understanding computers, ch. 11 chapter 1 introduction to the world of computers

Understanding Computers, Ch. 1 1

Chapter 1

Introduction to the World of Computers


1. A collection of computers and devices that are connected together to share hardware, software, and data, as well as to communicate electronically with one another.

A) hardwareB) peripherals C) computer networkD) distant learning


C) computer network

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2. Helps prepare written documents, such as letters and reports.

A) Word processing programB) Operating systemC) Programming languageD) Web browser


A) Word processing program

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3. A computer system based on a microprocessor, designed to be used by one person at a time; also called a personal computer or PC.

A) supercomputerB) microcomputerC) desktop computerD) handheld computer


B) microcomputer

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4. A computer used in large organizations (such as hospitals, large businesses, and colleges) that need to manage large amounts of centralized data and run multiple programs simultaneously.

A) supercomputerB) mainframe computerC) desktop computerD) handheld computer


B) mainframe computer

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5. A fully functioning portable PC that opens to reveal a screen and keyboard.

A) supercomputerB) microcomputerC) notebook computerD) handheld computer


C) notebook computer

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6. A medium-sized computer used to host programs and data for a small network.

A) thin client B) star networkC) midrange serverD) portable pc


C) midrange server

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7. Used to create application programs.



C) Programming language

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8. A PC designed to access a network for processing and data storage, instead of performing those tasks locally.

A) network computerB) mobile deviceC) notebook computerD) mainframe computer


A) network computer

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9. A portable PC about the size of a notebook that is designed to be used with an electronic pen.

A) mainframe computer B) mobile deviceC) notebook computerD) tablet pc


D) tablet pc

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10. A programmable, electronic device that accepts data input, performs operations on that data, and presents and stores the results.

A) programming B) hardware C) output device D) computer


D) computer

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11. A small personal computer, such as notebook, tablet, or handheld PC, designed to be carried around easily.

A) mainframe computer B) portable pcC) notebook computerD) tablet pc


B) portable pc

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12. A very small device, usually based on a wireless phone or pager, that has some type of computing or Internet capability built in.

A) mainframe computer B) notebook computer C) mobile deviceD) tablet pc


C) mobile device

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13. Performing operations on data that has been input into a computer to convert that input to output.

A) processing B) CPU C) computerD) information


A) processing

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14. The process of presenting the results of processing; can also refer to the results themselves.

A) inputB) processingC) dataD) output


D) output

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15. Programs that enable users to perform specific tasks on a computer, such as writing a letter or playing a game.

A) application software B) utility softwareC) operating softwareD) programming software


A) application software

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16. Programs, such as the operating system, that control the operation of a computer and its devices, as well as enable application software to run on the PC.

A) utility software B) application softwareC) system softwareD) programming software


C) system software

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17. The operation of saving data, programs, or output for future use.

A) disk drive B) readingC) storage D) folders


C) storage

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18. The fastest, most expensive, and most powerful type of computer.

A) mainframe computer B) handheld computerC) microcomputer D) supercomputer


D) supercomputer

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19. Allows access to resources located on the Internet.



D) Web browser

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20. The instructions, also called computer programs, that are used to tell a computer what it should do.

A) hardwareB) software C) dataD) information


B) software

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21. The largest and most well-known computer network, linking millions of computers all over the world.

A) star network B) personal computer C) modemD) Internet


D) Internet

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22. The physical parts of a computer system, such as the keyboard, monitor, printer, and so forth.

A) softwareB) inputC) dataD) hardware


D) hardware

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23. The process of entering data into a computer; can also refer to the data itself.

A) key B) input C) appendD) add


B) input

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24. Supervises the running of all other programs on the computer.



B) Operating system

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25. A Web browser is an example of hardware

A) True B) False


B) False

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understanding computers, ch. 11 chapter 1 introduction to the world of computers

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