about which you are seeking information and then use a ________ , such as Google, to help you locate the information. a. web server b. search engine c. online social network d. FTP engine

operating system

13. A(n) ________ is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware. a. operating system b. application c. mobile app d. input device

portals

13. Most ________ offer these free services: search engine; news, sports, and weather; web publishing; reference tools such as yellow pages, stock quotes, and maps; shopping; and email and other communications services. a. wikis b. blogs c. online social networks d. portals

media library

13. Your collection of stored digital media is called a ________ (123). a. portable media player b. media library c. cloud collection d. digital repository

thumbnail

14. A ________ is a small version of a larger object that you usually can tap or click to display a larger image or object. a. plug-in b. thumbnail c. tag d. hit

embedded computer

14. A(n) ________ is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. a. kiosk b. mainframe c. embedded computer d. terminal

telematics

15. Cars equipped with wireless communications capabilities, called ________ , include features such as navigation systems, remote diagnosis and alerts, and Internet access (127). a. resolution b. M2M communications c. cloud networks d. telematics

animation

15. Many webpages use ________ , which is the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence. a. video b. animation c. streaming d. real-time graphics

plug in

16. Sometimes, a browser requires an additional program, called a ________ , to display multimedia. a. TIFF b. plug-in c. link d. FTP server

pairing

16. ________ is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other. a. Converging b. Tethering c. Streaming d. Pairing

fault tolerant

17. A(n) ________ computer has duplicate components so that it can continue to operate when one of its main components fail. a. uninterruptable b. Joule-rated c. surge-protected d. fault-tolerant

domain name

17. An email address is a combination of a user name and a ____________ that identifies a user so that he or she can receive Internet email. a. router path b. web address c. domain name d. FTP server

synchronize

17. When you ________ computers and mobile devices, you match the files in two or more locations with each other. a. stream b. network c. link d. synchronize

chat room

18. A _____ is a website/application that permits users to chat with others who are online at the same time. a. chat room b. wiki c. portal d. instant message

RSIs

18. Technology-related ________ include tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. a. UPSs b. CSCs c. CVSs d. RSIs

VoIP

19. ________ enables users to speak to other users via their Internet connection. a. VoIP b. Telnet c. TCP/IP d. FTP

ergonomics

19. ________ is an applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace. a. Ergonomics b. Telematics c. Green computing d. Workplace engineering

motherboard

2. Two main components on the ________ are the processor and memory. a. server b. processor c. modem d. motherboard

dial-up

2. ________ access takes place when a modem in a computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog signal. a. Mobile broadband b. Cable c. Dial-up d. DSL

power user

20. A(n) ________ is a user who requires the capabilities of a powerful computer, such as engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists. a. mobile b. power user c. small office user d. enterprise user

behaviors

20. Netiquette is the code of acceptable ________ users should follow while on the Internet. a. Internet protocols b. graphic formats c. behaviors d. user names

technology addiction

20. Symptoms of a user with ________ include being unable to stop using technology, irritable when not using technology, and neglectful of family and friends. a. carpal tunnel syndrome b. repetitive strain injuries c. computer vision syndrome d. technology addiction

connected to your computer

21. A peripheral device is a device that is __________ . a. connected to your computer b. needed outside the room c. used to navigate d. of poor quality

application program

21. The abbreviation "app" stands for _________. a. Apple program b. a purchased program c. application program d. a processed program

e-commerce

21. When you sell/buy an item on eBay, you are engaging in ___________. a. e-trading b. e-commerce c. e-marketing d. e-bidding

a blog

22. If you want to publish dated articles about your mission trip to Africa, you should use ________. a. Twitter b. Facebook c. a blog d. MSN Messenger

centeral proccessing unit

22. The processor that interprets and carries out instructions inside a computer is called _________. a. motherboard b. memory c. central processing unit d. system unit

using cloud storage

22. When keeping documents on hard drives provided by external internet companies, you are ________. a. using main memory space b. making applications c. using cloud storage d. using input devices

port

23. A peripheral device is connected to a computer through a(n) ___________. a. cable b. hub c. port d. USB

hard disk

23. A(n)_________ is storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information. a. webpage b. printer c. hard disk d. network

