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Essential Introduction to Computers – Multiple Choice
1. Collectively, the four operations of input, process, output and storage is considered to be the
_____.
a. information processing
b. cycle computer processing cycle
c. motherboard processing cycle
c. none of the above
2. _____ conveys meaning and is useful to one or more people.
a. The control unit
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b. Information
c. Memory
d. None of the above
_____ is a set of detailed instructions given to a computer.
a. A central processing unit
b. A computer program
c. An input device
d. none of the above
4. Any hardware component used to enter data is a(n) _____.
a. input device
b. output device
c. control unit
d. none of the above
5. A stylus is a small device, resembling a _____, used to input data.
a. Mouse
b. button
c. pen
d. none of the above
6. The main circuitboard of the system unit is the _____.
a. computer program
b. control unit
c. motherboard
d. none of the above
7. A kilobyte represents approximately _____ memory locations.
a. one thousand
b. one million
c. one billion
d. none of the above
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8. A gigabyte represents approximately _____ memory locations.
a. one thousand
b. one million
c. one billion
d. none of the above
9. _____ make information resulting from processing available for use.
a. Input devices
b. Computer programs
c. Output devices
d. none of the above
10. A printer that produces photo-quality pictures is considered to be a(n) _____.
a. impact printer
b. document printer
c. photo printer
d. none of the above
Essential Introduction to Computers– True/False
T
F
1. A monitor is a display device that is packaged as a separate unit.
T
F
2. A liquid display crystal monitor is also known as a CRT
monitor.
T
F
3. A storage device is used to store data when the data is not being
used in memory.
T
F
4. Portable storage mediums are meant to be used primarily with
portable laptop computers.
T
F
5. A smart band is a narrow band that forms a circle on the disk
surface.
T
F
6. When a read/write head touches a platter it is considered to be a
platter crash.
T
F
7. CD-R discs are erasable optical discs that you can write on
multiple times.
T
F
8. A DVD-ROM is a high capacity optical disc.
T
F
9. Flash memory cards are solid-state media with no moving parts.
T
F
10. A smart card stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in
the card.
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Intro to Windows Vista: Chapter 1 – Multiple Choice
1. Microsoft Windows Vista is the newest version of Microsoft Windows and is a(n) _____.
a. application program
b. operating system
c. Web browser
d. none of the above
2. A(n) _____ is the combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate and
control your computer.
a. operating interface
b. messaging interface
c. user interface
d. none of the above
3. A _____ is a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a network.
a. client
b. server
c. both a. and b.
d. neither a. nor b.
4. A _____ identifies to Windows Vista which resources you can use.
a. user account
b. user password
c. welcome screen
d. none of the above
5. The _____ provides access to tools that the hearing and vision impaired can use to better use the
computer.
a. Help Center b. Ease of Access Center c. Access for Everyone Center d. none of the above
6. A _____ is a mini-program that provides continuously updated information, such as news and
weather.
a. mini-file
b. clip
c. gadget
d. none of the above
7. A menu is a list of related items that can include _____.
a. folders
b. programs
c. commands
d. all of the above
8. A(n) _____ is a picture that represents a file, folder, object or program.
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a. button
b. scrollbar
c. icon
d. none of the above
9. The Previous Locations button saves the locations you have visited and displays them using
_____.
a. icons
b. folders
c. computer path names
d. none of the above
10. A _____ is displayed whenever Windows Vista needs to supply you information or wants you
to enter information.
a. wizard
b. screen tip
c. dialog box
d. button
Intro to Windows Vista 2007 – Chapter 1 - True/False
Instructions: Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.
T
F
11. The mouse is an input device where you manually key in data.
T
F
12. A program is a set of computer instructions that carries out tasks
on a computer.
T
F
13. Internet Explorer is a Web browsing program that allows you to
search for and view Web pages.
T
F
14. URL describes the rules used to transmit Web pages
electronically over the Web.
T
F
15. A tabbed page consists of a tab and the associated Web page.
T
F
16. A path consists of a drive letter and colon, to identify the
storage device, and one or more folder names.
T
F
17. A USB flash drive is sometimes called a wallet drive.
T
F
18. A network is a collection of computers and devices connected
together to share information.
T
F
19. Downloading is the process of a computer receiving
information from a Web site.
T
F
20. TextPad is a word processing program included with Windows
Vista.
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