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When were the first personal computers made available?
When were the first personal computers made available?
What was the main purpose of the Internet when it was first developed?
What was the main purpose of the Internet when it was first developed?
Which company was NOT mentioned as an early provider of Internet access?
Which company was NOT mentioned as an early provider of Internet access?
What phenomenon caused a significant increase in computer ownership?
What phenomenon caused a significant increase in computer ownership?
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What technology allows individuals to link their computers and share resources?
What technology allows individuals to link their computers and share resources?
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What type of networks were primarily deployed in schools and businesses before consumer-friendly options became available?
What type of networks were primarily deployed in schools and businesses before consumer-friendly options became available?
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Which of the following is an example of a popular online social network?
Which of the following is an example of a popular online social network?
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What advantage do wireless networks offer compared to wired networks?
What advantage do wireless networks offer compared to wired networks?
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What significant change did the digital revolution bring about in the 1980s?
What significant change did the digital revolution bring about in the 1980s?
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Which of the following technologies is NOT part of the digital revolution?
Which of the following technologies is NOT part of the digital revolution?
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What was one of the first digital electronic devices consumers encountered?
What was one of the first digital electronic devices consumers encountered?
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What role do transistors and integrated circuits play in digital devices?
What role do transistors and integrated circuits play in digital devices?
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Which of the following devices is considered part of the category of digital electronics?
Which of the following devices is considered part of the category of digital electronics?
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In what decade did digital watches first gain popularity?
In what decade did digital watches first gain popularity?
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What is suggested by the parallel drawn between the digital and industrial revolutions?
What is suggested by the parallel drawn between the digital and industrial revolutions?
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Which of these devices is an example of digital electronics used for fault diagnosis?
Which of these devices is an example of digital electronics used for fault diagnosis?
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What does digitization refer to?
What does digitization refer to?
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Which of the following is an example of technological convergence?
Which of the following is an example of technological convergence?
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What is the primary function of input devices?
What is the primary function of input devices?
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What role does the motherboard play in a computer?
What role does the motherboard play in a computer?
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How is the term 'output device' best defined?
How is the term 'output device' best defined?
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What is NOT a part of the information processing cycle?
What is NOT a part of the information processing cycle?
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What major influence will historians likely identify in the context of the digital revolution?
What major influence will historians likely identify in the context of the digital revolution?
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Which of the following accurately describes the function of processing in a computer?
Which of the following accurately describes the function of processing in a computer?
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Which type of monitor uses picture tube technology and is generally less energy efficient?
Which type of monitor uses picture tube technology and is generally less energy efficient?
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What distinguishes a nonimpact printer from an impact printer?
What distinguishes a nonimpact printer from an impact printer?
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Which type of printer is primarily associated with producing a character by physically contacting the paper?
Which type of printer is primarily associated with producing a character by physically contacting the paper?
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What is a characteristic of multifunction printers?
What is a characteristic of multifunction printers?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of inkjet printers?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of inkjet printers?
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Which statement about plotters is true?
Which statement about plotters is true?
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What type of nonimpact printer is known for its high-quality output determined by dots per inch (dpi)?
What type of nonimpact printer is known for its high-quality output determined by dots per inch (dpi)?
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Which type of monitor is generally more expensive but takes up less desk space?
Which type of monitor is generally more expensive but takes up less desk space?
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