Question 1

You received an unpleasant email from a coworker and you want to discreetly notify your supervisor. Which of the following features could you use to do this?

Accepted Answer

A)  BCC your supervisor in your response 
B)  CC your supervisor in your response 
C)  Reply All and add your supervisor in the To field 
D)  Reply and add your supervisor in the To field 
A)  BCC your supervisor in your response 
B)  CC your supervisor in your response 
C)  Reply All and add your supervisor in the To field 
D)  Reply and add your supervisor in the To field

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive cruise control system 
B)  Apple II 
C)  smartphone 
D)  RFID tags 
A)  adaptive cruise control system 
B)  Apple II 
C)  smartphone 
D)  RFID tags

Question 3

The greatest risk in using computers and smartphones comes from electronic waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Ms. Lawson, a primary school teacher, told her students that a photograph of the president is in the public domain. What does she mean by this?

Accepted Answer

A)  The photo uses copy protection software to limit access to the image. 
B)  The president has the legal right to sell, publish, or distribute the photo. 
C)  The photo is free of copyrights. 
D)  The president keeps the copyright to the photo while allowing others to use it. 
A)  The photo uses copy protection software to limit access to the image. 
B)  The president has the legal right to sell, publish, or distribute the photo. 
C)  The photo is free of copyrights. 
D)  The president keeps the copyright to the photo while allowing others to use it.

Question 5

Emma is working on a new resumé so she can apply for her first full-time job after college. She thinks her design is looking plain, though, and is worried she's missing important information. What advice can you give Emma to help her spruce up her resumé and make it look more professional?

Accepted Answer

A)  Post her resumé online 
B)  Add clipart and photos 
C)  Use a template 
D)  Change the color, size, and fonts of her text 
A)  Post her resumé online 
B)  Add clipart and photos 
C)  Use a template 
D)  Change the color, size, and fonts of her text

Question 6

Which of the following kinds of information can be commonly inferred from a video file format name?

Accepted Answer

A)  Video codec compatibility 
B)  Bit rate 
C)  Resolution 
D)  Sampling software compatibility 
A)  Video codec compatibility 
B)  Bit rate 
C)  Resolution 
D)  Sampling software compatibility

Question 7

How is streaming a video different from downloading it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike downloading, streaming requires you to install support software. 
B)  Unlike streamed content, downloaded content is stored on the computer. 
C)  Unlike streamed content, downloaded content cannot be stored on the computer. 
D)  Unlike downloading, streaming works only on smart TVs. 
A)  Unlike downloading, streaming requires you to install support software. 
B)  Unlike streamed content, downloaded content is stored on the computer. 
C)  Unlike streamed content, downloaded content cannot be stored on the computer. 
D)  Unlike downloading, streaming works only on smart TVs.

Question 8

When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  form factor 
B)  platform 
C)  hardware specifications 
D)  add-on devices 
A)  form factor 
B)  platform 
C)  hardware specifications 
D)  add-on devices

Question 9

What technology helps delivery truck drivers route around construction delays and traffic accidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  GPS 
B)  BYOD 
C)  CAM 
D)  M2M 
A)  GPS 
B)  BYOD 
C)  CAM 
D)  M2M

Question 10

Conducting a staff meeting online so employees from around the globe can join the discussion is an example of _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  e-commerce 
B)  a virtual private network connection 
C)  customer relationship management 
D)  e-business 
A)  e-commerce 
B)  a virtual private network connection 
C)  customer relationship management 
D)  e-business

Question 11

Big data is processed using relational databases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following storage locations does NOT give you access to your files over the Internet by default?

Accepted Answer

A)  Local hard drive 
B)  OneDrive 
C)  iCloud 
D)  Google Drive 
A)  Local hard drive 
B)  OneDrive 
C)  iCloud 
D)  Google Drive

Question 13

Which of the following is system software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operating system 
B)  Microsoft Office 
C)  Browser 
D)  Chat app 
A)  Operating system 
B)  Microsoft Office 
C)  Browser 
D)  Chat app

Question 14

Why is it not safe to connect to public Wi-Fi networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because these networks are rarely protected 
B)  Because they do not allow Internet access 
C)  Because the connection is often too slow 
D)  Because it can weaken your own Wi-Fi wireless router 
A)  Because these networks are rarely protected 
B)  Because they do not allow Internet access 
C)  Because the connection is often too slow 
D)  Because it can weaken your own Wi-Fi wireless router

Question 15

For an interview, Sean needs to familiarize himself with database software but cannot afford to purchase any software. Which of these app suites should he download?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Office 
B)  G suite 
C)  Apple iWork 
D)  Apache OpenOffice 
A)  Microsoft Office 
B)  G suite 
C)  Apple iWork 
D)  Apache OpenOffice

Question 16

Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is an ISP?

