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Computing Quiz 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A(n) ________________ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device.

a)

output device

b)

communications device

c)

input device

d)

display

2.

Which of the following is not an example of an output device?

a)

scanner

b)

printer

c)

display

d)

speaker

3.

________________ consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions.

a)

Storage

b)

Cloud storage

c)

Solid-state drives

d)

Memory

4.

_____________ is an Internet service that provides remote storage to computer users

a)

Smart TV

b)

Cloud storage

c)

Solid-state drive (SSD)

d)

Bluetooth

5.

A computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device is a(an) ______________.

a)

VoIP computer

b)

web server

c)

FTTP service

d)

hard drive

6.

A _____________ is a software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile service.

a)

search engine

b)

wiki

c)

browser

d)

digital media player

7.

_____________ uses short-range radio signals to enable computers and devices to communicate with each other.

a)

Cellular radio

b)

Bluetooth

c)

Wi-Fi

d)

A hot spot

8.

A(an) ___________ is a collaborative website that allows users to create, add to, modify, or delete the content via their web browser.

a)

podcast

b)

blog

c)

online social network

d)

wiki

9.

A(n) __________ is any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network

a)

host

b)

client

c)

FTP site

d)

subject directory

10.

A(n) __________ is a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet.

a)

Internet backbone

b)

domain name

c)

IP address

d)

configuration serial number

11.

The _____________ is the method the Internet uses to store domain names and their corresponding IP addresses

a)

domain name system (DNS)

b)

top-level domain (TLD)

c)

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

d)

W3C

12.

___________ is a set of rules that defines how webpages transfer on the Internet

a)

Top-level domain

b)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol

c)

Ipv4

d)

Web 2.0

13.

A ___________ is a website that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location

a)

LISTSERV

b)

microblog

c)

portal

d)

cache

14.

A(n) ________________ website contains factual material, such as libraries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, guides, and other types of reference

a)

wikis and collaboration

b)

media sharing

c)

business

d)

informational and research

15.

Which of the following is not true of ultrathin laptops?

a)

They weigh less than traditional laptops

b)

They have a shorter battery life

c)

They have fewer ports than traditional laptops

d)

They do not include an optical disc drive

16.

Some people use the term _____________ to refer to the case that contains and protects the motherboard, internal hard drive, memory and other electronic components of the computer from damage.

a)

system unit

b)

phablet

c)

thin client

d)

USB hub

17.

Power users may work with a high-end desktop, sometimes called a(n) _______, that is designed to handle intense calculations and powerful graphics.

a)

laptop

b)

gaming desktop

c)

server farm

d)

workstation

18.

Services provided by ________________ includes storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network.

a)

jacks

b)

servers

c)

fault-tolerant computers

d)

mainframes

19.

A dedicated server that backs up and restores files, folders, and media is referred to as a ________________.

a)

web server

b)

file server

c)

storage server

d)

backup server

20.

A(n) ______________ is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.

a)

server

b)

embedded computer

c)

thin client

d)

ultrabook

21.

A(n) ______________ can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices with a single connector

a)

SLR device

b)

USB port

c)

port replicator

d)

docking station

22.

A ______________ is a free standing terminal that usually has a touch screen for user input

a)

server virtualization

b)

thin client

c)

kiosk

d)

fault-tolerant terminal

23.

Data conveys meaning to users, and information is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio and video. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Because the processor in a computer is particularly sensitive to fluctuations in current, you always should use a surge protector or UPS. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) is a device that contains surge protection and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power.

a)

True

b)

False