A
Joel wants to find a specific webpage containing the words "The quick brown fox" in the same sequence. Which of the following search queries should he use to produce the most helpful results?
"The quick brown fox"
Which of the following searches would return the best results on pandas in their natural habitat?
"wild panda" -zoo
Joel wants to find a specific webpage containing the words "The quick brown fox" in the same sequence. Which of the following should he use as his search query to make this process fastest?
'The quick brown fox'
What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?
* (asterisk)
Recent top-level domains include _____.
- .aero - .mobi
Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain?
- A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired - A story written by an author who has given up his or her copyright on it
Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?
- A lock icon is not displayed in the address bar. - The URL of the website begins with http.
Open websites typically include ____.
- Commercial sites - Personal websites
Stuart is explaining search results rankings to his younger brother. Which of the following should he NOT state as parameters for page rankings?
- Design quality of the webpage - Location of the server hosting the webpage
Helga runs a website on which she sells houseplants. She also earns through pay-per-click advertising that allows search engines to show targeted ads on her site. Which of these products are likely to be advertised on her website?
- Gardening gloves - Terracotta planters - Garden scissors - Watering cans
Keith, a 9th grade student, wants to find out if a Pete Clifford, an author of an article on inflation, is an expert in Applied Economics or not. Which of the following can he do to find this information?
- He can search the Internet for other articles written by Pete on this topic. - He can post a question on different social media platforms. - He can search LinkedIn to learn if Pete is an expert in that field.
Rajesh wants to collaborate with his friends on a web app to complete on a project. While collaborating online has many advantages, it comes with its own set of disadvantages too. In which of the following instances can using a web app be disadvantageous for Rajesh?
- If the provider of the web app he uses goes out of business - If he has an intermittent internet connection at his home
Marco needs a free image of a monkey swinging on a tree branch for a project. How can he find and use it without violating copyrights?
- Look for the image on Creative Commons using keywords 'monkey swinging.' - Enter the keyword 'monkey swinging' in a search engine and filter for images that are labeled for reuse.
Advantages of web apps include _______.
- No need to install an app - Collaboration with coworkers and friends - Available anywhere with an Internet connection
Sylvie wrote a short story and obtained a copyright for it. With regard to using her story, which of the following is she legally allowed to do now?
- Offer it to a school teacher at no cost to use in the classroom - Offer it to a publisher at no cost to use commercially - Sell it to a school teacher or a publisher - Publish it in a local newspaper or magazine
You can use a browser to _____.
- Research information - Work in web apps - Watch videos
Search engines use software that combs the web to find webpages and add new data about them to the database. What is this software called?
- Spiders - Crawlers
Elements that have little or no effect on search results include ____.
- Stop words - Capital letters
Kay is trying to understand the health benefits of avocados. She finds an article on tracyshealthproducts.com. What of the following can assure Kaya that the content is credible?
- The site is popular for selling health and wellness products for all age groups. - The article's author has been working as a consulting nutritionist for the last 3 years.
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?
- This photograph of the president is free of copyrights. - No permission is required to use the photograph.
Mario is looking for an official website where he can find information about how to file his federal income taxes. Four URLs in his search results seem interesting, though each has a different three-letter extension. Which of these TLDs most likely indicates the best website for Mario's needs?
.gov
If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain?
.mobi
Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers?
.net
Which CPU clock speed is fastest?
3 Ghz
How many bits make a byte?
8
What is a video card?
A circuit board that processes image signals
The Apple II is an example of what type of device?
A computer designed for personal use
Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain?
A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired
When you enter a query in a search engine, where does the search engine look to collect its results?
A database index
Technology in daily life can increase productivity, convenience, safety, and security. Which of the following uses of technology is most often used to address security concerns?
A doorbell with a motion-detection camera
Brendon is browsing a website called "chalknboardforums.com." What is chalknboardforums most likely?
A for-profit organization
Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage?
A formatting toolbar
Jodi is travelling to San Francisco for a conference. She has stored her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft's web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting her slides?
A poor internet connection
Google is an example of which type of website?
A search site
Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends?
A social networking website
Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result?
A usage rights filter shows information about using an image.
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?
AI
Virtual reality vs augmented reality
AR: A type of virtual reality that uses an image of an actual place or thing and adds digital information to it. VR: The use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional (3-D) space.
Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the methods used by one farmer, who is also a published author, and wants to use his explanations in his research paper. How can Benny ensure he doesn't plagiarize?
Add a formal citation and use the farmer's explanation in his paper
Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the methods used by one farmer, who is also a published author, and wants to use his explanations in his research paper. How can Benny ensure he doesn't plagiarize?
Add a formal citation and use the farmer's explanation in his paper.
Which of the following people will benefit the most from using a B2B website?
Akiko, who provides services to other smaller businesses which helps them establish themselves in the market
Which of the following communications technologies are used for IoT communications?
All of These
Which of the following communications technologies are used for IoT communications?
All of these: Bluetooth, NFC, RFID
How can you control an IoT-connected smart device?
An Associated App
How can you control an IoT-connected smart device?
An associated app
Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?
An insecure website does not include indicators such as a lock icon. In addition, the URL starts with "http," indicating an unprotected protocol for transmitting information. The address bar in the Chrome browser identifies such websites as "Not secure."
Miller logged into his school email account using a browser on his iPhone. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to have been the browser he used?
Apple Safari
Darren is hoping to get search results that begin with the words "art history." Which of the following search terms will help him?
Art history*
Patricia intends to study analyses of the last five Presidential elections. Which of the following is an authentic source for the study?
Articles published in a newspaper known to be neutral toward any political party
Patricia intends to study the analysis of the results of last five Presidential elections. Which of the following would be authentic sources for the study?
Articles published in a newspaper known to be non-aligned toward any political party
Mateo is designing a diagram showing a water cycle that can extensively be used by various textbook publishers, and he wants to recover the costs he incurs designing it. At what stage will his intellectual property rights come into effect, which will necessitate users to pay him royalty?
As soon as the image exists in physical form
Mateo is designing a technical diagram that many textbook publishers can use, and he wants to make sure he retains the rights to the diagram before selling it. At what stage does a copyright for his creative work come into effect?
As soon as the image exists in physical form
What technology could you use to display an image of a street overlaid with markers indicating restaurant locations?
Augmented reality (AR)
What technology could you use to term-9display an image of a street overlaid with markers indicating restaurant locations?
Augmented reality (AR)
Which of the following companies is most likely to use CAM technology?
Bellevue Carpet Manufacturing
Dmitri is formatting the citations for his research paper. In what section of the research paper should he include this information?
Bibliography
Rygel is shopping for t-shirts online for an upcoming school trip. Instead of prices, (to ) "Get a Quote" (b)utton appears next to each t-shirt. What type of e-commerce website is he most likely visiting?
Business to Business (B2B)
Pacific Electronics has a website that sells electronic parts to phone manufacturers. Which type of e-commerce website does Pacific Electronics have?
Business to business (B2B)
Rygel is shopping for t-shirts online for an upcoming school trip. Instead of prices, a "Get a Quote" button appears next to each t-shirt. What type of e-commerce website is he most likely visiting?
Business to business (B2B)
Blackbaud is a company that supplies services and software designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e-commerce website will Blackbaud have?
Business-to-business
Which computer component is primarily responsible for converting input (data) into meaningful output (information)?
CPU
A search operator is a _____.
Character, word, or symbol you can enter to narrow a search
Ariel is shopping for a laptop. He's having trouble deciding among between three options that all have good reviews and fall within his budget. How can Ariel compare the performance potential for each of his top three options?
Check benchmarking information online.
Four students came across a photograph of a painting on the Internet that they wish to use in their respective reports. Who has best practiced the ethics of intellectual property rights in using it?
Clarence, who sent an email to the photographer and got his written approval, which he preserved. He mentioned the photographer's name in his report.
Kenny is about to sign into his bank's website when he notices the layout looks different from the last time he was on this site. The URL begins with HTTPS, but Kenny is still not convinced this site is safe. Knowing that anyone can create a secure website that uses HTTPS, how can Kenny find the digital certificate to check that his bank actually owns this website?
Click the name of the organization next to the address bar
In a web app, where is data usually stored?
Cloud storage
Luis follows a lot of news sources in his industry. He subscribes to several blogs written by industry experts, and updates are sent to his Feedly account. The Feedly website collects updates like this from thousands of sources so readers can access them all from one place. What kind of website is Feedly?
