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1. Most computers are meant to be used by only one _____________ at a time. a. c

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Question

1. Most computers are meant to be used by only one _____________ at a time.

a. company
b. program
c. organization
d. person

2. Which of the following devices stores instructions that help the computer start up?

a. joystick
b. RAM
c. ROM
d. Monitor

3. Which type of software would you use to make the computer perform a specific function?

a. application software
b. utility software
c. operating system software
d. system software

4. You can use this output device when you need only to see information.

a. printer
b. speaker
c. monitor
d. communications

5. Generally, a _______________ cannot be removed from the computer.

a. mouse
b. keyboard
c. diskette
d. hard disk
6. A file that a user can open and use is called a __________________.

a. application
b. program
c. document
d. data

7. A collection of related Web pages is called_____________________.

a. Web book
b. Web site
c. Web directory
d. Web engine

8. Every Web page has a unique address called a ___________________.

a. hyperlink
b. uniform resource locator (URL)
c. HTTP
d. Map

9. When you send an email message, it is stored on a _____________ until the recipient can retrieve it.

a. protocol
b. backbone
c. mailbox
d. server

10. These keys make up the part of the keyboard that looks like a typewriter’s keys (letters and punctuation).

a. special purpose keys
b. function keys
c. typing keys
d. alphanumeric keys

11. Which of the following is NOT a modifier key?

a. SHIFT
b. CTRL
c. ALT
d. BACKSPACE



12. With a pen-based system, you can use the pen as a(n) ____________, to select commands.

a. keyboard
b. pointing device
c. antenna
d. microphone

13. This type of technology lets computers use light as a source of input.

a. optative
b. optical
c. optimal
d. optional

14. ______________ are well suited for auntomated teller machines (atms) or public information kiosks.

a. Touch screens
b. Joysticks
c. Microphones
d. Monitors

15. This type of monitor can display only one color, such as white against a black background.

a. grayscale
b. monochrome
c. color
d. SVGA

16. When you choose a monitor, look for one with a dot pitch that is no greater than ________.

a. .18mm
b. .28mm
c. .38mm
d. .08mm

17. A laser printer works like this device.

a. typewriter
b. dot matrix printer
c. photocopier
d. fax machine

18. ______________ is a system for exchanging messages through a computer network.

a. Email
b. The control unit
c. The machine cycle
d. The information processing cycle

II. Fill in the Blank—Fill in the blank with the best answer.

1. ___________________ is a type of memory that helps the computer run; it is not saved when the computer is shut off.

2. ___________________ is a type of memory that is saved even after the computer is shut off.

3. The ______________ is a network of networks, a global communications system that links together thousands of individual networks.

4. An example of a Web browser would be ___________________________.

5. One way to search the internet for information would be to use a _______________________.

6. A _______________________ service directly connects one person’s computer to another person’s computer.

7. An ______________________ is a company that offers access, generally on a subscription basis to email, discussion groups, databases, and other electronic services.

8. There are two mouse types one is called _______________because it has a rubber ball protruding from its bottom.

9. The other mouse type is called ___________________ because it uses a beam of light from its bottom.

10. __________________ is the study of the relationship between people and their tools.

11. There are two types of monitors; one is called _____________ and looks like a bulky television set.

12. The other type of monitor is called _______________ because it is flat.

13. The most commonly used text code system in the United States is called ______________ and works as a combination of zeros and ones to read characters.

14. The machine cycle of processing consists of four steps: fetching, decoding, executing, and __________________.



II. Short Answer—Briefly answer the following questions.

1. What is the difference between impact and nonimpact printers?








2. List and describe 4 ways computer are important?






3. List and describe 3 ways the Internet is useful?







4. List and describe the steps in the Information Processing Cycle?







5. List and describe the 6 types of computers for individual users.

Explanation / Answer

According to chegg guidelines i have to solve first 4 bits only but i solve 10 bits.

1.

Oprion d.

Most computers are meant to be used by only one person at a time.

2.

Oprion b.

RAM stores instructions that help the computer start up.

3.

Oprion a.

Application software of software would you use to make the computer perform a specific function

4.

Oprion c.

You can use monitor output device when you need only to see information.

5.

Oprion d.

Generally, a Hard disk cannot be removed from the computer

6.

Oprion b.

A file that a user can open and use is called a document.

7.

Oprion b.

A collection of related Web pages is called Website.

8.

Oprion b.

Every Web page has a unique address called a URL.

9.

Oprion c.

When you send an email message, it is stored on a mailbox until the recipient can retrieve it.

10.

Oprion c.

typing keys make up the part of the keyboard that looks like a typewriter’s keys.