1. ____________ enabled the U.S. government to create a reliable, decentralized system.
A. Circuit switching
B. Checksum
C. ARPANET
D. Packet switching
Answer: D
2. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)?
A. Messages get through accurately even if large portions of the network are destroyed.
B. TCP/IP is more efficient than circuit switching.
C. Packets do not need to be reassembled upon receipt.
D. Messages get through accurately even if some packets are lost or damaged.
Answer: C
3. ____________ developed the first text-based browser.
A. Vint Cerf
B. Tim Berners-Lee
C. Marc Andreessen
D. Jim Clark
Answer: B
4. The advantage of browsers like Mosaic and Netscape is:
A. their display speed.
B. their small file size.
C. their ability to work with graphic elements.
D. their exclusivity.
Answer: C
5. Which of the following browsers was NOT developed by Marc Andreessen and his colleagues?
A. Opera
B. Mosaic
C. Mozilla
D. Netscape
Answer: A
6. The protocol used to transfer Web pages is:
A. FTP.
B. TCP/IP.
C. HTML.
D. HTTP.
Answer: D
7. The Internet’s major communication pathway is known as the:
A. wide area network.
B. local area network.
C. backbone.
D. gateway.
Answer: C
8. Networks that connect using TCP/IP software but do not access the Internet are known as:
A. Local Area Networks (LANs).
B. Wide Area Networks (WANs).
C. intranets.
D. gateways.
Answer: C
9. Which of the following statements is NOT true about DSL?
A. DSL requires installation of a second phone line.
B. DSL is only available to users who reside a short distance from the high-speed equipment.
C. DSL requires a special modem.
D. DSL provides significantly higher connection speeds than dial-up does.
Answer: A
10. Broadband connection provided by cable television companies:
A. provides high-speed Internet access to everyone with cable television service.
B. uses the 56K modem that is standard in most computers.
C. is not available in all locations.
D. interferes with incoming cable television signals.
Answer: C
11. The device used to physically connect a local area network to an ISP is a(n):
A. server.
B. router.
C. modem.
D. gateway.
Answer: B
12. Domain names are:
A. the names given to servers that handle e-mail and store Web pages.
B. arbitrary and inflexible.
C. always followed by .com.
D. managed by the World Wide Web Consortium (WC3).
Answer: A
13. A Web server located in another country:
A. will not provide Web pages in English.
B. is not accessible from the United States.
C. has a domain name that always begins with www.
D. may use a country code extension.
Answer: D
14. Which of the following is NOT part of a URL?
A. The file name and location on server
B. The ISP name
C. The mechanism used to access the resource
D. The domain name of the server
Answer: B
15. The relationship between domain names and host servers is a:
A. one-to-one relationship.
B. one-to-many relationship.
C. many-to-one relationship.
D. many-to-many relationship.
Answer: D
16. Which of the following is NOT a basic function shared by all e-mail clients?
A. They automatically delete unwanted messages.
B. They permit the user to select and read a waiting message.
C. They can create and send new messages.
D. They can include attachments to messages
Answer: A
17. ____________ is an example of an asynchronous communication tool.
A. E-mail
B. Instant messaging
C. Chat
D. Telephone
Answer: A
18. The technology used to provide Voice Over IP is:
A. SMTP.
B. FTP.
C. TCP/IP.
D. Telnet.
Answer: C
19. The video conferencing product provided with newer Microsoft Windows operating systems is:
A. NetMeeting.
B. WebNet.
C. NetConference.
D. CUSeeMe.
Answer: A
20. Which of the following statements is true about cookies?
A. Cookies can be read with a word processor.
B. Cookies are executable programs.
C. Cookies are used to spy on your computer activity.
D. Cookies are stored on Web servers.
Answer: A
21. Which advanced search option is most likely to help you find information on the U.S. Mint?
A. Using the “at least one of these” options
B. Including other languages in the search criteria
C. Restricting search to the .gov domain
D. Excluding the phrase “coin collecting”
Answer: C
22. Which of the following is NOT an example of a personal computer?
A. Workstation
B. PDA
C. Notebook
D. Desktop
Answer: A
23. Which of the following is NOT a common replacement for the mouse on a laptop computer?
A. Touch pad
B. Pointing stick
C. Pivot knob
D. Track ball
Answer: C
24. A ____________ has greater speed, larger monitors and special devices, and is typically used by individual employees in an organization.
