Test Bank for Visualizing Technology, 10th Edition by Debra Geoghan
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Computer Concepts
Test Bank for Visualizing Technology, 10th Edition by Debra Geoghan. Complete chapters (Chapter 1 to 12) are given with answers.
What Is a Computer?
Application Software
File Management
Hardware
System Software
Digital Devices, Multimedia, and Immersive Technology
The Internet
Communicati...
Complete Chapters ✅
Visualizing Technology, 10e (Geoghan)
Chapter 1 What Is a Computer? Complete Answers ✅
1) Alan Turing is known for developing ________.
A) the Analytical Engine
B) punch cards for use in his loom
C) a test that tests a machine's ability to display intelligent behavior
D) programming
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.1 Explain the Functions of a Computer
2) ________ consists of these four components: input, processing, storage, and output.
A) The Turing test
B) Bioinformatics
C) The information processing cycle
D) Unicode
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Objective: 1.1 Explain the Functions of a Computer
3) Second-generation computers used ________.
A) microprocessors
B) transistors
C) integrated circuits
D) parallel processing
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.2 Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware
4) Fourth-generation computers use ________.
A) microprocessors
B) transistors
C) integrated circuits
D) vacuum tubes
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.2 Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware
1
,5) ________ Law predicted that the number of transistors placed on an integrated circuit would
double approximately every two years.
A) Turing's
B) Babbage's
C) Moore's
D) Lovelace's
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.2 Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware
6) The ________ is a complex integrated circuit that enables it to act as the brain of the
computer.
A) IC chip
B) microprocessor
C) transistor
D) vacuum tube
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.2 Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware
7) The ________ is an early computer created in 1951, which was used to predict election
results.
A) UNIVAC
B) ENIAC
C) Colossus
D) Harvard Mark 1
Answer: A
Diff: 3
Objective: 1.2 Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware
8) The ________ was the first working, digital, general-purpose computer.
A) UNIVAC
B) ENIAC
C) Colossus
D) Z1
Answer: B
Diff: 3
Objective: 1.2 Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware
9) Third-generation computers are characterized by the use of ________.
A) microprocessors
B) vacuum tubes
C) transistors
D) integrated circuits
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.2 Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware
2
,10) What is not true about vacuum tubes?
A) They resemble light bulbs.
B) They seldom need to be replaced.
C) They generate a lot of heat when operating.
D) They were used in first-generation computers.
Answer: B
Diff: 3
Objective: 1.2 Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware
11) ________ computing refers to the efficient and eco-friendly use of computers.
A) Grid
B) Distributed
C) Ubiquitous
D) Green
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Objective: 1.2 Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware
12) A ________ is the smallest unit of digital data.
A) bit
B) byte
C) character
D) binary code
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.3 Describe How Computers Represent Data Using Binary Code
13) A binary code using eight bits has ________ different possible combinations.
A) 256
B) 2
C) 128
D) 16
Answer: A
Diff: 3
Objective: 1.3 Describe How Computers Represent Data Using Binary Code
14) Eight bits equal ________ byte(s).
A) 256
B) 1
C) 16
D) 32
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Objective: 1.3 Describe How Computers Represent Data Using Binary Code
3
, 15) ________ computers offer the most speed, power, and upgradability for the lowest cost.
A) Tablet
B) Desktop
C) Netbook
D) All-in-one
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Objective: 1.4 List the Various Types and Characteristics of Personal Computers
16) A(n) ________ is a high-end desktop computer or one that is connected to a network in a
business setting.
A) workstation
B) two-in-one
C) netbook
D) all-in-one
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.4 List the Various Types and Characteristics of Personal Computers
17) The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM card) stores all the following information on a mobile
device, except ________.
A) apps
B) cellular carrier
C) account information
D) phone identification
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.5 Give Examples of Other Computing Devices
18) A ________ computer has a screen that can swivel and fold to resemble a tablet.
A) netbook
B) client
C) convertible notebook
D) subnotebook
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.4 List the Various Types and Characteristics of Personal Computers
19) The ________ was first designed to calculate artillery firing tables.
A) UNIVAC
B) ENIAC
C) Colossus
D) Harvard Mark I
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.2 Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware
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