Discovering Computers 2010 Living in a Digital World 1st Edition

The last step in acquiring the necessary hardware and software is to identify all the hardware and software requirements of the new or modified system. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F With the processing model shown on the right in the accompanying figure, the computer collects data over time and processes all transactions later,

Most computers use flash memory to hold their startup instructions because it allows the computer easily to update its contents. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Information is processed data; that is, it is organized, meaningful, and useful. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T For radio transmissions, a transmitter is needed to send the broadcast radio signal

All employees, including managers, in a company need accurate information to perform their jobs effectively. _________________________ Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T A(n) ____________________ occurs when a read/write head touches the surface of a hard disk platter, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, usually resulting in a loss of data and sometimes loss

Dynamic HTML uses a(n) ____, which contains descriptions of a document's characteristics. a. extensible set b. DMX c. RSS d. style sheet Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D A(n) ____ is a defined process that identifies the specific set of steps involved in completing a particular project or business process. a. proposal path b. event route c. agency d. workflow Answer:

As shown on the top in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ hard disk is a separate free-standing hard disk that connects with a cable to a USB port or FireWire port on the system unit. Answer: external Answer: external Answer: external Undervoltages can cause equipment damage, but generally do not cause data loss. Answer: F Answer:

A decentralized approach to information technology exists when companies maintain central computers supported by a central IT department. _________________________ Answer: F, centralized Answer: F, centralized Answer: F, centralized An industry-sponsored study indicates that certified workers in the company have lower morale and are less productive than noncertified employees. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F A pointing stick requires additional

Wireless music systems include a FireWire transmitter that plugs into a computer, a receiver that connects to a television or stereo system, and a remote control. _________________________ Answer: F, USB Answer: F, USB Answer: F, USB A popular use of CD-RW and CD-R discs is to create audio CDs. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T A(n) ____________________ on

____ often use line printers. a. Manufacturing concerns b. Servers c. Mainframes d. Networked applications Answer: A, B, C, D Answer: A, B, C, D Answer: A, B, C, D To ____ images and information stored on memory cards, its contents must be transferred to a desktop computer or other device. a. view b. rasterize c. edit d. print Answer: A,

Use ____, such as :) or :( , to express emotion in an e-mail message or newsgroup article. a. spam b. FAQs c. emoticons d. flames Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The ____ bus for a PC Card is the PC Card bus. a. expansion b. index c. interpolated d. power Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Case 1 In all of the advertisements

Individual groups or departments often extract data from a data warehouse to create their data stations. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Links on a Web page allow users to obtain information in a linear way. _________________________ Answer: F, nonlinear Answer: F, nonlinear Answer: F, nonlinear A field is a group of related files. _________________________ Answer: F, record Answer: F,

You are taking an economics class, as part of which you are studying the various types of e-commerce. A major search engine is preparing to provide Web-based purchasing, tracking, and transaction downloading capabilities to corporations. What kind of commerce is this an example of? a. B2B b. m-commerce c. B2C d. C2C Answer: a. Answer: a. Answer:

A systems ____ is responsible for designing and developing an information system. a. manager b. coordinator c. analyst d. developer Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C ____ chart is a popular chart type. a. Data b. Column c. Line d. Pie Answer: B, C, D Answer: B, C, D Answer: B, C, D Investors often use ____ to buy and sell stocks and bonds

Discuss what a broadband connection is, and how it differs from a dial-up connection, and review the types of broadband connections. Answer: Many home and small business users are opting for high-speed broadband Internet connections through cable Internet service, DSL, FTTP, fixed wireless, Wi-Fi, cellular radio networks, or satellite Internet service.

