Peter Norton’s Introduction to Computers, 6e End of Chapter Solutions Chapter 1

Chapter 1; Lesson A Solutions

Key Term Quiz

1. The ____________________ is the case that holds the computer’s critical

components. <system unit>

2. A(n) ____________________ is a specialized, single user computer that typically

has more power than a standard PC. <workstation>

3. When not in use, a(n) ____________________ computer folds up for easy

storage. <notebook or laptop>

4. A tablet PC lets you use a ____________________ to tap or write directly on the

screen. <stylus or digital pen>

5. A popular type of handheld computer is the ____________________. <personal

digital assistant (PDA)>

6. A(n) ____________________ is usually a powerful personal computer that

functions as the primary computer in a network. <network server>

7. In a traditional mainframe environment, each user accesses the mainframe

through a device called a(n) ____________________. <terminal>

8. A terminal is an example of a(n) ____________________ device. <input/output

(I/O)>

9. The capabilities of a(n) ____________________ are somewhere between

mainframes and personal computers. <minicomputers>

10. ____________________ are the most powerful computers made.

<Supercomputers>

Multiple Choice

1. A computer converts data into this.

A. information
B. charts
C. software
D. input/output

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2. The earliest computers were ____________________ systems.

A. digital
B. paper
C. analog
D. slide rule

3. Most computers are meant to be used by only one __________________ at a

time.
A. company
B. program
C. organization
D. person

4. Personal computers are also called __________________.

A. minicomputers
B. microcomputers
C. maxicomputers
D. supercomputers

5. Many scientists, engineers, and animators use specialized computers, called

__________________.
A. personal digital assistants
B. minicomputers
C. workstations
D. networks

6. Notebook PCs fall into a category of devices called __________________

computers.
A. mobile
B. small
C. handheld
D. minicomputers

7. Some notebook systems can be plugged into one of these devices, which give the
computer additional features.
A. port station
B. network station
C. workstation
D. docking station

8. Some tablet PCs can be connected to a keyboard and a full-size

__________________.
A. computer
B. monitor
C. PDA
D. workstation

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9. Network servers are sometimes set up in groups, which may be called

__________________ or server farms.
A. units
B. workgroups
C. clusters
D. racks

10. A(n) __________________ terminal can perform some processing operations.

A. system
B. input/output
C. computing
D. intelligent

Chapter 1; Lesson B Solutions

Key Term Quiz

1. A complete ______________ refers to the combination of hardware, software, data,

and people. <computer system>

2. A(n) _______________ is a set of data or program instructions that has been given a
name. <file>

3. A(n) _______________ is a device that holds a disk. <disk drive>

4. Electronic instructions that tell the computer’s hardware what to do are known as
________________. <software or programs>

5. The generic term _______________ refers to a piece of hardware. <device>

6. Data and program instructions are temporarily held in ____________________ while

the processor is using them. <random access memory (R

7. The _______________ includes four stages: input, processing, output, and storage.
<information processing cycle>

8. One _______________ is roughly equivalent to one million bytes of data.

<megabyte (MB)>

9. Operating systems fall into the category of _______________ software. <system>

10. In a magnetic disk drive, a special device called the ________________ reads data
from and writes data to a disk’s surface. <read/write head>

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Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following devices stores instructions that help the computer start up?
A. joystick
B. RAM
C. ROM
D. monitor

2. A ________ can perform both input and output functions.

A. trackball
B. microphone
C. communications device
D. CPU

3. Which type of software would you use to make the computer perform a specific
task, such as writing a letter or drawing a picture?
A. application software
B. utility software
C. operating system software
D. system software

4. Which of the following units represents the largest amount of data?

A. kilobyte
B. terabyte
C. gigabyte
D. megabyte

5. You can use this output device only when you need to see information.
A. printer
B. speaker
C. monitor
D. communications

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6. Generally, a _______ cannot be removed from the computer.

A. mouse
B. keyboard
C. diskette
D. hard disk

7. A file that the user can open and use is called a(n) _______.
A. application
B. document
C. program
D. data

8. Because computer data has been reduced to numbers, it is described as being

_______.
A. digital
B. numeric
C. information
D. processor

9. Which type of disk can store up to 17 gigabytes of data?

A. floppy disk
B. compact disk
C. optical disk
D. digital video disk

10. Which type of software is used for creating slide shows?

A. Web design software
B. presentation software
C. word-processing software
D. spreadsheet software

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