WorksheetsDigLit - CH01: It's a Digital World MC
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
What is a personal computer (PC) designed for?
Multiple people to use at the same time.
Only one person to use at a time.
Only businesses to use.
Only for accessing the internet.
According to the document, which type of personal computer is most flexible and offers a lot of computing power for the price?
Notebook
Tablet
Desktop
Netbook
What is the main difference between a notebook and a desktop computer, according to the text?
A notebook is more customizable.
A notebook is designed to be portable.
A notebook has a more powerful processor.
A notebook is less expensive.
A tablet is described as being "extremely portable and convenient." What is a key limitation it has compared to a desktop computer?
Less storage capacity
Higher cost
Larger size
More complex to use
What is a smartphone described as having in common with computers?
The power and flexibility of larger computing devices.
A built-in physical keyboard.
The ability to run applications and has Internet capability.
The same amount of memory as a desktop.
Which type of computer is designed primarily for accessing the internet and is usually smaller and less powerful than a notebook?
Desktop
Tablet
Server
Netbook
A PC is sometimes used to refer specifically to a computer that runs which operating system?
Linux
Mac OS X
Microsoft Windows
iOS
Which of the following is a key feature of a desktop computer?
It is a portable computer that folds up.
It has a built-in screen.
It is designed to be stationary and used at a single location.
It is smaller and less powerful than a notebook.
What is a drawback of notebook computers mentioned in the document?
They are less expensive than desktops.
They are not very customizable or upgradable.
They lack a built-in screen.
They can't run most desktop software.
Which device is described as having a variety of "location-aware applications"?
Mainframe
Supercomputer
Server
Smartphone
What is the primary function of a server?
To be the primary processing device for multiple user terminals.
To be used by only one person at a time.
To serve and support a group of network users.
To break complex codes.
The document mentions a mainframe might run several dozen cash registers in a large department store. What is the key reason for this?
It functions as the processing brain for multiple individual user terminals.
It is small and easy to hide.
It is a portable computer.
It is used for creative applications.
What is a supercomputer primarily used for?
Storing files in a central location.
Simple Solitaire games.
Jobs that require a huge amount of processing power.
Managing shared printers.
What is the main difference in appearance between a tower server and a rack server?
A tower server looks like a regular desktop computer.
A rack server is smaller and less powerful.
A tower server is stacked in multiples.
A rack server is used for weather forecasting.
What type of server is specifically designed to store a database, such as a product inventory, and allow users to access information from their own computers?
A print server
A file server
A database server
A rack server
What is a "server" generally dedicated to?
Breaking codes and solving scientific problems.
Processing a large amount of business data.
Serving and supporting a group of network users.
Running a single user's applications.
Which of the following is an example of a task a supercomputer might perform?
Managing a shared printer for a small office.
Running a single cash register.
Weather forecasting.
Storing personal photos.
What is the main difference between a server and a mainframe?
A server is larger and more powerful.
A mainframe is a primary processing device, while a server is a helper.
A server can only be used by one person.
A mainframe is used for creative tasks.
Which type of multi-user computer is typically found in high-tech academic, government, and scientific research facilities?
Mainframe
Server
Supercomputer
Desktop
What is a characteristic of a rack server?
It looks like a regular desktop computer.
It is a portable computer.
It is stacked in multiples on storage racks.
It is the largest and most powerful type of computer.
What is the primary function of software?
To make things happen by giving instructions to the hardware.
To provide the physical parts of a computer.
To store files in a central location.
To connect computers to the internet.
The document states that the operating system manages all the computer's activities after what has finished its startup routine?
An application
A utility program
The BIOS
A printer
Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system mentioned in the text?
Mac OS X
Microsoft Word
iOS
Linux
What are utility programs designed to do?
Help you do something productive or fun.
Manage the computer's basic functions.
Keep the computer healthy and running well.
Provide the user interface for a computer.
