Exercise
Essential Introduction to Computers - Multiple Choice
Instructions: Print the page. Circle the correct response.
1. The four operations that comprise the information processing cycle are input, process, output, and
_________.
a. data
b. hardware
c.
storage
d. software
2. The best terms to define people who use computers directly or use the information it provides are
called ____________.
a. operators
b. programmers
c.
hackers
d. users
3. All computer processing requires ____________ .
a. analysis
b. data
c.
a spreadsheet
d. functions
4. The six components of a computer are the CPU, input devices, output devices, communication
devices, ____________ and ____________.
a. memory, storage devices
b. keyboard, mouse
c.
disk drive, monitor
d. programs, RAM
5. ____________ is the time it takes to locate and retrieve data.
a. Processing time
b. Access time
c.
Mega Hertz
d. Millisecond
6. One billion bytes are called a ____________.
a. kilobyte
b. megabyte
c.
gigabyte
d. zigabyte
7. ____________ consists of programs to control the operations of computer equipment.
a. System software
b. Application software
c.
Spreadsheet software
d. Database software
8. A network that covers a large geographical area is called a ____________.
a. local area network
b. large area network
c.
wide area network
d. distant area network
9. ____________ software allows the user to enter, retrieve, and update data in an organized and
efficient manner.
a. Word processing
b. Electronic spreadsheet
c.
Database
d. Presentation graphics
10. A(n) ____________ is a related collection of Web pages.
a. Web browser
b. Web site
c.
home page
d. http://
Instructions: Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.
T
F
1. Information is a collection of raw facts, figures, and symbols given to a computer during the input
operation.
T
F
2. For a computer to perform operations, it must be given a set of instructions that tells it exactly
what to do.
T
F
3. The central processing unit contains the electronic circuits that cause computer processing to
occur.
T
F
4. A memory location can hold different amounts of data depending on the computer and memory
size.
T
F
5. A track is a narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of a disk.
T
F
6. Instructions in the application system tell the computer how to perform the functions of loading,
storing, and executing programs and how to transfer data.
T
F
7. A spreadsheet is an effective tool for summarizing and comparing prices and components of
different computers.
T
F
8. A network that connects computers in a limited geographic area is called a local area network.
T
F
9. HTTP:// stands for hypertext transfer protocol, and is the communications standard used to
transfer files on the Internet.
T
F
10 It is recommended that you buy the smallest computer available, and upgrade the system later if
needed.
Essential Introduction to Computers - Short Answer
Instructions: Fill in the best answer.
1. A(n) _______________ is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its
memory unit.
2. A(n) _______________ is a pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand.
3. A television-like display device is called a(n) _______________.
4. _______________ is the process of preparing a disk for reading and writing.
5. _______________ is magnetically coated ribbon of plastic housed in a cartridge.
6. A(n) _______________ is a hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive data,
instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.
7. _______________ software allows the user to add, subtract, and perform user-defined calculations on
rows and columns of numbers.
8. You access and view Web pages using a software program called a(n) _______________.
9. A(n) _______________ is a unique address for a Web page.
10. A(n) _______________ is a computer that delivers requested Web pages.