计算机专业英语(2008影印版)课后习题单选题题目及答案

CHAPTER 1

A common term that describes the combination of traditional computer and communication technologies is

b. information technology

Procedures are typically documented in manuals written by

b. computer specialists

Which of the following is an example of connectivity?

a. Internet

Windows XP, windows Vista, and Macintosh OS X are all examples of

b. browsers

Because of their size and cost, these computers are relatively rare.

d. supercomputers

The system component that controls and manipulates data in order to produce information is called the

d. microprocessor

A system component that translates data and programs that humans can understand into a form that the computer can process is called a(n)

c. output device

A CD is an example of a(n)

c. optical disc

If you want to communicate a message or persuade other people, you would typically use this type of software.

d. presentation

Many experts are predicting that this revolution is expected to dramatically affect the way we communicate and use computer technology.

d. wireless

CHAPTER 2

The Internet was launched in 1969 when the United States funded a project that developed a national computer network called

d. ARPANET

__ is the most popular Internet activity.

a. communication

A(n) __ program provides access to Web resources.

c. ISP

Rules for exchanging data between computers are called

c. protocols

The last part of the domain name following the dot (.) is the top __ domain.

a. level

__ are widely used to add interest and activity to a Web site by presenting animation, displaying graphics, providing interactive games, and more.

a. Applets

Unwanted and unsolicited e-mails are called __.

a. spam

Programs that automatically submit your search request to several search engines simultaneously are called __.

a. metasearch engines

__ cash is the Internet’s equivalent to traditional cash.

d. Digital

These programs allow parents as well as organizations to block out selected sites and set time limits on Internet access.

b. filters

CHAPTER 3

This type of software works with end users , application software, and computer hardware t handle the majority of technical details.

d. system software

__ are narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations.

c. Specialized applications

The primary purpose of this type of software is to create text-based document.

b. word processing

Organizations create newsletters, manuals, and contracts are all examples of

d. documents