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This is a Computer Science exam that was given to a friend of mine recently, when he was taking a BA 131 course from Instructor Bill Bruno at Portland Community College, in Portland, OR.  While my friend isn't exactly a computer guru, even he could see the obvious flaws in this test...
Feel free to send comments on the inaccuracies of this test to Bill Bruno himself, contact information here:

Bill Bruno
bbruno@pcc.edu
(503) 614-7421
http://spot.pcc.edu/~bbruno/

Portland Community College
Office: BLD 3 214 C - Rock Creek
P.O. Box, 19000
Portland, Oregon 97280, USA

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Exam 1
Number of questions: 50
Answers according to the instructor are designated by asterisks.

*Question 1* (3 points)
The device consisting of electronic circuitry that executes instructions
to process data is called ____.
	*a.	CPU
	b.	primary storage
	c.	secondary storage
	d.	RAM

*Question 2* (3 points)
A component that expands a computer’s input, storage, or output
capabilities is referred to as a(n) ____ device.
	a.	input
	b.	output
	c.	storage
	*d.	peripheral

*Question 3* (3 points)
Also called laptop computers, ____ are lightweight, portable computers
with built-in monitors, keyboards, hard disk drives, batteries, and AC
adapters.
	a.	desktop computers
	b.	microcomputers
	*c.	notebook computers
	d.	workstations

*Question 4* (3 points)
An input device that converts letters, numbers, and other characters
into electrical signals readable by a processor is called a ____.
	*a.	keyboard
	b.	mouse
	c.	printer
	d.	speaker

*Question 5* (3 points)
A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for
connecting PCs, workstations, and other devices is called a ____.
	a.	client
	b.	master
	c.	slave
	*d.	server

*Question 6* (3 points)
Tower PCs are ____ whose case or main housing sits on a desk, with the
keyboard in front and the monitor on top.
	a.	minicomputers
	b.	nanocomputers
	*c.	microcomputers
	d.	supercomputers

*Question 7* (3 points)
The term that refers to the use of a computer or some other information
device, connected through a network, to access information and services
is ____.
	a.	telecommuting
	b.	chatting
	*c.	online
	d.	email

*Question 8* (3 points)
Users access mainframes by means of a ____, which has a display screen
and a keyboard.
	a.	client
	b.	server
	*c.	terminal
	d.	local area network

*Question 9* (3 points)
What interconnected system of computers all over the world stores
information in a multimedia form?
	a.	internet
	*b.	World Wide Web
	c.	wide area network
	d.	local area network

*Question 10* (3 points)
The technology that merges computing with high-speed communications
links carrying data, sound, and video is ____ technology.
	*a.	information
	b.	communications
	c.	telecommunications
	d.	internet

*Question 11* (3 points)
One character of data is stored as one ____.
	*a.	byte
	b.	bit
	c.	kilobyte
	d.	gigabyte

*Question 12* (3 points)
Tiny, specialized microprocessors installed in “smart” appliances and
automobiles are called ____.
	a.	microcomputers
	*b.	microcontrollers
	c.	servers
	d.	workstations

*Question 13* (3 points)
A system that connects, usually by special cables, a group of desktop
PCs and other devices such as printers in an office or a building is
called ____.
	*a.	local area network
	b.	client
	c.	internet
	d.	World Wide Web

*Question 14* (3 points)
The next generation of smaller, faster computers that will fit into a
single human cell are known as ____.
	*a.	nanocomputers
	b.	workstations
	c.	supercomputers
	d.	teleputers

*Question 15* (3 points)
The process of copying software programs from secondary storage media to
the system’s hard disk is called ____.
	a.	download
	*b.	installation
	c.	upload
	d.	configuration

*Question 16* (3 points)
Technology that consists of electromagnetic devices and systems for
communicating over long distances is known as ____.
	*a.	communications technology
	b.	information technology
	c.	internet
	d.	networking

*Question 17* (3 points)
Which of the following devices allows users to make phone calls as well
as browse the World Wide Web?
	a.	teleputers
	b.	cell phones
	*c.	smartphones
	d.	modems

*Question 18* (3 points)
High-capacity computers with hundreds of thousands of processors that
can perform more than one trillion calculations per second are called ____.
	a.	desktop computers
	*b.	supercomputers
	c.	laptops
	d.	workstations

*Question 19* (3 points)
Embedded computers are known as ____.
	a.	microcomputers
	*b.	microcontrollers
	c.	nanocomputers
	d.	supercomputers

*Question 20* (3 points)
A communications system connecting two or more computers is called a ____.
	a.	modem
	b.	cable
	c.	telephone line
	*d.	network

*Question 21* (3 points)
Word enables you to do all of the following _except_:
	a.	create documents
	b.	edit existing documents
	c.	format documents
	*d.	learn how to touch type
	e.	create World Wide Web pages

*Question 22* (3 points)
Which of the following is the term for a toolbar that appears in its own
window, complete with a Title bar and Close button?
	a.	Standard
	b.	Formatted
	c.	Docked
	*d.	Floating
	e.	Suspended

*Question 23* (3 points)
Which toolbar provides access to file management and editing commands,
in addition to special features?
	a.	Control Toolbox
	b.	Formatting
	*c.	Standard
	d.	Frames
	e.	Reviewing

