d. It is not used for all computing tasks.
e. It is the computer of choice when price is no object.
4. A knowledge worker is:
a. Someone who uses a computer in his or her work.
b. A white-collar worker.
c. The owner of a small business.
d. Someone who wants more work productivity using
Computers.
e. All of the above.
5. Data processing is:
A. Programming information into computers.
b. Storing one datum.
с People turning computer data into information.
d. Input, processing, output, storage, and results.
FlLL-IN-THE-BLANK
1. The two central characteristics of a modern computer are_________ and_____________.
2. The name of the first modern computer was_____________.
3. A computer system is made up of
___________,___________,
___________,___________, and
___________.
4. The Information Age states that information has the following three characteristics ___________,_____________ and __________
5. The personal computer has as its standard
components a__________,____________, and__________.
6.The modern computer is___________and____________.
True/False
1. The minicomputer was invented because mainframes became too large to fit in buildings.
2. The software most commonly used by a knowledge worker is systems software.
3. Knowledge workers, using computers, are creating less paper every year.
4 A document is always paper.
5. The three components that make up a personal computer are not the same ones that make up larger computers.
