Chapter 1 Questions

True/False

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.

1. Hard disks are self-contained devices.

2. A compact disc is a thin, circular, flexible disk enclosed in a square-shaped plastic shell.

3. The world’s biggest network is the Internet.

4. The operating system provides a means for users to communicate with the computer and other software.

5. Most operating systems include several utility programs for managing disk drives, printers, and other devices.

6. Programmers use a programming language or program development tool to create computer programs.

7. On a typical notebook computer, the monitor is on top of the system unit, and the keyboard attaches to the system unit with hinges.

8. Most PDAs offer a variety of application software such as word processing, spreadsheet, personal finance, and games.

9. Software used by power users usually is inexpensive because of its generic design.

10. Employees that telecommute have rigid work schedules that prevent them from combining work and personal responsibilities.

11. The computer has not changed society today.

12. Few people or companies use computers to help manage their finances.

13. The advantage of using a Web site instead of finance software is that users can access their financial records from anywhere in the world.

Multiple Choice

Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

14.  As computers become more a part of everyday life, many people believe that _____ is/are vital to success.

a.	computer programming	c.	computer repair
b.	computer literacy	d.	all of the above

15.  Storage holds _____ for future use.

a.	data	c.	information
b.	instructions	d.	all of the above

16.  A computing phrase — known as _____ — points out that the accuracy of a computer’s output depends on the accuracy of the input.

a.	what you see is what you get	c.	nothing ventured, nothing gained
b.	garbage in, garbage out	d.	better safe than sorry

17.  In _____, people can communicate with multiple users at the same time — much like a group discussion.

a.	e-mail	c.	a chat room
b.	instant messaging	d.	file transfer

18.  A widely used type of application software related to communications is _____, which allows users with an Internet connection to access Web pages.

a.	a Web browser	c.	database software
b.	word processing software	d.	spreadsheet software

19.  Two types of _____ are desktop computers and notebook computers.

a.	personal computers	c.	midrange servers
b.	mobile computers	d.	mainframes

20.  In many models of personal computers, the system unit is the tall and narrow _____, which can sit on the floor vertically — if desktop space is limited.

a.	land	c.	oasis
b.	tower	d.	plane

21.  The most popular type of mobile computer is the _____.

a.	supercomputer	c.	notebook computer
b.	handheld computer	d.	desktop computer

22.  Factors that influence a consumer’s purchasing decision for handhelds include _____.

a.	size	c.	capabilities of available software
b.	screen size	d.	all of the above

23.  Many small office/home office users (SOHO) are entering the _____ arena and conduct business on the Web.

a.	e-commerce	c.	e-transit
b.	multimedia	d.	multidimensional

24.  Examples of _____ are real estate agents, insurance agents, meter readers, package delivery people, journalists, consultants, and students.

a.	small office/home office users	c.	large business users
b.	mobile users	d.	power users

25.  Through _____, health-care professionals in separate locations can have live conferences on the computer.

a.	teledoc	c.	telecare
b.	telemedicine	d.	teleremedy