A(n) ____ printer is an impact printer that produces printed images when tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism strike an inked ribbon. a. line b. thermal c. NLQ d. dot-matrix Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Which of the following is an example of multimedia authoring software? a. Adobe InDesign b. Autodesk AutoCAD c. Adobe Director d. Adobe Audition

____ is a communications technology used by some outgoing mail servers. a. SMTP (simple mail transfer protocol) b. ARPA (advanced rural postal addresses) c. POP (post office protocol) d. HTML (hypertext mail link) Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A A special type of serial port that connects the system unit to a musical instrument, such as an

Current personal computer hard disks like the one shown in the accompanying figure have storage capacities from 160 GB to 1.5 ____________________ and more. Answer: TBterabyteterabyte (TB)TB (terabyte) Answer: TBterabyteterabyte (TB)TB (terabyte) Answer: TB terabyte terabyte (TB) TB (terabyte) A recent Ethernet standard, called Fast Ethernet, has a data transfer rate of 10 Mbps, ten times faster than

One of the first storage media used with mainframe computers was ____________________. Answer: tape Answer: tape Answer: tape ____________________ is an operating systems certification sponsored by Red Hat that tests technical expertise in setting up and administering network services and security administration of the Linux operating systems. Answer: Red Hat Certified EngineerRHCERed Hat Certified Engineer

Pixel pitch, sometimes called ____ pitch, is the distance in millimeters between pixels on a display device. a. dot b. display c. ratio d. contrast Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A To display the highest quality images, an LCD monitor should plug in a(n) ____. a. DVI port b. DisplayPort c. HDMI port d. any of the above Answer: D Answer: D Answer:

Server virtualization provides the capability to logically divide a physical server into many virtual servers. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Blogs are a popular way people verbally share information on the Web. _________________________ Answer: F, Podasts Answer: F, Podasts Answer: F, Podasts A(n) ____________________ agreement is the right to use software. Answer: license Answer: license Answer: license A project that is

____ consists of running the old system alongside the new system for a specified time. a. Phased conversion b. Direct conversion c. Parallel conversion d. Pilot conversion Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C In object-oriented (OO) design, the concept of packaging data and procedures into a single object is called ____. a. validation b. encapsulation c. verification d. consolidation Answer: B Answer:

Few personal DTP programs include paint/image editing software or photo editing software. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Enterprise-wide systems are necessary because functional units within an enterprise have a significant need to share data among the units. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T In ____________________ wire, each cable consists of two separate insulated copper wires that are

A(n) ____ certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or Web site is legitimate. a. assigned b. secure c. protected d. digital Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The project leader usually records ____ in a project plan. a. required activities and the order of activities b. time estimates and cost estimates for each activity c. activities that can

Online certification study programs cost approximately double the price of traditional instructor-led programs. _________________________ Answer: F, one-third Answer: F, one-third Answer: F, one-third Applications best suited for relational databases are those whose data can be organized in a two-dimensional table. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T A mini-DVD that has grown in popularity is the ____________________, which works

The ____ unit is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data. a. system b. master c. control d. base Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Types of wired home networks include all of the following except ____. a. Ethernet b. Wi-Fi c. powerline cable d. phoneline Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B FTP sites can be ____, whereby

In a worksheet, one or more letters identify each row. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Process modeling sometimes is called object-oriented design. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F After users approve an ERD, the systems analyst identifies data items associated with an entity. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T ____________________ information can be proven as correct or incorrect. Answer: Verifiable Answer: Verifiable Answer:

Organic LEDs ____ than standard TFT displays. a. display more brightly b. are less expensive to produce c. consume less power d. have a lower resolution Answer: A, B, C Answer: A, B, C Answer: A, B, C Application software developed by the user or at the user's request is called ____ software. a. outsourced b. shareware c. custom d. both

A Kodak ____ CD is a type of CD-ROM that stores digital versions of a single roll of film using a jpg file format. a. Picture b. Image c. Optical d. Graphics Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A When a program evaluates a condition in a(n) ____, which is illustrated in the accompanying figure, it yields one

____ allows users to send graphics, pictures, video clips, and sound files, as well as short text messages to another smart phone or mobile device. a. SMS b. TMS c. MMS d. XMS Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Case 2 In your work in the IT department, you are charged with devising configurations for desktop computers that

A FireWire port allows a user to connect up to 15 devices together. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Demonstration copies of a product specified in a vendor proposal usually are expensive and have unlimited functionality. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Some certification tests use a technique known as ____________________, where the tests analyze a person's responses

____ is built directly into a processor chip and usually has a very small capacity. a. L1 cache b. L2 cache c. L3 cache d. L4 cache Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A A wireless ____ point is a central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data

According to netiquette, Internet users should assume ____. a. all material is accurate b. all material is up-to-date c. the use of all capital letters is the equivalent of shouting d. all of the above Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Microwave transmission, sometimes called ____, involves sending signals from one microwave station to another. a. line-of-sight transmission b.