Content aggregator
Ronald maintains a website that focuses on travel-related information. He gathers adventure posts from various travel blogs and shares them to his site. What type of a website does Ronald maintain?
Content aggregator site
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?
Copy photos from a public domain website
_____ is a nonprofit organization that helps content creators keep copyright to their materials while allowing others to use, copy, or distribute their work.
Creative Commons
Francis has designed a picture book appropriate for third graders. He wants teachers across the world to freely download, use, and distribute his work, but he would still like to retain his copyright on the content. What type of license should he use for his book?
Creative Commons license
Which of the following is NOT a factor search engines consider when ranking search results?
Design quality of the webpage
Rory is shopping for a computer to create and edit video content. What type of computer would best suit her needs?
Desktop computer with large monitor and the best available processor
_____ means having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies.
Digital literacy
in http://www.example.com/articles/contact.html, what do the call the "example.com" part of the URL?
Domain name
Dominic lists his camera for sale on an online auction site. Chloe is the highest bidder and purchases the camera. How does the auction site earn its revenue through the transaction?
Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site
Dominic lists his camera for sale on an online auction site. Chloe is the highest bidder and purchases the camera. How does the auction site earn its revenue through the transaction?
Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site.
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?
Emperor penguin colony
Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the following phrases should be used as the search query help him find the results he needs?
Emperor penguin large group
What technology would a bank's website use a scramble information as it is transmitted over the Internet.
Encryption
Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?
Encryption
When using a Windows Internet browser, pressing _____ reloads a page.
F5
Kyle likes to keep in touch with his friends and family using the Internet. He enjoys sharing pictures, music, and ideas. He also enjoys playing games with others online. Which of the following online platforms should he use to do all of this?
Facebook, because apart from being a regular social networking website, it also allows game play
A business transaction carried out with a person after being introduced on a social networking website is an example of e-commerce. (T/F)
False
A search site is the same thing as a search engine. (T/F)
False
A specialty search engine searches only websites that require a subscription. (T/F)
False
A web app is an app that you access instead of a web browser. (T/F)
False
An e-commerce website offers fewer models, colors, and sizes than a physical store
False
B2B e-commerce relies increasingly on in-person sales calls to businesses. (T/F)
False
E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to create accounts and manage payment transactions without revealing your financial information. (T/F)
False
Google Scholar and Google News are examples of specialty search engines that allow a person to access information sources of a particular category. (T/F)
False
Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com.
False
Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com. (T/F)
False
Nellie recently sold her old laptop directly to a student from different country using an e-commerce website. The website she used runs on B2B model.
False
Nellie recently sold her old laptop directly to a student from different country using an e-commerce website. The website she used runs on B2B model. (T/F)
False
News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content.
False
News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content. (T/F)
False
Online fraud does not affect your credit score. (T/F)
False
Placing a dash before a term tells Google to search only for that word. (T/F)
False
The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated
False
The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated. (T/F)
False
To buy a DSLR camera online, Willa should first evaluate different models based on specifications, read customer reviews, choose a product, make online payment, and finally add it the cart. (T/F)
False
Using the CARS checklist is one way to evaluate if a webpage's content as an information source. CARS stands for Crisp, Accurate, Responsible, Supportable. (T/F)
False
When accessed, an e-commerce website that sells carpentry tools displays a lock icon somewhere in the window of the browser. The address bar in the Chrome browser would identify this website as "insecure."
False
When accessed, an e-commerce website that sells carpentry tools displays a lock icon somewhere in the window of the browser. The address bar in the Chrome browser would identify this website as "insecure." (T/F)
False
You use the CARS checklist to determine whether a website is current, appealing, relevant, and sophisticated
False
What technology helps delivery truck drivers route around construction delays and traffic accidents?
GPS
Which of the following is a web app?
Google Docs
Alex is writing a research paper and needs to cite academic sources. As he begins searching on Google, he finds he must dig through a lot of results showing blog posts and news articles. Which specialty search engine might better focus his search results?
Google Scholar
Jin is planning a get-together for several friends from work. He's looking for a digital deal he can use at the restaurant. Which website would work best for this purpose?
Groupon
Reggie is having trouble signing into his email account at work. He picks up the phone to call someone in IT, and then checks the phone list to see who to call. Which IT area should Reggie call?
