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Chapter 1

1.

Raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds.

2.

Perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources.

h. utilities

3.

Type

of

application

programs

that

are

more

narrowly

focused

on

specific

disciplines and occupations.

f. specialized

4.

Also known as servers.

b. midrange computers

5.

The most widely used handheld computers are smartphones and ___.

d. PDAs

6.

Type of memory that is sometimes referred to as temporary storage because

its

contents

will

typically

be

lost

if

the

electrical

power

to

the

computer

is

disrupted.

e. RAM

7.

The

most

important

kinds

of

secondary

media

are

hard

disks,

solid-state

storage, and ___.

c. optical disks

8.

The

type

of

solid- state

drive

widely

used

for

transporting

data

and

information between computers and a variety of specialty devices.

g. USB

9.

Type of file created by electronic spreadsheets to analyze things like budgets

and to predict sales.

i. worksheet

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Provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available on the

Internet.

j. Web

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1. Consists of the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its

work.

f. program

2. Another name for a program.

g. software

3. Enables the application software to interact with the computer hardware.

i. system software

4. Type of computer that is small enough to fit on top of or alongside a desk yet

is too big to carry around.

a. desktop

5. A container that houses most of the electronic components that make up a

computer system.

j. system unit

6.

Devices

that

translate

the

processed

information

from

the

computer

into

a

form that humans can understand.

d. output

7. Unlike hard disks, this type of storage does not have any moving parts, is more

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reliable, and requires less power.

h. solid-state

8. The most widely used communication device.

b. modem

9. A type of a file that might contain, for example, audience handouts, speaker

notes, and electronic slides.

e. presentation

10. A communications system connecting two or more computers.

c. network

Multiple Choice

1. The rules or guidelines for people to follow when using software are called:

Procedures

programs

Rules

utilities

2. The part of almost all of today

’

s computer systems that uses the Internet and allows users

to greatly expand the capability and usefulness of their information systems.

Connectivity

hardware

USB

Web

3.

Specialized

programs

that

are

designed

to

allow

particular

input

or

output

devices

to

communicate with the rest of the computer system are known as:

basic programs

device drivers

hi defs

tablets

4. The least powerful, yet the most widely used and fastest-growing type of computer is the:

Mainframe

microcomputer

Midrange

supercomputer

5.

The

newest

type

of computer

that

is

smaller and lighter than

a

notebook

and typically

does not have a keyboard but uses a touch sensitive screen for input.

Netbook

notebook

Tablet

server

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6. Devices of this type translate data and programs that humans can understand into a form

that the computer can process.

Input

output

solid state

tablet

7. The type of secondary storage device that uses rigid metallic platters to store programs

and very large data files.

hard disk

optical disk

solid state

Web

8. Three types of optical discs are CDs, DVDs, and:

Flash

hi def

Magnetic

RAM

9. The revolution that will dramatically affect the way we communicate and use computer

technology.

Wireless

tablet PC

USB

Web

10. Type of computing that uses the Internet and the Web to shift many computer activities

from a user

’

s computer to computers on the Internet.

Cloud

browser

Internet

Web

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1. The keyboard, mouse, monitor, and system unit are:

Hardware

output devices

storage devices

software

2. Programs that coordinate computer resources, provide an interface, and run applications

are known as:

application programs

operating

systems

storage systems

utility programs

3. A browser is an example of a:

general purpose application

specialized program

system application

utility program

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4. Although not as powerful as a supercomputer, this type of computer is capable of great

processing speeds and data storage.

