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1 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 1 of 24 Discovering Computers 2005 Test Bank CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Test Bank Answers are on page 22. Multiple Choice 1. 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 2. Computers process. a. data into information b. information into data c. data into instructions d. instructions into data 3. is/are the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task. a. Data b. Information c. Instructions d. Documentation 4. All of the following are widely used input devices except the. a. keyboard and mouse b. microphone and scanner c. digital camera and PC video camera d. printer and monitor

2 Page 2 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers 5. The is a small handheld input device that controls the movement of a small symbol on the screen called the pointer. a. keyboard b. mouse c. scanner d. microphone 6. A is an input device that allows a user to speak into the computer to enter data and instructions. a. mouse b. keyboard c. microphone d. scanner 7. Each of the following is a commonly used output device except. a. a printer b. a monitor c. a scanner d. speakers 8. The circuitry of the system unit usually is part of or is connected to a circuit board called the. a. fatherboard b. motherboard c. brotherboard d. sisterboard 9. Storage holds for future use. a. data b. instructions c. information d. all of the above 10. A looks similar to a floppy disk but has much greater storage capabilities up to the equivalent of 170 standard floppy disks. a. Zip disk b. hard disk c. CD d. DVD

3 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 3 of A hard disk provides much. a. less storage capacity than a floppy disk or Zip disk b. less storage capacity than a floppy disk but more than a Zip disk c. greater storage capacity than a floppy disk but less than a Zip disk d. greater storage capacity than a floppy disk or Zip disk 12. A widely used communication device is a. a. modem b. CD drive c. monitor d. PC video camera 13. A computing phrase known as points out that the accuracy of a computer s output depends on the accuracy of the input. a. what you see is what you get b. garbage in, garbage out c. nothing ventured, nothing gained d. better safe than sorry 14. Sharing resources on a network. a. saves time and money b. saves time but wastes money c. wastes time but saves money d. wastes time and money 15. On a network, the major difference between the server and client computers is that the server ordinarily has. a. less power, less storage space, and is less reliable b. less power, less storage space, but is more reliable c. more power, more storage space, but is less reliable d. more power, more storage space, and is more reliable 16. People around the world use the Internet to. a. communicate with and meet other people b. shop for goods and services c. access sources of information and leisure d. all of the above 17. A Web site is. a. a collection of related Web pages

4 Page 4 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers b. the location from which a Web page originates c. the source of a Web page d. an author of a Web page 18. In, people can communicate with multiple users at the same time much like a group discussion. a. b. instant messaging c. a chat room d. file transfer 19. When a user tells the computer to start a program, the computer places, or, the program into its memory from storage (either the hard disk or the program disc). a. runs b. installs c. loads d. executes

5 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 5 of Software today has a, like that shown in the accompanying figure. a. command-line interface b. graphical user interface c. menu-driven interface d. coded-row interface 21. A(n), such as those shown in the accompanying figure, is a small image that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object. a. menu b. command c. icon d. window 22. A widely used type of application software related to communications is, which allows users with an Internet connection to access Web pages. a. a Web browser b. word processing software

6 Page 6 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers c. database software d. spreadsheet software 23. allows users to create documents such as letters, memos, and brochures. a. A Web browser b. Word processing software c. Database software d. Spreadsheet software 24. calculates numbers arranged in rows and columns and allows users to perform financial tasks. a. A Web browser b. Word processing software c. Database software d. Spreadsheet software 25. provides a way to store data in an organized fashion. a. A Web browser b. Word processing software c. Database software d. Spreadsheet software 26. A computer s determine the category it best fits. a. size and speed b. processing power c. price d. all of the above 27. All of the following companies sell PC-compatible computers except. a. Apple b. Dell c. Gateway d. Toshiba 28. Two types of are desktop computers and notebook computers. a. personal computers b. mobile computers c. midrange servers d. mainframes

7 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 7 of The more popular style of desktop computer system unit is the tall and narrow, which can sit on the floor vertically if desktop space is limited. a. land b. tower c. oasis d. plane 30. An expensive, powerful desktop computer is the, which is geared for work that requires intense calculations and graphics capabilities. a. Tablet PC b. workstation c. mainframe d. PDA 31. The most popular type of mobile computer is the. a. supercomputer b. handheld computer c. notebook computer d. desktop computer 32. The combines the features of the traditional notebook computer with the simplicity of pencil and paper. a. desktop computer b. mainframe c. tower computer d. Tablet PC 33. Each of the following is a popular type of mobile device except. a. handheld computers b. PDAs c. smart phones d. midrange servers 34. 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

