Exam 7: Computer History and Components

One way to create a solid 3-D image for 3-D animation is to apply highlights and shadows to a _____.

When you think about your typical day, which of the following tasks would NOT involve technology?

What type of network sends signals through airwaves and usually does not require cables?

Marley stayed up late to watch the planet Mars rise in the east. She had read online that Mars was unusually close to the Earth in its orbit and would look nearly as large as the moon. However, she only saw stars, and the next morning she ended up oversleeping because of her late bedtime. Marley was the victim of __________.

Contact information for all the people taking a class at a school are stored in a ________ called Students.

Bailey reads wikis at the beginning of his research project to get his bearings on the topic. He switches to peer-reviewed journals and professional publications for his formal sources. Why does Bailey not use wikis as formal sources?

Meredith was using a spreadsheet app when it stopped responding and closed unexpectedly. What happened to the app?

Which of the following is a web app?

One of Richard's duties in his new job is to be active on LinkedIn and other professional social networks. Which of the following activities should he avoid when using social media for his company?

Which type of bitmap graphic loses some of its data during compression?

A surgeon has to perform a complex brain surgery on a patient. How could she practice her fine motor skills prior to the surgery?

Christian wants his company's blog to be informative, have a search function, and allow users to leave comments. A dynamic website rather than a static website would be better for him because a dynamic website ______.

Which of the following is the most important preinstalled software on a device? programs

Darcy plugged her guitar into her Windows laptop to record her music for a video. After she's finished, what kind of file should she look for on her computer?

Pacific Electronics has a website that sells electronic parts to phone manufacturers. Which type of e-commerce website does Pacific Electronics have?

If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software.

What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network?

An operating system is also called a(n) _____.

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.

Shelle wants to design her database so it's easy for the receptionist or another assistant to enter client information. What object should she create to accomplish this goal?