CS140 Quiz 1
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- 1.The raw facts and figures that are entered into a computer system are called________.
- A.
Data
- B.
Material material
- C.
Information
- D.
Knowledge
- 2.A communications system connecting two or more computers is called a_____________.
- A.
Modem
- B.
Cable
- C.
Telephone line
- D.
Network
- 3.The technology that merges computing with high-speed communications links carrying data, sound, and video is ______________________ technology.
- A.
Information
- B.
Communications
- C.
Telecommunications
- D.
Internet
- 4.What interconnected system of computers all over the world supports specially formatted documents in multimedia form?
- A.
Internet
- B.
World wide web
- C.
Wide area network
- D.
Local area network
- 5.The term that refers to the use of a computer or some other information device, connected through a network, to access information and services is ___________.
- A.
Telecommuting
- B.
Charting
- C.
Online
- D.
Email
- 6.Which of the following is the name given to online education programs?
- A.
Remote classes
- B.
I-classes
- C.
Distance learning
- D.
Online correspondence courses
- 7.Which of the following is NOT a part of cyberspace?
- A.
Telephones
- B.
World wide web
- C.
Newspapers
- D.
Internet
- 8.Which of the following devices is a programmable, multiuse machine that converts raw facts and figures into information that we can use?
- A.
Modem
- B.
Computer
- C.
Smartphone
- D.
Router
- 9.High-capacity computers with hundreds of thousands of processors that can perform more than one trillion calculations per second are called _________________.
- A.
Desktop computers
- B.
Supercomputers
- C.
Laptops
- D.
Workstations
- 10.Computers costing $500 to $5,000 that can fit next to a desk, on a desk, or be carried around are called ________________.
- A.
Workstations
- B.
Mainframes
- C.
Minicomputers
- D.
Personal computers
- 11.A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for connecting or supplying services to PC's, workstations, and other devices is called a ____________.
- A.
Client
- B.
Master
- C.
Slave
- D.
Server
- 12.Tiny, specialized microprocessors installed in "smart" appliances and automobiles are called____________.
- A.
Microcomputers
- B.
Microcontrollers
- C.
Servers
- D.
Workstations
- 13.A system that connects, usually by special cable, a group of desktop PC's and other devices such as printers in an office or building is called a(n)________________.
- A.
Local area network
- B.
Client
- C.
Internet
- D.
World wide web
- 14.The next generation of smaller, faster computers that will fit into a single human cell are known as _______________________.
- A.
Nanocomputers
- B.
Workstations
- C.
Supercomputers
- D.
Teleputers
- 15.Handheld computers that provide personal organization tools and email access are known as ___________.
- A.
Nanocomputers
- B.
Notebook computers
- C.
Supercomputers
- D.
Personal digital assistants
- 16.Scientists are working on a ______________ that will be the size of a pencil and will be more powerful than today's fastest supercomputer.
- A.
Notebook
- B.
Laptop
- C.
Palmtop
- D.
Nanocomputer
- 17.A component that expands a computer's input, storage, or output capabilities is referred to as a(n) _____________ device.
- A.
Upload
- B.
Processing
- C.
Virtual
- D.
Peripheral
- 18.Which of the following represents 1,024 characters of data?
- A.
Byte
- B.
Kilobyte
- C.
Terabyte
- D.
Bit
- 19.One character of data is stored as one ____________.
- A.
Byte
- B.
But
- C.
Kilobyte
- D.
Gigabyte
- 20.Which of the following is a list of peripheral devices?
- A.
System unit, CD drive, DVD drive
- B.
Printer, CD drive, DVD drive
- C.
Floppy disk, zip drive, motherboard
- D.
Modem, DVD, operating system
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