8 Page 8 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers 35. are capable of processing more than 100 trillion instructions in a single second. a. Desktop computers b. Notebook computers c. Midrange servers d. Supercomputers 36. comprise an information processing system. a. Hardware and software b. Data and people c. Procedures d. All of the above 37. Home users sometimes have to maintain daily schedules and address lists. a. PDAs b. midrange servers c. smart phones d. supercomputers 38. With software, a home user can play games such as solitaire, chess, and Monopoly; compose music; make a family tree; or create a greeting card. a. reference b. educational c. entertainment d. systems 39. include local law practices, accounting firms, travel agencies, and florists. a. Mobil users b. Small offices c. Large business users d. Power users 40. Many small office/home office users (SOHO) are entering the arena and conduct business on the Web. a. e-commerce b. multimedia c. e-transit d. multidimensional

9 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 9 of Examples of are real estate agents, insurance agents, meter readers, package delivery people, journalists, consultants, and students. a. small office/home office users b. mobile users c. large business users d. power users 42. With software, a mobile user can create and deliver a presentation to a large audience by connecting a mobile computer or device to a video projector that displays the presentation on a full screen. a. presentation graphics b. spreadsheet c. word processing d. database 43. Many large businesses have software, which allows the company to provide a personalized touch and customized service to its customers. a. computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) b. desktop publishing (DTP) c. customer relationship management (CRM) d. Web-based training (WBT) 44. Examples of include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists. a. home users b. mobile users c. large business users d. power users 45. Power users typically work with, combining text, graphics, audio, and video into one application. a. multimedia b. multilateral c. multidimensional d. multitask 46. In a recent report, the United States government attributed of the country s economic growth to digital technologies, resulting in tremendous increases in productivity. a. one-eighth

10 Page 10 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers b. one-fourth c. one-third d. one-half 47. A recent study shows that the 20 largest cities in the United States receive percent of Internet delivery. a. 26 b. 46 c. 66 d Microsoft and hardware partners such as Toshiba and IBM are part of the that provides teachers and students with notebook computers ready with Microsoft applications and Internet access. a. Here and Now Learning program b. Anytime Anywhere Learning program c. Today and Tomorrow Learning program d. Wherever Whenever Learning program 49. Through, health-care professionals in separate locations can have live conferences on the computer. a. teledoc b. telemedicine c. telecare d. teleremedy 50. A(n) is a system that attempts to imitate the behavior of the human brain. a. neural network b. cochlear implant c. camera pill d. electrode implant True/False 1. Computers are a primary means of communications for all types of people. 2. Computers process output (information) into input (data). 3. Few computers today can communicate with other computers. 4. A computer keyboard contains keys users press to enter data into the computer.

11 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 11 of A printer displays text, graphics, and videos on a screen. 6. Two main components on the motherboard are the processor and memory. 7. Most memory keeps data and instructions permanently, although some forms of memory are temporary. 8. Drives and readers/writers, which are types of storage devices, accept a certain kind of storage media. 9. Storage devices often function as a source of input because they transfer items from storage into memory. 10. The average floppy disk can hold more than 60 billion characters. 11. A compact disc is a thin, circular, flexible disk enclosed in a square-shaped plastic shell. 12. Some portable devices, such as digital cameras, use memory cards or other types of miniature storage media. 13. Communications occur over cables, telephone lines, cellular radio networks, satellites, or other transmission media. 14. Computers perform the information processing cycle operations (input, process, output, and storage) with amazing speed, reliability, consistency, and accuracy. 15. When data, instructions, and information flow along electronic circuits in the system unit, they travel at incredibly slow speeds. 16. The electronic components in modern computers are undependable because they have a high failure rate. 17. With current storage devices, the computer can transfer data quickly from storage to memory, process it, and then store it again for future use. 18. In many networks, one or more computers act as a server. 19. Few homes and no businesses or schools network their computers together. 20. The world s biggest network is the Internet. 21. The Web contains billions of documents called Web pages. 22. Web pages often have built-in connections, or links, to other documents, graphics, other Web pages, or Web sites.