What is an application (or app) defined as?
Software that is permanently built into the hardware.
Software designed to help a human user do something productive or fun.
Software that controls the computer's basic functions.
A physical computing device.
What does the acronym BIOS stand for?
Basic Internet Operating System
Basic Input Output System
Binary Internet and Operating Software
Big Input Output System
The document refers to the BIOS as a form of "firmware." What is firmware?
A type of application software.
The physical components of a computer.
Software that is permanently built into the hardware.
A utility program for checking for errors.
What is a key difference between an operating system and a utility program?
A utility program is more important than the operating system.
The operating system manages the computer's basic functions, while utilities assist with maintenance.
The operating system is the only type of software on a computer.
Utility programs are permanently installed on a chip.
What is the main reason that applications are the reason "you own a computer"?
They are permanently installed on a chip.
They are designed to help a user do something productive or fun.
They manage the computer's activities after startup.
They are the physical computing devices you can see and touch.
What is the Internet described as in the document?
A local network for a single office.
The big, worldwide network of interconnected computers.
A short-range wireless network.
The wired type of networking.
What is Ethernet typically used to refer to?
A short-range wireless network.
The wired type of networking that uses a cable.
A cellular network technology.
A technology for connecting to a mouse and keyboard.
What is the abbreviation Wi-Fi short for?
Web Fidelity
Wireless Firmware
Wireless Fidelity
World Internet
What is the main purpose of Bluetooth?
To connect to the Internet using cellular towers.
To send and receive email messages.
To connect computers to short-range external devices.
To serve as a worldwide network.
The document states that 3G and 4G networks operate through the same system as what?
Ethernet ports
Mail servers
Wi-Fi routers
Cell phone towers
What is a "private network"?
A network that operates through cell phone towers.
A network that is accessible to the public.
A network that is restricted to a specific group of users.
A network that uses satellite connections.
Why are 3G and 4G networks not typically used as a primary means of Internet connectivity?
They use up a phone's data plan quickly.
The data speeds are not as high as with Wi-Fi.
Both a and b.
They can only be used for voice calls.
Which type of communication is described as a "store-and-forward" system, like an electronic post office?
Instant Messaging (IM)
Video chat
Bluetooth
What does the document say you need in order to have a voice and video conversation using a service like Skype?
A television
A supercomputer
A computer with a webcam and a microphone
A wired Ethernet connection only
What is a key feature of video conferencing for business use, according to the document?
It is a short-range, wireless connection.
True
False
What is ecommerce described as?
A type of social networking site.
A form of instant messaging.
Buying and selling online.
A type of free online education.
The document mentions that many online games have a component that lets you use the Internet to play with other people all over the world. What is this component called?
Single-player mode
Collaborative
Offline mode
Standalone
Which of the following online communication methods is described as being for "private text conversations in real-time"?
Instant Messaging (IM)
Forums
Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
What is a forum described as being typically focused on?
A wide range of topics.
A single, particular topic.
Only selling products.
Publicly updated encyclopedias.
The document states that Wikipedia is a "wiki." What does this mean?
The information in it is always authoritative.
It is privately updated and maintained.
It is publicly updated.
It is a formal educational institution.
What is a key feature of Project Gutenberg?
It provides historical meanings for words.
It is an online store that sells merchandise.
It is a library of over 45,000 ebooks that are in the public domain.
It is an online university.
How are online universities different from free education sites?
Online universities offer more informal classes.
Online universities only offer educational videos.
Online universities allow you to earn real credits toward a degree.
Free education sites are not on the Internet.
What is a key benefit of using online dictionaries and encyclopedias?
They only contain authoritative information.
They are a good place to start for basic facts.
They are the only place to find information online.
They do not require an internet connection.
The document mentions that a common use of the internet is for test preparation. What is an example of a resource you can find for this purpose?
A virtual reality game.
Practice tests and sample questions.
A private social networking site.
An email server.
