Exam 1: Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

Examples of operating systems include those that allow you to send and receive e-mail messages, prepare your taxes, organize digital photos, and play games.

(True/False)

4.8/5

(35)

Question 21

Which of the following is the term for known specific patterns of viruses?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(41)

Question 22

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to interact with a touch screen. Which of the following do you use?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(33)

Question 23

A(n) ____________________ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.

(Short Answer)

4.8/5

(37)

Question 24

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Another approach to learning about computers is to study how they are used today, which means learning about the categories of users. Which of the following types of users is the most likely to use computer-aided design software?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(39)

Question 25

Which of the following is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(35)

Question 26

Which of the following terms is an alternate term for the kind of computer shown in the accompanying figure?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(39)

Question 27

In which of the following mouse operations do you point to an item, hold down the left mouse button, move the item to the desired location on the screen, and then release the left mouse button?

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(32)

Question 28

The Internet is a service of the web.

(True/False)

4.7/5

(34)

Question 29

A webpage is a collection of related websites.

(True/False)

4.7/5

(36)

Question 30

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following mouse operations would you use if you want to deselect an item on the screen?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(32)

Question 31

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A leading maker of security software has made a claim that its software blocked a given number of malware attacks in a single year. From your knowledge of malware, which of the following is the likeliest number from that claim?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(32)

Question 32

Which of the following style of tablet does not contain a physical keyboard?

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(42)

Question 33

Which kind of device is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(41)

Question 34

In a networked environment, each computer on the network can access the hardware on the network.

(True/False)

4.9/5

(31)

Question 35

A(n) ____________________ is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.

(Short Answer)

4.8/5

(44)

Question 36

All social networking sites have a specialized audience.

(True/False)

4.8/5

(34)

Question 37

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Most computers and many mobile devices, such as smartphones and portable media players, can connect to which kind of network?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(32)

Question 38

A computer like the one in the accompanying figure weighs up to ____________________ pounds (depending on the configuration).

(Short Answer)

4.8/5

(25)

Question 39

Which of the following is an electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers and other digital devices?

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(35)

Question 40

Showing 21 - 40 of 181

Examples of operating systems include those that allow you to send and receive e-mail messages, prepare your taxes, organize digital photos, and play games.

Which of the following is the term for known specific patterns of viruses?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to interact with a touch screen. Which of the following do you use?

A(n) ____________________ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Another approach to learning about computers is to study how they are used today, which means learning about the categories of users. Which of the following types of users is the most likely to use computer-aided design software?

Which of the following is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals?

Which of the following terms is an alternate term for the kind of computer shown in the accompanying figure?

In which of the following mouse operations do you point to an item, hold down the left mouse button, move the item to the desired location on the screen, and then release the left mouse button?

The Internet is a service of the web.

A webpage is a collection of related websites.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following mouse operations would you use if you want to deselect an item on the screen?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A leading maker of security software has made a claim that its software blocked a given number of malware attacks in a single year. From your knowledge of malware, which of the following is the likeliest number from that claim?

Which of the following style of tablet does not contain a physical keyboard?

Which kind of device is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa?

In a networked environment, each computer on the network can access the hardware on the network.

A(n) ____________________ is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.

All social networking sites have a specialized audience.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Most computers and many mobile devices, such as smartphones and portable media players, can connect to which kind of network?

A computer like the one in the accompanying figure weighs up to ____________________ pounds (depending on the configuration).

Which of the following is an electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers and other digital devices?

The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

Filters