Accepted Answer

A)  A telecommunications company that sells Internet access. 
B)  A communications device that connects to a communications channel. 
C)  A central point for cables in a network for data sharing, 
D)  A system of two or more devices linked by wires, cables, or a telecommunications system. 
A)  A telecommunications company that sells Internet access. 
B)  A communications device that connects to a communications channel. 
C)  A central point for cables in a network for data sharing, 
D)  A system of two or more devices linked by wires, cables, or a telecommunications system.

Question 18

Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the following phrases should he use as the search query to find the results he needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emperor penguin 
B)  penguin colony 
C)  Emperor penguin colony 
D)  Emperor penguin images 
A)  Emperor penguin 
B)  penguin colony 
C)  Emperor penguin colony 
D)  Emperor penguin images

Question 19

Mya needs to make an online payment to buy a book on an e-commerce website that she accesses on the Chrome browser. Which of the following website features should make her question its security?

Accepted Answer

A)  An icon that indicates a secure connection 
B)  "https" in the URL 
C)  Requirement to sign in with a username and password 
D)  Absence of a lock icon in her browser window 
A)  An icon that indicates a secure connection 
B)  "https" in the URL 
C)  Requirement to sign in with a username and password 
D)  Absence of a lock icon in her browser window

Question 20

Which software development method uses a linear, structured development cycle that completes each step before continuing to the next phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  whirlpool method 
B)  rapid application development 
C)  agile development 
D)  waterfall method 
A)  whirlpool method 
B)  rapid application development 
C)  agile development 
D)  waterfall method

You received an unpleasant email from a coworker and you want to discreetly notify your supervisor. Which of the following features could you use to do this?

Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer?

The greatest risk in using computers and smartphones comes from electronic waste.

Ms. Lawson, a primary school teacher, told her students that a photograph of the president is in the public domain. What does she mean by this?

Emma is working on a new resumé so she can apply for her first full-time job after college. She thinks her design is looking plain, though, and is worried she's missing important information. What advice can you give Emma to help her spruce up her resumé and make it look more professional?

Which of the following kinds of information can be commonly inferred from a video file format name?

How is streaming a video different from downloading it?

When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer?

What technology helps delivery truck drivers route around construction delays and traffic accidents?

Conducting a staff meeting online so employees from around the globe can join the discussion is an example of _____________.

Big data is processed using relational databases.

Which of the following storage locations does NOT give you access to your files over the Internet by default?

Which of the following is system software?

Why is it not safe to connect to public Wi-Fi networks?

For an interview, Sean needs to familiarize himself with database software but cannot afford to purchase any software. Which of these app suites should he download?

Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.

What is an ISP?

Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the following phrases should he use as the search query to find the results he needs?

Mya needs to make an online payment to buy a book on an e-commerce website that she accesses on the Chrome browser. Which of the following website features should make her question its security?

Which software development method uses a linear, structured development cycle that completes each step before continuing to the next phase?

Access 2019

Excel 2019

Outlook 2019

Powerpoint 2019

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Word 2019

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Exam 7: Computer History and Components

You received an unpleasant email from a coworker and you want to discreetly notify your supervisor. Which of the following features could you use to do this?

Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer?

The greatest risk in using computers and smartphones comes from electronic waste.

Ms. Lawson, a primary school teacher, told her students that a photograph of the president is in the public domain. What does she mean by this?

Emma is working on a new resumé so she can apply for her first full-time job after college. She thinks her design is looking plain, though, and is worried she's missing important information. What advice can you give Emma to help her spruce up her resumé and make it look more professional?

Which of the following kinds of information can be commonly inferred from a video file format name?

How is streaming a video different from downloading it?

When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer?

What technology helps delivery truck drivers route around construction delays and traffic accidents?

Conducting a staff meeting online so employees from around the globe can join the discussion is an example of _____________.

Big data is processed using relational databases.

Which of the following storage locations does NOT give you access to your files over the Internet by default?

Which of the following is system software?

Why is it not safe to connect to public Wi-Fi networks?

For an interview, Sean needs to familiarize himself with database software but cannot afford to purchase any software. Which of these app suites should he download?

Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.

What is an ISP?

Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the following phrases should he use as the search query to find the results he needs?

Mya needs to make an online payment to buy a book on an e-commerce website that she accesses on the Chrome browser. Which of the following website features should make her question its security?

Which software development method uses a linear, structured development cycle that completes each step before continuing to the next phase?

Access 2019

Excel 2019

Outlook 2019

Powerpoint 2019

Windows 10 - 2019

Word 2019

Filters