A. desktop computer
B. network computer
C. server
D. workstation
Answer: D
25. A wireless LAN uses ____________ to establish connections.
A. radio signals
B. phone cables
C. satellite signals
D. the intranet
Answer: A
26. Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a network server?
A. It provides Web page and e-mail functions.
B. It is faster and has more memory than desktop computers.
C. It is often housed in a high security, off-site location.
D. It coordinates computer and printer traffic on the LAN.
Answer: C
27. Mini, midrange, and mainframe are all examples of:
A. network servers.
B. file servers.
C. Point of Sale terminals.
D. local area networks.
Answer: B
28. Which of the following is an example of distributed processing?
A. A large corporation uses centralized computing to analyze data over the Internet.
B. A university research project uses student and faculty computers to process information, then integrates the results at a later date.
C. A university uses a super computer to assign work flow and analyze data for research purposes.
D. A military facility uses mainframes and network servers to provide redundancy systems.
Answer: B
29. The process of storing and sharing files on many different computers and coordinating their locations is an example of:
A. a distributed database.
B. centralized computing.
C. distributed processing.
D. peer-to-peer communication.
Answer: D
30. Which of the following standards can represent other languages besides English?
A. ASCII
B. Unicode
C. MIME
D. EBCDIC
Answer: B
31. Which of the following statements about pixels is true?
A. Pixels have three modes: on, off, and standby.
B. Higher numbers of pixels make screen details harder to see.
C. It is not possible to adjust the brightness of a pixel.
D. Each pixel has three different color elements.
Answer: D
32. Keys that can be used to open the Start menu or a browser are known as:
A. programmable keys.
B. function keys.
C. format keys.
D. alternate keys.
Answer: B
33. The numeric keypad on a keyboard can also be used for:
A. advanced calculations.
B. accessing the Start menu.
C. navigation.
D. entering text.
Answer: C
34. Which of the following statements about scanners is true?
A. Scanners are rated by pixels per inch.
B. Scanners convert an image one row at a time.
C. Scanned images take up less storage space than text documents.
D. Scanners can be used for images but not for text.
Answer: B
35. A digital camera uses ____________ to convert an image into electrical signals.
A. photo-optical elements
B. flash memory
C. photosensitive film
D. light-sensitive detectors
Answer: D
36. How quickly should a video camera take pictures to simulate smooth motion?
A. 10 frames per second
B. 15 frames per second
C. 30 frames per second
D. 45 frames per second
Answer: C
37. Which of the following statements about integrated circuits is NOT true?
A. Integrated circuits consist of transistors layered on top of titanium.
B. Integrated circuits can perform specific tasks or a variety of tasks.
C. Integrated circuits may have millions of transistors.
D. A microprocessor is a specially designed integrated circuit.
Answer: A
38. The CPU uses the ____________ to communicate with devices and integrated circuits.
A. motherboard
B. ethernet
C. data bus
D. microprocessor
Answer: C
39. Portable data storage devices include:
A. floppy disks, Zip® disks, and hard drives.
B. USB drives, floppy disks, and CD-ROM discs.
C. hard drives, USB drives, and CD-RW discs.
D. RAM, CD-R discs, and Zip® disks.
Answer: B
40. Data meant to be retrieved from different sections of a disc will be written in a(n):
A. continuous spiral.
B. file allocation table.
C. concentric circle.
D. universal serial bus.
Answer: C
41. The acronym “DVD” stands for:
A. digital video drive.
B. dynamic viewable disc.
C. decompressed video disk.
D. digital versatile disc.
Answer: D
42. Many devices, such as printers and scanners, connect to a computer through ____________ at the back of the system.
A. peripherals
B. expansion slots
C. hubs
D. ports
Answer: D
43. The port designed to accept a variety of devices is a(n):
A. serial port.
B. parallel port.
C. USB port.
D. VGA port.
Answer: C
44. Which of the following statements is NOT true of serial ports?
A. New uses are being found for serial ports.