A(n) ____ copies only the files that have changed since the full backup. a. full backup b. differential backup c. selective backup d. incremental backup Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B The ____ is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. a. Internet b. Telnet c. Web d. NSFNet Answer: A Answer: A Answer:

Vendor-sponsored certifications like the ones detailed in the accompanying figure offer many special benefits as incentives. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T When users log off a P2P network like the one in the accompanying figure, other users still can access their hard disks. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F A(n) ____________________ is a graphical element that a

Nearly all keyboards, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, have a(n) ____ that switches between two states each time a user presses the key. a. arrow key b. function key c. toggle key d. numeric key Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Retail and grocery stores use the ____ bar code. a. UPC (Universal Product Code) b.

____________________ access is the use of a computer or network without permission. Answer: Unauthorized Answer: Unauthorized Answer: Unauthorized To transfer recorded images from a digital video (DV) camera to a hard disk or optical disc, a computer needs a video capture card. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Processors that use pipelining are slower because they have to

Cameras small enough to swallow sometimes called a cochlear implant take pictures inside your body. _________________________ Answer: F, camera pill Answer: F, camera pill Answer: F, camera pill A(n) ____________________ programming language is a language that uses a graphical interface for creating all source code. Answer: visual Answer: visual Answer: visual Ghosting is a severe problem with today's

Displaying a distributed value decreases the possibility of errors. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F A(n) ____________________ is a compiled program that runs on the client. Answer: applet Answer: applet Answer: applet A text message usually is between 300 to 600 characters. _________________________ Answer: F, fewer than 300 Answer: F, fewer than 300 Answer: F, fewer than 300 Many backup programs ____________________,

With game consoles, the output device often is a television. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T A geographic information system (GIS) database stores audio messages. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F On a class diagram, every object in a class shares methods and attributes that are part of its higher-level class. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Brightness of an LCD monitor or

____ software is privately owned software and limited to a specific vendor or computer model. a. Stand-alone b. Freeware c. Proprietary d. Shareware Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Because ____ are components in larger products, they usually are small and have limited hardware. a. telematics b. embedded computers c. handhelds d. smart watches Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B With a(n) ____, users

____________________ is a programming certification sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society that tests advanced knowledge of software development process and tools. Answer: CSDPCertified Software Development ProfessionalCertified Software Development Professional (CSDP)CSDP (Certified Software Development Professional) Answer: CSDPCertified Software Development ProfessionalCertified Software Development Professional (CSDP)CSDP (Certified Software Development Professional) Answer: CSDP Certified Software Development Professional Certified Software

Case 1 You and your best friend from high school are both looking to begin degree programs in the computer field, but you have different criteria for the program you select. Your friend is looking for different things from his degree program. His interests are more design-oriented, with a focus on electronics, and

In the machine cycle steps illustrated in the accompanying figure, ____ is the process of obtaining a program instruction or data item from memory. a. fetching b. decoding c. executing d. storing Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A A(n) ____ monitor is a display that uses gas plasma technology, which sandwiches a layer of gas between two glass

A hard disk platter's spinning motion creates a cushion of air above the read/write head, which ensures that the read/write head makes contact with the platter surface instead of floating above the platter. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F All software companies specialize in a particular type of software. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F An object-oriented database

A(n) ____ language consists of simple, English-like statements that allow users to specify the data to display, print, or store. a. report b. query c. specification d. inquiry Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Many search engines like those in the accompanying figure use a program, called a(n) ____, to build and maintain lists of words found