ARPANET

23. The precursor to the Internet , ___________, became functional in September 1969. a. STARTNET b. Ethernet c. Wi-Fi d. ARPANET

web server

24. A(n) _________ is a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device. a. web server b. domain name c. web site d. registrar

storage device

24. A(n)__________ is a component that records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media. a. storage device b. port c. input device d. output device

resolution

24. _________ is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in display device. a. Brightness b. Tablet c. Bar code d. Resolution

URL

25. A(n) ________ is a webpage's unique address. a. web b. home page c. URL d. portal

touchpad

25. A(n)_________ is a small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion. a. program b. input device c. touchpad d. memory card

memory

25. ________ consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions. a. CPU b. memory c. motherboard d. system unit

e-book

3. A(n) ____ is an electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers and other digital devices. a. e-book b. virtual book c. online book d. i-book

system unit

3. Some people use the term, ______ , to refer to the case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive, memory, and other electronic components of the computer from damage. a. rack b. system unit c. tower d. blade server

bandwidth

3. ________ represents the amount of data that travels over a network. a. Bandwidth b. Megabyte c. DSL d. Traffic

domain names

4. Because all-numeric IP addresses are difficult to remember and use, the Internet supports ______ . a. DNS servers b. domain names c. registrars d. IPv6 addresses

data

4. Computers process ________ into information. a. data b. output c. servers d. apps

stylus

4. Some tablets include a ________ that you can use instead of a fingertip to enter data, make selections, or draw on a touch screen. a. phablet b. stylus c. blade d. pencil

input device

5. Any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device is referred to as a(n) ________ . a. pointing device b. output device c. keyboard d. input device

servers

5. Services provided by ________ include storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network. a. thin clients b. convertible tablets c. towers d. servers

dynamic

5. With a ________ webpage, visitors can customize some or all of the viewed content, such as desired stock quotes, weather for a region, or ticket availability for flights. a. robust b. static c. dynamic d. virtual

terminal

6. A ________ is a computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server, or host computer. a. terminal b. tower server c. supercomputer d. mainframe

scanner

6. A ________ is a light-sensing input device that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process. a. scanner b. touchpad c. webcam d. digital camera

home

6. When you run a browser, it may retrieve and display a starting webpage, called a _______ page. a. home b. welcome c. begin d. start

output device

7. Any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people is a(n) ________ . a. wireless device b. input device c. output device d. hard copy

POS terminal

7. In a grocery store, the _______ is a combination of an electronic cash register, bar code reader, and printer. a. virtual mainframe b. POS terminal c. tower server d. ATM

internet explorer

7. Microsoft's free browser, ____ , is available primarily for Microsoft Windows and comes preinstalled. a. Chrome b. Firefox c. Internet Explorer d. Opera

kiosk

8. A self-service _______ is a freestanding terminal that usually has a touch screen for user interaction. a. kiosk b. server c. tower d. rack

monitor

8. The display for a desktop typically is a ______ , which is a separate, physical device. a. headset b. printer c. mouse d. monitor

safari

8. Which of the following is not a Web search engine? a. Bing b. Safari c. Google d. Ask

online social network

9. A(n) ________ is a website that encourages members in its online community to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users. a. integrated networking site b. online social network c. portal d. media sharing site

cloud

9. Businesses use ________ computing to more efficiently use resources, such as servers and programs, by shifting usage and consumption of these resources from a local environment to the Internet. a. virtual b. power c. cloud d. Internet

back up

9. To protect against loss, you should ________ the contents of storage media regularly. a. test b. back up c. reduce d. review

hot spot

A ________ is a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices. a. wiki b. Bluetooth c. browser d. hot spot

blog

A ________ is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles (posts) in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order. a. newsgroup b. wiki c. blog d. podcast

communications

A(n) ________ device is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa. a. network b. communications c. output d. input

server

A(n) ________ is a computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network. a. tablet b. ultrathin laptop c. desktop d. server

streaming

Some websites support ________ , where you access the media content while it downloads. a. browsing b. streaming c. syncing d. parsing

application software

________ consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks. a. Open source technology b. Application software c. Operating systems d. Green computing