B. Serial ports were originally designed for modems.
C. Serial ports have a male connector with pins.
D. Data is sent and received sequentially.
Answer: A
45. Due to the need for a high data transfer rate, digital video cameras often use a:
A. video graphics adapter port.
B. RJ-45 port.
C. serial port.
D. FireWire port.
Answer: D
46. A device providing temporary electricity with two sets of outlets—one for non-critical devices and another for devices like the monitor and system unit—is a(n):
A. surge suppressor.
B. uninterruptible power supply.
C. circuit breaker.
D. unified protection system.
Answer: B
1. Bob Kahn and Vint Cerf refined a method of packet switching, which was called ____________.
Answer: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol or TCP/IP
2. Web documents are stored on ____________ and retrieved by computers running client programs.
Answer: servers
3. ____________ was the first browser to work with graphic elements.
Answer: Mosaic
4. ____________ and routers are devices used to pass packets through various communication links.
Answer: Gateways
5. Often found in businesses, a(n) ____________ is a network of computers that uses TCP/IP and servers but does not connect to the Internet.
Answer: intranet
6. When connecting to the Internet, the final connection to the user is known as ____________.
Answer: the last mile
7. A local area network uses a ____________ to physically connect the computers to each other and to an ISP.
Answer: router
8. A(n) ____________ is often assigned to servers located outside of the U.S.
Answer: country designation
9. IP addresses use a(n) ____________ numbering system.
Answer: binary
10. Browser programs check the ____________ to find the IP address associated with a URL.
Answer: domain name server or DNS
11. The ____________ feature allows a sender to copy additional recipients on an e-mail without the knowledge of the primary recipient.
Answer: BCC
12. The server program most often used for outgoing e-mail is ____________.
Answer: SMTP or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
14. Personal online journals are often called ____________.
Answer: blogs or Web logs
15. ____________ is a Microsoft application used for video conferencing.
Answer: NetMeeting
16. ____________ are Web sites that encourage repeat visits by providing a variety of free services such as e-mail, searching, and information.
Answer: Portals
17. Once a Web page is visited, a copy of the page is stored in the ____________ of the computer.
Answer: disk cache
18. To download a new copy of a previously viewed Web page, the ____________ button should be used.
Answer: Refresh
19. ActiveX and Java are examples of tools that can be used to create ____________.
Answer: applets
20. Online banking and investing by individuals is an example of ____________ commerce.
Answer: business to consumer
21. ____________ may be expensive for companies due to the amount of time it takes to develop content.
Answer: Web-based training
22. Employees often use a(n) ____________, which is similar to a desktop computer, but is connected to a LAN.
Answer: workstation
23. A(n) ____________ connection to the LAN uses radio signals.
Answer: wireless
24. A(n) ____________ is a computer that coordinates communication within an organization and permits resource and information sharing.
Answer: network server
25. When a customer pays for products at the supermarket, a(n) ____________ terminal often handles the transaction.
Answer: Point of Sale (POS)
26. ____________ is the method of dividing large computer problems into smaller sections to be solved by individual computers and then integrating the results into a solution.
Answer: Distributed processing
27. Individual computers report file locations to each other through the use of ____________ communication.
Answer: peer-to-peer
28. ____________ uses eight-digit binary numbers to represent 256 characters.
Answer:
American
Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)
29.
Converting music into an electrical signal uses ____________
technology.
Answer: analog
30. When a computer is in a partially powered state, it is considered to be in ____________.
Answer: standby or sleep mode
31. The ____________ button toggles the numeric keypad on and off.
Answer: numlock
32. ____________ programs translate the spoken word into text.
