WorksheetsComputing Quiz 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 5mins
A(n) ________________ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device.
output device
communications device
input device
display
Which of the following is not an example of an output device?
scanner
printer
display
speaker
________________ consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions.
Storage
Cloud storage
Solid-state drives
Memory
_____________ is an Internet service that provides remote storage to computer users
Smart TV
Cloud storage
Solid-state drive (SSD)
Bluetooth
A computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device is a(an) ______________.
VoIP computer
web server
FTTP service
hard drive
A _____________ is a software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile service.
search engine
wiki
browser
digital media player
_____________ uses short-range radio signals to enable computers and devices to communicate with each other.
Cellular radio
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
A hot spot
A(an) ___________ is a collaborative website that allows users to create, add to, modify, or delete the content via their web browser.
podcast
blog
online social network
wiki
A(n) __________ is any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network
host
client
FTP site
subject directory
A(n) __________ is a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet.
Internet backbone
domain name
IP address
configuration serial number
The _____________ is the method the Internet uses to store domain names and their corresponding IP addresses
domain name system (DNS)
top-level domain (TLD)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
W3C
___________ is a set of rules that defines how webpages transfer on the Internet
Top-level domain
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Ipv4
Web 2.0
A ___________ is a website that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location
LISTSERV
microblog
portal
cache
A(n) ________________ website contains factual material, such as libraries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, guides, and other types of reference
wikis and collaboration
media sharing
business
informational and research
Which of the following is not true of ultrathin laptops?
They weigh less than traditional laptops
They have a shorter battery life
They have fewer ports than traditional laptops
They do not include an optical disc drive
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.
system unit
phablet
thin client
USB hub
Power users may work with a high-end desktop, sometimes called a(n) _______, that is designed to handle intense calculations and powerful graphics.
laptop
gaming desktop
server farm
workstation
Services provided by ________________ includes storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network.
jacks
servers
fault-tolerant computers
mainframes
A dedicated server that backs up and restores files, folders, and media is referred to as a ________________.
web server
file server
storage server
backup server
A(n) ______________ is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.
server
embedded computer
thin client
ultrabook
A(n) ______________ can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices with a single connector
SLR device
USB port
port replicator
docking station
A ______________ is a free standing terminal that usually has a touch screen for user input
server virtualization
thin client
kiosk
fault-tolerant terminal
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?
True
False
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?
True
False
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.
True
False
