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COSC 1300 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Homework 1

Part I

True/False

1. Pervasive computing is the type of complex computing that takes place in

large corporations and institutions.

a. True b. False

2. A CD is a type of storage medium.

a. True b. False

3. When you transfer photos from your digital camera to your computer, you are

using your camera as an input device.

a. True b. False

4. The two basic types of computer software are system software and operating

systems.

a. True b. False

5. The four types of data commonly handled by computers are text, graphics,

audio, and video.

a. True b. False

6. Today, the production of all information requires the use of a computer.

a. True b. False

7. A person who uses the results of a computer program is called a programmer.

a. True b. False

8. A person can be both an end user and a programmer.

a. True b. False

9. A computer network is defined as a group of five or more interconnected

computing devices that can communicate with each other.

a. True b. False

10. A disadvantage of personal computers for business is that they cannot be

connected to a company network.

a. True b. False

11. The term Internet appliance is often used to describe a notebook computer.

a. True b. False

12. The largest and most powerful class of computer is the mainframe.

a. True b. False

13. Although computers have been used in the workplace for years, their role is

continually evolving.

a. True b. False

14. The abbreviation GUI stands for Getting User Input.

a. True b. False

15. When using a graphical user interface, a user clicks on a button or picture

to direct the computer to perform an action.

a. True b. False

16. An advantage of Windows is that all application programs that use Windows

will have a similar appearance.

a. True b. False

17. A window that has been restored fills the entire screen area.

a. True b. False

18. The mouse pointer often changes its appearance on the screen because it is

context sensitive.

a. True b. False

19. The terms “Web page,” “home page,” and “Web site” all mean the same thing.

a. True b. False

20. To access a Web page you need to use the program named Internet Explorer.

a. True b. False

21. To access the Internet, if you don’t have a direct connection to an access

provider you need to connect your computer to an Internet appliance.

a. True b. False

22. The sets of letters such as “.com” and “.edu” in a Web address are known as

root or top-level domains.

a. True b. False

23. To view a Web page on the Internet you need to use the services of an ISP.

a. True b. False

24. Deleting unneeded messages frees up space on your hard drive or on your mail

service’s server.

a. True b. False

25. One of the most direct ways of evaluating online content is by considering

the source.

a. True b. False

Part II

Multiple Choice

26. The program on the screen in Figure 1-7 is most likely a type of:

a. system software.

b. operating software.

c. application software.

d. appliance software.

e. natural software.

27. The dramatic increase in computer use came after the creation of the:

a. microcomputer.

b. computer network.

c. mouse.

d. CD-ROM drive.

e. mainframe computer.

28. In which of the following jobs are you likely to use a computer?

a. traveling sales professional

b. CEO of a multinational corporation

c. check-out clerk at the grocery store

d. auto mechanic at the local garage

e. All of the above

29. The biggest problem with wearable PCs today is the:

a. objection of the clothing manufacturing unions.

b. enzymes used in laundry detergents.

c. life span of the batteries needed to run them.

d. interference caused by static electricity on the body.

e. All of the above

30. Which of the following activities is an example of input to a computer?

a. An accountant copies a file to the hard drive.

b. A grocery store clerk scans the price of a can of peas.

c. The monthly payroll checks are printed on the printer.

d. The monitor displays the result of a calculation.

e. All of the above

31. A large organization commonly uses a computer to handle high-volume business

transactions that require 24 hour-a-day processing.

a. mainframe b. minicomputer

c. mobile d. tower-case

e. universal

32. Which of the following activities is an example of output from a computer?

a. The sales activity report is printed on the printer.

b. A grocery store clerk scans the price of a can of peas.

c. A programmer copies a new program to the hard drive.

d. A microphone captures a voice message for a presentation.

e. All of the above

33. A program that schedules airline flights is a type of:

a. system software

b. operating system

c. application software

d. structured program

e. unstructured program

34. A set of raw, unorganized facts is called:

a. data

b. machine code

c. information

d. machine readable

e. pre-ware

35. Which of the following is true about information?

a. Text, graphics, audio, and video are the four types of information.

b. It has meaning to a particular user in a particular situation.

c. Computer systems are needed to produce information.

d. Small computers, such as palmtops, do not have the power to produce

information.

e. All of the above

36. The most important difference between information and data is that

information:

a. is the output of a computer system.

b. is meaningful to a user.

c. can be kept in storage devices.

d. All of the above

e. None of the above

37. You are using a computer program to prepare your income tax report. Which of

the following would be information to you?

a. the current rate of inflation

b. the federal deficit at the end of last year

c. the amount of taxes you owe

d. the number of people in your tax bracket

e. All of the above are information.

38. Visual Basic, COBOL, and Java are examples of:

a. programming languages.

b. software.

c. hardware.

d. application programs.

e. systems programs.

39. If the “Non-system disk” error message displays when you start your computer

you should:

a. reinstall Windows from the original set of disks.

b. run a program that checks for computer viruses.

c. remove any diskette in the diskette drive and press a key to continue.

d. turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn it

back on.

e. None of the above.

40. The way in which an operating system interacts with users is called its:

a. relationship paradigm.

b. machine boundary.

c. network topology.

d. operational appearance.

e. user interface.

41. The operating system most commonly used on personal computers today is:

a. Unix

b. Microsoft Word

c. Microsoft Windows

d. Linux

e. Mac OS

42. A(n) ____ is a group of icons or buttons that can be used to quickly

invoke commands.

a. toolbar

b. window

c. button

d. instrument panel

e. command strip

43. A menu item that is currently unavailable is:

a. not shown on the menu.

b. displayed with the words crossed out.

c. displayed as white letters on a black background.

d. highlighted in yellow.

e. None of the above.

44. The small pictures representing programs that are displayed on the desktop

are called:

a. icons.

b. run buttons.

c. start buttons.

d. primary keys.

e. pictographs.

45. You can start a program by:

a. clicking on a hyperlinked desktop icon.

b. clicking on a toolbar icon on the taskbar.

c. double-clicking on a desktop icon that is not a hyperlink.

d. clicking the Start button and selecting the program from the menu.

e. All of the above.

46. Which of the following is true about the minimize and close buttons?

a. The close button hides the contents of the window but the minimize button

reduces its size to a small icon in the upper right corner of the screen.

b. After clicking minimize, the program’s button will no longer appear on

the taskbar.

c. The minimize button keeps a program open but the close button exits the

program.

d. To restore a program’s window after using the close button, click the

program’s button on the task bar.

e. None of the above.

47. Clicking the Show Desktop button on the taskbar will:

a. minimize all open windows.

b. close all open programs.

c. display the list of programs installed on your computer.

d. display a dialog box in which you can select the background colors for

your desktop.

e. None of the above

48. Which of the following is also referred as voice over IP?

a. a chat group

b. instant messaging

c. a mailing list

d. a buddy list

e. Internet telephony

49. You begin the shut down process by:

a. double-clicking the Shut Down icon on the desktop.

b. clicking on the Start button.

c. clicking the Close button on the taskbar.

d. right-clicking the Close button on any window.

e. All of the above

50. The string “clancyz@” probably refers to a(n):

a. home page.

b. mailing list.

c. e-mail address.

d. newsgroup.

e. URL.

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