Question 1

Rajesh is considering whether to use a web app to collaborate with a group of friends on a project. What is one reason he should avoid using a web app for the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  His friends must be in the same location to use the web app. 
B)  He must store many copies of the group's documents on his hard drive. 
C)  One friend has an unreliable, slow Internet connection. 
D)  He wants to access the web app anytime and from anywhere.

Question 2

For keywords pertaining to academic research, Google returns more relevant and reliable results than Google Scholar, since Google Scholar is a subsidiary of Google.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What happens to files in a folder on a Windows system when the folder is deleted?

Accepted Answer

A)  The files are moved to a different folder. 
B)  The files are moved to the Recycle Bin. 
C)  The files are moved to the Trash folder. 
D)  Nothing-the files stay in the same location.

Question 4

What rules should guide your behavior when you interact with friends and coworkers on social media?

Accepted Answer

A)  Netiquette 
B)  Code of conduct 
C)  Acceptable use policy (AUP) 
D)  Digital inclusion

Question 5

Tristan just downloaded a new game he wants to play on his computer. What kind of file should he open in order to install and run the game?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desktop file 
B)  Executable file 
C)  Text file 
D)  Data file

Question 6

Nina wants to find a list of vegan restaurants in the city she is visiting over the weekend. Which of the following websites can she use to find this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yahoo 
B)  Gmail 
C)  Encyclopedia Britannica 
D)  Wikipedia

Question 7

Which of the following is a pointing device you can use instead of a mouse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keyboard 
B)  USB port 
C)  Projector 
D)  Touchpad

Question 8

If you connect to a Wi-Fi network that does not require a wireless network key, it is still secure enough to send private information because wireless networks encrypt all data anyway.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the core of an operating system called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kernel 
B)  Bootstrap programs 
C)  Flash memory 
D)  Graphical user interface

Question 10

There was a thunderstorm last night, and this morning, Sabine's computer won't turn on. What kind of electrical change most likely damaged her computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surge 
B)  Blackout 
C)  Noise 
D)  Brownout

Question 11

Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should choose a product that uses natural language processing, so he can type in where he wants to go. 
B)  He should choose a digital assistant that guesses where he wants to go based on the date. 
C)  He should choose a navigation app with artificial intelligence that can provide information about preferred routes. 
D)  He should choose an app with augmented reality that displays points of interest as he drives.

Question 12

_____ is the process of creating programs and apps from the idea stage to distribution to users.

Accepted Answer

A)  Software development 
B)  Cloud computing 
C)  System auditing 
D)  Object-oriented programming

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Using an app to order your coffee. 
B)  Turning off your alarm on your phone. 
C)  Running three miles with the dog. 
D)  Responding to your child's teacher's email.

Question 14

Daniella mailed a package to her brother three days ago. She wants to see if it has arrived yet. What technology will enable her to track her package?

Accepted Answer

A)  The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey. 
B)  The computer that is finding the fastest route for the driver. 
C)  The GPS that is avoiding traffic and hazardous conditions. 
D)  The phone that her brother will use when he receives the package.

Question 15

Why are vector images typically used for logos instead of bitmap images?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some types of bitmap graphics use lossy compression. 
B)  A vector image is a grid of pixels that forms an image. 
C)  Bitmap graphics are created by mathematical formulas. 
D)  Vector images are not resolution dependent.

Question 16

When David posts his photos to a Facebook album, the Facebook site automatically places David's photos in chronological order by when they were taken and suggests places David might want to tag in the photos. How does Facebook know this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tags 
B)  Filenames 
C)  Metadata 
D)  Comments

Question 17

Lossy compression discards some original content to create smaller files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When does the boot process start?

Accepted Answer

A)  when you shut down your computer 
B)  when you start an app 
C)  when the computer is about to run out of RAM 
D)  when you turn on your computer

Question 19

Twitter is an example of a wiki, which allows for collaborative editing by its users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Riley needs more storage space on his small laptop, and he needs that storage to be accessible without Internet access. What is the best storage option for Riley to add to his computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cloud storage 
B)  Internal hard drive 
C)  Optical hard drive 
D)  External hard drive

Exam 7: Technology and IT: From CAM to IoT and Digital Citizenship

Rajesh is considering whether to use a web app to collaborate with a group of friends on a project. What is one reason he should avoid using a web app for the project?

For keywords pertaining to academic research, Google returns more relevant and reliable results than Google Scholar, since Google Scholar is a subsidiary of Google.

What happens to files in a folder on a Windows system when the folder is deleted?

What rules should guide your behavior when you interact with friends and coworkers on social media?

Tristan just downloaded a new game he wants to play on his computer. What kind of file should he open in order to install and run the game?

Nina wants to find a list of vegan restaurants in the city she is visiting over the weekend. Which of the following websites can she use to find this information?

Which of the following is a pointing device you can use instead of a mouse?

If you connect to a Wi-Fi network that does not require a wireless network key, it is still secure enough to send private information because wireless networks encrypt all data anyway.

What is the core of an operating system called?

There was a thunderstorm last night, and this morning, Sabine's computer won't turn on. What kind of electrical change most likely damaged her computer?

Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use?

_____ is the process of creating programs and apps from the idea stage to distribution to users.

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

Daniella mailed a package to her brother three days ago. She wants to see if it has arrived yet. What technology will enable her to track her package?

Why are vector images typically used for logos instead of bitmap images?

When David posts his photos to a Facebook album, the Facebook site automatically places David's photos in chronological order by when they were taken and suggests places David might want to tag in the photos. How does Facebook know this information?

Lossy compression discards some original content to create smaller files.

When does the boot process start?

Twitter is an example of a wiki, which allows for collaborative editing by its users.

Riley needs more storage space on his small laptop, and he needs that storage to be accessible without Internet access. What is the best storage option for Riley to add to his computer?