True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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1.
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The design
and construction of a particular computer is referred to as its configuration.
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2.
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Technical
details about components on a computer are called specifications.
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3.
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Personal
computers are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased for less than $100.
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A data file
contains instructions for a computer on how to perform a specific task.
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5.
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If you type
a paper for English class and save it on the hard drive, it is called an executable
file.
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6.
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A floppy
disk has the capacity to store 500 MB.
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7.
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A tape drive
is a type of magnetic storage device.
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A CD-ROM
drive uses a laser to read information on a disk.
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9.
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The storage
capacity of a CD is equivalent to more than 450 floppy disks.
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10.
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Flash
storage devices are commonly used for storing data for digital cameras and hand-held
computers.
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11.
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CD-ROM
stands for Computational Drive Random Only Memory.
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Protocols in
data communication establish the countries with which data can be exchanged.
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13.
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The
communication path between a microprocessor, RAM, and peripherals is called the data
bus.
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14.
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Expansion
cards cannot connect peripheral devices to the main board of a computer.
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15.
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An interface
card could be plugged into an expansion slot on the main board of a computer.
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A device
driver is a computer program that makes communication possible between your computer and one of its
peripherals.
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17.
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A trackball
is similar to a mouse except that it has two cords.
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18.
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A parallel
port is relatively slow, as it transmits data one bit at a time.
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19.
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A PCMCIA
slot could contain a hard disk drive.
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20.
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A network
with a file server is called a client/server network.
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21.
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To be part
of a network, each computer must have a network intercommunication card installed.
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22.
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A
workstation is the same as a terminal.
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23.
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A printer on
a network is considered a node.
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A modem
converts the digital signals your computer outputs to analog signals.
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25.
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A modem
allows your computer to communicate with other computers using telephone lines.
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Another term
for application software is system software.
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27.
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Computer
programming languages are part of the system software.
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The
operating system is the set of instructions that direct the computer to accomplish specific tasks
such as document production and spreadsheet calculations.
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29.
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CD-ROMs are rewritable.
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30.
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Database management software allows you to create illustrations, diagrams, graphs, and
charts that can be projected before a group, printed out for quick reference, or transmitted to
remote computers.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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31.
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The physical
components of a computer are referred to as ____. a. | software | b. | hardware | c. | configurations | d. | specifications | | |
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32.
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The computer
needs additional components called ____ to accomplish its input, output, and storage
functions. a. | mice | b. | specifications | c. | architecture | d. | peripherals | | |
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33.
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Processing
tasks occur on the motherboard which is the ____. a. | main circuit board | b. | keyboard | c. | control panel | d. | operating
system | | |
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34.
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Which of the
following is a personal computer? a. | desktop | b. | mainframe | c. | terminal | d. | All of the above | | |
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35.
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Which of the
following is NOT a microcomputer? a. | desktop | b. | laptop | c. | notebook | d. | mainframe | | |
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36.
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An example
of an input device is a ____. a. | keyboard | b. | monitor | c. | storage device | d. | All of the
above | | |
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37.
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Which of the
following is NOT a pointing device? a. | track ball | b. | mouse | c. | touch pad | d. | display adapter | | |
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38.
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When data is
processed, the result is referred to as ____. a. | configuration | b. | resolution | c. | output | |
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