Help Desk
Reginald's son has cerebral palsy and needs a keyboard with large keys to complete his schoolwork. Which law requires the school to provide funding for this equipment?
IDEA
Which of the following is a group that sets standards for how devices work together across the Internet?
IETF
Victoria wants to add a new logo to her landscape management website. Where would be the most appropriate location for her to place it on the home page?
In the header
Victoria wants to add a new tagline to her landscape management website. Where would be the most appropriate location for her to place it on the home page?
In the header
What is consumer-to-consumer e-commerce?
Individuals selling to individuals online
Rogelio wants to buy appliances for his newly leased apartment. He looks for information on PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping website. Which of the following advantages do sites such as this offer?
Information that will help obtain best value for money spent
EasyMart (EM) has a physical store and an online shopping site and is coming up with deals on retail products for the week of Christmas. As a marketing consultant at EM, which of the following tactics would you recommend to achieve the highest sales?
Issue digital coupons for discounts on all products
What was significant about the introduction of the microprocessor in the 1970s?
It was faster, smaller, and less expensive than integrated circuits.
Kevin is a hotel manager and has noticed long lines of impatient customers at the front desk. What IoT technology can Kevin use to help solve this problem?
Kiosks
Eric just signed up for his first college class after being out of school for nearly a decade. He goes to the bookstore the week before class starts to get his book, and he's surprised to learn that he only needs an access card. How will Eric be accessing the course material for his college class?
LMS
A sponsored link is defined as a _____.
Link from an advertiser to a product or service related to the search
Steve has built an online shopping website and he would like to increase his website ranking in the search results. You are his consultant. Which of the following would you recommend for him to help achieve his goal?
Link his website to other popular websites
Sami is about to graduate with her IT degree and needs to post her resumé online to help with her job search. Which website should she use to post her qualifications?
Sami is about to graduate with her IT degree and needs to post her resumé online to help with her job search. Which website should she use to post her qualifications?
Eneida found an excellent deal on a printer and excitedly brought it home, plugged it in, and turned it on. Unfortunately, when she tried to print her homework for the next day, it didn't work. What should Eneida check to fix this problem?
Make sure the right device driver is installed on the computer.
Kira works for a software company that currently plans to purchase iPad tablets for every child in a nearby rural school's fourth grade classes. The students will be allowed to take their iPads home so their parents can also get some exposure to the technology. Kira is concerned, however, that buying iPads might further widen the digital divide. What key factor might reduce the positive impact this plan could have for making technology more accessible to these families?
Many rural families don't have Internet access at home
Kira works for a software company that currently plans to purchase iPad tablets for every child in a nearby rural school's fourth grade classes. The students will be allowed to take their iPads home so their parents can also get some exposure to the technology. Kira is concerned, however, that buying iPads might further widen the digital divide. What key factor might reduce the positive impact this plan could have for making technology more accessible to these families?
Many rural families don't have Internet access at home.
What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page?
Most relevant results
An application programmed to run on a specific platform is called a ____.
Native app
Should you gather information from a website where no author information is available?
No
Amanda is used to buying clothes from physical stores. Her friend, Stuart, prefers online shopping and wants to persuade her to shop online as well. Which of the following arguments can Stuart make to convince Amanda without painting a false picture?
One can shop online even if the weather is bad or if a specific store is closed.
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?
One friend has an unreliable, slow Internet connection
Which technology helps create an intelligent classroom environment?
Online Productivity software
__________ services act as a middleman, allowing individuals to securely send and receive money.
P2P
Vanessa recently developed an interest in cloud computing. She dug into a cloud service and taught herself several skills while using the provider's built-in training to challenge herself even more. She's now thinking she might be able to get a promotion and a raise because of all she's learned. What's the fastest way for her to effectively prove to her employer how much she now knows about cloud computing?
Pass a certification exam
Zayn is ready to pay for a cart full of groceries in the self-checkout lane, including a carton of ice cream that will soon begin to melt if he doesn't hurry. He reaches for his credit card to scan in the reader, and realizes he left his wallet in the car. How can Zayn solve this problem quickly?
Pay with an app on his smartphone
Cookies that remain on your device indefinitely are called ______.
Persistent
Leslie is traveling for a business trip. The first night in her hotel room , she plugged her phone's power cable into the USB outlet on the bedside lamp. The next morning when she tries to turn on her phone, the screen is blank. What is the best next step to address this problem?
