First Quiz

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.

____	1.	A computer can be defined by its ability to accept input, process data, store data, and produce output, all according to a set of instructions from a computer program.

____	2.	Storage is the area of a computer that temporarily holds data that is waiting to be processed, stored, or output.

____	3.	A computer stores data so that it will be available for processing.

____	4.	Memory is the area where data can be left on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.

____	5.	Output, including reports, documents, music, graphs, and pictures, is the result produced by a computer.

____	6.	A handheld computer is sometimes called a PDA.

____	7.	The system unit is the case that holds the main circuit boards, microprocessor, power supply, and hard drive.

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____	8.	A computer is a device that
a.	accepts data.	
b.	stores data.	
c.	produces output.	
d.	All of the above	

____	9.	____ is an area of a computer that temporarily holds data that is waiting to be processed, stored, or output.
a.	Memory	
b.	Storage	
c.	Input	
d.	Output	

____	10.	A ____ is small and lightweight, giving it the advantage of portability.
a.	minicomputer	
b.	microcomputer	
c.	macrocomputer	
d.	notebook computer	

____	11.	A computer ____ is two or more computers or other devices that are connected for the purpose of sharing data and programs.
a.	panel	
b.	PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)	
c.	matrix	
d.	network	

____	12.	A(n) ____ is typically used as an electronic appointment book, address book, calculator, and notepad.
a.	ADP (Automatic Data Processor)	
b.	PAD (Personal Assistant Device)	
c.	PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)	
d.	DPA (Digital Processor Automaton)	

____	13.	A ____ is a large and expensive computer that is capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.
a.	microcomputer	
b.	minicomputer	
c.	mainframe	
d.	server	

____	14.	A computer falls into the ____ category if it is, at the time of construction, one of the fastest computers in the world.
a.	minicomputer	
b.	supercomputer	
c.	microcomputer	
d.	mainframe	

____	15.	A personal computer that requests data from a server is called a
a.	client.	
b.	mask.	
c.	circuit.	
d.	PDA (Personal Digital Assistant).	

____	16.	The term ____ device designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality.
a.	digital	
b.	system	
c.	disk	
d.	peripheral	

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.

	17.	The series of instructions that tell a computer how to carry out processing tasks is referred to as a computer ____________________.

	18.	In a computer, most processing takes place in a component called the ____________________, which is sometimes described as the "brain" of the computer.

	19.	The purpose of a(n) ____________________ is to supply the computers on a network with data.

Figure 1-10

	20.	The devices, which add to a computer’s versatility, shown in Figure 1-10 are _________________________ devices.