Computers Are Your Future 12th Edition by LaBerta - Test Bank

,Computers Are Your Future, 12e (LaBerta)
Chapter 1 Computers and You

1) Which of the following is NOT a basic computer operation?
A) Input
B) Throughput
C) Processing
D) Storage
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions

2) Which of the following years did the World Wide Web begin?
A) 1989
B) 1993
C) 1997
D) 2000
Answer: B
Diff: 3
Reference: Chapter Introduction

3) The computer function in which raw data is received is known as:
A) input.
B) processing.
C) output.
D) storage.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions

4) The computer function in which processed data is displayed is known as:
A) input.
B) processing.
C) output.
D) storage.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions




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,5) Which of the following eras were only the U.S. government, colleges, and universities able to
access the Internet?
A) 1960s
B) 1970s
C) 1980s
D) 1990s
Answer: C
Diff: 3
Reference: Chapter Introduction

6) The computer function in which raw data is converted into meaningful information is known
as:
A) input.
B) processing.
C) output.
D) storage.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions

7) The two main categories of software are:
A) internal software and external software.
B) user software and computer software.
C) system software and application software.
D) task software and instructional software.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions

8) The type of software that sits on top of the operating system and utilizes the computer's
capabilities to perform a user task is called:
A) system software.
B) utility software.
C) application software.
D) internal software.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions

9) OS is an abbreviation for which of the following terms?
A) Operating System
B) Operations Schedule
C) Overlay System
D) Outsourced System
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions

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, 10) Which of the following is NOT an example of an input device?
A) Microphones
B) Speakers
C) Scanners
D) Digital cameras
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Input: Getting Data into the Computer

11) The computer function where output is saved for later use is known as:
A) input.
B) processing.
C) storage.
D) None of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Understanding the Computer: Basic Definitions

12) The CPU is often referred to as the ________ of the computer.
A) heart
B) brain
C) core
D) soul
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Processing: Transforming Data into Information

13) The most important type of memory that a typical computer uses during the processing
operation is ________ memory.
A) read-only
B) flash
C) storage
D) random access
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Processing: Transforming Data into Information

14) Output refers to:
A) displaying the results of the processing operation so that people can understand it.
B) sending the results of computer processing to a permanent location.
C) information that needs further computer activity to provide meaning to people.
D) performing operations on the input data.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Output: Displaying Information



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