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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