*Question 24* (3 points)
Word can work with all of the following types of documents _except_:
	*a.	soundtracks
	b.	World Wide Web pages
	c.	reports
	d.	proposals
	e.	cover letters

*Question 25* (3 points)
Which of the following is _not_ one of the ways you can create a new
document?
	a.	start with a blank document
	b.	use a document template
	*c.	use a form letter
	d.	use a wizard
	e.	all of these are ways to create a new document

*Question 26* (3 points)
Which of the following will _not_ be located by the Find command?
	a.	any word
	b.	any character
	c.	tab symbol
	d.	paragraph symbol
	*e.	all of these will be located by Find

*Question 27* (3 points)
The Replace command enables you to search for and replace all of the
following _except_
	a.	text
	b.	nonprinting characters
	*c.	grammatical errors
	d.	formatting characteristics
	e.	all of these are found and replaced

*Question 28* (3 points)
Which of the following can you not locate using the Find command?
	a.	text
	*b.	tables
	c.	formatting characteristics
	d.	nonprinting characters
	e.	all of these can be located

*Question 29* (3 points)
The cut, copy, and paste buttons are normally located on which toolbar?
	a.	Status
	b.	Menu
	*c.	Standard
	d.	Formatting
	e.	Title

*Question 30* (3 points)
When conducting a Spelling and Grammar check, potential spelling errors
are shown in
	a.	green
	b.	yellow
	*c.	red
	d.	blue
	e.	purple

*Question 31* (3 points)
Using a user name and password, the ISP will allow the user to connect
or ____.
	*a.	log on
	b.	download
	c.	upload
	d.	log out

*Question 32* (3 points)
What consists of hardware and software and allows voice, video, and data
to be communicated over traditional copper-wire telephone lines?
	*a.	ISDN
	b.	cable modem
	c.	communications satellite
	d.	bandwidth

*Question 33* (3 points)
ISP stands for ____.
	a.	internet select provider
	*b.	internet service provider
	c.	internet serial provider
	d.	internet service pusher


*Question 34* (3 points)
Which of the following is NOT an example of a download?
	a.	Saving pictures from the internet to your hard drive.
	b.	Storing a map for your vacation from the internet to your hard drive.
	*c.	Saving a presentation to a CD.
	d.	Saving a program from an internet site to your hard drive.

*Question 35* (3 points)
If you wish to be part of an online discussions on a favorite topic of
interest, you would subscribe to a(n) ____.
	a.	instant message service
	*b.	listserv
	c.	spam tracking
	d.	online group

*Question 36* (3 points)
Which of the following is NOT a suggested way to deal with spam?
	a.	Delete without opening.
	*b.	Immediately reply requesting to be removed from the mailing list.
	c.	Contact the ISP.
	d.	Check with abuse.net to find where to report offenders.

*Question 37* (3 points)
A set of communications rules for exchanging information is called a ____.
	a.	web browser
	b.	HTML
	c.	URL
	*d.	protocol

*Question 38* (3 points)
Gigabits per second are ____.
	a.	1 hundred bits per second
	b.	1 thousand bits per second
	c.	1 million bits per second
	*d.	1 billion bits per second

*Question 39* (3 points)
The transmission of data from a local computer to a remote computer is
called ____.
	*a.	upload
	b.	download
	c.	broadband
	d.	bandwidth

*Question 40* (3 points)
An expression for how much data can be sent through a communications
channel in a given amount of time is referred to as ____.
	a.	connectivity
	b.	dial-up
	*c.	bandwidth
	d.	download

*Question 41* (3 points)
The communications rules or protocols that allow browsers to connect
with web servers is ____.
	*a.	HTTP
	b.	HTML
	c.	Java
	d.	URL

*Question 42* (3 points)
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of DSL?
	a.	fast download
	b.	connection always on
	c.	consistent transmission rate
	*d.	universal availability

*Question 43* (3 points)
An automatic email mailing list of people who regularly participate in
discussion topics are called ____.
	a.	attachments
	b.	instant messaging
	*c.	listserv
	d.	spam

*Question 44* (3 points)
The internet connection that uses regular phone lines to transmit data
in megabits per second is ____.
	a.	T1 line
	b.	cable modem
	*c.	DSL line
	d.	communications satellite

*Question 45* (3 points)
The location of a web domain name in a computer somewhere on the
internet is called a ____.
	a.	home page
	b.	web page
	*c.	website
	d.	web portal

*Question 46* (3 points)
Bps stands for ____.
	a.	bytes per second
	*b.	bits per second
	c.	bandwidth per second
	d.	broadband per second

*Question 47* (3 points)
Generally, a very high-speed internet connection is referred to as ____.
	*a.	broadband
	b.	dial-up
	c.	bandwidth
	d.	upload

*Question 48* (3 points)
If you were emailing a term paper and wanted to maintain its formatting,
it would be sent as a(n) ____.
	a.	regular email
	b.	instant message
	c.	listserv message
	*d.	attachment

*Question 49* (3 points)
The .gov, .com, .net and .edu extensions are examples of ____.
	a.	emoticons
	b.	FAQs
	*c.	top-level domains
	d.	URLs

*Question 50* (3 points)
An independently controllable section of a web page is called a ____.
	a.	hyperlink
	b.	web site
	*c.	frame
	d.	window