Chapter 1 Introduction to IT

The raw facts and figures that are entered into a computer system are called:

• Information

• Data

• Material

• knowledge

If computer users want to travel with a computer on an airplane, they would normally take what kind of computer?

• Desktop computer

• Notebook computer

• Server

• Mainframe

Which of the following would be most likely to use a supercomputer?

• National Library

• High School

• A newspaper

• The U.S. weather service

Data that has been summarized or otherwise manipulated for use in decision-making is called:

• Information

• Data

• Hardware

• Software

            When you print out a report for class, the report would be which of the following?

• Data

• Product

• Input

• Output

A listing of all courses offered at your university would be considered _____, where a listing of all courses required in your major would be considered _____.

• information, data

• knowledge, information

• information, knowledge

• data, information

An example of a computer system designed to accommodate multiple users simultaneously is a

• Notebook Computer

• Desktop Computer

• Mainframe

• Wearable device

The following scenarios that explain Speed as an advantage of using computer.

• Computer is able to produce error-free results when correct data is provided

• Computer allow users to communicate with one another.

• Computer is very dependable as it is always ready for use anytime.

• Computer is able to process high volume of sales transactions in online shopping websites like Shopee and Lazada.

Which of the following devices is NOT important for video-conferencing?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Speaker

• Microphone

Which of the following types of computer is suitable for tutor to share files with students in a computer laboratory?

• Embeded computer

• Server

• Mainframe

• Supercomputer