The designers of Web pages, known as ____________________, use a variety of techniques to develop Web pages. Answer: Web developers Answer: Web developers Answer: Web developers As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ session is a lengthy, structured, group meeting in which users and IT professionals work together to design or develop an

A(n) ____ is someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons. a. hacker b. script kiddie c. cyberextortionist d. cyberterrorist Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D ____ is the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet; that is, it is the conduct expected of individuals while

____ cable consists of one or more twisted-pair wires bundled together. a. Dual b. Coaxial c. Twisted-pair d. Fiber-optic Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C One popular use of ____ is to store a prepaid amount of money, as in a prepaid telephone calling card. a. smart cards b. floppy disks c. ExpressCards d. hard disks Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Many of

Although older computers used tape cartridges, today's computers use reel-to-reel tape drives. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F A utility program allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Types of services offered by cloud storage providers are the same from provider to

Few computer-related careers offer much opportunity, but usually they require no initial or continuing formal education. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F With Bluetooth printing, a printer communicates with a computer or other device using infrared light waves. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Dial-up access is no longer used for connecting to the Internet. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Application software,

Released in 2006-2007, ____________________ is an upgrade to Windows XP. Answer: Windows Vista Answer: Windows Vista Answer: Windows Vista Define certification and its function in the computer field. Include a discussion of the benefits of certification. Answer: Certification is the process of verifying the technical knowledge of an individual who has demonstrated competence in a

Case 1 Your friends know that you understand a lot about computers, both the technical details of how they operate as well as information about software. Lately, with all of the concerns about copyright infringement, friends have started to ask you about categories of application software and what each kind permits. DeRobb

IT certification can do all of the following EXCEPT ____. a. enhance employees' careers b. provide employees with added credibility among peers and employers c. increase employee salaries d. guarantee job security Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D A standard CD-ROM is called a ____ disc because manufacturers write all items on the disc at one time. a.

Many film developers offer Picture CD service for customers when they drop off film to be developed. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Each processor on a multi-core chip generally runs at a slower clock speed than a single-core processor. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T ____________________ software is mass-produced, copyrighted retail software that meets the needs of

When pressed, the APPLICATION key displays the Start menu. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F When a computer is turned on, the charge of electricity causes the processor chip to reset itself and find the ROM chip(s) that contains the BIOS. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T A(n) ____________________ displays a graphic of a standard keyboard on the

Calls to other parties with the same Internet telephone service often are free. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Two types of cache are memory cache and disk cache. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Some operating systems include video and audio editing software. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Faster CD-ROM drives are less expensive than slower drives. Answer: Answer: Answer: F F F When

Explain what personal finance software is, and how it differs from accounting software. Answer: Personal finance software is a simplified accounting program that helps home users and small office/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, set up budgets, manage home inventory, track investments, and evaluate

A(n) laser printer produces printed images when tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism strike an inked ribbon. _________________________ Answer: F, dot matrix Answer: F, dot matrix Answer: F, dot matrix ____________________ uses serial signals to transfer data, instructions, and information. Answer: SATASerial Advanced Technology AttachmentSATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)SASSerial-attached

In a typical file ____ system, each department or area within an organization has its own set of files. a. synthesis b. processing c. analysis d. integration Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Flash memory chips store data and programs on many ____. a. portable media players b. smart phones c. digital voice recorders d. PDAs Answer: A, B, C, D Answer:

HTML uses ____, which are codes that specify links to other documents and indicate how a Web page is displayed when viewed on the Web. a. links b. icons c. keys d. tags Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D ____ consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions. a.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. a. extreme b. proof of concept c. CASE tools d. implementation e. trade f. detailed analysis g. packaged h. horizontal i. corrective j. custom k. operation, support, and security l. classes m. project dictionary n. object modeling o. systems analyst p. vertical q. direct r. inspection s. prototype t. IT consultant 1) Kind of team-driven project management in

Despite their larger size, national ISPs usually offer fewer services and have a smaller technical support staff than regional ISPs. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Current personal computer hard disks typically have storage capacities of less than 20 GB. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Some operating systems and e-mail programs allow you to encrypt the contents

