Computer Literacy
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Course Introduction
Computer Literacy is an introductory course designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of computers and their applications in everyday life. Covering essential topics such as basic hardware components, operating systems, internet usage, and word processing, this course equips students with the practical skills necessary to utilize common software tools, understand digital safety and privacy, and navigate online environments with confidence. By the end of the course, students will be able to efficiently use computers for academic, professional, and personal tasks, laying the groundwork for further studies in information technology.
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Understanding Computers Today and Tomorrow Comprehensive 14th Edition by Deborah
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the World of Computers
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Q1) ____ occurs when data is entered into the computer.
A)Output
B)Processing
C)Input
D)Storage
Answer: C
Q2) Fifty years ago,computers were used primarily by researchers and ____.
A)musicians
B)scientists
C)writers
D)designers
Answer: B
Q3) A user inputs data into a computer,and then the computer processes it.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) ____________________ are regular appliances with some type of built-in computer technology.
Answer: Smart appliances
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Chapter 2: The System Unit: Processing and Memory
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Q1) One measurement of the speed of a CPU is the ____,which is rated in megahertz (MHz)or gigahertz (GHz).
A)system speed
B)CPU clock speed
C)system rpm
D)CPU rpm
Answer: B
Q2) Some ____ must be added in pairs for optimal performance.
A)interfaces
B)memory modules
C)USB ports
D)hard drives
Answer: B
Q3) ____ consists of nonvolatile memory chips that can be used for storage by the computer or the user.
A)RAM
B)Register
C)SDRAM
D)Flash memory
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Storage
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Q1) ____________________ provide storage for a network,and consist of a separate network of hard drives or other storage devices.
Answer: SANs
Storage area networks
Storage area networks (SANs)
SANs (Storage area networks)
Q2) To avoid confusion with the tracks or songs on an audio CD,the track on an optical disc is sometimes referred to as a(n)____________________.
Answer: groove
Q3) Most storage servers are based on magnetic hard disks,although SSD and magnetic tape storage systems are also possible.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) USB flash drives are designed to be very portable and very small.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Input and Output
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Q1) Optical zoom specifications reflect how much the camera can zoom without losing image quality.
A)True
B)False
Q2) One factor affecting digital camera quality is the number of pixels,measured in ____,used to store the data for each image.
A)kilopixels
B)megapixels
C)gigapixels
D)terapixels
Q3) ____________________ is the process of entering audio data into the computer.
Q4) ____________________ displays form images by manipulating electronically charged chemicals or gases sandwiched between thin panes of glass or other transparent material.
Q5) Print speed is typically measured in ____.
A)pages per minute (ppm)
B)dots per second (dps)
C)pixels per minute (ppm)
D)characters per second(cps)
Q6) How do digital cameras work?
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Chapter 5: System Software: Operating Systems and Utility Programs
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Q1) In general,the operating system serves as an intermediary between the user and the computer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ____________________ routines in the operating system determine the order in which jobs are carried out,as well as which commands get executed first if the user is working with more than one program at one time or if the computer supports multiple users.
Q3) Another thing that Andrea tells Dean is that it is very important for him to ____ all of his important data on a regular basis to protect against data loss in the case of a problem with the computer.He can use a(n)____ utility to do this.
A)cleanup
B)defragment
C)compress
D)backup
Q4) Disk management programs diagnose and repair problems related to your hard drive.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Application Software
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Q1) In a worksheet,functions are words,column headings,and other nonmathematical data.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Companies that deliver SaaS are sometimes referred to as ____.
A)download services
B)application service providers (ASPs)
C)Internet service providers (ISPs)
D)running services
Q3) While editing changes the actual content of a document,____________________ changes the appearance of the document.
Q4) The supervisor explains that each employee's information forms a separate ____. A)field
B)record
C)table
D)file
Q5) Most spreadsheet programs do not have built-in Web capabilities. A)True
B)False
Q6) What is the difference between a spreadsheet and spreadsheet software?
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Chapter 7: Computer Networks
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Q1) The technique used for data sent over the Internet is ____.
A)docket switching
B)wideband switching
C)packet switching
D)data switching
Q2) One of the early Ethernet protocols (called 10BASE-T)supports transmission rates of 10 Mbps.
A)True
B)False
Q3) With ____,data is sent one bit at a time,one after the other along a single path.
A)serial transmission
B)parallel transmission
C)digital transmission
D)wireless transmission
Q4) What is a virtual private network (VPN)?
Q5) The accompanying figure shows a coaxial cable,in which pairs of copper wires are insulated with a plastic coating and twisted together.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: The Internet and the World Wide Web
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Q1) In ____________________ connections,your computer dials up and connects to your ISP's computer only when needed.
Q2) A strategy that is sometimes used with keywords is the wildcard approach.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A(n)keyword search uses a list of categories displayed on the screen.
A)True
B)False
Q4) With their increased use and audiences,bloggers and the ____________________ (the complete collection of blogs on the Internet)are beginning to have increasing influence on businesses and politicians today.
Q5) FTP programs block access to a computer from outside computers and enable each user to specify which programs on his or her computer are allowed to have access to the Internet.
