True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Only laptops, desktop computers, notebook computers, and tablet PC’s can
be classified as computers.
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2.
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Photographs posted online and sent only to your friends are completely
safe.
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3.
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The operating system is the set of instructions that direct the computer to
accomplish specific tasks such as document production and spreadsheet calculations.
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4.
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The Internet is a great place to download free games.
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5.
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A cell phone is a computer.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Specify on the following questions whether a device is an input device, output
device, or both.
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6.
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Mouse
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7.
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Monitor
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8.
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Microphone
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9.
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Touch Screen Monitor
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10.
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Speakers
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11.
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The screen on Microsoft Surface:
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12.
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A device that emits certain smells based on what the computer tells it
to:
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13.
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This type of monitor looks like a large, older style television and actually has
a beam shot onto glass, these monitors tend to be larger and heavier.
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14.
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This type of monitor is more compact and a newer technology than other types of
monitors.
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15.
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This type of printer is a popular type of printer for home use, although it is
good quality, it is slower than the other type of printer and it can be expensive if you print
a lot.
a. | laser printer | c. | dot matrix printer | b. | inkjet printer | d. | pro printer |
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This type of printer is used because they produce high-quality output quickly
and efficiently. Their technology is a lot like a copier.
a. | laser printer | c. | dot matrix printer | b. | ink jet printer | d. | dye submlimation
printer |
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The physical components of a computer are referred to as ____.
a. | software | c. | configurations | b. | hardware | d. | specifications |
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18.
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The computer needs additional components called ____ to accomplish its input,
output, and storage functions.
a. | mice | c. | architecture | b. | specifications | d. | peripheral
devices |
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Processing tasks occur on the ____.
a. | motherboard | c. | control panel | b. | keyboard | d. | operating
system |
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Another name for the CPU pictured above is ____.
a. | microprocessor | c. | clock speed | b. | RAM cache | d. | megahertz |
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The devices shown in the figure above are all ____ devices.
a. | input | c. | storage | b. | pointing | d. | all of the
above |
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An example of an output device is a ____.
a. | keyboard | c. | mouse | b. | monitor | d. | touch pad |
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23.
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Before creating anything in software, you should do all of the following
EXCEPT:
a. | relax | d. | spend time in the software sandbox | b. | go out and buy a
book to tell you how to do everything | e. | understand that it is OK to be a beginner. | c. | understand mistakes
are OK |
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24.
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Microsoft Office is an example of a:
a. | software family | d. | a and b | b. | open source software | e. | a and c | c. | proprietary (closed
source) software) | f. | all of
the above |
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25.
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The word “crowdsourcing” is used with what type of software:
a. | closed source software | c. | Microsoft Office | b. | open source software | d. | Google |
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When downloading open source software which of the following is false:
a. | It always costs more than closed source software | c. | Make sure to download from
reputable sites. | b. | You can save a lot of money. | d. | You have limited tech support if any at
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27.
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The least expensive alternative for YOU to buy proprietary software is
probably:
a. | Any retail store, they are all about the same. | c. | Limewire is just the
same | b. | A place that gives Academic discounts | d. | From ebay |
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28.
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The biggest problem with the miniaturization of microprocessors is:
a. | getting the parts from China | c. | heat | b. | learning how to do
it | d. | dirt |
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29.
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A jump drive is an example of:
a. | an input device | c. | a storage device | b. | an output device | d. | a processor |
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Multiple Response
Identify one
or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
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30.
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This type of computer typically sits compactly on a desk and is not moved
often.
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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31.
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PDA stands for __________________.
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32.
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LCD stands for ___________.
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33.
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CRT stands for ______________.
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34.
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OS stands for ______________________.
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35.
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CPU stands for _____________________.
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Matching
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Match the following words with their definitions. a. | Personal computers | e. | software | b. | MP3 player | f. | scanner | c. | input | g. | Hardware | d. | Tablet PC | h. | output |
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36.
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the programs and instructions inside a computer that the computer needs to
perform a specific task
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37.
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A computer like a laptop that has a touch screen.
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38.
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The result of the computer processing input.
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39.
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the physical components of a computer
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40.
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computers typically used by a single user, for use in the home or
office.
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41.
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The data or instructions that you type into a computer.
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42.
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an iPod is this
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43.
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a device that transfers content (like a picture or document) on a piece of
paper into memory
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Short Answer
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44.
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What is the difference between hardware and
software?
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45.
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What is the difference between information and
data?
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46.
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What is a dual core processor?
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Essay
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47.
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Define system software and application software, and give a general example of
each type, referring to the screens shown in the above figure as applicable.
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48.
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When you look at Computer Apps and Web Apps, explain the following
a) A
definition of each
b) What are the advantages AND disadvantages of each type of app
c) Name at
least two examples of each
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49.
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Explain the clicksmart method of learning new software. Include the steps and
the types of things you do at each step.
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Case
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R. U. A. Pain is setting up his new computer. He already has an email but
is getting ready to sign up for facebook. He sees a box that is asking for his email and
password but is confused. He has contacted you to answer some questions for him about this
process.
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50.
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What should he type in the password? Is this asking for his email
password?
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51.
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R.U.A. has a great photo that he took last year at the beach with a couple of
young ladies. It could be embarrassing, but he thinks it will make him look cooler. After
all he can delete these later, right? What is your advice?
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