Question 1

Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram are all examples of microblogging websites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Vivian is using a search engine to find photos for a school project. What search engine tool should she use to find photos she can legally copy and share?

Accepted Answer

A)  video search 
B)  download manager 
C)  license filter 
D)  date filter 
A)  video search 
B)  download manager 
C)  license filter 
D)  date filter

Question 3

When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following would most likely be a key in a key-value database of investment properties owned by a company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Residential 
B)  ZoneType 
C)  EnrollmentStatus 
D)  Active 
A)  Residential 
B)  ZoneType 
C)  EnrollmentStatus 
D)  Active

Question 5

A smart refrigerator can use _____ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a wireless network.

Accepted Answer

A)  transistors 
B)  sensors 
C)  kiosks 
D)  navigation systems 
A)  transistors 
B)  sensors 
C)  kiosks 
D)  navigation systems

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because he is using the same name, the computer knows that the files are different so it adds a number to the name. 
B)  Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work. 
C)  Because he is using the same name, the second document is put on the Clipboard until he selects a new name. 
D)  Because he is using the same name, the computer creates a new folder and saves it there. 
A)  Because he is using the same name, the computer knows that the files are different so it adds a number to the name. 
B)  Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work. 
C)  Because he is using the same name, the second document is put on the Clipboard until he selects a new name. 
D)  Because he is using the same name, the computer creates a new folder and saves it there.

Question 7

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bottlenecking 
B)  Clock speed 
C)  Reboot 
D)  Instructions per cycle (IP
C)  
A)  Bottlenecking 
B)  Clock speed 
C)  Reboot 
D)  Instructions per cycle (IP
C)

Question 8

Raul has a website for sports fans. He wants to track the number of new and returning visitors to his site. What can he use to find this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Website analytics 
B)  Content management system 
C)  Search engine optimization 
D)  Website builder 
A)  Website analytics 
B)  Content management system 
C)  Search engine optimization 
D)  Website builder

Question 9

How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data miners are digging up landfills looking for gold and platinum. 
B)  Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply. 
C)  Copper on circuit boards is creating fire hazards. 
D)  The computer parts quickly decay and become organic material 
A)  Data miners are digging up landfills looking for gold and platinum. 
B)  Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply. 
C)  Copper on circuit boards is creating fire hazards. 
D)  The computer parts quickly decay and become organic material

Question 10

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  tape drive 
B)  internal hard drive 
C)  memory card 
D)  USB flash drive 
A)  tape drive 
B)  internal hard drive 
C)  memory card 
D)  USB flash drive

Question 11

Sami is trying to figure out why she keeps missing deadlines for her schoolwork. She enjoys playing video games during her downtime, but she doesn't think this relaxing hobby interferes with her grades. And yet, she's still losing points from missed work. How can Sami determine what effect technology has on her schoolwork?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give up gaming for a few weeks and see if that helps. 
B)  Keep a log of all her gaming activities. 
C)  Take occasional breaks while gaming. 
D)  Keep a log of all her technology use. 
A)  Give up gaming for a few weeks and see if that helps. 
B)  Keep a log of all her gaming activities. 
C)  Take occasional breaks while gaming. 
D)  Keep a log of all her technology use.

Question 12

Dillon writes weekly short stories that he also illustrates. He wants to post his stories online to increase his exposure and hopefully get a writing contract with a publisher. Which type of digital communication technology would be the best fit for Dillon's goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blog 
B)  Email 
C)  Podcast 
D)  Wiki 
A)  Blog 
B)  Email 
C)  Podcast 
D)  Wiki

Question 13

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.

Accepted Answer

A)  passing 
B)  extracting 
C)  zipping 
D)  byting 
A)  passing 
B)  extracting 
C)  zipping 
D)  byting

Question 14

What technology can be used by people with a hearing disability to listen to a narration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speech recognition 
B)  Read aloud technology 
C)  Computer-aided technology 
D)  MIDI technology 
A)  Speech recognition 
B)  Read aloud technology 
C)  Computer-aided technology 
D)  MIDI technology

Question 15

Carlos is arranging a series of weekly conference calls for people in different parts of the world. Which of the following tools can he use to inform participants about the call details?

