Chapter One Homework Questions
Answer the following questions on a scantron to be turned in for a grade.
True or False.
__ 1. A computer consists of hardware components that work together with software
to process information.
__ 2.
The series of input, process, output and storage on a computer is sometimes
called the information processing cycle.
__ 3.
One reason a computer is powerful is due to its enormous storage capability.
__ 4.
Because computer operations occur at exceptionally fast speeds, the electronic
circuits fail on a frequent basis, therefore are unreliable.
__ 5.
To be successful in today’s world of the digital revolution, you must have a
knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.
__ 6.
Memory holds data and instructions only temporarily while the data is being
processed.
__ 7.
Computers that are connected together can share resources, which allow
businesses to save both time and money.
__ 8.
Before a computer can execute an instruction in a program, the program must
first be loaded into the memory of the computer.
__ 9.
Storage devices may be used to store instructions and data for future use.
__10.
Mid-range servers are more expensive and more powerful than a personal
computer, and may be capable of supporting thousands of users at the same
time.
__11.
A computer program, or software, specifies the series of operations that are to be
performed by the computer.
__12.
The circuitry in the system unit is connected to or part of a circuit board called
the control board.
__13.
An operating system is considered applications software.
__14.
Hardware is the electric, electronic, and mechanical components of a computer
system.
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Multiple Choice.
__15.
The world’s largest network is the:
a. Local Area Network
b. Wide Area Network
c. Internet
d. None of the above
__16.
Which part of the computer system carries out the instructions that operate a
computer?
a. Memory
c. Output devices
b. CPU
d. Input devices
__17.
Various types of Application Software are:
a. Packaged software
c. Custom software
b. Shareware
d. All of the above
__18.
A printer is an example of what type of device?
a. Input device
c. Primary memory device
b. Storage device
d. Output device
__19.
Which of these computers are the fastest computers available?
a. Supercomputers
c. Workstation
b. Mainframe computers
d. Personal Computers
__20.
Which of the following are considered to be in the Personal Computer (PC)
category?
a. A desktop computer
c. All-in-one computer
b. A workstation computer
d. All of the above
__21.
Who has the responsibility for designing new application software?
a. Database administrator
c. Systems analyst
b. Systems manager
d. Computer programmer
__22.
Computer memory:
a. are chips
b. temporary storage for data and instructions
c. are found inside the system unit
d. All of the above
__23.
A computer network that connects computers in a limited geographic area is
called:
a. the Internet
c. a WAN
b. a LAN
d. None of the above
__24.
A hard disk is:
a. Where instructions and data are while being processed
b. Part of main memory
c. An example of permanent storage
d. Part of the processor unit
__25.
Which of the following contribute to a computer’s power:
a. Speed
c. Storage
b. Reliability & Accuracy
d. All of the above