CIS 150 Midterm (online quiz questions)

The fastest memory in a computer is

cache

In a computer, each_____ can represent one letter, number, or symbol.

byte

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"

A(n) ______ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device.

2 in 1 pc

Hacktivism is another word for cyberterrorism.

False

Which of the following describes an IP address?

It identifies any computer connecting to the Internet. It is referred to as a dotted quad. It identifies a website.

Before creating a home network, you should do which of the following?

List all the devices that will connect to the network.

If you want to use your computer for recording your band, you would benefit most from a(n)

MIDI interface

Bethany is in her home, watching a video she took on vacation, while her brother is playing FIFA Soccer on his Xbox, and her dad is checking stock quotes on his iPad. What kind of network does this family have?

P2P network

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe fiber-optic broadband?

Speed drops as the distance from the main signal source increases.

Web-based databases are being used to help investigators solve criminal cases.

True

What is the type of broadband Internet in which the connection is degraded by adding multiple users?

cable

RAID

_______ is a set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system.

Beta software is made available because

a company is making an early release to test bugs.

The Internet was created to provide

a secure form of communications.a common communication means for all computers.

Bike-sharing programs like New York City's Citi Bike are an example of

a subscription-style business model made possible by technology.

Software that includes programs to help you at work, home, and school is called

application software

Being computer literate includes being able to

avoid spam, adware, and spyware.use the web effectively.diagnose and fix hardware and software problems.

Computers are designed with

both volatile and nonvolatile memory.

When the CPU actually performs the work described in the commands during a machine cycle, this stage is known as

execute

A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation.

false

Actual data throughput is usually higher on wireless networks than on wired networks.

false

App creation software includes tools like Adobe Photoshop

false

Data and information are interchangeable terms

false

Digital activism is an exercise platform

false

RAM is nonvolatile storage.

false

Satellite Internet is the fastest broadband option

false

The Next Einstein Initiative uses the power of supercomputing to enhance mathematical education.

false

Ergonomics is an important consideration

for all computing devices.

In the URL https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the protocol?

http

All of the following are sensors found in certain smartphones EXCEPT

hygrometer. (accelerometer, barometer, and magnetometer are found in them)

When installing software you will often see a question that asks

if you want a full (typical) or a custom installation.

Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers

increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines.

Intellectual property

is the result of someone's creative work and design.can include works of music, film, or engineering design.can be protected legally by the patent system.

Which of the following should you NOT do to secure a wireless network?

keep the default network name and router password

Search engines that search other search engines are called

metasearch engine

What two devices are often combined into one device in a small network to connect the home network to the Internet and to share the connection between devices on the network?

modem and router

Which of the following might cause interference or poor connectivity between nodes on a wireless network?

nodes that are too far apart. concrete walls. some appliances

Moore's Law refers to the

number of transistors inside a CPU chip.

Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?

processing

Web 2.0 has led to a shift from just consuming content toward

producing content.

Which of the following is an example of financial management software?

quicken

Windows creates "restore points" so that you can

return your system to the way it was before you installed new software.

Which of the following describes copyleft?

terms enabling the redistribution of open source software

If you would like to return to a website that you visited last week but can't remember the URL, you should look at:

the history list

Information technology

the study of the processing and retrieval of information.

The fastest computer port is the ______ port

thunderbolt

A blog is usually written by a single author and often represents a personal log or journal.

true

Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.

true

Geolocation requires a GPS chip in a mobile device

true

Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service.

true

In Windows, if you experience unreliable behavior, try a System Restore before doing a Windows Refresh.

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

To facilitate sharing peripherals and files on a Windows network, you need to establish a HomeGroup.

true

Virtual reality is the addition of graphical information to your visual field.

true

GDDR5 and GDDR3 are types of

video memory

Touch-screen devices usually feature

virtual keyboards