Question 1

1 out of 1 points

All of the following are examples of output EXCEPT ________.
Answer

Selected Answer:
c.
keyboards
Correct Answer:
c.
keyboards

Question 2
1 out of 1 points

A(n) ____ is a microprocessor-based computing device designed to meet the computing
needs of an individual.
Answer

Selected Answer:
c.
personal computer
Correct Answer:
c.
personal computer

Question 3
1 out of 1 points

____ media are cloud-based applications designed for social interaction and consumer-
generated content.
Answer

Selected Answer:
c.
Social
Correct Answer:
c.

Social
Question 4
0 out of 1 points

In the past, minicomputers were used for small businesses.
Answer

Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer:
True

Question 5
1 out of 1 points

In the binary number system, 2 is used to represent the value 2.
Answer

Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer:
False

Question 6
1 out of 1 points

A(n) ____ converts all the statements in a program in a single batch; the resulting
collection of instructions is placed in a new file.
Answer

Selected Answer:
c.
compiler
Correct Answer:
c.
compiler

Question 7
1 out of 1 points

According to the text, a key aspect of ____ is that it adds content and substance to ____.
Answer

Selected Answer:
a.
the Web, the Internet
Correct Answer:
a.
the Web, the Internet

Question 8
1 out of 1 points

A set of machine language instructions for a program is called source code.
Answer

Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer:
False

Question 9
1 out of 1 points

Facebook is an example of a(n) ________.
Answer

Selected Answer:
b.
online social network
Correct Answer:
b.
online social network

Question 10
0 out of 1 points

The ____ is a collection of linked documents, graphics, and sounds.
Answer

Selected Answer:
a.
Internet
Correct Answer:
b.
Web

Question 11
1 out of 1 points

The ____ from an instruction specifies the data.
Answer

Selected Answer:
c.
operand
Correct Answer:
c.
operand

Question 12
1 out of 1 points

To ensure you can remember your password it is a good idea to base it on information
you can easily remember such as your birthday.
Answer

Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer:
False

Question 13
1 out of 1 points

The binary number 10 represents ____ in the decimal number system.
Answer

Selected Answer:
b.
2
Correct Answer:
b.
2

Question 14
1 out of 1 points

____ software refers to any software that is installed on a computers hard disk.
Answer

Selected Answer:
b.
Local
Correct Answer:
b.
Local

Question 15
1 out of 1 points

Data ________ is based on an input-processing-output cycle.
Answer

Selected Answer:
b.
processing
Correct Answer:
b.
processing

Question 16
1 out of 1 points

A ____ attack uses password-cracking software.
Answer

Selected Answer:
b.
brute force
Correct Answer:
b.
brute force

Question 17
1 out of 1 points

In 1982, the percentage of households that had a computer was closest to ____ percent.
Answer

Selected Answer:
a.
10
Correct Answer:
a.
10

Question 18
1 out of 1 points

1,048,576 bytes is a ____.
Answer

Selected Answer:
d.
megabyte
Correct Answer:
d.
megabyte

Question 19
1 out of 1 points

An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is ____.
Answer

Selected Answer:
c.
memory
Correct Answer:
c.
memory

Question 20
1 out of 1 points

A(n) ____ converts and executes one statement at a time.
Answer

Selected Answer:
a.
interpreter
Correct Answer:
a.
interpreter

Question 21
1 out of 1 points

Which one of the following is most useful for representing the alphabets of multiple
languages because it uses sixteen bits and provides codes for 65,000 characters?
Answer

Selected Answer:
b.
Unicode
Correct Answer:
b.
Unicode

Question 22
1 out of 1 points

The human-readable version of a program is called ____.
Answer

Selected Answer:
c.
source code
Correct Answer:
c.
source code

Question 23
1 out of 1 points

The ____ phase of the digital revolution materialized in the 1990s when the Internet was
opened to public use.
Answer

Selected Answer:
b.
third
Correct Answer:
b.
third

Question 24
1 out of 1 points

____ computing provides access to information, applications, communications, and
storage over the Internet.
Answer

Selected Answer:
b.
Cloud
Correct Answer:
b.
Cloud

Question 25
1 out of 1 points

An ordinary personal computer that is connected to a network is a ____.
Answer

Selected Answer:
b.
workstation
Correct Answer:
b.
workstation