A computer ____ is a small piece of semi-conducting material, usually silicon, on which integrated circuits are etched. a. plug b. port c. chip d. roster Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C To fit in notebook and many handheld computers, the keyboards usually are ____. a. smaller and have fewer keys b. smaller but have more keys c. larger and

A USB ____ is a device that plugs in a USB port on the system unit like the one in the accompanying figure and contains multiple USB ports in which users plug cables from USB devices. a. hub b. router c. link d. modem Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Web page ____ software helps users of

____ is used almost exclusively by the banking industry for check processing. a. MICR b. OCR c. MIDI d. OCM Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A File ____ refers to the procedures that keep data current. a. maintenance b. integrity c. validation d. checking Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A ____ software allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes

Horizontal market software typically is more expensive than vertical market software. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F While many digital cameras look like a traditional camera, some models are built in smart phones and other personal mobile devices. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Deleting unneeded files reduces the size of files and frees up ____________________ space. Answer: storage Answer:

Many small office/home office users (SOHO) have entered the ____________________ arena and conduct business on the Web. Answer: e-commerce Answer: e-commerce Answer: e-commerce The focus of the ACM is computer science and computer science education. _________________________ Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T ____________________ refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions. Answer: Read-only memoryROMRead-only memory (ROM)ROM (Read-only memory) Answer:

____ is a networking certification sponsored by Sun that tests knowledge of administering Sun networks. a. SCNP b. SCNA c. CISSP d. CCE Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B A(n) ____ mouse is a battery-powered mouse that transmits data using wireless technology, such as radio waves or infrared light waves. a. light b. optical c. wireless d. radio Answer: C Answer: C Answer:

A(n) ____________________ is the most widely used pointing device on desktop computers. Answer: mouse Answer: mouse Answer: mouse The ____________________ is the most important data and information gathering technique for the system developer. Answer: interview Answer: interview Answer: interview A just-in-time (JIT) compiler converts Java source code into machine code, and a Java interpreter executes the machine code,

The pace of the system clock, called the ____ speed, is measured by the number of ticks per second. a. temporal b. system c. processor d. clock Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D ____ is a benefit offered by vendor-sponsored certifications. a. Access to technical information b. Automatic notification of updates c. Access to beta products d. All of the above Answer:

Two examples of ____ are cable television lines and telephone lines. a. sending devices b. communications channels c. receiving devices d. communications devices Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B ____ is the process of starting or restarting a computer. a. Launching b. Loading c. Booting d. Keying Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C A(n) ____ display is a lightweight display device with a shallow

Compressed files, sometimes called ____. a. ripped files, usually have a .rip extension b. tipped files, usually have a .tip extension c. slipped files, usually have a .slip extension d. zipped files, usually have a .zip extension Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D E-mail messages can include a(n) ____ as an attachment. a. browser b. audio clip c. graphic d. video

A star network consists of a single central cable, to which all computers and other devices connect. _________________________ Answer: F, bus Answer: F, bus Answer: F, bus Lower-level DFDs add detail and definition to the higher levels, similarly to zooming out on a computer screen. _________________________ Answer: F, in Answer: F, in Answer: F, in Application software often

The term ____________________ refers to online or Internet-based illegal acts. Answer: cybercrime Answer: cybercrime Answer: cybercrime When you purchase a computer, it usually includes a boot disk. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T ____________________ is a category of output that includes music, narrations, and speeches. Answer: Audio Answer: Audio Answer: Audio With ISDN, the same telephone line that could carry only one

What is a data type? List the data types commonly found in a database. Answer: The data type specifies the kind of data a field can contain and how the field is used. Common data types include:- Text (also called alphanumeric) letters, numbers, or special characters- Numeric numbers only- AutoNumber unique

In Windows Vista, the ____ consists of several files that contain the system configuration information. a. buffer b. driver c. platform d. registry Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Computer certification demonstrates the mastery of a skill set and knowledge base in a specific IT area. _________________________ Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T A(n) ____ is an information system that helps

