Introduction to Computer Science Test
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Computer Science provides students with a foundational understanding of the key concepts, principles, and problem-solving techniques in the field of computer science. Topics include algorithms, data structures, programming fundamentals, computer hardware and software, networks, databases, ethics, and the societal impact of computing. Through lectures, hands-on labs, and projects, students gain practical experience in programming and learn to apply computational thinking to real-world problems, preparing them for further studies in computer science and related disciplines.
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Computing Essentials 2019 27th Edition by Timothy OLeary
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Chapter 1: Information Technology,The Internet,and You
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Q1) Which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor?
A)spreadsheet
B)memo
C)letter
D)term paper
Answer: A
Q2) ________ are all about making people (end users)more productive.
A)Personal computers
B)Supercomputers
C)Mainframe computers
D)Midrange computers
Answer: A
Q3) The ________ provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available on the Internet.
A)operating system
B)application software
C)World Wide Web or "the web"
D)Internet of Things
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce
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Q1) Launched in 1969 as a U.S.-funded project that developed a national computer network,the Internet was initially called ________.
A)World Wide Web
B)Intranet
C)NSFNet
D)ARPANET
Answer: D
Q2) In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com," ".com" is the ________.
A)top-level domain (TLD)
B)uniform resource locator (URL)
C)domain name server (DNS)
D)domain name
Answer: A
Q3) All information found on the web through search tools can be considered as factual.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Application Software
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Q1) Illustration programs are specialized graphics programs for editing bitmap or raster images.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Creating a website is called web ________.
A)processing
B)management
C)specializing
D)authoring
Answer: D
Q3) Presentation software is an excellent tool to communicate a message and to persuade people.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) A database is a collection of related data.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: System Software
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Q1) ________ programs make copies of files that are in the libraries,contacts,and favorites and on the desktop to be used in case the originals are lost or damaged.
A)File compression
B)Disk defragmenter
C)File history
D)Disk cleanup
Q2) When a single physical computer runs a special program known as virtualization software,it operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers,known as virtual machines.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software
A)network
B)platform
C)window
D)desktop
Q4) What are some of the features of Windows 10?
Q5) What are the three basic functions of an operating system?
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Chapter 5: The System Unit
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Q1) ________ ports provide high-speed connections for external disk drives,optical disks,and other large secondary storage devices.
A)eSATA
B)MIDI
C)Ethernet
D)MiniDP
Q2) A(n)________-bit-word computer can access 8 bytes of information at a time.
A)64
B)128
C)256
D)512
Q3) Which of the following ports provide high-speed connections for external hard-disk drives,optical discs,and other large secondary storage devices?
A)eSATA
B)S/PDIF
C)HDMI
D)MiniDP
Q4) Describe the three principal types of expansion buses.
Q5) Explain expansion slots and cards.
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Chapter 6: Input and Output
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Q1) Robots use cameras,microphones,and other sensors as inputs; outputs can be as complex as exploring damaged nuclear reactors to as simple as taking a photo.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Type of keyboard that uses a touch screen as the input device.
A)PDA
B)wireless
C)traditional
D)virtual
Q3) Bar code readers use ________ embedded in them to read bar codes.
A)coprocessors
B)magnetic cells
C)RFID microchip
D)photoelectric cells
Q4) Two categories of laser printers are ________.
A)thermal and personal
B)personal and shared
C)ink-jet and high-definition
D)active-matrix and passive-matrix
Q5) How does a bar code reader work?
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Chapter 7: Secondary Storage
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Q1) ________ memory cards are a form of a solid-state storage device widely used in smartphones,digital media players,and GPS navigation systems.
A)Flash
B)SSD
C)Digital versatile disc
D)RAID
Q2) Three ways to improve the performance of a hard disk include ________.
A)disk caching,RAID,and file expansion
B)file compression,disk caching,and file encryption
C)disk caching,RAID,and file compression
D)RAID,file compression and disk expansion
Q3) All of the following are true of DVD-ROM drives except:
A)They are also known as erasable optical discs.
