A display device is a(n) ____ device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.
output
input
processing
storage
Outlook and Windows Live Mail are two popular desktop ____ programs.
blog
email
fax
text
People who use the computer directly or use the information it provides are called ____
computer users
end users
users
any of the above
A communications device is a ____ component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices.
software
hardware
Neither software or hardware
Both hardware and software
A hard disk is a(n) ____ device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information.
An ISP (Internet service provider) is a ____ access provider.
regional
national
neither regional or national
either regional or national
A ____ , also called a laptop computer, is a portable, personal computer often designed to fit on your lap.
notebook computer
netbook computer
mobile device
smart device
____ is the process of adding software to a computer.
Adding
optimizing
installing
opening
Depending on how you use the computer, you may need anywhere from ____ to 10 USB ports.
1
2
3
4
A search ____ is a program that finds Web sites, Web pages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.
machine
engine
computer
directory
A(n) ____ device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer.
stability
utility
____ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
system
development
utilty
application
A computer is a(n) ____ device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use.
network
electronic
mainframe
manual
An optical disc is a flat, round, portable metal disc with a plastic coating. ____ are types of optical discs.
CDs and DVDs
Blu-ray discs
CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs
None of these choices are correct
Also called main memory, ____ consists of memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices.
RAM
ROM
the motherboard
the microprocessor
____ software allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data.
Accounting
Spreadsheet
Table
Information
____ is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.
Data
Search tools
keywords
____ storage is an Internet service that provides hard disk storage to computer users.
Air
Blue
Cloud
Sky
Resolution is the number of horizontal and vertical ____ in a display device.
colors
crystals
pixels
lights
____ is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.
router
modem
portal
The ____ unit directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer.
logic
control
arithmetic
Flash memory chips are a type of solid ____ media, which means they consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.
unit
state
sector
digital
Communications occur over transmission media such as ____
cables
satellites
telephone lines
All of these choices are correct
Word Processing software is used to ____
edit
format
print
The term ____ refers to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify the Web site contents, and/or have software built into the site for users to access.
Web 1.0
Web 2.0
Web 3.0
Web 4.0
ExpressCard modules commonly are used in ____ computers.
notebook computers
netbook computers
desktop computers
smartphone
With a(n) ____, you interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons.
GUI
GIU
UGI
UIG
A ____ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.
database
spreadsheet
presentation
word document
A ____ is a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer.
remote kit
rootkit
cyberkit
command kit
A Blu-ray Disc (BD) has storage capacities of ____ GB.
50
100
300
200
____ computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.
Green
Red
A ____ program allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.
web 2..0
gadget
registry
A ____ is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home, school computer laboratory, office building, or closely positioned group of buildings.
LAN
WLAN
MAN
WAN
A ____ phone is a phone that can connect to the Internet and usually also provides personal information management functions such as a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator, and a notepad.
cloud
smart
busy
web 2.0
The ____ is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.
motherboard
system unit
A(n) ____ is an informal Web site consisting of time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format.
post
instant message
wall
Software, also called a(n) ____, consists of a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.
program
process
A multifunction peripheral, also called an all-in-one device, is a single device that looks like a printer or copy machine but can provide the functionality of a ____.
printer and scanner
copy and fax
printer, copier, scanner and fax
None of these choice are correct
With a Web cam you can capture, edit, and share video and still photos. Recommended minimum specifications include 640 x 480 resolution, a video with a rate of ____ frames per second, and a USB or FireWire port.
10
20
30
40
An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer ____ devices.
hardware and software
Common computer hardware components include all of the following EXCEPT: ____.
keyboard
speakers
Three common types of storage media are ____, flash memory, and optical discs.
hard disks
Computers perform four basic operations - input, process, output, and storage. These operations comprise the information ____ cycle.
running
handling
The disk's storage locations consist of pie-shaped sections, which break the tracks into small arcs called ____.
sections
sectors
rings
areas
____ software is application software that allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group
Presntation
Word Processing
Database
Publishing
A ____ computer is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.
System
Personal
Network
Business
A CD-ROM is a type of ____ disc.
write-only
read-only
read and write only
read and write only once
A USB flash drive, sometimes called a ____ drive, is a flash memory storage device that plugs into a USB port on a computer or mobile device.
finger
thumb
thumbnail
miniature
A peripheral is a device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the ____ in the computer.
processor