Plug the phone into a wall outlet to recharge the phone.
What does 1 represent in stored data?
Presence of an electronic charge
Which of the following actions is NOT consistent with green computing standards?
Printing email receipts
Francis has designed a picture book appropriate for third graders. He wants teachers across the world to freely download, use, and distribute his work, but he would still like to retain his copyright on the content. On which of the following platforms should he upload the book?
Project Gutenberg
Which of the following is an example of B2C e-commerce?
Purchasing items online with a store credit card
What type of memory contains the instructions needed to start a computer?
ROM chips
Sharon wants to find out the server address of the URL of a webpage that she was routed to while using her school website http://www.blissfieldschools.us/students/technologyresources/ What should she do?
Read the name of the website of her school in the URL
Which of these sites provides coupon codes and offer alerts for discounts?
RetailMeNot
What does it mean to restore a computer?
Revert all operating system settings back to their defaults.
Alison has just finished creating her website to display her graphic design artwork. Now she wants to make sure her website will show up in search engine results. What kinds of changes should she consider to accomplish her goal?
SEO
Linda, who is nearly blind, writes a blog post each week advocating for workplace accommodations that maximize employment potential for people with disabilities. To keep up with current news in her field, she follows many other bloggers. What technology can Linda use so she can listen to the text written by other authors?
Screen reader
Joe wants to use an engaging image as a hook in his presentation, but he's afraid of violating any copyright laws. What should he do?
Search for an image on Creative Commons
Harry wants to buy a secondhand red skateboard online. Which of the following should he use as search keywords so the results include exactly what he wants?
Secondhand "red skateboard"
A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure?
She should check whether the URL of the website starts with "http" or "https."
Gertie wants to buy a smartwatch by making an electronic payment. She is not willing to divulge her financial information, and her only bank account is not linked to any online payment service. Which of the following most aligns to what Gertie feels comfortable doing?
She should use a virtual account number to make the payment.
When Mason navigates to an e-commerce site in his browser, the webpage asks for permission to store cookies on his computer. If he refuses, what feature of the website might not work correctly?
Shopping cart
Cathy wants to buy a new watch online. Though she's heard of instances of online fraud, she is tempted to make the purchase because the watch she wants is not available in the stores in her town. Which of the following increases her chance of the payment NOT being secure?
Shopping on a website that requires her to share her One Time Password with a caller
Cathy wants to buy a new watch online, but is concerned about security when making the purchase. Which of the following increases the chance that her payment is NOT secure?
Shopping on a website that uses the HTTP protocol
Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction?
Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.
Search engines use software that combs the web to find webpages and add new data about them to the database. What is this software called?
Spiders
Marina needs some information about how a carburetor works in an aircraft. She used Google to search for information on the web and now wants to refine the results to show videos only. Which of the following tools on the search engine results page (SERP) would you recommend to Marina?
Subject filter
Melissa likes working with her hands. When she was a kid, she was always playing with Legos, and as she got older, she started taking apart small household appliances like radios or telephones. Which IT career area might be the best fit for Melissa?
Technology service and repair
Which of the following technologies can professionals use to perform their jobs more efficiently?
Telecommuting
Dmitri is trying to choose a URL for his new website selling custom (sports) netting products. He wants to use the .net TLD. Why is this a bad idea?
The .net TLD is used for Internet administrative organizations.
Dmitri is trying to choose a URL for his new website selling custom sports netting products. He wants to use the .net TLD. Why is this a bad idea?
The .net TLD is used for Internet administrative organizations.
Kay is researching the health benefits of avocados. She finds an article on the website tracyshealthproducts.com. Which of the following can assure Kay that the content is credible?
The article's author has been a nutritionist for the last three years.
Keith is researching a controversial topic and wants to use a website he found as an information source. Which of the following is a sign that the website is not a worthwhile resource?
The author uses emotional language to express a single point of view.
Sandy is researching a new car she plans to purchase after graduation, and has narrowed her choices to three car models from three manufacturers. One article she's reading online favors one model over the other two. Which of the following factors could indicate this source is not reasonable?
The author works for a company that sells one of the cars
Sandy is researching a new car she plans to purchase after graduation, and has narrowed her choices to three car models from three manufacturers. One article she's reading online favors one model over the other two. Which of the following factors could indicate this source is not reasonable?
