Exam 7: Computer History and Components

Non-volatile memory is temporary and loses its contents when the power is turned off.

When you purchase a device, system software is already loaded on it. Which of the following system software settings can you customize?

Maria is writing a fictional story about a character with a nickname that is copied from a very popular book series. The nickname affectionately refers to personality features of this character that are similar to the character in the other book series. Maria is concerned about whether she might be sued for using this nickname in her own book. Who should she contact to find out if she is allowed to use the nickname in this way?

Teagan is fixing a leak under the sink and asks her phone to display a video about making the repair. What technology is Teagan using to complete her plumbing task?

Rishon is building a website for his new business and needs to add photos to make the website more interesting. He's taken a few photos himself and he's received permission from a friend to include some of her photos. Where else can he acquire photos without violating copyright laws?

In business, what has replaced social bookmarking in helping users find the most relevant, high-quality information, collect it, and share it with others?

Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?

Sherry is concerned that a new app her team is developing might not meet the customer's schedule. What can her team do to determine whether they can complete the project on time or should scale back features in the app?

Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.

After creating a webpage with HTML code, what do you need to do so that others can access it on the Internet?

What area of software development focuses on the user's reaction to and interaction with the software product?

Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What device could he use to create an electronic copy of the certificate?

Hunter has dyslexia and struggles to understand text when he reads it to himself. It seems assigned class readings always make more sense when someone else reads them to him. What tool can help Hunter study more independently?

What facilitates bundling of video, audio, codec, and subtitles into a single package?

Which of the following is not a hardware device that controls the movement of the pointer on a computer screen?

Liena is thinking of running for her local school board and wants to use social media to reach supporters. Which of the following negative effects of social media might affect her campaign?

Software simulating a real or imagined environment that appears as 3-D space is also called a _____.

Maisie doesn't limit her time watching enjoyable and relaxing shows on her laptop in the evenings after work and on the weekends because technology has an entirely wholesome effect without any risks.

Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers?

Designers use ___________ , which are blueprints of different aspects of the program that also indicate how a user gets from one area of the program to another.