WorksheetsInvestigaciones de Tecnología del Computador
Total questions: 116
Worksheet time: 58mins
What is a system analyst?
A professional who determines the specific problems that an application must solve.
A person who writes code for applications.
A project manager overseeing software development.
A user who tests applications.
What is an applet?
A type of software that runs on a server.
A Java application that runs in a web browser.
A database management system.
A type of computer virus.
What is a directory tree?
A hierarchical structure of directories and subdirectories.
A type of data structure in programming.
A method of organizing files in a database.
A visual representation of a computer's hardware.
What is a file?
A collection of data or information.
A type of software application.
A hardware component of a computer.
A network protocol.
What is a volatile file?
A temporary file used to store data.
A permanent file stored on a hard drive.
A type of backup file.
A file that cannot be deleted.
What is ARPAnet?
A military computer network that evolved into the Internet.
A type of computer virus.
A software application for data analysis.
A hardware component for networking.
What is an attachment?
A file sent with an email message.
A type of software application.
A hardware component of a computer.
A network protocol.
What is a database?
An electronic data storage system.
A type of software application.
A hardware component of a computer.
A network protocol.
What is a database structure?
A software structure that collects varied information.
A type of hardware used for data storage.
A network protocol for data transfer.
A programming language.
What is a BBS?
An electronic bulletin board system.
A type of computer virus.
A software application for data analysis.
A hardware component for networking.
What is a bit?
The smallest unit of information.
A type of software application.
A hardware component of a computer.
A network protocol.
What is BPS?
Bits per second, a measure of data transfer speed.
A type of software application.
A hardware component of a computer.
A network protocol.
What is Bitnet?
An academic network for email and FTP.
A type of computer virus.
A software application for data analysis.
A hardware component for networking.
What is a browser?
A program used to navigate the web.
A type of computer virus.
A software application for data analysis.
A hardware component for networking.
What is a buffer?
A memory space used for temporary data storage.
A type of software application.
A hardware component of a computer.
A network protocol.
What is a byte?
A unit of information equal to 8 bits.
A type of software application.
A hardware component of a computer.
A network protocol.
What is a coaxial cable?
A cable used in computer networks.
A type of software application.
A hardware component of a computer.
A network protocol.
What is a unit of information that corresponds to 8 bits?
Byte
Bit
Kilobyte
Megabyte
What type of cable is used by computer networks and cable television?
Coaxial Cable
Fiber Optic Cable
Twisted Pair Cable
Ethernet Cable
What does CD-ROM stand for?
Compact Disc-Read Only Memory
Compact Disk-Random Only Memory
Compact Disk-Read Only Module
Compact Disc-Random Only Module
What is the Common Gateway Interface (CGI)?
A standard data exchange interface on the WWW
A type of programming language
A web browser
A server
What is a real-time conversation over the Internet called?
Chat
Forum
Blog
What is the term for the virtual space created by the rise of computer communications?
Cyberspace
Internet
Intranet
Extranet
What is an integrated circuit?
An electronic circuit that integrates all necessary elements
A type of software
A programming language
A type of computer
What is a barcode?
A printed code used for recognition by an optical reader
A type of software
A programming language
A type of computer
What is a compiler?
A translator program that generates machine language
A type of software
A programming language
A type of computer
What is a computer?
An electronic device capable of executing instructions
A type of software
A programming language
A type of network
What is an analog computer?
A computer that works with visual or acoustic signals
A type of software
A programming language
A type of digital computer
What is a digital computer?
A computer that uses binary code
A type of software
A programming language
A type of analog computer
What is a constant in programming?
A data structure that contains data
A type of software
A programming language
A type of variable
What is a counter in programming?
A structure that contains alphanumeric data
A type of software
A programming language
A type of variable
What is a cookie?
Data stored by a web page
A type of software
A programming language
A type of variable
What is a device that counts the number of visits or impacts a website has received?
Counter
Cookie
Darpa
Data
What is a small text file stored on a computer when visiting a webpage?
Cookie
Counter
Data
Diagram
What agency created the ARPANET, the predecessor of the Internet?
Darpa
Ethernet
Scanner
What is the smallest unit of information that acquires meaning when combined with others?
Data
Diagram
Cookie
Counter
What is a generalized diagram of components, interconnections, and functions?
Block Diagram
Flow Diagram
Data
Cookie
What is a graphical representation of the process that information follows in a program?
