Homework of Chapter One
1. Chapter 1 Multiple Choice
Select the best answer for each question below. When you are finished, check your answers by clicking the 'Check Answers' button at the bottom of the page.
People, procedures, software, hardware, and data are the five parts of a(n) competency system
computer system information system
software system
Procedures are typically documented in manuals written by computer specialists
end users Microsoft
service providers
Which of the following is an example of connectivity data
hard disk
Internet
power cord
Windows 7 is an example of a(n) application software browser
operating system
shareware
The most powerful type of computer. mainframe computers microcomputers
minicomputers
supercomputers
The system component that controls and manipulates data in order to produce information is called the
keyboard
microprocessor
monitor
mouse
These devices translate data and programs that humans can understand into a form that the computer can process.
display
input
output
pointer
A DVD is an example of a(n) hard disk
optical disc output device
solid-state storage device
This type of file is created by word processors. worksheet
document
database
presentation
Many experts are predicting that this revolution is expected to dramatically affect the way we communicate and use computer technology.
graphics
input
memory
wireless
2. Chapter 1 Matching
Match the definitions with the terms in the box to the right by entering the letter for each term next to its correct definition below.
1.eGuidelines people follow when using software.
2.f Consists of the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its
work.
3.i Software that enables the application software to interact with the computer
hardware.
4.h The most powerful type of computer.
5.a The least powerful and most widely used type of computer.
6.c Translates the processed information from the computer into a form that humans can understand.
7.g Holds data and programs even