12 Page 12 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers 23. Few people use the Web as a means to share personal information, photographs, videos, or artwork. 24. Several companies offer access to the Internet. 25. When purchasing software from a computer store, buyers typically receive a box that includes a CD(s) or DVD(s) that contains the program. 26. To begin installing software from a CD or DVD, a user inserts the program disc into a floppy disk drive. 27. If requested, it is important to register and/or activate software. 28. When a computer is purchased, it seldom has any software preinstalled on its hard disk. 29. The user interface controls how data and instructions are entered and how information displays on the screen. 30. Hardware is the key to productive use of computers. 31. The two categories of software are system software and application software. 32. Application software serves as the interface between the user, the system software, and the computer s hardware. 33. The operating system contains instructions that allow users to run application software. 34. When a user starts a computer, portions of the operating system load onto the computer s hard disk from memory. 35. Most operating systems include several utility programs for managing disk drives, printers, and other devices. 36. A bundle of software, called a suite, costs much more than if the application software was purchased individually. 37. Programmers develop programs or write down the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information. 38. Programmers use a programming language or program development tool to create computer programs. 39. Industry experts typically classify computers into three categories: desktop computers, notebook computers, and mobile devices.

13 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 13 of Due to slowly changing technology, the distinction among categories of computers is always clear-cut. 41. A personal computer contains a processor, memory, and one or more input, output, and storage devices. 42. PC and PC-compatible computers have processors with the same architecture as processors in Apple computers. 43. PC and PC-compatible computers use the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS). 44. Some desktop computers are powerful enough to function as a server on a network. 45. Notebook computers generally are less expensive than desktop computers with equal capabilities. 46. On a typical notebook computer, the monitor is on top of the system unit and the keyboard attaches to the system unit with hinges. 47. Most notebook computers can operate on batteries or a power supply or both. 48. Few Tablet PC applications run without a keyboard. 49. Mobile devices usually have disk drives. 50. Users typically connect a mobile device to a personal computer to exchange information between the computer and the mobile device. 51. The primary input device on a handheld computer is a mouse. 52. Some handheld computers have a specialized keyboard. 53. Most PDAs offer a variety of application software such as word processing, spreadsheet, personal finance, and games. 54. Many PDAs are Web-enabled so users can check and access the Internet. 55. In addition to basic telephone capabilities, a smart phone allows users to send and receive and access the Internet. 56. Midrange servers typically support only one computer at a time. 57. A terminal is a device with a monitor, keyboard, and memory. 58. No terminals have the capability of functioning when not connected to a server. 59. Mainframes store only small amounts of data, instructions, and information. 60. Mainframes can act as a server on a network environment.

14 Page 14 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers 61. With weights that exceed 100 tons, desktop computers can store more than 16,000 times the data and information than an average supercomputer. 62. Applications requiring complex, sophisticated mathematical calculations use supercomputers. 63. Obtaining timely and useful information from a computer requires only hardware and software. 64. Most companies with mid-sized and large computers have an IT (information technology) department. 65. Today s homes seldom have any desktop computers. 66. Small home networks allow family members to access each other s data, information, programs, printers, and other devices. 67. Special-purpose handheld computers can manage and monitor the health condition of a family member. 68. Home users type letters, homework assignments, and other documents with personal finance software. 69. Almost no small office/home office (SOHO) users communicate with others through A Web cam allows small office/home office (SOHO) users to show the world a live view of some aspect of their business. 71. A network version of software usually costs more than purchasing a separate software package for each desktop or notebook computer. 72. In addition to basic business software, small office/home office (SOHO) users may use other industry-specific types of software. 73. Mobile users often have a notebook computer, Web-enabled PDA, or smart phone. 74. Mobile users seldom transfer information between their mobile devices and another computer. 75. Mainframes often act as servers in the large business network. 76. Outside sales representatives the mobile users in a large business conduct business while on the road with desktop computers. 77. Large businesses rarely have e-commerce Web sites.

15 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 15 of The accounting department in a large business uses software to prepare marketing literature such as newsletters, product brochures, and advertising material. 79. Large business users access networked versions of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics software. 80. Employees that telecommute have rigid work schedules that prevent them from combining work and personal responsibilities. 81. For individuals with disabilities or those recovering from injury or illness, telecommuting provides a convenient, comfortable work environment. 82. Software used by power users usually is inexpensive because of its generic design. 83. Power users computers seldom have network connections or Internet access. 84. The computer has not changed society today. 85. More than 70 percent of colleges offer some type of distance learning classes. 86. Few people or companies use computers to help manage their finances. 87. Few financial institutions Web sites offer online banking. 88. The advantage of using a Web site instead of finance software is that users can access their financial records from anywhere in the world. 89. With online investing, the transaction fee for each trade usually is much more than when trading through a broker. 90. To provide citizens with up-to-date information, most government offices have Web sites. 91. No area of health care uses computers. 92. Many Web sites provide up-to-date medical, fitness, nutrition, or exercise information. 93. An exciting development in health care is telemedicine, which is a form of longdistance health care. 94. Breakthroughs in surgery, medicine, and treatments seldom result from scientists use of computers. 95. The capability of the computer to recognize spoken words is a result of scientific experimentation with cochlear implants.

