Computer Literacy
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Course Introduction
Computer Literacy is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with the essential concepts and practical skills needed to navigate and utilize modern computer systems. The course covers fundamental topics such as hardware components, operating systems, basic software applications, internet usage, digital communication, online safety, and information management. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on activities, students learn to effectively use word processors, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and cloud-based platforms, preparing them for academic, professional, and everyday digital interactions.
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Technology In Action Introductory 14th Edition by Alan Evans
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Chapter 1: Using Technology to Change the World
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Q1) ________ is redistributing goods or products we own by sharing them.
A)Collaborative consumption
B)Crowdfunding
C)Crowdsourcing
D)Social networking
Answer: A
Q2) QR or ________ codes let any piece of print host a link to online information.
A)quick retention
B)quick response
C)quality response
D)quality retention
Answer: B
Q3) The gap in ease of access to technology is known as the ________ divide.
A)web
B)Internet
C)digital
D)technology
Answer: C
Q4) ________ analyzes computer systems using techniques to gather legal evidence. Answer: Computer forensics
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Chapter 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
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Q1) Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I. input device
II. peripheral device
III. output device
IV. motherboard
V. system unit
A) case that houses the electronic components, power source, and storage devices of a desktop computer
B) main circuit board containing the central electronic components of a computer
C) used to enter data
D) external device that exchanges data with the computer through ports
E) displays processed data
Answer: C, D, E, B, A
Q2) Keyboards that display on-screen when text input is required are known as virtual keyboards.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources
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Q1) When performing searches, the asterisk (*) is used as a(n) ________.
Answer: wild card; wildcard
Q2) Software that enables you to display and interact with text and other media on the web is a web ________.
A)client
B)server
C)agent
D)browser
Answer: D
Q3) ________ describes the use of hashtags and posts to raise awareness and foster discussion about specific issues and causes via social media.
Answer: Digital activism
Q4) URL stands for ________.
Answer: Uniform Resource Locator
Q5) A browser's bookmark feature makes it easy to return to a specific web page. A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Application Software: Programs That Let You
Work and Play
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Q1) All of the following are examples of software packages EXCEPT ________.
A)Microsoft Office 2016
B)LibreOffice
C)Apple iWork
D)Microsoft OneNote
Q2) Multimedia software includes all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A)image-editing software
B)animation software
C)utility software
D)audio-editing software
Q3) Desktop publishing software enables you to create newsletters and annual reports. A)True
B)False
Q4) Apple Pages is an example of ________ software which is used to create documents such as résumés, letters and research papers.
Q5) Adobe Photoshop is a drawing software application used by graphic artists. A)True
B)False
Q6) You would use ________ software to create a slide show.
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Chapter 5: System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs,
and File Management
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Q1) Which of the following two operating systems are used most frequently on tablets?
A)Windows and iOS
B)Windows and Android
C)Android and iOS
D)BlackBerry and Windows
Q2) When a computer is booted, the process called ________ checks the computer's components.
Q3) The Windows ________ displays open and favorite applications for easy access at the bottom of the display by default.
Q4) In the Windows operating system, the C : \ drive is commonly referred to as the ________ directory.
Q5) Most desktop and laptop computers run some version of Windows, Linux or macOS.
A)True
B)False
Q6) If your computer is thrashing, increase ________ to solve the problem.
Q7) The ________ is a group of programs that controls how your computer functions.
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Q8) ________is the feature that enables you to use a new device without first installing a device driver.
Chapter 6: Understanding and Assessing Hardware:
Evaluating Your System
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Q1) ________ is a feature of a CPU that allows it to begin to fetch the next instruction before it has finished executing the current one.
Q2) The amount of RAM storage is measured in ________.
A)gigabytes
B)gigahertz
C)gigabits
D)machine cycles
Q3) The rule of thumb that predicts that the number of transistors on a CPU will double every two years is called ________ Law.
A)Charles'
B)Moore's
C)Intel's
D)Boyle's
Q4) Which of the following is NOT a permanent storage option?
A)Optical drive
B)Random access memory
C)Internal hard drive
D)SSD
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Q5) ________ drives are 100 times faster than mechanical hard drives.
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Chapter 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
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Q1) All wireless networks have their own name, referred to as the ________, which is used to identify the network.
Q2) Ethernet networks are always connected using twisted-pair cable technology.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A peer-to-peer (P2P) network is an example of ________ administration.
A)local
B)wide area
C)central
D)corporate
Q4) A client/server network is an example of ________ administration.
A)local
B)wide area
C)central
D)remote
Q5) An access point connects to the main router wirelessly.
A)True
B)False
Q6) SSID stands for ________.
Q7) In terms of networking, NOS stands for ________.
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Chapter 8: Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Media and Ethics
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Q1) The term ________ refers to the use of a single unifying device that handles media, Internet, entertainment, and telephone needs.
A)multimedia message service
B)telephony
C)mobile switching center
D)digital convergence
Q2) Plagiarism is usually considered an academic offense of dishonesty and isn't punishable under U.S. civil law.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The conversion rate is the number of times per second that the analog signal is measured and converted into a digital value.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What does the Digital Living Network Alliance standardize?
A)The compilation of available e-texts.
B)The codecs used in video compression.
C)The sampling rate used to create MP3 files.
D)The convergence of devices.
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Chapter 9: Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital
Data and Devices
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Q1) When malicious code is planted on your computer and alters your browser's ability to find web addresses, it is known as ________.
A)phishing
B)pharming
C)pretexting
D)polymorphing
Q2) Viruses, adware and spyware are referred to collectively as ________.
A)bloatware
B)grayware
C)alertware
D)firmware
Q3) ________ hackers break into systems legally for non-malicious reasons such as to test system security vulnerabilities.
A)Black-hat
B)Grey-hat
C)White-hat
D)Green-hat
Q4) For security reasons, you should be extremely wary of opening e-mail ________ such as Word files.
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