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Chapter 01: Introduction to the World of Technology
1. Just as you can learn to drive a car without knowing much about car engines, you can learn to use a computer without
understanding the technical details of how a computer works.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 6
2. Computer literacy is knowing about and understanding computers and their uses.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 7
3. A computer does not always do whatever the instructions, or program, tell it to do.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 11
4. Information processing is a vital activity today for all computer users, as well as for businesses and other organizations.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 12
5. The slide rule is considered by many to be the earliest recorded calculating device.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 12
6. Fourth-generation computers witnessed the development of computer networks, wireless technologies, and the Internet.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 14
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7. The external hardware components are located inside the main box or system unit of the computer.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 14
8. Storage devices are used to store data on or access data from storage media, such as DVD discs and flash memory
cards.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 15
9. To begin to use a computer, the user first turns on the power by pressing the power button, and then the computer
displays a prompt for the user to decide the next course of action.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 16
10. There are application programs that help users write their own programs in a form the computer can understand using
a programming language.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 17
11. In addition to hardware, software, data, and procedures, the fifth major component of a computer system are codes.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 17
12. Systems analysts design computer systems to be used within their companies.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
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REFERENCES: 18
13. Embedded computers are computers that host data and programs available to a small group of users.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 19
14. Notebook computers (also called laptops) are about the size of a paper notebook and open to reveal a screen and
keyboard.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 23
15. Tablet computers are typically about the size of a notebook computer and are designed to be used with a digital
pen/stylus or touch input.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 23
16. A mainframe computer is a powerful computer used in many large organizations that need to manage large amounts of
centralized data.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 26
17. Small office networks enable workers to access company records stored on a network server.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 28
18. Once you have an Internet connection, you are ready to begin programming the Web—that is, to use a Web browser
to view Web pages.
a. True
b. False
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