16 Page 16 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers 96. In addition to printing materials, many publishers make the content of magazines and newspapers available online. 97. Many vehicles today include options such as screens with and Internet access, printers, and fax capability. 98. Airlines do not provide online access. 99. Industries use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to increase product development costs, lengthen a product s time to market, and stay behind the competition Often, robots carry out processes in a CAM environment. Completion 1. entails having the knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses. 2. 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. 3. is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video. 4. conveys meaning and is useful to one or more people. 5. Some people refer to the series of input, process, output, and storage activities as the. 6. A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as. 7. A(n) is any hardware component that allows users to enter data or instructions into a computer. 8. A(n) is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people. 9. The is a box-like case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data. 10. The is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.

17 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 17 of consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions. 12. A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on such as floppy disks, hard disks, CDs, and DVDs. 13. A(n) records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from storage media. 14. A(n) is a hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers. 15. A(n) is anyone who communicates with a computer or utilizes the information it generates. 16. A(n), such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, is a collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media.

18 Page 18 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers 17. Networks such as that pictured in the accompanying figure allow computers to share, such as hardware, software, data, and information. 18. When a computer connects to a network such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, the computer is. 19. In a network such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, the controls access to the resources on the network. 20. 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. 21. The is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. 22. The, short for World Wide Web, is one of the more popular services on the Internet. 23. Anyone can create a Web page and then make it available, or it, on the Internet for others to see. 24. At a(n), users can create an online photo album and store their electronic photographs for free. 25. is a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it. 26. is the process of setting up the software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware components. 27. Some software requires users to insert the program disc into the drive while they use, or, the software. 28. Once in memory, the computer can carry out, or, the instructions in a program. 29. With a(n), users interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons. 30. consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices. 31. One type of system software is a(n), which is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.

19 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 19 of One type of system software is a(n), which allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer. 33. consists of programs that perform specific tasks for users, such as a Web browser, word processing software, and spreadsheet software. 34. A(n) is someone who develops application or system software. 35. A(n) is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself. 36. The term,, refers to any personal computer based on the original IBM personal computer design. 37. A(n) 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. 38. A(n) is a personal computer that users can carry from place to place. 39. A(n) is a computing device small enough to hold in the hand. 40. A(n) is a portable, personal computer small enough to fit on the lap. 41. Resembling a letter-sized slate, the is a special type of notebook computer that allows users to write on the screen. 42. With a(n), users write on the screen or issue instructions to a Tablet PC, for example, by tapping on the screen. 43. Users who prefer typing instead of handwriting can attach a(n) to Tablet PCs that do not include one already. 44. Some mobile devices are, meaning they can connect to the Internet wirelessly. 45. A(n) is a computer small enough to fit in one hand while users operate it with the other hand. 46. A(n) provides personal organizer functions such as a calendar, appointment book, address book, calculator, and notepad.

20 Page 20 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers 47. The primary input device of a PDA is the, which looks like a small ballpoint pen but uses pressure instead of ink to write and draw. 48. Offering the convenience of one-handed operation, a(n) is a Web-enabled telephone. 49. A(n) is more powerful and larger than a workstation computer and typically supports several hundred connected computers at the same time. 50. In the past, midrange servers were known as. 51. 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. 52. A(n) is the fastest, most powerful, computer and the most expensive. 53. Together, hardware, software, data, people, and procedures comprise a(n). 54. At home, every family member, or, spends time on the computer for different reasons. 55. A(n), which is a special type of computer that sits on top of or next to a television set and allows the home user to access the Internet and navigate Web pages with a device that resembles a remote control or wireless keyboard. 56. A(n) includes any company with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self-employed who work from home. 57. Many small office/home office users are entering the arena and conduct businesses on the Web. 58. Small business Web sites sometimes use a(n), which is a video camera that displays its output on a Web page. 59. Increasingly more employees and students are, working on a computer while away from a main office or school. 60. Each employee that uses a computer in a large business is a(n). 61. Many large companies use the term,, to refer to the huge network of computers that meets their diverse computing needs.