The author works for a company that sells one of the cars.
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?
The photo is free of copyrights.
Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?
The transactions involve review by a team of people before making a purchase decision.
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.
The web app's server
Which of the following describes the relationship between the web and the Internet?
The web is part of the Internet
Which of the following describes the relationship between the web and the Internet?
The web is part of the Internet.
Susan is reading through a collection of webpages that contains information about a software firm. The firm manages the information on these webpages. What is Susan most likely browsing?
The website of the software firm
Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects?
There are search engines available with more reliable research.
The current Copyright Law states that, in general, works published after 1977 will fall into public domain 70 years after the death of the author. Which of the following will be true for those who want to use a whole or portions of a novel published in 1978, with a copyright notice 70 years after the author dies?
They are free to do so without seeking permission or paying royalty.
Bentley is the head of a software development team and needs to use a web app for project management. Which of the following web apps best suits his needs?
Trello
A specialty search engine lets you search online information sources that general search engines do not always access.
True
Claire wants to use a quote by a famous author in an article she is writing about the declining population of Great White sharks. She will not be infringing the copyright of the author if she makes a citation in the article.
True
Claire wants to use a quote by a famous author in an article she is writing about the declining population of Great White sharks. She will not be infringing the copyright of the author if she makes a citation in the article. (T/F)
True
Digital coupon tools are available as browser extensions. (T/F)
True
E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt data and protect you from fraud and identity theft
True
If you have information literacy, you can select the right tool to find the information you need.
True
Information literacy can help us recognize the fact that information on the web cannot be taken for face value and must be evaluated critically. (T/F)
True
Information literacy helps us to identify the tool most suited to elicit the kind of information we need. (T/F)
True
Information literacy means you can evaluate whether online information is misleading, biased, or out of date.
True
Online classified ads are an example of C2C e-commerce
True
Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs to look at the address bar of the browser.
True
Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs to look at the address bar of the browser. (T/F)
True
Tier 1 networks provide the main travel routes for Internet data. (T/F)
True
Web spiders or crawlers search the Internet for new and updated webpages. (T/F)
True
Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage
True
Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage. (T/F)
True
Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework.
True
Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework. (T/F)
True
You can use some social search tools to search multiple sites at once. (T/F)
True
What device can protect a computer from damage if the power suddenly goes out during a thunderstorm?
UPS
Alicia often shows short, engaging videos to her fifth-grade science students. She has more success using RhythmOne instead of Google to find appropriate videos. Which of the following most likely explains why?
Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part of the video with the search term.
Alicia often uses short, engaging videos to engage her fifth-grade science students. She finds RhythmOne a lot more intuitive than Google in offering the most relevant videos when she performs a search. Which of the following most likely explains why?
Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part with the search keyword.
Bentley is the head of a Software Development team and needs to organize his team's workflow. How can he use web apps to efficiently manage his team's projects, schedules, and processes?
Use Trello to plan and monitor activities, and maintain dashboards
Gregory is researching the use of certain drugs for treating anemia in women living in a developing country. Which of the following approaches can he use for his research?
Use the web directories created by health research institutions
Gregory is researching the use of certain drugs for treating anemia in women living in a developing country. Which of the following approaches is the most focused on his research?
Use the web directories created by health research institutions.
The ____ develops and disseminates protocols to maintain global web compatibility.
W3C
What type of app runs in a browser?
Web app
Crissie is organizing a group of volunteers to help contribute ideas for a fundraiser event. Because the volunteers are spread across the country, she wants to set up a site where group members can contribute and modifynotes, links, and other information. Which type of site would work best for this purpose?
Wiki
Andy is a freelance reporter and is reviewing an article he wrote for a magazine. He wants to quickly crosscheck some facts he stated in his article. Which of the following can help Andy?
Wolfram Alpha
Andy is writing an article and wants to verify a few facts. Which of the following websites is designed to provide answers to factual questions
Wolfram Alpha
For which of the following school assignments would information literacy be most relevant?
Writing a research paper
Amelie lists her dishwasher for sale on eBay. Ryan, who lives in another city, bids for the best price and uses his credit card to pay for the dishwasher. Is this transaction an example of e-commerce?
Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website.