Define network topology, and discuss the most common types of topologies. Define which type of topology is in use in the accompanying figure. Answer: A network topology refers to the layout of the computers and devices in a communications network. Three commonly used network topologies are bus, ring, and star. Networks

Manufacturers state the speeds of CD-RW drives in this order: ____. a. rewrite speed, write speed, and read speed b. write speed, read speed, and rewrite speed c. read speed, rewrite speed, and write speed d. write speed, rewrite speed, and read speed Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D A(n) ____ value is the one that a

For each field, a data dictionary stores ____. a. field name b. related queries c. description d. field type Answer: A, C, D Answer: A, C, D Answer: A, C, D ____ is a program placed on a computer without the user's knowledge that secretly collects information about the user. a. Spyware b. A virus c. A worm d. A Trojan

The ____ is the component of the processor that performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations. a. machine unit b. control unit c. ALU d. CPU Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C ____ is a security certification sponsored by The Security Certified Program that tests network security skills related to wireless security, e-mail security, digital certificates, digital signatures,

Multifunction peripherals require less space than having separate devices. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T In a blade server, the individual blades insert into a blade server chassis that can hold many blades. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T What are the three types of RAM? Describe each type in detail. Answer: - Dynamic RAM (DRAM pronounced DEE-ram) chips

Some personal computers have external tape units. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T What is enterprise storage? Answer: A large business, commonly referred to as an enterprise, has hundreds or thousands of employees in offices across the country or around the world. Enterprises use computers and computer networks to manage and store huge volumes of

Symptoms of a user with computer addiction include all of the following except ____. a. craves computer time b. unable to stop computer activity c. neglects family and friends d. irritable when at the computer Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D A(n) ____ is someone who tries to access a computer or network illegally. a. uninstaller b. hacker c. backup d.

Vehicles manufactured today often include some type of onboard navigation system. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T SSDs have a lower failure rate than hard disks. _________________________ Answer: F, higher Answer: F, higher Answer: F, higher In an application generator, a(n) ____________________ enables a developer to create lists of commands for the application options. Answer: menu generator Answer: menu generator Answer:

Because LCD projectors tend to produce lower-quality images, users often prefer DLP projectors for their sharper, brighter images. Answer: T Answer: T Answer: T Large files on FTP sites often are uncompressed (unzipped) to reduce storage space and download time. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F Some gaming keyboards have small displays that show game statistics, such as time

To ____________________ a program file, a program like the one in the accompany figure records information such as the file size and file creation date in a separate file. Answer: inoculate Answer: inoculate Answer: inoculate To meet their large-scale needs, enterprises use special hardware geared for heavy use. Answer: Answer: Answer: T T T Internal comments, which generally

The ____ format reduces an audio file to about one-tenth of its original size, while preserving much of the original quality of the sound. a. MP3 b. PNG c. GIF d. VMEG Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A A(n) ____ flash memory card has a storage capacity of 512 MB to 8 GB. a. CompactFlash b. Memory Stick PRO

One type of system software is a(n) ____________________ system, which is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices. Answer: operating Answer: operating Answer: operating A disadvantage of preemptive multitasking is the operating system loses control if one program stops operating properly. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F ____________________ software assists support personnel

An advantage of an interpreter is that ____. a. when it finds errors, it displays feedback immediately b. interpreted programs run faster than compiled programs c. an interpreter produces an object program d. all of the above Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A A voice mailbox is a(n) ____ in a voice mail system. a. storage location on a

Computer addiction is an untreatable illness. Answer: F Answer: F Answer: F A printout in ____________________ orientation presents its information printed across the widest part of the paper. Answer: landscape Answer: landscape Answer: landscape Discuss fiber-optic cable, including its advantages and disadvantages. Answer: The core of a fiber-optic cable consists of dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass

____, such as POS terminals and automated teller machines, perform specific tasks and contain features uniquely designed for use in a particular industry. a. Vertically oriented terminals b. Special-purpose terminals c. Horizontally oriented terminals d. General-purpose terminals Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on ____ media such as USB flash