21 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 21 of In a large business, the employees in the keep the computers and the network running. 63. A(n) is a freestanding computer, usually with a touch screen, that provides information or allows customers to place orders, make payments, and access the Web. 64. is a work arrangement in which employees work away from a company s standard workplace, and often communicate with the office through the computer. 65. A(n) is a category of user that requires the capabilities of a workstation or other powerful computer. 66. The is the idea that the people of the world can be split into two distinct groups: (1) those who have access to technology and (2) those who do not. 67. With, users access account balances, pay bills, and copy monthly transactions from a bank s computer right into their computers. 68. Investors often use to buy and sell stocks and bonds without using a broker. 69. Many vehicles manufactured today include some type of that can provide directions or track the vehicle if it is stolen. 70. refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly.

22 Page 22 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers TEST BANK ANSWERS FOR CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS The page number where an answer is found is indicated in square brackets. The number of the Objective to which a question relates is indicated in parentheses after the page number. Answers to questions involving Primary Terms are labeled (P), and answers to questions involving Secondary Terms are labeled (S). Multiple Choice 1. b [5] (1) (P) 14. a [10] (4) (P) 27. a [19] (8) (S) 40. a [29] (10) (S) 2. a [6] (2) (P) 15. d [10] (4) (S) 28. a [19] (8) (P) 41. b [29] (10) (P) 3. c [6] (2) (S) 16. d [12] (5) (P) 29. b [19] (8) (S) 42. a [30] (10) (S) 4. d [7] (2) (P) 17. a [13] (5) (S) 30. b [19] (8) (P) 43. c [31] (10) (S) 5. b [7] (2) (S) 18. c [13] (5) (S) 31. c [20] (8) (P) 44. d [32] (10) (P) 6. c [8] (2) (S) 19. c [14] (6) (S) 32. d [20] (8) (P) 45. a [32] (10) (S) 7. c [8] (2) (P) 20. b [14] (6) (P) 33. d [21] (8) (P) 46. c [33] (11) (S) 8. b [8] (2) (S) 21. c [14] (6) (S) 34. c [22] (8) (P) 47. d [33] (11) (S) 9. d [8] (2) (P) 22. a [16] (7) (S) 35. d [23] (8) (P) 48. b [34] (11) (S) 10. a [8] (2) (S) 23. b [16] (7) (S) 36. d [24] (9) (S) 49. b [35] (11) (S) 11. d [9] (2) (S) 24. d [16] (7) (S) 37. a [27] (10) (S) 50. a [36] (11) (S) 12. a [9] (2) (P) 25. c [16] (7) (S) 38. c [27] (10) (S) 13. b [10] (3) (S) 26. d [18] (8) (S) 39. b [28] (10) (P) True/False 1. T [4] (1) (S) 13. T [9] (2) (P) 25. T [14] (6) (P) 37. T [17] (7) (S) 2. F [6] (2) (P) 14. T [10] (3) (S) 26. F [14] (6) (P) 38. T [17] (7) (S) 3. F [6] (2) (S) 15. F [10] (3) (S) 27. T [14] (6) (P) 39. F [18] (8) (S) 4. T [7] (2) (S) 16. F [10] (3) (S) 28. F [14] (6) (P) 40. F [18] (8) (S) 5. F [8] (2) (S) 17. T [10] (3) (S) 29. T [14] (6) (S) 41. T [18] (8) (P) 6. T [8] (2) (S) 18. T [10] (4) (S) 30. F [14] (6) (P) 42. F [19] (8) (S) 7. F [8] (2) (S) 19. F [10] (4) (P) 31. T [14] (7) (P) 43. F [19] (8) (S) 8. T [8] (2) (P) 20. T [10] (5) (P) 32. F [15] (7) (P) 44. T [19] (8) (P) 9. T [8] (2) (P) 21. T [13] (5) (P) 33. T [15] (7) (S) 45. F [20] (8) (P) 10. F [9] (2) (S) 22. T [13] (5) (S) 34. F [16] (7) (S) 46. F [20] (8) (P) 11. F [9] (2) (S) 23. F [13] (5) (P) 35. T [16] (7) (S) 47. T [20] (8) (P) 12. T [9] (2) (S) 24. T [13] (5) (P) 36. F [16] (7) (P) 48. F [20] (8) (P)

