Cc mid term

If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain?

.mobi

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

Which of the following features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do

Menu

What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable?

Solid State Drive

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?

Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests online.

On a desktop, the ___ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.

active window

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"

A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure?

"https" as the protocol in the URL

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.

Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain?

A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired

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

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.

Dominic is left-handed and frustrated with his pointing device because the default settings are for right-handed people. You can help Dominic solve his problem by telling him which of the following?

Adjust the settings for the mouse through the Settings dialog box.

How do you know if a device is an input or output device

An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An output device is how the process information is displayed.

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?

Apache OpenOffice

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

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

How are the ways AI learns similar to how you learn?

Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.

How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?

C. They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes."

Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology help her compete in a hearing world?

Captioning software can be used to transcribe what is being said.

___ are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks like when you first start typing

Default settings

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.

Which of the following types of RAM needs to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

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 it is an online social network that allows game play

In Windows, you use ___ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.

File Explorer

Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not believe her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home, as she knows she does not own a computer. Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer?

Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.

___ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks.

Internet of Things

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

How would you describe an intelligent workplace?

It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate.

Aaron has started a food blog on which he wants to post his recipes. He wants to place a good quality image that corresponds to each cooking step. Which file format should he use so that users do not experience a lag in loading of the website because of high-quality images?

JPEG

Jamie plans to sell his pottery designs through his website. If he also wants to launch a mobile app to reach more people, which type of app should he launch?

M-commerce app

If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file?

No, because a shortcut does not place the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop.

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 at any time of day

How can you display the main folders on a windows computer

Open File Manager

An operating system is also called a

Platform

If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.

RAM

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.

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

Charley likes to have everything organized and she is bothered by the long list of documents on her flash drive. She wants to create folders by semester, then by course. How can you help her?

Show her how to use File Manager

Joaquim wants to create a strong professional online presence so employers will be interested in him and seek him out. What would be your best advice for him?

Tell him to upload PDF of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be sure to include links to the article he wrote.

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.

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?

The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey.

In the 1980's movies, Wargames, the computer was taught to play chess, checkers, tic tac toe, and other strategy games. How would you describe the developers goal in reaching the computer these games?

The developers were using artificial intelligence

Which of the following is a step in the boot process

The operating system files are loaded into RAM.

How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products?

They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.

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

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.

How is an executable file different from a data file?

Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.

How can you check data on devices connected through IoT network?

Use a tablet

Jazmyn cannot find the paper that she wrote last night. She is in a panic and you want to help her. What advice would you give her?

Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date.

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.

Logan is considering web app development as a career option. Which of the following languages does he not need to master?

Visual Basic

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

When programs or apps do not start properly

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

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.

Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in cloud?

You can access the documents when you are not connected to the Internet.

Lauren wants to write short articles and post them online. If she has an Internet connection, what software can help her do her work?

Zoho writer

In a web app, where is data usually stored?

cloud storage

Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he store them?

cloud storage

If you want to use evidence found on computers, networks, and other devices to help solve crimes, then which of the following careers is a match for you?

digital forensics

An _ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps

executable file

If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____.

gigabytes

Which of the following helps you more easily locate the files and folders you need?

grouping similar subfolders together in a folder

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.

A(n) ___ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.

icon

Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data from threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job would should Juan apply for?

information security

___ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device

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

Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?

macOS

Martha has been appointed as the Data Security Manager of her organization. The company wants her to have a customized app created that can be used to remove viruses from the infected systems without connecting to the network. What type of app should she focus on getting developed?

portable app

What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app?

program window

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"

Fiona is responsible for presenting data at the monthly team meeting so that it can be understood at a glance and is visually appealing way. The data is available in spreadsheet. Which of the following can Fiona do?

sparklines

Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written documents without using a keyboard?

speech recognition software

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

Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails, and store basic data when he travels. Which of the following would be the best option for him?

tablet

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

tests that check components such as RAM and storage

A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.

to change the contents of files

Abe is creating a presentation and wants to grab the audience's attention with a visual effect when he moves from one slide to another. What should he add to the presentation?

transitions

When Alice turned on her laptop this morning, the screen displayed only colorful horizontal lines. Which of the following is most likely to have a problem?

video card

Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training on flight simulators allowing them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the technology the flight simulator is using?

virtual reality

___ is the use of computers to stimulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three dimensional space.

virtual reality (VR)

An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together online?

web apps

Which of the following is classified as input device?

webcam

A(n) ___ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links:

webpage

Debra tracks her business finances in a spreadsheet. She wants to figure out how much she could increase profits if she raises prices on some products. What feature should she use to find the answer?

what-if analysis

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

Andrew's company uses a special email program for communicating within the organization. What should the company do to ensure it's employees are able to access the inbox while away from the office

Make the program available as a web app

How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?

Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.

Jim wants to develop an app for a specific purpose that would run even when his computer is not connected to the Internet. What type of app should he develop?

Native app

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

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.

Lauren is preparing a presentation for her class. She wants to make the slides and their objects appear and disappear to make it more interesting. What should she do?

Use animations

Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this?

Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other.

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*

What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?

asterisk