WorksheetsITC101L - A Quiz 1
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 40mins
A computer that provides centralized storage and controls access to network resources is classified as:
Supercomputer
Server
Mainframe
Workstation
Which best explains the difference between data and information?
Data is meaningful while information is raw.
Information is processed data that has meaning.
Data is knowledge derived from information.
Information and data are identical in computing.
Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of using computers?
Speed of processing
Accurate calculations
Generation of environmental waste
Storage capability
A personal computer is distinct from other types because it:
Can only perform processing tasks when connected to a server
Can independently perform input, processing, output, and storage
Must always connect to the Internet to function properly
Is exclusively manufactured by Apple or Microsoft
Which category of computer user typically demands high-performance computing for simulations and CAD software?
Mobile user
Home user
Power user
Enterprise user
In networking, which term refers to the text version of an IP address?
Domain name
URL
ISP
DNS
A DNS server is critical because it:
Provides security encryption for data transfers
Translates domain names into IP addresses
Stores and manages user e-mail accounts
Hosts multimedia content for Web 2.0 sites
Which of the following broadband connections uses cellular technology?
DSL
Satellite
Wi-Fi
Mobile Data
When comparing dial-up to broadband Internet, which is most accurate?
Dial-up is always cheaper and faster.
Broadband allows simultaneous Internet and phone use.
Broadband requires no physical infrastructure.
Dial-up uses fiber optics while broadband uses copper wires.
Which is the correct order of the five elements of an information system?
People, Hardware, Data, Software, Processes
People, Hardware, Software, Data, Processes
Hardware, Software, People, Data, Processes
Data, Hardware, Software, People, Processes
A small version of a larger image on a webpage is called:
Bitmap
Thumbnail
Icon
Plug-in
Which best describes streaming?
Downloading data to be used later
Uploading files to a web server
Playing media while receiving it continuously
Compressing audio files for storage
Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
Mainframe – thousands of users simultaneously
Embedded computer – special purpose inside larger device
Game console – mobile computer designed for gaming
Supercomputer – primarily used for text processing
The term “surfing the Web” refers to:
Using a search engine to check IP addresses
Browsing hyperlinks across multiple pages
Downloading and saving multimedia files
Connecting through dial-up modems
Which of the following Internet services requires a newsreader software?
Chat rooms
Mailing list
Newsgroups
Message boards
Which is NOT a valid example of e-commerce?
Online banking
Buying a book on Amazon
Browsing Wikipedia
Mobile phone-based money transfer
Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?
Device drivers
Operating system
Web browser
Utility software
Which Web site type allows users to interact and collaborate rather than passively read?
Web 2.0
Web server
Static Web
Microbrowser page
Which of the following is an instant, real-time communication service on the Internet?
Instant Messaging (IM)
FTP
Mailing List
A program that extends the capability of a Web browser (e.g., Flash Player) is called:
Plug-in
Utility
Applet
Widget
Which device processes data into information?
CPU
Monitor
Keyboard
Printer
Which of the following is an output device?
Mouse
Scanner
Monitor
Keyboard
Which component of a computer is tangible?
Software
Data
Hardware
Information
Which computer is typically used by large organizations to handle hundreds of simultaneous users?
Server
Mainframe
Personal computer
Embedded computer
A worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of users is called:
LAN
WAN
Internet
Extranet
Which is the first page of a website?
Tab
Link
Home page
Server page
Which Internet service allows voice communication over the Internet?
Chat room
VoIP
FTP
Mailing list
The process of setting up software to work with hardware is called:
Programming
Compiling
Installing
Debugging
Which graphics format is commonly used for photos on the Web?
BMP
JPEG
TIFF
TXT
A real-time conversation typed between two or more people on the Internet is called:
IM
Chat
FTP
A program written to tell the computer what to do is called:
Data
Hardware
Software
Storage
Which is a portable computer designed to fit on your lap?
Tablet
Laptop
Desktop
Server
The abbreviation URL stands for:
Uniform Resource Locator
Unified Routing Link
Universal Register Log
User Remote Login
The term e-commerce means:
Banking with an ATM
Business transaction via the Internet
Chatting with a customer online
Exchanging e-mails with suppliers
A computer built inside a car’s anti-lock braking system is an example of:
Server
Mainframe
Embedded computer
Workstation
A device used to translate domain names into IP addresses is called:
ISP
URL server
DNS server
Web host
Which one is a social networking site?
Yahoo Mail
Wikipedia
Which organization sets guidelines for Web standards?
ICANN
IEEE
W3C
ITU
Which is an example of mobile device?
Workstation
Smart phone
Supercomputer
Game server
The appearance of motion created by showing a sequence of images is called:
Virtual reality
Animation
Simulation
Streaming
The person who writes instructions that direct a computer to process data.
(a)
The type of computer designed primarily for video gaming.
(a)
The small, hand-held device that allows users to input commands by pointing and clicking.
(a)
The act of connecting multiple computers together to share resources.
(a)
The small computer program added to a browser to extend its capabilities (e.g., Flash Player).
(a)
The process of sending data continuously so that it can play while being received.
(a)
The organization that manages the assignment of domain names and IP addresses.
(a)
The collection of people, hardware, software, data, and processes that work together to produce information.
(a)
The online etiquette that defines acceptable behavior when communicating over the Internet.
(a)
The main circuit board of a computer that connects all components.
(a)
The temporary memory that loses its contents when power is off.
(a)
The permanent memory that stores essential instructions for startup.
(a)
The part of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logic operations.
(a)
The brain of the computer responsible for processing.
(a)
The unique number assigned to each device connected to the Internet.
(a)
The set of instructions that manages computer hardware and software resources.
(a)
A small, portable storage device often used for file transfer.
(a)
The high-speed Internet connection that uses telephone lines but does not tie up the phone.
(a)
The storage device that uses spinning disks coated with magnetic material.
(a)
The organization that develops and maintains Internet standards, including HTTP.
(a)