23 Discovering Computers 2005 Page 23 of F [21] (8) (P) 62. T [23] (8) (P) 75. T [30] (10) (S) 88. T [34] (11) (S) 50. T [21] (8) (P) 63. F [24] (9) (S) 76. F [31] (10) (S) 89. F [34] (11) (P) 51. F [21] (8) (P) 64. T [24] (9) (S) 77. F [31] (10) (P) 90. T [34] (11) (S) 52. T [21] (8) (P) 65. F [27] (10) (S) 78. F [31] (10) (S) 91. F [35] (11) (S) 53. T [21] (8) (P) 66. T [27] (10) (S) 79. T [31] (10) (P) 92. T [35] (11) (S) 54. T [22] (8) (P) 67. T [27] (10) (S) 80. F [32] (10) (P) 93. T [35] (11) (S) 55. T [22] (8) (P) 68. F [27] (10) (P) 81. T [32] (10) (P) 94. F [36] (11) (S) 56. F [22] (8) (P) 69. F [29] (10) (P) 82. F [32] (10) (P) 95. F [36] (11) (S) 57. T [22] (8) (S) 70. T [29] (10) (S) 83. F [32] (10) (P) 96. T [36] (11) (S) 58. F [22] (8) (S) 71. F [29] (10) (S) 84. F [33] (11) (S) 97. T [37] (11) (S) 59. F [23] (8) (P) 72. T [29] (10) (P) 85. T [33] (11) (S) 98. F [37] (11) (S) 60. T [23] (8) (P) 73. T [29] (10) (P) 86. F [34] (11) (S) 99. F [38] (11) (P) 61. F [23] (8) (P) 74. F [29] (10) (P) 87. F [34] (11) (P) 100. T [38] (11) (P) Completion 1. Computer literacy [5] (1) (P) 2. computer [6] (2) (P) 3. Data [6] (2) (P) 4. Information [6] (2) (P) 5. information processing cycle [6] (2) (S) 6. hardware [7] (2) (P) 7. input device [7] (2) (P) 8. output device [8] (2) (P) 9. system unit [8] (2) (P) 10. processor [8] (2) (S) 11. Memory [8] (2) (S) 12. storage media [8] (2) (P) 13. storage device [8] (2) (P) 14. communications device [9] (2) (P) 15. user [10] (3) (P) 16. network [10] (4) (P) 17. resources [10] (4) (S) 18. online [10] (4) (P) 19. server [10] (4) (S) 20. client [10] (4) (S) 21. Internet [11] (5) (P) 22. Web [13] (5) (P) 23. publish [13] (5) (S) 24. photo community Web site [13] (5) (P) 25. Software or A program [14] (6) (P) 26. Installing [14] (6) (P) 27. run [14] (6) (P) 28. execute [14] (6) (S) 29. graphical user interface (GUI) [14] (6) (P) 30. System software [15] (7) (P) 31. operating system [15] (7) (S) 32. utility program [16] (7) (S) 33. Application software [16] (7) (P) 34. programmer [17] (7) (S) 35. personal computer [18] (8) (P) 36. PC-compatible [19] (8) (S) 37. desktop computer [19] (8) (P) 38. mobile computer [20] (8) (P) 39. mobile device [20] (8) (P) 40. notebook computer or laptop computer [20] (8) (P) 41. Tablet PC [20] (8) (P) 42. digital pen [20] (8) (S) 43. keyboard [20] (8) (S) 44. Web-enabled [21] (8) (P) 45. handheld computer [21] (8) (P)

24 Page 24 of 24 Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers 46. PDA (personal digital assistant) [21] (8) (P) 47. stylus [22] (8) (S) 48. smart phone [22] (8) (P) 49. midrange server [22] (8) (P) 50. minicomputers [22] (8) (S) 51. mainframe [23] (8) (P) 52. supercomputer [23] (8) (P) 53. information system [24] (9) (S) 54. home user [26] (10) (P) 55. Internet receiver [27] (10) (S) 56. small office/home office (SOHO) [28] (10) (P) 57. e-commerce [29] (10) (S) 58. Web cam [29] (10) (S) 59. mobile users [29] (10) (P) 60. large business user [30] (10) (P) 61. enterprise computing [30] (10) (S) 62. information technology (IT) department [31] (10) (S) 63. kiosk [31] (10) (S) 64. Telecommuting [32] (10) (P) 65. power user [32] (10) (P) 66. digital divide [33] (11) (S) 67. online banking [34] (11) (P) 68. online investing [34] (11) (P) 69. onboard navigation system [37] (11) (P) 70. Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) [38] (11) (P)

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