Mainframe

midrange

Notebook

tablet

5. The smallest type of microcomputer:

handheld

notebook

midrange

tablet

6. RAM is a type of:

Computer

memory

Network

secondary storage

7. Unlike memory, this type of storage holds data and programs even after electrical power

to the computer system has been turned off.

primary

RAM

ROM

secondary

8. The type of file created by word processors to save, for example, memos, term papers, and

letters.

database

document

presentation

worksheet

9. Uses the Internet and the Web to shift many computer activities from a user

’

s computer to

computers on the Internet.

cloud computing

high definition

network

USB

10. The largest network in the world is [the]:

Facbeook

Internet

Web

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USB

Chapter 2

Matching

1. This project launched the Internet.

a. ARPANET

2. Programs that provide access to Web resources.

b. browsers

3. The browser interprets the HTML instructions and displays___.

i. Web pages

4. Web based e-mail accounts do not require an e-mail program to be installed on your ___.

e. computer

5. The billions of unwanted and unsolicited e-mail.

h. spam

6.

Photos,

lists

of

personal

interests,

contact

information,

and

other

personal

information

displayed on Facebook.

g. profiles

7. Web site designed to allow visitors to fill in missing information or correct inaccuracies.

j. wiki

8.

Evaluate

the

accuracy

of

information

on

the

Web

by

considering

authority,

accuracy,

objectivity and _____.

f. currency

9.

Clients,

the

Internet,

and

service

providers

are

basic

components

of

this

type

of

computing.

d. cloud

10.

Type of

electronic

commerce

that involves

the

sale of

a

product

or service

from

one

business to another.

c. B2B

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1. The most popular Internet activity.

a. communicating

2. The most common way to access the Internet is through a(n).

e. ISP

3. Transmission of electronic messages over the Internet.

c. e-mail

4. Type of instant messaging service that supports a variety of different IM services.

i. universal

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5. The premier business- oriented social networking site.

f. LinkedIn

6. Another name for a blog.

j. Web log

7. Publishes short sentences that only take a few seconds to write.

g. microblog

8. Maintain huge databases relating to information provided on the Web and the Internet.

h. search services

9. Electronic commerce involving individuals selling to individuals.

b. C2C

10.

The basic components of cloud computing are clients, service providers, and the___.

d. Internet

Multiple Choice

1. The Web was introduced in 1991 in Switzerland at the:

APIX

CERN

Internet

Spider

2. These programs use a URL to connect to Web sites.

Browsers

spam

Protocols

utilities

3. A type of communication that allows two or more people to contact each other via direct,

live communication.

e-mail

IM

social networking

Webmail

4. The most widely used social networking site:

CERN

LinkedIn

Twitter

Facebook

5. To evaluate the accuracy of information you find on the Web, you should consider the

sites

’

authority, accuracy, objectivity, and:

currency

objectivity

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source

location

6. The type of electronic commerce in which a business sells a product to the general public.

B2B

B2C

C2C

P2B

7. This type of computing frees users from owning, maintaining, and storing software and

data:

network

cloud

desktop

Web

8. These programs are automatically started and operate as a part of your browser.

filters

FTP

plug- ins

spiders

9. FTP, Web-based, and BitTorrent are types of:

file transfer

protocols

spam blockers

wikis

10. This type of suite can be used to maintain your security and privacy while you are on the

Web:

browser security

filter

plug-in

Internet security

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1. The network that connects computers all over the world.

CERN

Internet

LAN

Web

2. The rules for exchanging data between computers.

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DSL

protocols

Web

WWW

3.

Client-based

e-mail

accounts

require

this

special

program

to

be

installed

on

your

computer.

e-mail client

hyperlink

Java

utility

4. Communities of individuals who share a common interest typically create Facebook:

clients

groups

pages

profiles

5. E-mail that does not require an e-mail program installed on a user's computer is known

as:

a blog

a podcast

Webmail

a utility

6. A very well-known microblog.

LinkedIn

Google+

Twitter

Wikipedia

7.

These

programs

continually

look

for

new

information

and

update

search

services

’

database programs.

filters

IM

spiders

wikis

8. Using a keyword, a search engine returns a list of related sites known as:

blogs

hits

podcasts

strikes

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9. This is the Internet

’

s equivalent to traditional cash.

digital cash

e-commerce

iCash

Internet dollars

10.

