Class: Date: Final Exam Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Computer entails having the knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses. a. literacy c. legitimacy b. intimacy d. infancy 2. A(n) is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use. a. input device c. output device b. computer d. both a and c 3. A(n) device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer. a. output c. input b. communications d. terminal 1
4. A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on media such as USB flash drives, CDs, DVDs, memory cards, and hard disks like the one shown in the accompanying figure. a. storage c. communications b. input d. output 2
5. A(n) is a collection of computers and devices connected together as shown in the accompanying figure via communications devices and transmission media. a. client base c. network b. baseline d. server farm 6. Networks, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, allow computers to share, such as hardware, software, data, and information. a. resources c. links b. systems d. media 3
7. A(n) like the one in the accompanying figure controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and also provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information. a. server c. client b. mainframe d. terminal 8. The is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. a. Web c. Newsnet b. Telnet d. Internet 9. 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 10. A Web site is. a. a collection of related Web pages b. the location from which a Web page originates c. the source of a Web page d. an author of a Web page 4
11. At a photo sharing, users can create an online photo album and store their digital photographs. a. exchange c. community b. market d. application 12. consist(s) of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it. a. GUIs c. Sharing communities b. Storage utilities d. Software 13. A(n) computer is a personal computer that users can carry from place to place. a. integrated c. mobile b. desktop d. encapsulated 14. Some mobile devices are, meaning they can connect to the Internet wirelessly. a. Internet-enabled c. active b. hotspots d. mobile 15. Resembling a letter-sized slate, the PC is a special type of notebook computer that allows users to write or draw on the screen. a. Tablet c. Slate b. Letter d. Matrix 16. A provides personal organizer functions such as a calendar, appointment book, address book, calculator, and notepad. a. PPA c. PSA b. PDA d. mainframe 17. are the fastest, most powerful computers and the most expensive. a. Desktop computers c. Midrange servers b. Notebook computers d. Supercomputers 18. are capable of processing more than 1 quadrillion instructions in a single second. a. Desktop computers c. Midrange servers b. Notebook computers d. Supercomputers 19. The Internet has its roots in a networking project started by the Pentagon s, an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. a. NSFnet c. MPEG b. ARPA d. LISTSERV 20. Although it is an inexpensive way for users to connect to the Internet, is slow-speed technology. a. a cable modem c. a dial-up connection b. DSL d. ISDN 21. Each electronic document on the Web is called a Web, which can contain text, graphics, audio (sound), and video. a. page c. reader b. net d. host 22. A(n) is a Web site that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location. a. portal c. extraction b. keyframe d. powerpoint 5
23. is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting. a. Casting c. Surfing b. Streaming d. Flowing 24. A customer (consumer) visits an online business through an electronic, which contains product descriptions, graphics, and a shopping cart. a. pushcart c. grocery b. storefront d. bank 25. The shown in the accompanying figure is a small symbol displayed on the screen that moves as a user moves the mouse. a. menu c. icon b. button d. pointer 26. In the Windows Vista operating system, as shown in the accompanying figure, the is an on-screen work area that has a graphical user interface. a. frame c. workspace b. desktop d. dialog box 27. As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) is a small image displayed on the screen that represents a program, a document, or some other object. a. menu c. pointer b. button d. icon 6
28. A font, such as bold, italic, and underline in the accompanying figure, adds emphasis to a font. a. style c. face b. point d. weight 29. A(n), such as Cambria and Calibri in the accompanying figure, is a name assigned to a specific design of characters. a. point c. text set b. font d. iconography 30. is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images that can be inserted into documents. a. Clip art c. Glossaries b. Graphics checkers d. Image repositories 31. When computer users a document, the computer sends a copy of the document to a medium such as paper. a. create c. format b. print d. edit 32. Web page software helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include graphical images, video, audio, animation, and other special effects. a. management c. publishing b. authoring d. editing 33. Each of the following is a popular type of mobile device except. a. handheld computers c. smart phones b. PDAs d. mainframes 34. A(n) computer is a portable, personal computer designed to fit on your lap. a. handtop c. PDA b. desktop d. notebook 35. A software is a collection of individual programs sold as a single package. a. cluster c. zip b. suite d. archive 7
Completion Complete each statement. 36. Software today has a(n), like that shown in the accompanying figure. 8
37. The most popular type of mobile computer is the computer like the one shown in the accompanying figure. Case 38. Which of the following types of computers typically has the most expensive price range? a. mainframe b. server c. personal computer d. mobile computer Critical Thinking Questions - Case 1 You are taking an economics class, as part of which you are studying the various types of e-commerce. 39. As part of your research, you ve learned that vending machines in Japan allow shoppers to hold their cell phones in front of the machine in order to make a purchase using the smart phone. Which of the following types of commerce does this exemplify? a. C2C b. m-commerce c. B2B d. C2B 9
40. A major search engine is preparing to provide Web-based purchasing, tracking, and transaction downloading capabilities to corporations. What kind of commerce is this an example of? a. B2B b. m-commerce c. B2C d. C2C Critical Thinking Questions - Case 2 You ve just moved to a new community and are investigating options in terms of online service providers where you are now living. 41. Which of the following is NOT true? a. A regional ISP usually provides Internet access to a specific geographic area. c. The access provider for high-speed access charges between $13 to $120 per month. b. Due to their larger size, national ISPs usually offer more services and have a larger technical support staff than regional ISPs. d. Examples of regional ISPs are AT&T and EarthLink. Essay 42. Explain what a chat room is and what IM is. 10
Final Exam Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. ANS: A PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 5 OBJ: 1 2. ANS: B PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 6 OBJ: 2 3. ANS: C PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 6 OBJ: 3 4. ANS: A PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 8 OBJ: 3 5. ANS: C PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 10 OBJ: 5 6. ANS: A PTS: 2 DIF: S REF: 10 OBJ: 5 7. ANS: A PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 25 8. ANS: D PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 11 OBJ: 6 9. ANS: D PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 12 OBJ: 6 10. ANS: A PTS: 2 DIF: S REF: 13 OBJ: 6 11. ANS: C PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 14 OBJ: 6 12. ANS: D PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 15 OBJ: 6 13. ANS: C PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 20 14. ANS: A PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 21 15. ANS: A PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 21 16. ANS: B PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 22 17. ANS: D PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 25 18. ANS: D PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 25 19. ANS: B PTS: 2 DIF: S REF: 75 OBJ: 1 20. ANS: C PTS: 2 DIF: S REF: 76 OBJ: 2 21. ANS: A PTS: 2 DIF: P REF: 80 OBJ: 5 1