Accepted Answer

A)  Podcast 
B)  Message board 
C)  Blog 
D)  Digital calender 
A)  Podcast 
B)  Message board 
C)  Blog 
D)  Digital calender

Question 16

Which cloud technology characteristic ensures that a cloud customer can make changes to her cloud database from her smartphone while traveling for a conference and from her laptop when she's at home?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rapid elasticity 
B)  Broad network access 
C)  Resource pooling 
D)  Measured service 
A)  Rapid elasticity 
B)  Broad network access 
C)  Resource pooling 
D)  Measured service

Question 17

What type of cyberattack is used to trick a user into giving valuable information to an attacker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malware 
B)  Trojans 
C)  Cyberbullying 
D)  Social engineering 
A)  Malware 
B)  Trojans 
C)  Cyberbullying 
D)  Social engineering

Question 18

Dave and Pietro are active in the National Guard. Halfway through the semester, they receive orders to report to duty. How can their professor use technology to allow them to complete the course?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speed through the content and finish before they leave. 
B)  Mail them videotapes and tests. 
C)  Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests online. 
D)  Give them the classroom phone extension to dial in while away. 
A)  Speed through the content and finish before they leave. 
B)  Mail them videotapes and tests. 
C)  Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests online. 
D)  Give them the classroom phone extension to dial in while away.

Question 19

Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10 percent in the next year. What can the company do to meet this goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Become more active on social media. 
B)  Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices. 
C)  Print copies of email messages. 
D)  Discard old laptops and cell phones. 
A)  Become more active on social media. 
B)  Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices. 
C)  Print copies of email messages. 
D)  Discard old laptops and cell phones.

Question 20

Which of these programming languages would likely be the most difficult to learn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Python 
B)  Assembly 
C)  SQL 
D)  Ruby 
A)  Python 
B)  Assembly 
C)  SQL 
D)  Ruby

Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram are all examples of microblogging websites.

Vivian is using a search engine to find photos for a school project. What search engine tool should she use to find photos she can legally copy and share?

When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy.

Which of the following would most likely be a key in a key-value database of investment properties owned by a company?

A smart refrigerator can use _____ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a wireless network.

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

Raul has a website for sports fans. He wants to track the number of new and returning visitors to his site. What can he use to find this information?

How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?

Dillon writes weekly short stories that he also illustrates. He wants to post his stories online to increase his exposure and hopefully get a writing contract with a publisher. Which type of digital communication technology would be the best fit for Dillon's goals?

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.

What technology can be used by people with a hearing disability to listen to a narration?

Carlos is arranging a series of weekly conference calls for people in different parts of the world. Which of the following tools can he use to inform participants about the call details?

Which cloud technology characteristic ensures that a cloud customer can make changes to her cloud database from her smartphone while traveling for a conference and from her laptop when she's at home?

What type of cyberattack is used to trick a user into giving valuable information to an attacker?

Dave and Pietro are active in the National Guard. Halfway through the semester, they receive orders to report to duty. How can their professor use technology to allow them to complete the course?

Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10 percent in the next year. What can the company do to meet this goals?

Which of these programming languages would likely be the most difficult to learn?

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Exam 7: Computer History and Components

Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram are all examples of microblogging websites.

Vivian is using a search engine to find photos for a school project. What search engine tool should she use to find photos she can legally copy and share?

When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy.

Which of the following would most likely be a key in a key-value database of investment properties owned by a company?

A smart refrigerator can use _____ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a wireless network.

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

Raul has a website for sports fans. He wants to track the number of new and returning visitors to his site. What can he use to find this information?

How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?

Dillon writes weekly short stories that he also illustrates. He wants to post his stories online to increase his exposure and hopefully get a writing contract with a publisher. Which type of digital communication technology would be the best fit for Dillon's goals?

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.

What technology can be used by people with a hearing disability to listen to a narration?

Carlos is arranging a series of weekly conference calls for people in different parts of the world. Which of the following tools can he use to inform participants about the call details?

Which cloud technology characteristic ensures that a cloud customer can make changes to her cloud database from her smartphone while traveling for a conference and from her laptop when she's at home?

What type of cyberattack is used to trick a user into giving valuable information to an attacker?

Dave and Pietro are active in the National Guard. Halfway through the semester, they receive orders to report to duty. How can their professor use technology to allow them to complete the course?

Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10 percent in the next year. What can the company do to meet this goals?

Which of these programming languages would likely be the most difficult to learn?

Access 2019

Excel 2019

Outlook 2019

Powerpoint 2019

Windows 10 - 2019

Word 2019

Filters