A)True
B)False
Q6) A company that provides Web services is sometimes referred to as a(n)____________________.
Q7) Discuss the popular myth that someone controls the Internet.
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Chapter 9: Network and Internet Security
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Q1) Numeric passwords are also referred to passcodes.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The green color of the Address bar in the accompanying figure indicates that the site is using a valid ____ SSL certificate.
A)EV
B)SK
C)SQL
D)HTTPS
Q3) Computer spyware includes any illegal act involving a computer.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Cuts or other changes to a finger may prevent access via a(n)keystroke reader.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Internet offer scams include a wide range of scams offered through Web sites or unsolicited e-mails.
A)True
B)False
Q6) What are access control systems used for?
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Chapter 10: Multimedia and the Web
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Q1) Similar to audio files,compressing video is frequently used on Web
A)True
B)False
Q2) ____ is a video format developed by Microsoft for use with Windows Media Player.
A)wmv
B).mov
C).mp4
D)avi
Q3) After drawing a preliminary flowchart of a site or application,you should take a look at the balance of the flowchart.
A)True
B)False
Q4) ____ consists of predrawn electronic images.
A)ASCII art
B)Clip art
C)Graphics art
D)Drawing art
Q5) ____________________ Web sites are usually much more time-consuming and expensive to create than a simple text-based Web site.
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Chapter 11: E-Commerce
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Q1) Discuss how costs are reduced for businesses using e-commerce.
Q2) ____________________ sites facilitate the exchange of financial items (such as stocks,bonds,futures,and options)between buyers and sellers.
Q3) When intermediary hubs specialize in a specific industry (such as healthcare),they are sometimes called ____ hubs.
A)vertical
B)horizontal
C)centered
D)subscription
Q4) ____ bring buyers and sellers together to facilitate transactions between the two parties.
A)M-Brokers
B)E-tailers
C)Shop carts
D)Brokerage sites
Q5) The ____________________ model includes any type of e-commerce transaction taking place between two businesses.
Q6) What are electronic gift certificates,gift cards,and coupons?
Q7) What is storefront software?
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Chapter 12: Information Systems and System Development
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Q1) When the data in a decision table is expressed in a tree format,it is called a(n)____________________.
Q2) Managers are usually classified into three categories: executive,____,and operational.
A)development
B)strategic
C)middle
D)decision
Q3) Data mining used in conjunction with Web site data is referred to as Web mining.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The goal of business intelligence is to provide a detailed picture of an organization,its functions,and its systems,and the relationships among these items.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Systems that are used by an entire enterprise are referred to as ____________________ systems.
Q6) Much of outsourcing today is ____________________;that is,outsourced to another country.
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Chapter 13: Program Development and Programming Languages
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Q1) If an application is going to need to interact with existing programs,it will likely be coded in the same language as those other programs.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Java source code cannot be converted into object code using a Python compiler.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The first official recorded use of the word "bug" in the context of computing is associated with the temporary failure of the ____ computer.
A)Mark II
B)ENIAC
C)UNIVAC
D)Apple II
Q4) The repetition control structure is also called the selection control structure.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A program bug is an error that causes a program to malfunction.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Databases and Database Management Systems
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Q1) Individual database tables are often referred to as ____.
A)low files
B)base files
C)flat files
D)clear files
Q2) One of the properties that can be assigned to a field is a(n)____ to specify the format (such as letters,numbers,or symbols)that must be entered into a field.
A)format structure
B)input mask
C)data mask
D)data filter
Q3) A(n)____ is a small table consisting only of a list of the primary key field for each record in a table along with location information for that record.
A)tablet
B)keyword
C)index
D)main table
Q4) Discuss database entities and attributes.
Q5) Explain in-memory databases
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Chapter 15: Computer Security and Privacy
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Q1) To protect against ____________________,set your IM program to accept messages only from people on your buddy list.
Q2) Scam refers to unsolicited e-mail sent to a large group of individuals at one time.
A)True
B)False
Q3) You can surf anonymously,opt out of some marketing activities,and use filters and other tools to limit your exposure to spam.
A)True
B)False
Q4) ____ cameras are also increasingly being installed in schools in the United States and other countries to enable administrators to monitor both teacher and student activities.
A)Computer monitoring
B)Computer surveillance
C)Multimedia surveillance
D)Video surveillance
Q5) Discuss the proper disposal of hardware containing sensitive information.
Q6) Discuss the features and benefits of continuous data protection.
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Chapter 16: Intellectual Property Rights, Ethics, Health,
Access, and the Environment
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Q1) What is the term vaporware used for?
Q2) A ____ is a subtle alteration of digital content that is not noticeable when the work is viewed or played but that identifies the copyright holder.
A)digital patent
B)digital trademark
C)digital watermark
D)digital copyright
Q3) An emotional health concern related to computer use is ____.
A)CTS
B)CVS
C)addiction to the Internet or another technology
D)sore or stiff neck
Q4) The term _________________________ refers to standards of moral conduct.
Q5) Research has shown that having an academic honor code does not effectively reduce cheating.
A)True
B)False
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Q6) _________________________ is a condition in which the tendons on the thumb side of the wrists are swollen and irritated.