Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that
best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1. _____________ is data that has been organized or presented
in a meaningful fashion. a. | Information | c. | A character | b. | A number | d. | A symbol |
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Computers are very good at _____________ data into
information. a. | making | c. | processing | b. | producing | d. | entering |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions
of a computer?
processing data into information
analyzing the data or information
storing
the data or information
a. | gathering
data | c. | processing data into
information | b. | processing data into information | d. | storing the data or information |
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Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ____________
data. a. | present | c. | output | b. | input | d. | store |
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After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed
appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered: a. | data | c. | output | b. | input. | d. | a process |
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The _____________ language consists of just two digits: 0 and
1. a. | application | c. | base 10 | b. | binary | d. | data
processing |
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_____________ binary digits (or bits) combine to create one
byte. a. | Ten | c. | Sixteen | b. | Two | d. | Eight |
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The term bit is short for: a. | megabyte | c. | binary digit | b. | binary language | d. | binary number |
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Computers process data into information by working exclusively
with: a. | multimedia | c. | characters | b. | words. | d. | numbers |
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_____________ is the set of computer programs that enables the hardware to
perform different tasks. a. | Hardware | c. | Binary data | b. | Software | d. | Data |
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In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special
character is made up of a unique combination of: a. | eight
bytes. | c. | eight
characters | b. | eight kilobytes | d. | eight bits |
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A ____________ is approximately one billion bytes. a. | kilobyte | c. | gigabyte | b. | bit | d. | megabyte |
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A ____________ is approximately one million bytes. a. | gigabyte | c. | kilobyte | b. | megabyte | d. | terabyte |
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_____________ software is the set of programs that enables the
computer’s hardware devices and application software to work
together. a. | System | c. | Binary | b. | Utility | d. | Data |
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Any computer parts that you can actually touch are considered to
be: a. | hardware | c. | systems | b. | software | d. | platforms. |
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The box that contains the central electronic components of the computer is
the: a. | motherboard | c. | peripheral unit. | b. | system unit | d. | input unit |
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The components that process data are located in: a. | input
devices | c. | the system
unit | b. | output devices | d. | the storage components |
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Devices such as monitors and printers that are connected to the computer are
called: a. | processing
devices | c. | peripheral
devices | b. | system devices | d. | input devices |
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A(n) _____________ enables you to enter data (text, images and sound) and
instructions (user responses and commands) into the computer. a. | system
unit | c. | motherboard | b. | output device | d. | input device |
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All the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT
a: a. | scanner | c. | keyboard. | b. | mouse | d. | printer. |
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Which of the following is an example of an input
device? a. | scanner | c. | CD | b. | speaker | d. | printer |
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A ____________ is the traditional way to enter data into a PDA and can be used
on Tablet PCs for handwriting recognition. a. | joystick | c. | mouse | b. | trackball | d. | stylus |
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_____________ are portable computers that are powered by batteries and have a
keyboard, a monitor, and various ports integrated into a single compact
case. a. | Table
PCs | c. | Pocket
PCs | b. | Notebooks | d. | PDAs |
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A _____________ is a portable computer that features a touch-sensitive screen
and handwriting recognition software. a. | Tablet
PC | c. | Pocket
PC | b. | notebook | d. | desktop |
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The _____________ is used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts
and special tasks. a. | Alpha
key | c. | Control (Ctrl)
key | b. | Function key | d. | Windows key |
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Matching
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a. | CPU | d. | LCD | b. | RAM | e. | QWERTY | c. | ROM |
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type of technology used on
flat-screen monitors
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standard keyboard
layout
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temporary
storage
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processes all commands issued
by software instructions
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. permanent storage
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