True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or
false.
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Many PDAs accept handwritten
data on screen
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2.
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Processed data is called
information.
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3.
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TCP/IP is hardware that
connects to the Internet.
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4.
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WebTV is the most common home
computer.
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5.
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Most mistakes that are blamed
on the computer are actually caused by human errors.
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6.
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Workers using goupware must be
physically in th esame office.
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7.
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Word processing is a type of
task-oriented software.
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8.
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You are legally required to pay
for shareware after a trial period.
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9.
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Two secondary storage media are
magnetic disks and magnetic tape.
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10.
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A diskette holds more data than
a hard disk does.
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11.
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An Internet service provider
provides Internet connections to its customers.
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12.
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A LAN is usually set up between
two cities.
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13.
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Magnetic tape is most often
used for backup purposes.
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14.
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Users must purchase a license
to use open-source software.
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15.
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Software documentation might be
printed or might be included as part of the software.
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16.
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As long as you paid for a
software application, you are allowed to give copies of it to others.
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Multiple
Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
question.
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An example of peripheral
equipment: a. | CPU | c. | spreadsheet | b. | printer | d. | microcomputer | | | | |
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18.
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The central processing unit is
an example of a. | software | c. | a program | b. | hardware | d. | an output unit | | | | |
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Desktop and personal computers
are also known as a. | microcomputers | c. | supercomputers | b. | mainframes | d. | peripheral equipment | | | | |
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PDA stands for a. | protocol disk administrator | c. | processor digital
add-on | b. | primary digital assistant | d. | personal digital
assistant | | | | |
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Computer users who are not
computer professionals are sometimes called a. | librarians | c. | peripheral users | b. | information officers | d. | end-users | | | | |
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A Web site may be found on the
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Making illegal copies of
copy-righted software is called a. | software
piracy | c. | collabration | b. | browsing | d. | electronic
distribution | | | | |
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CIO stands for a. | Channeled Input Output | c. | Computer Integrated Operation | b. | Chief Information Officier | d. | Complete Interactive Object | | | | |
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Which of the following would
you use to keep track of your daily schedule? a. | word-processing
software | c. | database software | b. | PIM
software | d. | presentation software | | | | |
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Information about a coin
collection is best kept by using which of the following? a. | word-processing software | c. | database software | b. | spreadsheet software | d. | presentation software | | | | |
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Additional data and programs
not being used by the processor are stored in a. | secondary
storage | c. | input units | b. | output
units | d. | the CPU | | | | |
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A home page is part of
a a. | terminal | c. | NC | b. | Web site | d. | LAN | | | | |
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Printers and screens are comon
forms of a. | input units | c. | output units | b. | storage units | d. | processing units | | | | |
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The unit that transforms data
into information is the a. | CPU | c. | bar code reader | b. | disk drive | d. | wand reader | | | | |
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Another name for memory is
a. | secondary storage | c. | disk storage | b. | primary storage | d. | tape storage | | | | |
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Which is not a computer
classification? a. | maxicomputer | c. | notebook
computer | b. | microcomputer | d. | mainframe | | | | |
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The most powerful computers are
a. | super PCs | c. | supercompuuters | b. | supermainframes | d. | workstations | | | | |
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A computer professional who
writes and tests software is called a(n) a. | programmer | c. | librarian | b. | systems analyst | d. | operator | | | | |
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Which of the following terms is
not a description of a type of software? a. | custom | c. | download | b. | freeware | d. | collaborative | | | | |
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Pie charts are typically
created by using which of the following? a. | word-processing
software | c. | database software | b. | browser
software | d. | spreadsheet software | | | | |
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37.
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Which application is not
typically included in an office suite? a. | word
processor | c. | antivirus | b. | spreadsheet | d. | database | | | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
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38.
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LAN stands for:
____________________.
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39.
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The part of the Internet that
is noted for images and sound is the ___________________.
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40.
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Messages sent via computer are
called ____________________.
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41.
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A(n) ___________________ is a
single porgram that has word-processing, spreadsheet, and graphic capabilities.
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Matching
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Match each item to the
statement or sentence listed below. a. | Word
Processing | g. | PIM | b. | Spread
Sheet | h. | Transistor | c. | Integrated
Circuit | i. | Operating system | d. | Desktop
Publishing | j. | Microprocessor | e. | Graphic
Utilities | k. | Database | f. | Vacuum tubs | | | | |
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A grid of rows and columns that
can contain number for charts and graphs.
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43.
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The ultimate in control for
designing layouts.
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44.
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Management software for the
hardware.
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45.
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Create and edit text based
documents.
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46.
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A collection of related
records.
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47.
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There can be two types, bit
mapped or object oriented.
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48.
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An example would be MS
Entourage or Outlook.
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49.
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What type of electroncis were
invented for the first generation of computers?
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50.
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What type of electroncis were
invented for the second generation of computers?
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51.
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What type of electroncis were
invented for the third generation of computers?
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52.
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What type of electroncis were
invented for the fourth generation of computers?
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Short
Answer
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53.
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What is the difference between
a Cold Boot and a Warm Boot?
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54.
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LIST and give EXAMPLE(s) the
main functions and components of all computers.
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55.
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All computers are divided into
one of four types, Micro, Mini, Main Frame or Super computer. Choose one of the four and tell
everything you know.
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56.
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Contrast hardware and
software.
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57.
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What is application
software?
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58.
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List and Define the four
standard Mouse commands.
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59.
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What is meant by the term
word wrap?
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60.
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When should Enter/Return be
pressed when entering text? Why?
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61.
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What is the procedure for force
quitting or ending a task on a Macintosh computer?
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62.
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Define the following term:
AI
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63.
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Define the following term:
VR
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