Using

file

transfer

utility

software,

you

can

copy

files

to

your

computer

from

specially

configured servers on the Internet. This is called:

downloading

filtering

blogging

uploading

Chapter 3

Matching

1. Application software can be divided into two categories: basic and ___.

h. mobile apps

2. This GUI uses a system of ribbons, tabs, and galleries.

a. ribbon

3. This application can be used to analyze sales trends and also evaluate and graph stock

market trends.

g. spreadsheet

4.

A

feature

of

most

word

processors

that

enables

users

to

quickly

apply

predefined

formatting characteristics to text.

i. styles

5. A specialized graphics program for editing or modifying digital photographs.

e. image editor

6. Bitmap images are also referred to as _____ images.

f. raster

7. A program that sets up or structures a database.

b. DBMS

8. Illustration programs are used to create and edit _____ images.

j. vector

9.

Graphics

that

typically

appear

as

black

and

white

boxes

that

automatically

link

mobile

devices to a variety of different content including games, text, videos, and web sites.

c. QR codes

10.

A collection of separate application programs bundled together and made available as

a group.

d. software suite

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rs typically appear below the menu bar and include small graphic elements called

_____.

a. buttons

2.

Simplifies

the

process

of

making

a

selection

from

a

list

of

alternatives

by

graphically

displaying the effect of alternatives before being selected.

d. galleries

3. A general purpose program that creates text-based documents.

j. word processor

4. Program that organizes, analyzes, and graphs numeric data.

g. spreadsheet

5. A collection of related data.

c. database

6. Also known as a photo editor, this specialized graphics program edits or modifies digital

photographs.

e. image editor

7. The overall site design for a Web site is commonly represented in a graphical site ____.

f. map

8. A Web site that provides access to specific mobile apps is known as an app _____.

h. store

9. A type of suite that is stored at a server on the Internet and is available anywhere you can

access the Internet.

b. cloud

10.

A

type

of

specialized

suite

that

includes

a

variety

of

programs

designed

to

make

computing easier and safer.

i. utility

Multiple Choice

1. The portion of the application that allows you to control and to interact with the program.

dialog box

gallery

user interface

window

2. The type of gui that uses tabs to organize groups of related items.

character

gallery

ribbon

traditional

3. This application software organizes, analyzes, and graphs numeric data.

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spreadsheet

word processor

database

presentation graphics

4. A collection of related data equivalent to an electronic file cabinet:

database

spreadsheet

word processor

presentation graphics

5. These programs allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications of professional

quality focusing on page design and layout.

image editors

presentation graphics

workbooks

desktop publishing

6. These readers allow mobile devices to use their digital cameras to scan quick response

codes.

mobile readers

camera scanners

RC scanners

QR code readers

7. A Web site that provides access to specific mobile apps is called a(n):

mobile store

app store

iPhone apps

smartphone store

8. A collection of separate application programs bundled together and available as a group

is a:

integrated package

software suite

app suite

office apps

9. One downside of using a _________ is that you are dependent on the server providing the

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application to be available whenever you need it.

cloud suite

office suite

utility program

Windows program

10. Google Docs, Zoho, and Microsoft Office Web Apps are examples of:

basic applications

cloud suites

utility suites

specialized applications

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1. This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware

to handle the majority of technical details.

application

general purpose

system

utility

2. A rectangular area that can contain a document, program, or message.

dialog box

form

frame

window

3. Programs that create text-based documents.

DBMS

suites

spreadsheets

word processors

4. Programs that organize, analyze, and graph numeric data such as budgets and financial

reports.

DBMS

suites

spreadsheets

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word processors

5. Programs that allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications of professional

quality.

database

desktop publishing

presentation

productivity

6. The type of image consisting of geometric shapes.

bitmap

raster

ribbon

vector

7. An online diary or commentary.

bitmap

blog

HTML

vector

8. Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting

presentations.

DBMS

presentation graphics

spreadsheet

word processor

9.

Graphics

that

typically

appear

as

black

and

white

boxes

that

automatically

link

mobile

devices to a variety of different content.

QR Codes

bitmaps

raster images

vectors

10. Also known as an online suite.

cloud

integrated

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