CGS2060 Exam One
You want to search the web for information on the movie Captain America: Civil War. What would be the best way to enter the key terms to get the most specific results?
"Captain America: Civil War"
Ergonomics is an important consideration
for all computing devices.
Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers
increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines.
Touch-screen devices usually feature ______ keyboards.
virtual
Modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems.
False
Once files are placed in the Recycle Bin they cannot be recovered.
False
Podcasts can only be created by professional organizations.
False
RAM is non-volatile storage.
False
System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule.
False
The move toward access instead of ownership is a sign of cognitive surplus.
False
Web-based databases cannot be used to help investigators solve criminal cases.
False
When you subscribe to software, no license is necessary. Option
False
An example of an open source OS is
Linux
Bike sharing programs like Citi Bike are an example of
a subscription-style business model made possible by technology.
Which of the following is a sensor found in certain smartphones?
accelerometer
Being computer literate includes being able to
avoid spam, adware, and spyware, use the web effectively, diagnose and fix hardware and software problems
When a printer receives a command, it generates a unique signal to the OS, which is called a(n)
interrupt
Intellectual property
is the result of someone's creative work and design, can be protected legally by the patent system, can include works of music, film, or engineering design
Ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the Starbucks smartphone app is using what type of Internet commerce?
mobile commerce
Device drivers are
often bundled with the operating system
LibreOffice is an example of which type of software?
open source software
When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as
preemptive multitasking
The most common output device for hard output is a
printer
What web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers?
privacy browsing
Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?
processing
In the URL https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the top-level domain name?
.gov
A(n) ______ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device.
2-in-1 PC
Beta software is made available because
A company is making an early release to test bugs
Ensuring that website content is not slanted in its point of view is checking for:
Bias
Which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics?
Conduct a genealogic study of your extended family.
A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation
False
A touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets.
False
App creation software includes tools like Adobe Photoshop. Option
False
Artificial intelligence systems think exactly like human beings do.
False
Catfishing is posting inflammatory remarks online to generate negative responses.
False
Data and information are interchangeable terms.
False
When you install all the most commonly used files and programs to your computer's hard drive, you have completed which kind of software installation?
Full
Ginny downloads and modifies an open source software program, then uploads the program with a different name. Which type of software license is she most likely to be working under?
GNU General Public License
______ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper.
Inkjet
Which of the following describes an IP address?
It is referred to as a dotted quad, It identifies any computer connecting to the Internet, It identifies a website
Crowdfunding sites include
Kickstarter and GoFundMe.
Which of the following would not impact the digital divide?
Less sharing of the work we produce
Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application?
Outlook
Which of the following is an example of financial management software?
Quicken
Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system?
Roomba Vacuum
Which feature in Google Chrome enables you to restrict search results by Size, Color, Type, Time, or Usage rights?
Search Tools
Software that is hosted by the vendor and accessed online is called
Software as a Service (SaaS).
Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?
System Restore
Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 Start menu?
Task View
Which statement is not true about the web?
The web is based on the WWW protocol
Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.
True
Different versions of Linux are known as distros.
True
Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service.
True
Google Docs is an example of a wiki.
True
Hactivism is different from cyberterrorism.
True
Intellectual property can be legally protected even though it is not a physical object.
True
SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts.
True
The "S" in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website.
True
The "brain" of the computer is the CPU.
True
The power-on self-test ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational.
True
Your location can be captured from your mobile device even if app location tracking is turned off.
True
The most common computer port is the ______ port
USB
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Unethical behavior is always illegal.
A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called
Virtual Desktops
In a computer, each _____ can represent either a 0 or a 1.
bit
All of the following are current focuses of AI research EXCEPT
cognitive surplus.
Digital audio software can be used to
compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments
Which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest?
display screen
Image-editing software allows you to
remove red eye
The C: drive on a Windows PC is like a large filing cabinet, and is referred to as the
root directory
Which of the following is not a component of a search engine?
search assistant
The crisis-mapping tool Ushahidi
shows that a free software product can have great value.
The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called
system requirements
A GUI user interface is special because
there is a set of icons that represent the OS tasks
Which of the following is a good precaution to take when making online purchases?
use a private browser when purchasing items from a public computer