Answer: Voice recognition
33. The ____________ connects a computer’s integrated circuits to each other and has slots for additional devices.
Answer: motherboard
34. Insufficient RAM will cause the computer to use ____________, which is the disk storage system.
Answer: virtual memory
35. A compact disc that can be erased and used again is known as a(n) ____________ disc.
Answer: rewritable or CD-RW
36. USB 2.0 ports transfer data ____________ times faster than USB 1.1 ports.
Answer: 40
37. Used to provide multiple USB ports, ____________ may connect up to 127 devices to a computer.
Answer: hubs
38. The round serial connector frequently used to connect mice and/or keyboards is a(n) ____________.
Answer: PS/2 port
39. Originally designed for external modems, ____________ send and receive data sequentially.
Answer: serial ports
40. RJ-11 ports are commonly known as ____________.
Answer: jacks
1. Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. J.C.R. Licklider A. Developed TCP/IP with Bob Kahn
II. Vint Cerf B. Used to confirm successful receipt of packet
III. Checksum C. Developed Mosaic and Netscape
IV. Telnet D. First head of ARPA
V. Marc Andreessen E. Method used to access remote computer
Answer: D, A, B, E, C
2. Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. ISPs A. Available to customers located within a mile or two of high-speed equipment
II. Broadband B. Provide access to the backbone for LANs and individuals
III. DSL C. Provides one-way transmission of data
IV. Satellite D. Fast, continuous Internet connection
V. Routers E. Provide physical connection for LANs
Answer: B, D, A, C, E
3. Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. .aero A. Country code
II. Host B. Server that contains domain names and assigned IP addresses
III. ICANN C. Domain name extension
IV. .uk D. Server that provides Web pages on the Internet
V. DNS E. Provides coordination of domain names
Answer: C, D, E, A, B
4. Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. POP3 A. Used by chat rooms and newsgroups to provide information
II. Spam B. Server program for incoming mail
III. FAQ C. Online conferencing technology
IV. Blog D. Personal online journal
V. VoIP E. Unsolicited e-mail
Answer: B, E, A, D, C
5. Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. Portal A. Combines search results from various sites
II. Applets B. Small program that runs on a Web page
III. Metasearch C. Search results organized by category
IV. Directory D. Keyword list for search indexing
V. Meta tag E. One stop provider for Internet services
Answer: E, B, A, C, D
6. Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. Mainframe A. Coordinates traffic on the LAN and Internet
II. Network server B. Frequently used to communicate with mainframes
III. Dumb terminal C. Designed for individual use
IV. Microcomputer D. Used by large organizations
V. Mobile E. Merges functions of PDA and cell
phone
communication
Answer: D, A, B, C, E
7. Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. Binary A. The greater the number, the better the picture
II. Transistors B. Digital code used by IBM
III. ASCII C. Electronic switches
IV. Pixels D. Code used to represent letters and numbers digitally
V. EBCDIC E. Numbering system composed of 0s and 1s
Answer: E, C, D, A, B
8. Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. Standby A. Laptop key providing alternate key combinations
II. Ctrl B. Partially powered state
III. Fn C. Toggles between navigation keys and numeric keys
IV. Touch pad D. Key intended to be used in combination with other keys
V. Numlock E. Laptop device used for cursor movement
Answer: B, D, A, E, C
9. Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. Flash memory A. Physical memory
II. Microprocessor B. Measurement for RAM
III. Gigahertz C. Storage medium often used for digital cameras
IV. RAM D. CPU
V. Megabyte E. Measurement for clock speed
Answer: C, D, E, A, B
10. Match the following terms to their meanings:
I. Peripherals A. Requires a terminator at the end of the bus
II. Port B. Devices connected to a computer
III. SCSI C. Standard connector for monitors and projectors
IV. VGA D. Provide temporary power
V. UPS E. Male or female connector
Answer: B, E, A, C, D