Question 1

__________include gallium arsenide chips that run at higher speeds and consume less power than silicon chips and optical technologies.

Accepted Answer

A)   Second-generation computers
B)   Third-generation computers
C)   Fourth-generation computers
D)   Fifth-generation computers
E)   SelectF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

A(n)  _____ is an interface between a computer and a printer that enables the computer to transfer multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A)   parallel port
B)   serial port
C)   arithmetic logic unit
D)   control unitE) A) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 3

Computers cannot store massive amounts of data in small spaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A byte is a single value of 0 or 1.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Computers perform all tasks using a combination of arithmetic and logical operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The__________tells the computer what to do, such as instructing the computer which device to read or send output to.

Accepted Answer

A)   main memory
B)   motherboard
C)   operating system
D)   control unit
E)   SelectF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

A(n)  _____ is a common output device for soft copy.

Accepted Answer

A)   liquid crystal display
B)   floppy disk
C)   laser printer
D)   electrostatic plotterE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

_____ consists of a series of 0s and 1s representing data or instructions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Assembly language
B)   A fourth-generation language
C)   Machine language
D)   A fifth-generation languageE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is true of memory devices?

Accepted Answer

A)   The contents of flash memory cannot be reprogrammed.
B)   The contents of random access memory cannot be reprogrammed.
C)   The contents of programmable read-only memory cannot be reprogrammed.
D)   The contents of cache random access memory cannot be reprogrammed.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of an inkjet printer?

Accepted Answer

A)   It uses multicolor ink cartridges to print digital photographs.
B)   Its output for a mainframe computer is called soft copy.
C)   It uses laser-based technology that creates electrical charges on a rotating drum to attract toner.
D)   It is used in office environments that have high-volume and high-quality printing requirements.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

UNIX is a type of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   storage area network
B)   application software
C)   remote access server
D)   operating systemE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

An object code must be translated into source code for a computer to read and execute it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The arithmetic logic unit and the control unit are part of the Basic Input/Output System.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 14

Identify an advantage of a mouse over a trackball.

Accepted Answer

A)   A mouse processes more information than a trackball.
B)   A mouse is more precise in positioning the pointer than a trackball.
C)   A mouse occupies less space than a trackball.
D)   A mouse is stationary, whereas a trackball has to be moved around.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

In the context of storage devices, CD-ROMs and DVDs are examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   magnetic tape
B)   magnetic disks
C)   optical discs
D)   main memory devicesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A computer with a 32-bit processor can perform calculations with larger numbers better than a 64-bit system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A(n) __________, a memory device, uses laser beams to access and store data.

Accepted Answer

A)   video adapter
B)   memory chip
C)   optical disc
D)   digital card
E)   SelectF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 18

A(n)  _____ is an input device used to grade multiple-choice and true/false tests.

Accepted Answer

A)   optical character reader
B)   magnetic character sensor
C)   magnetic ink character recognition system
D)   optical mark recognition systemE) All of the above
F) A) and C) D

Question 19

A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.

Accepted Answer

A)   230
B)   240
C)   250
D)   260E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

A(n) __________, made of Mylar, is used for random-access processing of data in a computer.

Accepted Answer

A)   video adapter
B)   optical disc
C)   cassette tape
D)   magnetic disk
E)   SelectF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 2: Computers: the Machines Behind Computing

__________include gallium arsenide chips that run at higher speeds and consume less power than silicon chips and optical technologies.

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A(n) _____ is an interface between a computer and a printer that enables the computer to transfer multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously.

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Computers cannot store massive amounts of data in small spaces.

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A byte is a single value of 0 or 1.

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Computers perform all tasks using a combination of arithmetic and logical operations.

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The__________tells the computer what to do, such as instructing the computer which device to read or send output to.

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A(n) _____ is a common output device for soft copy.

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_____ consists of a series of 0s and 1s representing data or instructions.

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Which of the following is true of memory devices?

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Which of the following statements is true of an inkjet printer?

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UNIX is a type of _____.

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An object code must be translated into source code for a computer to read and execute it.

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The arithmetic logic unit and the control unit are part of the Basic Input/Output System.

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Identify an advantage of a mouse over a trackball.

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In the context of storage devices, CD-ROMs and DVDs are examples of _____.

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A computer with a 32-bit processor can perform calculations with larger numbers better than a 64-bit system.

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A(n) __________, a memory device, uses laser beams to access and store data.

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A(n) _____ is an input device used to grade multiple-choice and true/false tests.

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A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.

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A(n) __________, made of Mylar, is used for random-access processing of data in a computer.

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