Flow Diagram
Block Diagram
Data
Cookie
What does DIMM stand for?
Dual in line memory module
Data in memory module
Disk in memory module
None of the above
What is a collection of files grouped under a single name for easier management?
Directory
Disk
Data
Cookie
What is a magnetic storage device that consists of a disk on which information is recorded?
Magnetic Disk
Disquette
Data
Cookie
What is a simple storage unit consisting of a disk covered with ferrous oxide particles?
Disquette
Magnetic Disk
Data
Cookie
What is the term for a part of the hierarchical name known as a domain in the Internet?
Domain
Data
Cookie
Counter
What is the operation of downloading information from a remote site to a PC?
Download
Upload
Data
Cookie
What allows sending and receiving messages from anywhere in the world?
Data
Cookie
Counter
What is a peripheral device that captures printed text and images?
Scanner
Data
Cookie
What is a local area network method developed by Xerox, Digital, and Intel?
Ethernet
Token Ring
Data
Cookie
What is Ethernet?
A method of LAN access developed by Xerox, Digital, and Intel.
A type of wireless communication.
A protocol for email communication.
A type of software.
What does FAQ stand for?
Frequently Asked Questions
Fast Access Query
Frequently Accessed Queries
Fast Answer Questions
What is FidoNET?
An email protocol originating from Fido BBS.
A type of internet browser.
A social media platform.
A file transfer protocol.
What is the purpose of the Finger program?
To ask a remote computer who is connected.
To send emails.
To browse the internet.
To create graphics.
What does Forward allow you to do?
Forward an email message.
Delete an email.
Create a new email.
Block an email sender.
What is Freeware?
Software that can be downloaded for free.
Software that requires a subscription.
Software that is only available in stores.
Software that is only available for purchase.
What does FTP stand for?
File Transfer Protocol
Fast Transfer Process
File Transmission Protocol
Fast File Transfer
What is a GigaByte?
A unit of information equal to 1,024 megabytes.
A type of software.
A type of hardware.
A type of internet connection.
What is HTML?
A language for writing documents used on the internet.
A type of software.
A type of hardware.
A type of internet connection.
What is a Hub?
A device that connects multiple communication lines.
A type of software.
A type of internet connection.
A type of hardware.
What is an Impresora?
A peripheral designed to copy text and images.
A type of software.
A type of internet connection.
A type of hardware.
What is an inkjet printer?
A printer that uses a series of injectors to project tiny drops of ink.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is a dot matrix printer?
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A printer that uses a series of injectors to project tiny drops of ink.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is an inbox?
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A printer that uses a series of injectors to project tiny drops of ink.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is an index in computing?
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A printer that uses a series of injectors to project tiny drops of ink.
What is information?
The fundamental element that computers handle in the form of binary data.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is computer science?
The science of automatic and rational processing of information.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is artificial intelligence?
The science that investigates the possibility of a computer simulating human reasoning.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is Internet 2?
A project to improve the internet with a speed of 622 megabits per second.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is an intranet?
A network of services similar to the Internet, but limited to a single network of computers.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is Java?
A language developed by Sun Microsystems for creating applications exportable to the web.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is JavaScript?
A cross-platform scripting language developed for the web.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is a kilobyte?
A unit of measure in computing equivalent to 1,024 bytes.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is a LAN?
A local area network that connects computers in an office environment.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is an optical pen?
A data input device that resembles a pencil with a reading head.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is a link?
A connection between pages on the web.
A window in the email client that lists received messages.
A printer that uses a head formed by several needles.
A directory index of storage locations on a disk.
What is a Link in the Web?
A connection between pages on the Web.
A type of email list.
A user identification for email.
A system for searching documents.
What is a Listserv?
The most common type of email list on the Internet.
A type of user identification.
A system for searching documents.
A connection between pages on the Web.
What does Login refer to?
User identification for email.
A type of email list.
A connection between pages on the Web.
A system for searching documents.
What is Logout?
Exiting the system.
User identification for email.
A type of email list.
A connection between pages on the Web.
What is a Mailbox?
An email client.
A type of user identification.
A connection between pages on the Web.
A system for searching documents.
What is a Megabyte?
A unit of measure equivalent to 1,024 Kilobytes.
A type of email list.
A user identification for email.
A connection between pages on the Web.
What is Cache Memory?