Darren is hoping to get search results that begin with the words "art history." Which of the following search terms will help him?
art history*
Luis follows a lot of news sources in his industry. He subscribes to several blogs written by industry experts, and updates are sent to his Feedly account. The Feedly website collects updates like this from thousands of sources so readers can access them all from one place. What kind of website is Feedly?
content aggregator
What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website
cookies
Which computer type will take up the most space in a workspace?
desktop computer
____ means having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies.
digital literacy
in http://www.example.com/articles/contact.html, what do the call the "example.com" part of the URL?
domain name
What technology would a bank's website use a scramble information as it is transmitted over the Internet.
encryption
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?
external hard drive
What should you do before you turn on a laptop for the first time?
fully charge the battery
Brendon wants to volunteer at the Red Cross, a nonprofit agency. He enters redcross.com in his browser, but cannot find the right website. What mistake is he making?
he should enter redcross.org because Red Cross is a nonprofit organization.
Reggie is having trouble signing into his email account at work. He picks up the phone to call someone in IT, and then checks the phone list to see who to call. Which IT area should Reggie call?
help desk
Nira is about to purchase her first house and needs to find a good mortgage company. First, she wants to understand how mortgages work. Which of the following queries will yield the best results for her needs?
how do mortgages work
What kind of device is the camera on a smartphone?
input
If you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist's _____.
intellectual property rights
Kevin is a hotel manager and has noticed long lines of impatient customers at the front desk. What IoT technology can Kevin use to help solve this problem?
kiosks
For which of the following devices might a cooling pad help with overheating problems?
laptop
Tracey notices her blood pressure medication is running low while she's traveling for a business trip. She's not familiar with pharmacies in the area, so she pulls out her smartphone. What kind of app will help Tracey get a quick refill of her medication?
mHealth
Which part of a webpage provides a list of links to other parts of the website.
navigation bar
Which technology helps create an intelligent classroom environment?
online productivity software
Vanessa recently developed an interest in cloud computing. She dug into a cloud service and taught herself several skills while using the provider's built-in training to challenge herself even more. She's now thinking she might be able to get a promotion and a raise because of all she's learned. What's the fastest way for her to effectively prove to her employer how much she now knows about cloud computing?
pass a certification exam
What kind of output does a 3-D printer create?
physical
Which of the following actions is NOT consistent with green computing standards?
printing email receipts
Nancy is about to give a presentation to her school's advisory board about some upcoming changes to their Nursing program. She wants to display the presentation from her laptop to the large screen in the conference room. What does she need to show the presentation?
projector
When you save a file to the cloud, where is it stored?
remote server
You've just signed a document for an insurance settlement, and you need to mail it back to the insurance company. However, you want to keep an electronic copy of it for yourself. Which device would best help you do this?
scanner
Linda, who is nearly blind, writes a blog post each week advocating for workplace accommodations that maximize employment potential for people with disabilities. To keep up with current news in her field, she follows many other bloggers. What technology can Linda use so she can listen to the text written by other authors?
screen reader
Harry wants to buy a secondhand red skateboard online. Which of the following should he use as search keywords so the results include exactly what he wants?
secondhand "red skateboard"
Gertie wants to buy a smartwatch by making an electronic payment. She is not willing to divulge her financial information, and her only bank account is not linked to any online payment service. Which of the following most aligns to what Gertie feels comfortable doing?
she should use a virtual account number to make the payment
Which of the following IT specialty areas does not require strong people skills?
system development
Which of the following is not a computer form factor?
tabletop
Melissa likes working with her hands. When she was a kid, she was always playing with Legos, and as she got older, she started taking apart small household appliances like radios or telephones. Which IT career area might be the best fit for Melissa?
technology service and repair
Which of the following technologies can professionals use to perform their jobs more efficiently?
telecommuting
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.
the web app's server
Which of the following is a pointing device you can use instead of a mouse?
touchpad
When you start an app on your computer, the app's instructions are _____.
transferred from the hard drive to the RAM
Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the Internet?
uniform resource locator
Maya wants to connect three peripheral devices to her laptop , but has only one USB port. What is the best way to connect all the devices?
use a USB hub
A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links.
webpage
Jane volunteers at an orphanage called "We Are One" and is developing a website to seek financial assistance. Which server address should she use?
www.weareone.org
