Basic Computer Terminology
Name ________________________ Date _____________________
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
____ 1. A hyperlink is a place on a Web page that can connect you to a file on a
network server.
____ 2. A computer is an electronic device.
____ 3. A computer system only includes hardware.
____ 4. A client/server network and a client/client network are the same
____ 5. A web site is a collection of web pages.
____ 6. ISP means Identical Service Partners.
____ 7. All computers/servers have an IP address.
____ 8. A spoofed web site is always a secure web site.
____ 9. System software and application software are the same.
____ 10. A flash drive is volatile memory storage.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 11. What type of network has a computer called a file server that acts as the
central storage location?
a. local area (LAN)
b. client/server
c. peer-to-peer
d. workstation
____ 12. ROM is
a. volatile memory c. temporary memory
b. non-volatile memory d. virtual memory
____ 13. A network where each computer is equal is called
a. client/server c. server/server
b. client/client d. client/network
____ 14. Hyperlinks
a. connect one web page to another c. can be icons
b. can be words or phrases d. all of the above
____ 15. Application software
a. helps the user perform tasks c. Both A and B
b. helps the computer perform tasks d. Neither A or B
____ 16. An example of an input device is
a. flash drive c. printer
b. keyboard d. RAM
____ 17. An example of a web browser
a. Internet Explorer c. Safari
b. FireFox d. All of the above
____ 18. A domain name is the same as
a. ISP address c. a floppy disk
b. IP address d. ROM
____ 19. The main storage device for users on the computer is
a. flash drive c. root directory
b. floppy disk d. hard drive
____ 20. A Byte consists of
a. 6 bits c. 8 bits
b. 3 bits d. 1 bit
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