A memory similar to RAM that retains information longer.
A type of user identification.
A connection between pages on the Web.
A system for searching documents.
What is EPROM?
Programmable and erasable ROM.
A type of user identification.
A connection between pages on the Web.
A system for searching documents.
What is RAM?
Random-Access Memory.
A type of user identification.
A connection between pages on the Web.
A system for searching documents.
What is ROM?
Read Only Memory.
A type of user identification.
A connection between pages on the Web.
A system for searching documents.
What is a Modem?
A device that connects the computer to the phone line.
A type of user identification.
A connection between pages on the Web.
A system for searching documents.
What is a Mouse?
A small input device used with graphical user interfaces.
A type of user identification.
A connection between pages on the Web.
A system for searching documents.
What is MS-DOS?
An operating system used in most personal computers.
A type of user identification.
A connection between pages on the Web.
A system for searching documents.
What is Multiprogramming?
The ability to run more than one program simultaneously.
A type of user identification.
A connection between pages on the Web.
A system for searching documents.
What is multiprogramming?
The ability to run more than one program simultaneously.
The ability to execute different tasks at the same time.
A nickname used in chat applications.
Symbols used in programming.
What is multitasking?
The ability to run more than one program simultaneously.
The ability to execute different tasks at the same time.
A nickname used in chat applications.
Symbols used in programming.
What is an operator in programming?
A symbol that represents a value.
A nickname used in chat applications.
A type of software application.
A method of data storage.
What are arithmetic operators?
Symbols used in mathematics.
Symbols used to compare values.
Symbols used to concatenate statements.
Symbols used in programming languages.
What are comparison operators?
Symbols used to compare values of variables.
Symbols used in mathematics.
Symbols used to concatenate statements.
Symbols used in programming languages.
What are logical operators?
Symbols used to concatenate statements.
Symbols used to compare values.
Symbols used in mathematics.
Symbols used in programming languages.
What is an outbox in email?
A window that lists sent messages.
A type of email protocol.
A software application for text editing.
A method of data storage.
What is a mousepad?
A flat surface for dragging a mouse.
A type of software application.
A nickname used in chat applications.
A method of data storage.
What is a pixel?
The smallest unit of a digital image.
A type of software application.
A nickname used in chat applications.
A method of data storage.
What is a spreadsheet?
An application that displays data in rows and columns.
A type of email protocol.
A method of data storage.
A nickname used in chat applications.
What is POP?
A protocol for reading email from a server.
A type of software application.
A nickname used in chat applications.
A method of data storage.
What is a word processor?
A program that works with text and graphics.
A type of email protocol.
A nickname used in chat applications.
A method of data storage.
What is a process in computing?
The execution of instructions by a microprocessor.
A type of software application.
A nickname used in chat applications.
A method of data storage.
What is a program?
A set of instructions written in a programming language.
A type of email protocol.
A nickname used in chat applications.
A method of data storage.
What is a programmer?
An individual who writes code for software.
A type of email protocol.
A nickname used in chat applications.
A method of data storage.
What is virtual reality?
A system that creates a near-real illusion.
A type of software application.
A nickname used in chat applications.
A method of data storage.
What is a network?
A set of computers connected through communication elements.
A type of software application.
A nickname used in chat applications.
A method of data storage.
What are the classifications of networks based on their size?
LAN, MAN, WAN
LAN, PAN, WAN
LAN, MAN, PAN
LAN, MAN, CAN
What is a Neural Network?
A system that learns from examples
A type of computer network
A storage unit for data
A type of software
What is a Register?
A small storage unit for data
A type of software
A network type
A hardware component
What does it mean to Reply?
To respond to an email
To send a message
To delete a message
To forward a message
What is a Robot?
A machine that performs tasks
A type of software
A network system
A storage device
What is Robotics?
The discipline of designing robots
A type of software
A network type
A storage unit
What is Search?
To look for information on the internet
To send an email
To delete files
To create a document
What is Shareware?
Software given for free for evaluation
A type of hardware
A network system
A storage unit
What are SIMMs?
Modules that group RAM
A type of software
A network type
A storage device
What is Simulation?
Recreation of real processes
A type of software
A network system
A storage unit
What is a System?
A system that stores and processes information
A type of software
A network type
A storage device
What is an Operating System?
Fundamental programs for running a computer
A type of software
A network system
A storage unit