B)They can provide over two hours of high-quality video and sound comparable to that found in motion picture theaters.
C)They are a type of optical disc.
D)DVD-ROM stands for "digital versatile disc-read only memory."
Q4) What is solid-state storage? Give examples.
Q5) List and explain some of the important characteristics of secondary storage.
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Chapter 8: Communications and Networks
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Q1) In a communication system,which among the following convert messages into packets that can travel across the communication channel?
A)connection devices
B)sending and receiving devices
C)storage devices
D)secondary devices
Q2) The GPS device in an automobile uses which communication channel?
A)infrared
B)radio frequency (RF)
C)microwave
D)satellite
Q3) Using this type of communications channel,several users can simultaneously use a single connection for high-speed data transfer.
A)voiceband
B)medium band
C)broadband
D)baseband
Q4) Differentiate between analog and digital signals.
Q5) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a peer-to-peer system?
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Chapter 9: Privacy, Security, and Ethics
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Q1) This type of Wi-Fi hotspot operates close to a legitimate Wi-Fi hotspot and steals information such as usernames and passwords.
A)worm
B)fake
C)virus
D)rogue
Q2) Explain how a web bug works.
Q3) The most significant concerns for implementation of computer technology involve ________,security,and ethics.
A)accuracy
B)property
C)privacy
D)access
Q4) Free computer games and free screen saver programs are typical carriers of ________.
A)DoS
B)worms
C)viruses
D)Trojan horses
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Chapter 10: Information Systems
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Q1) Describe the functions of an executive support system.
Q2) Briefly describe the three levels of management.
Q3) Basic activities in every accounting department,including sales order processing,accounts receivable,inventory and purchasing,accounts payable,and payroll,are recorded in the ________.
A)general ledger
B)corporate database
C)inventory control system
D)accountant's database
Q4) This level of management is concerned with long-range planning and uses information that will help them plan the future growth and direction of the organization.
A)top management
B)middle management
C)supervisors
D)stockholders
Q5) Describe the functions of a decision support system,including a group decision support system.Differentiate between a DSS and a transaction processing system.
Q6) Describe knowledge work systems and,specifically,expert systems.
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Chapter 11: Databases
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Q1) In the ________ database,data elements are stored in different tables,each of which consists of rows and columns.
A)network
B)hierarchical
C)object-oriented
D)relational
Q2) How does a relational database differ from a hierarchical database?
Q3) Compare and contrast the physical and logical views of data.
Q4) What are some measures that can be taken to ensure a database's security?
Q5) Data redundancy can occur due to lack of data integrity.
A)True
B)False
Q6) A commercial database is generally an enormous database that an organization develops to cover particular subjects.
A)True
B)False
Q7) The logical arrangement of data in a database is called the database model.
A)True
B)False
Q8) Explain the components of data organization.
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Chapter 12: Systems Analysis and Design
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Q1) New hardware and software are acquired,developed,and tested in the systems ________ stage of the systems life cycle.
A)analysis
B)design
C)implementation
D)development
Q2) A(n)________ is a collection of hardware,software,people,procedures,and data.
A)database
B)record
C)information system
D)entity
Q3) The ________ approach to systems implementation is considered the riskiest.
A)phased
B)parallel
C)direct
D)pilot
Q4) Name and briefly explain the six phases of system analysis and design.
Q5) CASE tools are limited to systems analysis.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Programming and Languages
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Q1) In OOP,each ________ contains both the data and processing operations necessary to perform a task.
A)object
B)structured program
C)content component
D)unstructured program
Q2) Documentation written for programmers should include text and program flowcharts,________,and sample output as well as system flowcharts.
A)pseudocode
B)logic errors
C)program listings
D)syntax errors
Q3) A ________ is a list of instructions for the computer to follow to accomplish the task of processing data into information.
A)systems design
B)word processor
C)program
D)systems analysis
Q4) List and briefly explain the five generations of programming languages.
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